About This Itinerary
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.
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Technical diving destination
Wreck diver's paradise
UNESCO World Heritage Site
27-29°C water temperature
30-60m underwater visibility
What's Included
Included in your trip
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Single 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- ✓ Weights, weight belt and DSMB
Obligatory surcharges
- ⓘ Marine & Port Fees (per person): US$ 650
- ⓘ Marshall Islands Departure Tax: US$ 20
- ⓘ Fuel Surcharge: US$ 38 per night
Not included
- ✗ Flights
- ✗ Obligatory surcharges
- ✗ Equipment rental
- ✗ Side-mount or twin cylinders
- ✗ Stage cylinders
- ✗ Sofnolime
- ✗ Gases
- ✗ On board merchandise
- ✗ Alcoholic drinks
- ✗ Crew and dive guide gratuities
Your Vessel
Pacific Master
This custom-designed liveaboard was built with divers in mind to bring you the very best diving holiday experience possible. Previously, sailing the stunning dive sites of the Solomon Islands as M/V Taka, this steel-hulled vessel boasts an experienced boat crew, dive team and chefs to ensure the highest standards of service.
Guests
20 max
Cabins
12 (double/twin, twin & single)
Length
30m
Nitrox
Available
Camera room
Yes
What Divers Say
★★★★★
"David Buckland - so helpful at every stage"
★★★★★
"Our expedition was not normal for the captain and crew. They accepted our creative schedule with great understanding and practical help. They also shared their deep knowledge of oceans and marine activity and were honestly curious about the endeavours of the onboard artists. They and all your crew were so helpful at every stage - making us aware of safety at the same time as trying to making the difficult possible. Please extend our thanks to all and for helping with the charter."
★★★★★
"What a phenomenal team on the Pacific Master led by Captain Hugo.... Going out to one of the most remote dive destinations, Bikini Atoll, the Taka, Pacific master always felt safe. I look forward to seeing you again soon and the bragging rights of such an epic trip, LOL. I will exaggerate my adventure many times over."
Common Questions
Is it safe to dive at Bikini Atoll? ▼
Yes. Residual radiation to which divers are exposed from the Bikini Atoll shipwrecks is negligible and poses no significant risk, as long as you do not try to take any souvenirs. Removing items from the wrecks is hazardous and forbidden.
What certification do I need? ▼
Bikini Atoll is not suitable for recreational divers, even those certified to 40 metres. The minimum certification is TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, PADI Tec 45, or equivalent (45+ metres). Rebreather divers need TDI Air Diluent-45 metres / Helitrox Decompression-45 metres, or equivalent. All divers must have at least 100 logged dives and previous deep wreck experience. Most wrecks start around 50 metres.
How do I get there? ▼
Our Bikini Atoll itineraries are built around United Airlines flight schedules from Honolulu, Hawaii, which serves both Kwajalein and Majuro. Because luggage may not always travel on the same flight, we strongly recommend arriving in the Marshall Islands at least two days before your liveaboard departure. Departure tax from Kwajalein and Majuro is currently 20 USD.
What wetsuit and exposure protection do I need? ▼
Bring exposure protection suited to extended bottom times and prolonged decompression stops. Either a 3mm or 5mm full-length suit is suitable. A 3mm may be enough if you do not feel the cold; a 5mm helps reduce the risk of injury from sharp objects on the wrecks and gives more thermal cover for longer dives.
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$8,470
$652 per night - 13 nights
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