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Apr 1 - 7, 2019

Truk Stop Hotel and Dive Center

Overview
FAQ

Dive the famous wrecks of Chuuk!

Truk Lagoon is recognized as the world's greatest wreck diving destination and for good reason. More than 60 World War II Japanese war ships and aircraft were sunk during Operation Hailstone in February of 1944 and now rest peacefully on the floor of Truk Lagoon. All of these sunken monuments are accessible to the scuba diver - most at a depth suitable for the novice or sport diver. A wonderful reef eco-systems has grown on the wrecks making them attractive dive sites.

The Truk Stop Hotel in Truk Lagoon is a PADI Resort offering great accommodations plus a full service dive center for both the recreational and technical diver.

Trip Includes

6 Nights lodging, plus early check-in on arrival morning
Tanks & weights
4 days of 2-tank morning dives. Additional afternoon dives can be added while there.
Airport transfers
Chuuk dive permit

Trip Excludes

Airfare, tips, gear, nitrox
Meals
Afternoon dives are $75 per dive
If one wants to do tech diving without a buddy, the fee is $35 per boat trip
Trip cancellation and dive insurance

Diving

Dives/day: 2 dives per day are included for 4 days, but divers can add one or two afternoon dives while there, (including on the arrival day), for up to 18 dives.

Nitrox: Not included, $10 for Al80 and $13 for Al100 (seven Al100 tanks are available).

Expected water temp:

Tanks, weights: 80 cubic ft. tanks, weight belts, and weights are provided. There are seven 100 cubic ft. tanks.

Other gear: Available for rent

Expected diving: The Truk Lagoon is roughly 40 miles in diameter and encircles 14 major, populated islands. Weno Island is the Capitol Island of Chuuk State and home to the Truk Lagoon Dive Center. Our Truk Lagoon Map will show that the majority of these wrecks are highly concentrated in just 3 areas - all within a few miles of each other. Travel time from the Truk Stop Hotel's private dock to most of these wrecks is less than 20 minutes.

Nearest hyperbaric chamber: Chuuk.

Resort

Style/Comfort: Comfortable. All ocean view rooms have balconies, private bath, refrigerator, and TV/DVD player. All are well air conditioned.

Alcohol: Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for purchase.

Food: The Hotel Restaurant serves international, western style and local food daily from 6:00am till 10:00pm. They offer inside dining in air conditioned, smoke free comfort or outside the our patio. Food is not included in the package.

Linens: Provided

Towels: Provided

External Communication: Guests enjoy wireless broadband internet connection in the restaurant or on the patio - for free!

Elecricity: 110 V

Logistics

Airport: TKK

Flights: NOT INCLUDED.

Getting here, Monday April 1st:

If arriving from Guam (GUM) the flight lands ~ 10 am. We have an airport pick-up and an early check-in. No dives are scheduled, but afternoon dives can be added.

April 2 - April 5: 2 morning dives are scheduled each of the 4 day. People can add-on 1 or 2 afternoon dives. (April 6th is a rest day.)

Departure, Sunday April 7th:

Money

Terms

$150 initial deposit
Balance due February 15, 2019

Travel insurance: We strongly recommend travel insurance. The guest or their insurance must shoulder the costs of cancellations, losses and disruptions caused by reasons outside of the Dive Operator’s control or responsibility. This includes but is not limited to: inclement weather, health problems, family emergencies, lost luggage, cancelled or postponed flights (including those we book for them) and any other unforeseen reasons that can change travel plans and/or cause financial losses. This is available several places, including DAN, Dive Assure, and www.csatravelpro.com.

Dive insurance: Required.

Airfare: Not included

Other fees:

Nitrox, tips, gear, airfare, meals, extra dives

How settle bill for on board expenses: Payment can be made by Visa or Mastercard.

Tipping: Gratuities are not included

Before you go

Bring: Cert cards (including Nitrox)!

Forms:

Passport: Please ensure your passport is valid at least six months after your return date to the US.

Miscellaneous

Caveat: The dives are subject to the current and weather conditions that day, and can be changed at the Captain’s discretion.

Chuuk Lagoon

Apr 1 - 7, 2019

Truk Stop Hotel and Dive Center