Diver: $8,343 pp

Only 2 left

28 Jun - 12 Jul 2026

15 days, 14 nights

In 1944, Operation Hailstone sank over 45 ships and 275 aircraft in Truk Lagoon, turning Japan’s WWII base into a world-class wreck graveyard. Explore plane and shipwrecks, guns, tanks and rich marine life from sharks and eagle rays to vibrant anemones in calm 10–60m depths.
Optional Extension of 4 extra nights and 6 additional dives.

Experience Level: Intermediate/Advanced (depths ~10–60 m)

Expedition Type: Resort, 18 dives / 24 with extension

What's included on your trip

Return airfare from Melbourne to Truk via Manila and Guam
Return airport transfers
11 or 15 nights twin share accommodation (core / with extension)
18 divers or 24 with extension
Tanks, weights, air fills
Use of kayaks, safety deposit boxes, in house movies and dive lockers
Farewell dinner on final night and free third dive

What's excluded on your trip

Optional Extension: 10-16 July ADD $1150; 4 extra nights, 6 additional dives, tanks / weights / fills included, meals not included
Single Room Core Trip ADD $1095 AUD
Single Room Extension Itinerary ADD $1490 AUD
$50 USD dive permit and $30 USD departure tax payable locally
Dive equipment hire
Staff gratuity

Travel plans at a glance

Day 1–2

Melbourne → Truk
Arrive and check in at Blue Lagoon Resort

Day 3–11

9 dive days / 18 dives total
+ Downtime at the resort

Day 12

Fly Truk → Manila
Overnight at Kingsford Hotel (breakfast next morning)

Day 13

Manila at leisure / airport transfers as ticketed
Evening flight Manila → Melbourne (overnight)

Day 14

Arrive Melbourne

Day 14-18

Optional Extension (+4 nights / +6 dives):
Stay on at Blue Lagoon with +6 dives → overall trip becomes 18 days / 17 nights.
Dates: 10-16 July 2026

Why you'll love diving here

Iconic wrecks & Rich history

Iconic wrecks from Operation Hailstone in accessible depths.

Memories that last a lifetime

Gentle conditions (often low current) ideal for long, photo-friendly dives.

Easy travels

Simple logistics: flights, hotel, resort, and dive operator all lined up.

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