Truk Palau November 5-21, 2026
Truk Lagoon
Step back in time and dive into history at Truk Lagoon, also known as Chuuk Lagoon. Located in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Papua New Guinea, this legendary destination is home to more than 60 World War II shipwrecks—Japanese naval vessels and aircrafts now transformed into vibrant artificial reefs.
Explore wrecks like the Shinkoku Maru, Rio de Janeiro Maru, and Fujikawa Maru, each offering a unique look into the past with preserved artifacts such as bottles, gas masks, and fighter plane parts. These wrecks are now blanketed in corals and surrounded by tropical marine life, creating a hauntingly beautiful underwater museum.
Expect warm water, calm conditions, and excellent visibility, with dives that are best suited for advanced divers due to the depth and structure of many sites.
You Might See:
- Barracuda
- Sea turtles
- Grey reef, blacktip, and whitetip sharks
- Moray eels
- Tuna
- Nudibranchs
Recommended Specialty Courses:
- Wreck Diving
- Deep Diving
- Photo & Video
Palau
Continue your adventure in Palau, a pristine island nation of more than 340 islands in the western Pacific. Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, healthy coral reefs, and incredible biodiversity, Palau is a diver’s dream destination.
You’ll find everything from World War II wrecks to dramatic wall dives, manta ray cleaning stations, and thrilling drift dives through channels teeming with life. With water temperatures around 80–86°F and visibility reaching up to 200 feet, every dive is a spectacle.
Palau is also at the forefront of marine conservation, home to Jellyfish Lake, the Palau Shark Sanctuary, and numerous protected marine reserves—making it perfect for eco-conscious travelers.
You Might See:
- Whale sharks
- Reef and hammerhead sharks
- Eagle rays
- Manta rays
- Sea turtles
- Dugongs
Recommended Specialty Courses:
- Shark Ecology
- Nitrox
- Photo & Video
Two Destinations, One Epic Dive Adventure
From Truk Lagoon’s historic shipwrecks to Palau’s thriving reefs and marine sanctuaries, this combined trip offers a rare mix of history, adventure, and breathtaking natural beauty. It’s the ultimate journey for divers looking to explore the past and experience the wonder of the Pacific’s underwater world.
Barb Bakenhus
Dan Stalder
Truk Lagoon at Blue Lagoon Resort
The Blue Lagoon used the downtime of the pandemic to fully renovate every room in the resort, repaint the complexes and re-roof all of the major buildings. It is the first overhaul since 1998. The entire staff helped in the project and today the resort looks earthy and whole on its amazing tropical peninsula on southern Weno Island. Every room has wirelss WiFi, two queen beds, drink chiller, desk, safe, table & chairs, flat screen TV, balcony with ocean view, marble shower and twin sinks plus plenty of closet storage.
Palau Pacific Resort
The Resort’s light-filled Garden View rooms overlook our lush tropical gardens or the salt water fishpond, which is home to a variety of fish, turtles, and stingrays. Each Garden View room features either one king-size bed or twin-beds along with tropical décor and private balcony or patio, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, air conditioning and other premium amenities.
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