Bikini Atoll 13 nights
Mandatory Requirements: Technical diving certified - minimum 45 metres with 100+ logged dives and wreck diving experienceOpen Circuit - minimum TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, or equivalent Rebreather divers - minimum TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression and Helitrox 45m, or equivalent. IMPORTANT: Divers who wish to do any wreck penetrations MUST have technical overhead environment certification and experience
Duration
13 nights
Skill level
Technical
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
Bikini Atoll, in the remote Republic of the Marshall Islands in Micronesia, 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''. Visit the (in)famous lagoon and its wrecks on this Bikini Atoll 13 nights liveaboard diving itinerary aboard Truk Master and Pacific Master.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfers from local airport to the vessel on days of embarkation and disembarkation
- Full board accommodation including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- 2 dives per day
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Single 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and DSMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine and port fees
- Marshall Islands Departure Tax
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Obligatory surcharges
- Equipment rental
- Side-mount or twin cylinders
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Stage cylinders
-
Sofnolime
- Gases
- On board merchandise
- Alcoholic drinks
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
More than 75 years after Operation Crossroads began, the nuclear ghost fleet of Bikini Atoll (as these wrecks are known) rest in crystal blue waters that have since become home to an abundance of marine life with thriving reefs. 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. Nowhere else can you dive such a fantastic collection of wrecks, including battleships, submarines, destroyers, and most notably the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga.
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 from diving mid-trip; an optional land tour of Bikini Island and beach BBQ will be offered instead of diving.
Travel time between Ebeye Island and Bikini Atoll is 23-34 hours depending on conditions. On some trips, it may be possible to dive the Prinz Eugen wreck near Kwajalein, or the Airplane Graveyard before sailing overnight to Bikini Atoll.
Take a look at our Scuba Diving Bikini Atoll video for a brief glimpse of what awaits you on a Bikini Atoll itinerary with Master Liveaboards.
*The itinerary outlined above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, flight schedules and disruptions, weather, logistics and other factors beyond our control, and is at the Captain’s discretion.
Accommodation
Pacific Master is a custom designed diving vessel with 12 air-conditioned cabins and can easily accommodate up to 18 guests on Bikini trips. She is set up with full tech diving facilities, including a deco-bar, in order to fulfil the requirements for diving in Bikini Atoll.
Bikini Atoll
Jump on board and experience complete isolation and tranquility. Maximum number of guests on Pacific Master for Bikini Atoll itineraries is limited to 18 divers.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your liveaboard diving holiday even more enjoyable. Equipment and cylinder rental must be pre-booked but can be paid for in advance or on board.
Gas mixes must be requested in advance and paid for on board (charged per litre/per fill). Please send us your gas and equipment requirements at least 6 months before departure*.
*PLEASE NOTE: Submission of gas requirements less than 6 months before departure may result in us being unable to provide your preferred mix(es), although we will do our best.
Marine Park & Port Fees | Per person |
|---|---|
Bikini Atoll 10 & 11 nights | 550 USD |
Bikini Atoll 12 nights | 600 USD |
Bikini Atoll 13 nights | 650 USD |
Marshall Islands departure tax | 20 USD |
Fuel Surcharge | |
The applicable Marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation. | |
Equipment | 10 nights: | 11 nights: | 12 nights: | 13 nights: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full Tec set (Tec reg set, 2 stage regs, Harness, Backplate and Wing) | 680 USD | 765 USD | 850 USD | 935 USD |
Tec regulator set (2x Mares 25XR first stages & 2x DR second stages) | 360 USD | 405 USD | 450 USD | 495 USD |
Deco / Stage regulators | 200 USD | 225 USD | 250 USD | 275 USD |
Complete Harness, Backplate and Wing | 280 USD | 315 USD | 350 USD | 385 USD |
Dive Computer | 160 USD | 180 USD | 200 USD | 220 USD |
Fins (incl. boots) | 80 USD | 90 USD | 100 USD | 110 USD |
Mask | 80 USD | 90 USD | 100 USD | 110 USD |
All equipment, including cylinders and rebreather supplies must be pre-booked to ensure required sizes and quantities are available are on board.
Per Day | 10 Nights | 11 Nights | 12 Nights | 13 Nights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single 13.2L (100 cuft) aluminium cylinder | 10 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD | 100 USD | 110 USD |
11.1L (80 cuft) aluminium manifolded twins | 15 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD | 150 USD | 165 USD |
11.1L (80 cuft) aluminium RH + LH sidemount set | 15 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD | 150 USD | 165 USD |
5.7L (AL40) or 11.1L (AL80) rigged stage cylinder | 10 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD | 100 USD | 110 USD |
2L or 3L steel or 2.7L aluminium CCR cylinder set | 15 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD | 150 USD | 165 USD |
Cylinders Packages* | N/A | 200 USD | 225 USD | 250 USD | 275 USD |
Sofnolime (797 grade): per 20kg tub* | 450 USD |
*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.
Most of our rebreather cylinders have 3/4 NPS neck threads although we also have a limited number of cylinders with M25 threads.. Guests with rebreathers that require M26 valves will need to bring their own adapters as there are none available on board.
*PLEASE NOTE: Sofnolime is available in 20kg tubs only and MUST requested in advance, but paid for on board. Please let us know your requirements by completing the gas and equipment request form and returning it to our reservations team as early as possible.
Price | ||
|---|---|---|
Oxygen per litre | 0.08 USD* | |
Helium per litre** | 0.35 USD* |
*Minimum Oxygen / Helium fill charge: 10 USD.
**PLEASE NOTE: For logistical reasons, we are only able to provide Helium / Trimix for rebreathers. We are unable to supply Helium for Open Circuit divers.
Gases cannot be banked; unused gas will be charged for.
Beer | 6 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 35 USD |
Spirits (per shot) | 7 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | from 9 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Wi-Fi internet access | 90 USD (per person) |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
A one-of-a-kind exploration of spectacular historic wrecks
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