• Truk History

    In 1944, US forces amassed a huge armada for a major surprise attack against the Japanese at Truk - operation Hailstone. It lasted for 3 days and was one of the most successful engagements of WWII.

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  • Wreck Maps

    Over 70 dive sites, most of them ships, are to be found within the confines of Truk Lagoon, making it the wreck diving capital of the world. Most sit in their defined anchorages – the Fourth Fleet, the Sixth Fleet or the Repair Anchorages, – which covers an area of less than 20 sq miles. More

Diving in Truk Lagoon from the SS Thorfinn

Plunge in to warm clear waters of Truk Lagoon and discover the wonder-world of wrecks and treasures hidden below its smooth surface. Aboard Thorfinn you will never be far from any dive site, as the ship moves around this vast lagoon, giving great flexibility and convenient alongside diving. Running two custom designed fast dive launches, Thorfinn provides the most variety and accessibility to all of Truk Lagoon, diving 30 or more wrecks in just one week aboard. It enables smaller groups and caters for specific needs of divers with extra requirements such as technical diving. Truk offers wrecks to suit any level of diver, from newly certified open water divers to old sea dogs of diving, as depths are set by the individuals making the dives, yet we do have established guidelines and set safety standards. Some of our Guides, have been diving these wrecks for over 15 year and are the most experienced dive crew in the lagoon. They can hold hands with the very newest diver or release the leash of more experienced and confident diver to explore them.

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