Chuuk Atoll (Truk), in Micronesia's Caroline Islands, is the final resting place of more than 70 WWII ships, planes and submarines sunk during Operation Hailstone — the most substantial naval loss in history. Dive Japanese Imperial Navy wrecks from 18m to 64m, many still holding cargo, weapons and everyday personal items from 1944.
Trip Details: 2 Week Itinerary
$8,375 per person for the 2-week itinerary; a 1-week option is also available for $7,450.
Return flights Sydney–Truk via Manila (Philippine Airlines & United Airlines, incl. Australian departure taxes) and return airport transfers in Truk.
2 nights twin-share in Manila (1 outbound, 1 return) and 13 nights twin-share at Blue Lagoon Resort, Truk Lagoon.
24 boat dives, with longer runtimes allowed.
Join Duncan on this WWII wreck-diving expedition to Chuuk Atoll.
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Depart Sydney
Travel
Fly Sydney → Manila with Philippine Airlines / United Airlines. Overnight twin-share in Manila.
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Arrive Truk
Diving begins
Fly on to Truk, transfer to Blue Lagoon Resort. 24 boat dives across the WWII wreck fleet, longer runtimes allowed.
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13 nights
Blue Lagoon Resort
Daily wreck diving at depths from 18m to 64m among the Japanese Imperial fleet sunk in Operation Hailstone.
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Return to Sydney
Travel
Overnight in Manila, then fly home to Sydney.
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Trip Fully Booked
The 15 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 departure is fully booked. Fill in the booking form to join the waitlist or register your interest, or contact us directly.
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Is this trip still available?
This departure (15 Oct – 1 Nov 2026) is fully booked. Fill in the booking form above to join the waitlist, or contact us to ask about future Truk Lagoon departures.
What's included?
Return flights Sydney–Truk via Manila (incl. Australian departure taxes), return airport transfers in Truk, 2 nights twin-share in Manila, 13 nights twin-share at Blue Lagoon Resort, and 24 boat dives.
What's not included?
Travel insurance, excess luggage and personal expenses, the Local Annual Dive Permit (USD$50), Oxygen/Helium/Nitrox and rental equipment (e.g. doubles and stage cylinders), and the Truk Departure Tax (USD$30 per person, cash only).
Is a one-week option available?
Yes — a shorter one-week itinerary is available for $7,450 per person, subject to availability.
What if I need to cancel?
This trip is run through our travel partner, Dive Adventures, so cancellation terms differ from our standard policy — see their Terms & Conditions for full details. We recommend travel insurance.