Diving Conditions

Micronesia began developing as a dive destination about 25 years ago with the fame of Truk Lagoon's sunken war fleet. The Thorfinn introduced a new approach to diving Truk about 1982 and bridged the gap to remote and beautiful outer island atolls of Truk, Yap, and Pohnpei States.

These undived virgin atoll reefs provide a kaleidoscope of seldom seen species of fish, sharks, and coral in incredibly clear and warm waters.

At Truk, this ship introduced the ability to continuously dive on wrecks located close to various anchorages. Various dive launches depart regularly from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and conduct after dinner night dives about 8:30 PM.

The ship provides comforts of home at the wreck sites with many interesting on board diversions during surface intervals.

Visibility on Truk wrecks can vary from 40 -100/12-30m feet depending on location and prevailing conditions. Strong emphasis applies to all wrecks in Truk Lagoon being designated as historic monuments.

Trukese law forbids disturbance or removal of artifacts from these magnificent relics of war.

Weather Conditions

Moderate Tropical Temperatures:

• Daytime........85 - 90 ºF/29-32ºC
• Night............70 - 75 ºF/21-24ºC
• Humidity: 65 - 75%, average
• Water Temperature Year round: 83 - 86ºF/28-30ºC

Winds:

• December through April.......NE Trade Winds 10 - 15 knots
• May through November.......Light variables

Rainfall:

• 4 - 6 inches per month, average