Micronesia
The area of the Pacific that is home to the islands of Micronesia is expansive and has a list of adventures to match. A hotbed of activity during World War II, these islands are home to some of the world’s most famous wreck dives. Truk Lagoon tops the list with more than 100 wrecks from “Operation Hailstorm” including the 500-foot Shinkoku Maru and 437-foot Fujikawa Maru. Guam was also occupied by the Japanese during the war and has its share of wrecks in Apra harbor. On its west coast divers will find incredible viz and fabulous diving. In addition to World War II wrecks and incredible reef diving, the Palau archipelago has unique excursions including Jellyfish Lake, where you can swim or snorkel among millions of non-stinging creatures, an experience not-to-be-missed. Micronesia’s culture also runs strong throughout the islands but perhaps Yap provides the one of the best opportunities to experience their unique way of life. Here you can stroll down stone paths through villages where mammoth exhibits of stone money denote wealth and social standing of its owner. But as incredible as this cultural experience is, it is the diving around Yap that attracts most visitors and the opportunity to dive with its population of resident manta rays. Divers can supplement their manta encounters with incredible wall, pass and cavern dives.
Big Blue Explorer
Experience the wonders of Palau from either the 155' Big Blue Explorer live-aboard or the 150' Eco Explorer. Arrive any day to board the Eco Explorer stationed near German Channel and offer dives by tender or join the Big Blue Explorer visiting different sites during 7 day charters.
Ocean Hunter I
This exclusive live-aboard has three twin cabins, each with ensuite bath and air-conditioning for a maximum of six divers, which means uncrowded reefs, ease of entry into the water, and personal attention. The vessel is designed for avid divers and professional underwater photographers with a big working area and more than 60 electrical outlets (110v and 220v) and extra storage space.
Ocean Hunter II
Ocean Hunter II has six cabins for 12 divers, each cabin with ensuite bathroom and air conditioning. A former Australian research vessel, it was redesigned for avid divers and professional underwater photographers. The vessel is stable, spacious, and diver-friendly. Convenient, easy dive platform and fast chase boats allow flexibility of diving. Both 110v and 220v electrical supply is available. Full range of technical diving and certification are available onboard. The kitchen serves gourmet cuisine with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits.
Ocean Hunter III
The latest and most luxurious addition to the Ocean Hunter Fleet in Palau - Ocean Hunter III has 3 standard cabins, 3 deluxe cabins and 2 master staterooms all with private bath and a/c accommodating up to 16 guests. As in all of the Ocean Hunter liveaboards, she was designed by divers, for divers. There is a large dining room and a comfortable salon with sofas and an entertainment system. Ocean Hunter III offers the very latest of high quality liveaboard experiences.
Odyssey - Truk Lagoon
Dive with the Odyssey to see the Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon. The 132 ft. Odyssey has 9 staterooms, all with private bathroom. Designed for 16 divers, the Odyssey is fully air-conditioned and has separate dining and entertainment lounges. Diving is directly from the Odyssey, no tenders. Free Nitrox.
Pacific Explorer II
NEW in Truk! Explore the wrecks and reefs from the comfort of this newly refitted 140' live-aboard. Cabins are fully air-conditioned with ensuite bath. Common areas include entertainment center, large dive deck with camera table and covered dining deck and two 31' dive tenders. Nitrox also available.
Eco Explorer
Experience the wonders of Palau from the comfortable 150' Eco Explorer stationed near German Channel. Dives to Palau's amazing sites are offered by tender. Their "Flexi-dive" plan which includes an air-conditioned ensuite cabin, all meals and diving, allows arrivals any day of the week and only a minimum 2-night stay.
Thorfinn
Formerly a Norwegian whaling ship, the 170 foot long ship boasts eleven air-conditioned guest rooms with private facilities. A continual flow of delicious meals, snacks and baked goods are prepared daily. The lounge is equipped with a TV, VCR and a library of books on the wrecks in Truk Lagoon. Four dive tenders carry six divers on four
different wrecks simultaneously.
