Odyssey Adventures

(Rescheduled from 2021)

Chuuk is one of the four main island states that form the Federated States of Micronesia. It lies to the west of Yap and to the east of Pohnpei and its capital is Weno. Chuuk state has a population of 48,654 people which are mostly concentrated around the historically significant Chuuk Lagoon. The Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is a sheltered archipelago with mountainous islands and is fringed by a barrier reef which stretches for 140 miles (225km).

During World War II, the lagoon was the Japanese stronghold in the Pacific. Chuuk Lagoon was a base for much of the Japanese fleet; while the islands had been fortified with infrastructure like roads, caves and airstrips. In 1944, Chuuk Lagoon suffered a naval air attack by American forces. Known as Operation Hailstone, it lasted for three days sinking twelve warships, thirty-two merchant ships and destroying 275 aircraft.

Fast forward to today, Chuuk Lagoon is a famous scuba diving destination and possibly one of the best sites for wreck diving in the world. Weather is balmy with rains picking up from late April to August but it is still possible to visit on a year-round basis. World War II enthusiast will also be delighted with land tours available.

Package Includes:

• All taxes & port fees
• All meals, snacks, and beverages including canned soft drinks
• Complimentary local beer and wine
• Tanks, weights, and weight belts

Extend Your Stay! Join our trip in Palau Jan. 9 – 16, 2025.

Why travel all this way for only 1 week of diving? Combine this trip with The Dive Shop’s trip to Palau.

Diver: $3720 (Original price from 2021!)

per person

$500 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

2nd payment – April 12, 2025: $500

3rd payment – July 12, 2025: $500

Final payment – November 8, 2025: $2220

Space is limited

Accommodations

The Odyssey boasts nine large, luxurious staterooms all fully carpeted with private air conditioning controls, windows or large portholes, and private toilet, shower and sink all in every stateroom. Seven of the staterooms are equipped to easily accommodate two single travelers in twin beds or a couple in a spacious king size bed. Also available are two staterooms for single travelers only – they have all the features of the double staterooms and easily accommodate the single traveler in a twin bed. All staterooms have a 32″ monitor with access to onboard entertainment system. Staterooms are cleaned daily.

The most striking room on the Odyssey. Attractive Fijian teak tables that can easily seat a full boat and her crew. Full service wet bar which is made out of coconut wood (also known as palmwood. After coconut trees fall, the wood is collected, treated and used to make gorgeous furniture.)

The Odyssey’s dining salon is fully carpeted and air conditioned with two walls of spacious windows for viewing the beauty of the islands in Truk Lagoon. Delicious buffet-style meals are the norm for the Odyssey. We feel its more relaxed and similar to being at home.

Breakfast includes a hot breakfast plus toast, cereals, fruit and juices. Guests are served delicious lunches and snacks throughout the day. Hot, savory, hearty dinners will complete your exciting day of diving, eating and relaxing. Don’t forget the most important part of the meal though…the dessert!

Diving

Dive with Odyssey Adventures to see the ghost fleet of Truk Lagoon, the world’s best shipwreck destination. That’s only the beginning of your adventure. You’ll see an abundance of incredible tropical fish, anemones, gorgonians, and eagle rays. You’ll have the option to dive at your leisure, or borrow one of our experienced local dive guides who will show you all those places you wouldn’t find on your own. On a normal itinerary all sites can be dived within the recreational dive limits.

Diving in Truk Lagoon is an adventure you will never forget. WWII wrecks are scattered across 77 square miles. The wrecks are covered with life. There are over 300 varieties of hard and soft corals. On the outer reef you’ll find mountains of coral that stretch as far as the eye can see, and drops off into the abyss. Here it is not unusual to see pelagic sharks. The water temperature ranges from 82 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Visibility ranges from 30′ to 100′ depending on where you are in the lagoon and there is little current.

During your stay in Truk Lagoon you will find that the majority of your diving will easily be done directly off the Odyssey while we are moored over the dive site. Once you arrive and set up your gear in your own private seat and protected dive locker, you won’t have to take your gear apart until you prepare to go home. Your tank (air or Nitrox) will be conveniently filled at your seat.

You’ll find that the spacious dive platform (13’ x 6’) has plenty of room for two divers plus a divemaster. One 7’ ladder and an in-water elevator to help you out of the water where you can step up to the convenient freshwater shower to rinse off with. Just 4 steps to the dive deck and you’ll find the camera rinse tanks (one on either side of the boat). Past the camera rinse tanks are the gear rinse tanks.

For the photographers, They have a large, sturdy, 3-tiered, carpeted photo table for all your working needs.

Truk Odyssey

January 17 – 24, 2026

Air Fare Not Included

Rate is per person for 7 nights

Based on 2 persons per room

$500 Deposit – Trip deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.

Balance of trip is NON-REFUNDABLE after payments are made to trip provider.

Passport Required

with at least 6 months remaining

6 month Visa Required

Dive insurance, and surface marker buoys and the skills to deploy them at depth are required for this trip.

Motion sickness medication is highly recommended.

(Trip Insurance recommended)