Pacific Master | Truk Lagoon, Bikini Atoll

Boat

Pacific Master is a custom designed steel diving vessel, built in 2004 and completely renovated recently, it was maintained to its best condition with yearly maintenance, it is 38 meters long, 8 meters wide, cruises at 11 knots and have 220-volt power onboard which using Australia style 3-prong outlets.

It boasts a huge lounge and dining area with DVDs, large TVs and a dedicated camera area for our photographer guests. Spend time sharing your photos from your adventure, reading a book from our library or just hanging out in air conditioned comfort.

Onboard, the chef offer a choice of international and local cuisine, all meals are served in buffet style. In between the meals, there is always some tasty treats for you to pick up. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let our booking agents know, so we can put an note for you.

There is a range of fruit juices, balck/green herbal teas available any time of the day, as well as instant and freshly brewed coffee. Guests may also select carbonated soft drinks, beer, wine or spirit from the cocktail bar for an additional fee, in accordace with local law, we have a "Ship-Only" bar policy.

Pacific Master also provide various outside lounges: up top we have a large sun deck complete with loungers where you can catch some sun as the world goes by. On our second deck, we have an expansive covered seating area where you can just sit back and relax.

The dive deck has toilets, freshwater showers & freshwater rinse bins for equipment. Each station has ample storage for your equipment above and below your station. Two ladders access the dive platform provide easy access to and from the water. Most dives are done directly off the dive deck with a tender in the water for additional safety. Photography facilities are excellent.

Cabin

Pacific Master has 12 guest cabins, it can accommodate up to 20 guests per trip:

All cabins have airconditioner, hairdryer (on request), charging facilities, storage area etc.

1 Premium Double Cabin (# 2):
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with one king size double bed, sitting area, ensuite bathroom, port windows.

4 Classic Twin/Double Cabin (# 3, 4, 5, 6) :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed in bunk style, ensuite bathroom, port windows.

1 Classic Twin Cabin (#1) :
Located on the upper deck, this cabin comes with two single beds in bunk style, ensuite bathroom, port windows.

2 Standard Twin Cabins (#7, 8) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two set of bunk beds, portholes. Only for two guests each cabin, guests will use the shared bathrooms on the main deck.

4 Standard Single Cabins (#9 - 12):
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single bunk beds, portholes. Only for single use, guests will use the shared bathrooms on the main deck

5 Shared Bahtrooms :
Located on the main deck, each with toilet, sink and shower.

Diving in Turk Lagoon

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• Supports all types of totally closed-circuit rebreathers (CCR)
• Offer Tri-mix support with helium and other Tec dive support

Diving in Bikini Atoll

• A maximum of 2 dives will be scheduled per day.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• A minimum surface interval of 4 hours between dives.
• Divers must have PADI Tec 50, or equivalent level
• Divers must have 100 logged dives and wreck diving experience.
• CCR divers must have normoxic trimix certification.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• We are unable to provide Trimix for Open Circuit.
• "Deco Bar" will be installed under the dive platform.
• M26 valves / adapters are not available onboard

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
• REBREATHER Dive：Available with additional charge
• Technical Dive：Available with additional cost
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment yet
• Laundry Service：Available with additional charge
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash(USD/EUR/AUD/GBP)
• Crew Number：13, include 2 - 3 dive guides

Bikini Atoll Itineraries

We’ve got 3 itineraries to get you really inspired about liveaboard diving in Bikini Atoll :
Bikini Atoll - 10 Nights, 11 Nights, and 13 Nights Itinerary

Embarkation: Ebeye Island around 15:00-16:00 (dependent on ferry schedules)
Disembarkation: Ebeye Island at 07:00 or 10:30

Mandatory Requirements: Technical diving certified - minimum 45 metres with 100+ logged dives and wreck diving experience. Open Circuit - minimum TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, or equivalent Rebreather divers - minimum TDI CCR Air Diluent Decompression and Helitrox 45m, or equivalent.

Day 1: Embarkation between 15:00 and 15:30 is followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.

Day 2: If possible, the cruise director will schedule a morning dive on Prinz Eugen in Kwajalein Atoll before commencing the crossing to Bikini Atoll. The total distance from Ebeye to Bikini Atoll is 406 kilometres which is 25-34 hours of cruising depending on weather conditions.

Day 3: Afternoon arrival at Bikini Atoll. Diving on this day is dependent on how long the crossing from Ebeye takes and arrival time in Bikini.

Subsequent diving days are scheduled as follows: Breakfast - Dive 1 - Lunch - Dive 2 - Snack - Dinner.

Mid-trip (Day 6, 7 or 9, depending on length of itinerary): 1 morning dive only. After lunch guests will have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island followed by beach barbeque, or guests can remain on board and relax. No alternative diving will be offered.

Day before disembarkation: Departure from Bikini Atoll in the early hours for crossing back to Ebeye.

Disembarkation day: Arrival in Ebeye around 10:00; disembarkation time will be dependent on United Airlines flight departure time and ferry to Kwajalein.

Truk Lagoon Itineraries

We’ve got 3 itineraries to get you really inspired about liveaboard diving in Bikini Atoll :
Truk Lagoon - 7 Nights, 9 Nights, and 10 Nights Itinerary

Embarkation: Weno at 14:00
Disembarkation: Weno at 07:00

Transfers from and to Chuuk Airport or Weno hotels for embarkation and disembarkation are included in the cruise price. Due to flight constraints, some Truk Lagoon itineraries operate back to back on the same day. In these instances, outgoing guests will be transferred to a local resort after a light breakfast where they can wait in comfort for their outgoing flight.

Incoming guests arriving in the morning on embarkation day will be transferred to a local resort where they can enjoy a light lunch and some time to relax or visit the local museum.

Mandatory Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water, or equivalent with a minimum of 50 logged dives. Recommended: Deep Diver certified (40 metres) for recreational divers; "PADI Tec 50", or equivalent, for technical divers

The number of technical level dives possible will be determined by individual dive plans, taking into consideration bottom times and decompression stops. Technical divers need to submit a complete dive plan before each dive. Normally, we do not limit dive times, unless we need to move the boat, which guests will be informed of during the dive briefings. However, all plans and extended bottom times must be reasonable from a safety point of view as Truk Lagoon is in a very remote location with limited emergency facilities.

Day 1: Embarkation from 14:00 onwards (dependent on flight schedules) followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day. On the following days, your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 recreational dives per day; either 4 day dives or 3 day dives and a twilight dive. There are no night dives on the wrecks.

Days 2-6 (7 nights) / Days 2-8 (9 nights) / Days 2-9 (10 nights): Each day is typically scheduled as follows: Light breakfast - Dive 1 - Full breakfast - Dive 2 - Lunch - Dive 3 - Snack - Dive 4 - Dinner

Day before disembarkation: Depending on guests' flight departure** time, there may be the possibility to schedule 1 or 2 dives in the morning for the last full day on board.

Disembarkation day: Following a light breakfast on board, disembarkation is scheduled for 07:00. We kindly request that guests check their flight departure times to ensure that they leave a minimum of 24 hours between their final dive and their flight home.