Plongée à Truk Lagoon (Chuuk) — Federated States of Micronesia
Truk Lagoon contains the world's greatest concentration of diveable shipwrecks — over 60 Japanese vessels sunk during Operation Hailstone in February 1944. These ghost ships now rest in warm, shallow water, their holds still containing tanks, aircraft, torpedoes, and personal artifacts that paint a haunting portrait of war. Coral has transformed the wrecks into artificial reefs, creating an eerie fusion of history and marine life that no wreck diver should miss.
- Score
- 66.3
- Visibilité
- 9–30m
- Température
- 27–30°C
- Meilleurs mois
- December, January, February
SCORE
7.4167°N
151.7833°E
Truk Lagoon contains the world's greatest concentration of diveable shipwrecks — over 60 Japanese vessels sunk during Operation Hailstone in February 1944. These ghost ships now rest in warm, shallow water, their holds still containing tanks, aircraft, torpedoes, and personal artifacts that paint a haunting portrait of war. Coral has transformed the wrecks into artificial reefs, creating an eerie fusion of history and marine life that no wreck diver should miss.
The Ghost Fleet of the Pacific
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
70.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Japanese WWII relics
- Xavier High School (former Japanese communications center)
Non-Diver Score
Dedicated dive destination — not ideal for non-divers.
Safety & Emergency
Basic chamber on island; limited medical infrastructure; serious cases evacuated to Guam or Honolulu
Top Operators
Blue Lagoon Dive Shop
PADI
Truk Lagoon Dive Center
SSI
SS Thorfinn Liveaboard
PADI