Chuuk Lagoon (Truk Lagoon)

About this site

Chuuk Lagoon is the world's premier wreck diving destination, home to over 60 Japanese WWII shipwrecks sunk during Operation Hailstone in 1944. The 'Ghost Fleet' includes intact tanks, trucks, aircraft, and munitions still visible inside heavily encrusted ships. Often called the 'Granddaddy of Wreck Diving,' Chuuk offers an unparalleled underwater museum experience.

Conditions

Country

Federated States of Micronesia

Region

Chuuk State

Max depth

10–60 m

Visibility

15–30 m

Water temperature

27–29°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Advanced

Best season

December to June

Type

Wreck

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wreck

Marine life

• Sharks
• Turtles
• Coral