Chuuk

January 2011
Odyssey

History:
Formerly known as Truk Lagoon, this 40 mile diameter lagoon is the final resting place of over 180,000 tons of ships, planes tanks and other war material that met its’ untimely end on the 17th and 18th of February, 1944. Dubbed “Operation Hailstone” , one of the most devastating aerial attacks in history sank 60 assorted Japanese vessels and 250 planes.

The 65 years that have passed since that fateful day have transformed these relics into artificial reefs supporting both hard and soft corals- a living museum. Ship-holds still contain tanks, planes and other wartime armaments.

Often overlooked because of the wealth of wreck dive sites are the channels and the outer barrier reefs of the atoll where vertiginous walls remain the playground for rays, sharks and other pelagics. The Pacific Explorer 2 has 11 spacious rooms for 22 divers. Sign up now and enjoy the value for money and unparalleled service the Expedition Fleet is known for. Divers will deploy in 2 chase boats for comfortable and un-crowded diving.

Itinerary:
12/01/11 - Depart UK to Manilla
13/01/11 - Arrive Manilla, fly to Truk
14/01/11 - Arrive Truk, 2 night Blue Lagoon Resort (room only)
16/01/11 - 23/01/11 - 7 nights Odyssey (full board)
23/01/11 - 25/01/11 - 2 nights Blue Lagoon Resort (room only)
25/01/11 - Fly Truk to Manilla, 1 night Dusit Hotel (B&B basis)
26/01/11 - Fly Manilla to London, arrive London.

£4000 per person based on current fuel prices, exchange rate and flights.

Call Tim on 020 7719 9444 today for more info on this trip.