Dive Review of
Bikini Atoll Divers in
Micronesia

Dive Conditions

All dives are guided decompression dives to 180 ft.  

Great shooting if all you want are wrecks!  

Overall Rating

This is wreck diving at it's finest but only for experienced divers.  Depth
on most dives is 180 ft for 30 minutes with EAN 75 DECO gas provided at a
fixed decompression bar.  Descents and ascents are made via buoy lines. 
All dives are guided by experienced divemasters as required by Bikini law. 
Wrecks have deteriorated so minimal penetration is possible.  Divers should
be experienced with good buoyancy control and varying style kicks to
manuver around the wrecks.  Wreck reels and lift bags are not necessary but
a good two gas computer is a must.  The dive operation will rent Dive Rite
HE's at a reasonable cost.

Weight limits are an issue with the local flight from Majuro but an
excellent laundry is available so clothes can be minimal.  Soap, shampoo
and towels are provided as well.

Make no mistake.  The conditions are very primitive on the island. 
Flights arrive and leave only once a week.  No shopping, medical
facilities, or emergency care are available on Bikini.  The closest chamber
is a 30 minute boat ride and one hour flight IF a plane is available.  This
is totally outside the dive operation control so they are conservative with
dive procedures.  Lodgings are comfortable and food is basic but plentiful.
 No alcoholic beverages were available during my stay.

In spite of all the negatives, the staff and divemasters are great and I
would return in a second to again dive some of the most historical wrecks
open to divers today.  Don't delay if you are considering diving Bikini. 
The wrecks aren't getting any younger! 

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