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
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: 600 USD
- Marshall Islands Departure Tax: 20 USD
- 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.
Please note: We cannot support Trimix for open circuit divers on Bikini Atoll itineraries.
*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 Truk Master liveaboard boasts eight twin and double cabins with a choice of classic or premium cabins. Each cabin benefits from ensuite 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 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 liveaboard diving holiday even more enjoyable. Equipment and cylinder rental must be pre-booked and can be paid in advance or onboard. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Marine Park & Port Fees | Per person |
|---|---|
Bikini Atoll 10 & 11 nights | 500 USD |
Bikini Atoll 13 nights | 600 USD |
Marshall Islands departure tax | 20 USD |
The applicable Marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation. | |
Equipment | 7 nights: | 9 nights: | 10 nights: |
|---|---|---|---|
Recreational equipment set (BCD, regulators, wetsuit, mask, fins, SMB)* | 150 USD | 200 USD | 225 USD |
BCD* | 90 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD |
Wetsuit (Truk Lagoon only)* | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Standard regulators (Single 1st stage, 2nd stage, octopus and gauges) | 90 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD |
Tec regulator set (2x Mares 25XR first stages & 2x DR second stages) | 180 USD | 240 USD | 270 USD |
Stage regulators (100% O2 compatible) | 90 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD |
Backplate and harness (Mares XR) | 120 USD | 160 USD | 180 USD |
Wing (Mares XR Single Donut Bladder) | 90 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD |
Complete Harness, Backplate and Wing | 180 USD | 240 USD | 270 USD |
Full Tec set (Tec reg set, 2 stage regs, Harness, Backplate and Wing) | 450 USD | 600 USD | 675 USD |
Mask | 30 USD | 40 USD | 45 USD |
Fins (inc boots) | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Dive computer | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Small U/W torch | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Large U/W torch | 90 USD | 120 USD | 135 USD |
SMB | 30 USD | 40 USD | 45 USD |
Spool (30m) | 30 USD | 40 USD | 45 USD |
Reel (60m) | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Emergency SMB, spool and slate | 60 USD | 80 USD | 90 USD |
Cylinder upgrade from 11 Litre (AL80) to 13 Litre (AL100) | 48 USD | 65 USD | 75 USD |
UW Scooter (Truk Lagoon only – 100 USD per day) |
*Wetsuits, BCDs, full recreational equipment sets and Underwater Scooters (DPVs) are only available on Truk Lagoon itineraries.
All equipment, including additional cylinders or upgrade must be pre-booked to ensure required sizes and quantities are available are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Rebreather Supplies | |
Sofnolime (797 grade) per kilo* | 29 USD |
2L or 3L steel CCR cylinder** set (7 nights) | 84 USD |
2L or 3L steel CCR cylinder** set (9 nights) | 112 USD |
2L or 3L steel CCR cylinder** set (10 nights) | 126 USD |
Cylinders Packages | |
Truk Lagoon Cylinder Package (7 nights) | 155 USD |
Truk Lagoon Cylinder Package (9 nights) | 180 USD |
Truk Lagoon Cylinder Package (10 nights) | 195 USD |
Additional single cylinders per day | 8 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.
*PLEASE NOTE: Sofnolime MUST requested in advance and is payable on board only. 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.
**Rebreather cylinders on are M25 valve only. Guests with rebreathers that require M26 valves will need to bring their own adapters as there are none available on board.
Price | ||
|---|---|---|
Oxygen per litre* | 0.07 USD | |
Helium per litre* | 0.22 USD | |
7 nights standard Nitrox fills (28%) | 100 USD | Truk Lagoon only |
9 nights standard Nitrox fills (28%) | 135 USD | Truk Lagoon only |
10 nights standard Nitrox fills (28%) | 150 USD | Truk Lagoon only |
28% Nitrox per fill | 10 USD | Truk Lagoon only |
*Minimum Oxygen / Helium fill charge: 10 USD
Gases cannot be banked; unused gas will still be charged for.
Beer | 5 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | 30 USD |
Spirits (per shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | from 7.50 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
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