Discover Palau
Palau is one of the lesser-known countries in the world. Ask your friends and see if they can point to it on a map…or even if they have heard of it. For us, it’s one of the best diving destinations in the world. So it’s time for you discover its secrets and surprising facts. Small […]
Dive USS Lamson (DD-367)
The more you know about each Bikini Atoll wreck, the more you will get out of your scuba liveaboard holiday. Today, we are exploring one of the prime wrecks found in the lagoon. Dive with us on USS Lamson (DD-367). Quick facts LENGTH 104.04 meters GROSS TONNAGE 1500 tons DEPTH AT THE BOTTOM 51 meters […]
Manta Trust joins The Junk in 2022
We are really happy to welcome back a member of the Manta Trust for an amazing 10 night Manta Trust trip on The Junk. If you like mantas and other ray species, and care about their conservation, this trip has your name written all over it. And the best diving in Thailand goes hand in […]
Entering Thailand with the Thailand Pass
Master Liveaboards has two boats operating in Thailand. The country has enjoyed relatively low COVID numbers and was tentative to open but now allows quarantine free reentry for many travellers. But how how easy is it entering Thailand with the Thailand Pass?* *Note that this article was written in December 2021. Test and go was […]
Inside the Fujikawa Maru wreck
The more you know about each Truk Lagoon wreck, the more you will get out of your liveaboard holiday. Today, we are exploring an iconic wreck: the Fujikawa Maru. Quick facts LENGTH 132 meters GROSS TONNAGE 6938 tons DEPTH AT THE BOTTOM 34 meters DEPTH MAIN DECK 18 meters DEPTH AT SHALLOWEST POINT 9 meters ACCESSIBILITY […]
Sand Artist: Sand Bubbler Crab
While on you are enjoying your diving holidays on one of our liveaboards, the crew will take you, at some point, to a beautiful white sandy beach. Once you set foot on it, pay attention! You may notice hundreds of tiny balls next to a hole. These tiny footballs are the work of art of […]
Ten interesting facts about Chuuk
Chuuk, or Truk Lagoon, is in the Federated States of Micronesia (abbreviated as FSM) and is considered the mecca for wreck divers. Before you head out to enjoy the underwater wonders in this dream destination, have a read through these 10 interesting facts about Chuuk! 1 – Its name Chuuk means “high mountains” in the […]
Cooperative hunting: groupers and moray eels
Cooperative hunting is well known among some terrestrial animals (lions), birds (Aplomado falcons), marine mammals (bottlenose dolphins), and humans. However, cooperative hunting amongst different species is extremely rare . The main reason of course, is that different species often do not communicate well between themselves, let alone outside their species. That is apart from humans. […]
The Marine Imaginary
Have you ever wondered why scuba diving is attractive to you? It’s said that diving reminds us of the time when we were the womb. However, as with everything, there are many possible explanations. We present you an alternative theory: the marine imaginary The fantasy of the underwater world is ever present. From a young age, […]
Chuuk vs. Truk. What’s in a name?
Many people find the different names of Truk and Chuuk confusing, so in this article we will try to clear the waters once and for all. Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is a sheltered body of water in the central Pacific. The lagoon lies at about 1,800 kilometres north-east of New Guinea and […]
