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Dive Review of Odyssey Adventures in
Micronesia/Chuuk

Odyssey Adventures: "Wreck Diving in Chuuk (Truk) on the Odyssey", Mar, 2018,

by Laurie Pemberton, CA, US (Contributor Contributor 15 reports with 13 Helpful votes). Report 10153 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 5 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity N/A
Dive Operation 5 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 5 stars
Beginners 1 stars
Advanced 5 stars
Comments Chuuk (Truk) is full of wrecks from WWII. Most are ships, some planes, and a submarine. We dove within recreational limits, so did not always go to the bottom of the wrecks. There are a variety of things to look for, and the dive briefings were helpful in suggesting what was best on each particular wreck. Dive guides will be glad to lead inside engine rooms and other compartments, pointing out items of interest. Be sure to have a dive light as some areas are dark. Lots of coral growth with good fish life. In several locations, we were able to make two dives on the wreck (nice to be able to go back to get pictures you missed or see more of the wreck).
The Odyssey has a cool "elevator" as an alternative to coming up on the ladder. They also drop a bar at 15feet if you want to use it during your safety stop. The boat does swing, but moorings are near the wrecks so you just jump in or come out when the boat is close/over the wreck.
The Odyssey also has steel 100 tanks available (no extra cost), which we enjoyed for more air and less lead weight needed.
Websites Odyssey Adventures   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving Belize, Caymans, Cozumel, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Roatan, StKitts-Saba, Turks&Caicos, Florida, California, Sea of Cortez, Socorro, Palau, Yap, Chuuk, Fiji, Bali-Komodo, Raja Ampat, Wakatobi, Solomon Islands
Closest Airport TKK Getting There United Airlines via Guam; there is also an "island hopper" between Chuuk and Honolulu

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny Seas calm
Water Temp 82-83°F / 28-28°C Wetsuit Thickness 2
Water Visibility - Ft/ - M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Dive guides will take you inside the wrecks and point out things of interest, or you can dive your own plan. Be sure to watch your depth and computer requirements.
Liveaboard? yes Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 3 stars Large Fish 3 stars
Large Pelagics N/A

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter 5 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities N/A
UW Photo Comments Wrecks are mostly wide angle, but there is good coral growth with fish life and critters if you want to focus on macro. Boat has room inside for charging batteries. Camera table on the dive deck and camera only rinse tanks on both sides between the swim platform and dive deck area.
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