Bikini Atoll 13 nights
Requirements: Technical diving certified - minimum PADI Tec 50 or equivalent with wreck diving experience and 100+ logged dives
Duration
13 nights
Skill level
Tech Diver
Overview
Wreck diver's paradise
Thriving reefs and corals
Recommended for technical divers
Crystal clear water - 40-60m visibility
28°C air temperature all year
Situated in the remote Republic of the Marshall Islands in Micronesia, Bikini Atoll is probably the most famous place in the world for wreck diving. Not long after the second world war the US gathered a mock fleet of naval vessels in order to test the different effects of atomic bombs on warships. 67 nuclear bombs were tested between 1946 and 1958, most notably during ''Operation Crossroads''.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfers from local airport to the vessel on days of embarkation and disembarkation
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- 2 dives per day in Bikini Atoll
-
Single 11.1 litre (80cf) aluminium tanks
(commonly called 12ltr) - Weights, weight belt and DSMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees: US$ 600
- Marshall Islands Departure Tax: US$ 20
- Flights
- Technical diving equipment for Bikini
- Equipment hire
- On board merchandise
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
-
13.2 litre (100cf) aluminium tanks
(commonly called 15ltr - available on request - charges apply)
Maps & Itinerary
Nowhere else can you dive such a fantastic collection of wrecks, including battleships, submarines, destroyers, and most notably the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. Over 60 years later, the nuclear ghost fleet (as these wrecks are known) rest in crystal blue waters that have since become home to an abundance of marine life with thriving reefs and corals. Only since 1996 has Bikini Atoll been open to diving, making this destination a one-of-a-kind combination of spectacular historic wrecks in a remote and otherwise untouched tropical paradise.
As the wrecks of Bikini Atoll are only suited for extended range diving, there will be 2 technical dives offered per day. Divers will be responsible for planning their own dives, with the assistance of the Cruise Director who has dived the wrecks of Bikini many times already.
For safety, the minimum surface interval between dives is 4 hours and it is mandatory to take an afternoon off mid-trip (optional land tour and beach BBQ will be offered instead of diving).
Travel time between Ebeye Island and Bikini Atoll is 23-34 hours depending on conditions. It may be possible to dive the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen wreck near Kwajalein as a check dive before sailing overnight to Bikini Atoll.
Please note: We cannot support Trimix for open circuit divers during Bikini Atoll trips on Truk Master
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion.
Accommodation
9.02
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
Equipment
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
With comfortable accommodation for up to 16 guests, the steel-hulled M/Y Truk Master boasts eight twin and double cabins with a choice of classic or premium cabins. Each cabin benefits from en suite bathroom facilities and individually controlled air-conditioning.
The main deck enjoys a spacious indoor dining room along with a camera station complete with numerous charging points and storage space. Unwind and relax after a fantastic day of diving in M/Y Truk Master’s indoor lounge and bar with a large TV which is ideal for movie and photo viewing. Alternatively, why not head out to the shaded outdoor relaxation area or the large sundeck and sink into a lounge chair to soak up the atmosphere.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay on board even more enjoyable. Rental equipment, Marine Park & Port fees, and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking. For our technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Marine Park & Port Fees | Per person |
|---|---|
Bikini Atoll 13 & 14 nights | US$600 |
Bikini Atoll 10 & 11 nights | US$500 |
Marshall Islands departure tax | US$20 |
Equipment | Price per day: |
|---|---|
KTec regulator set (2x Mares 25XR first stages & 2x DR second stages) | US$30 |
Stage regulator (Mares prestige, compatible with 100% O2) | US$15 |
Backplate and harness (Mares XR) | US$20 |
Wing (Mares XR Single Donut Bladder) | US$15 |
Complete Harness, Backplate and Wing | US$30 |
Full Tec set including Tec reg set, 2 stage regs, Harness, Backplate and Wing | US$75 |
Recreational BCD (Mares Rover) | US$15 |
Recreational Regulator Set (Mares Prestige) | US$15 |
Dive computer (Mares Quad) | US$10 |
UW Scooter (Dive Extras Piranha & Bonex) | US$100 |
UW Torch large (Big Blue TL3500P) 3,500 Lumen | US$15 |
UW Video Light (Big Blue VL15000P-Pro Mini) 15,000 Lumen | US$15 |
Emergency SMB, spool and slate | US$5 |
SMB | US$5 |
Lifting Bag (22kg/50lb) | US$5 |
Spool (30m) | US$5 |
Reel (60m) | US$10 |
Wetsuit | US$10 |
Fins (inc boots) | US$10 |
Mask | US$5 |
Cylinder upgrade from 80cc (11.1ltr) to 100cc (13.2ltr) | US$8 |
*Must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes etc are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Rebreather Supplies | |
Sofnolime (797 grade) per 4.5kg tub | US$65 |
Cylinders Packages | |
Truk Lagoon Cylinder Package per 7 night itineraries | US$155 |
Truk Lagoon Cylinder Package per 10 night itineraries | US$195 |
Additional single cylinders per day | US$8 |
Cylinder packages include: Manifolded Aluminium 80 cuft twinset or Matched Aluminum 80cuft cylinders for Sidemount divers, or Steel 3L/ 2L Cylinder set for Rebreather divers, and up to 2 x 40/ 80 cuft Stage Cylinders with rigging kits.
Price | ||
|---|---|---|
Oxygen per litre | US$0.07 | |
Helium per litre* | US$0.22 | |
28% Nitrox Cruise package (7 nights) | US$100 | Truk Lagoon only |
28% Nitrox Cruise package (10 nights) | US$150 | Truk Lagoon only |
28% Nitrox per dive | US$10 | Truk Lagoon only |
28% Nitrox per day | US$25 | Truk Lagoon only |
* Gases cannot be banked, unused gas will still be charged for. Minimum fill charge: $10
Beer | US$5 |
Wine (per bottle) | US$30 |
Spirits (per shot) | US$6 |
Cocktails (per glass) | US$7.50 |
Laundry (per item) | US$1 |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
Satellite Internet – 200MB Package | US$70 |
Satellite Internet – 500MB Package | US$175 |
A one-of-a-kind exploration of spectacular historic wrecks
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