Truk Lagoon Tech Liveaboard with Paul Toomer
Boat dates: 6-14th November 2028
Join Toomer in Truk
Join Adventurer Paul on one of his infamous Toomer’s Tec Tours to Truk Lagoon – the wreck diving capital of the world.
Hidden beneath its calm, tropical waters lies the haunting remains of an entire Japanese fleet sunk during Operation Hailstone in World War II.
Training can be provided before the trip for those requiring twins, sidemount or CCR rebreather courses.
What makes Truk truly unique?
It is the sheer concentration, scale, and condition of its wrecks. Dozens of ships, submarines, aircraft, tanks, and munitions rest on the seabed, many perfectly preserved and sitting within recreational and technical diving depths. Warm water, generally good visibility, and minimal currents make it accessible, while the historical significance adds a powerful emotional dimension to every dive.
Few places on Earth allow divers to swim through history quite like Truk Lagoon – combining world-class wreck penetration, marine life reclaiming steel giants, and an atmosphere that’s both awe-inspiring and deeply moving.
Price
Liveaboard Price: £3,585pp
Price includes evening talks and advice from Paul Toomer, all meals,
Does not include the following which is payable locally:
– Departure tax $20
– Marine park fees $240
– Gases / equipment hire
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Pacific Master is a purpose-built scuba diving liveaboard, custom designed by divers to deliver an exceptional diving holiday experience in some of the world’s most spectacular waters. Formerly operating in the Solomon Islands as M/V Taka, this robust steel-hulled vessel now offers a refined liveaboard experience backed by an expert crew, professional dive team, and talented onboard chefs—ensuring outstanding service from start to finish.
The Pacific Master liveaboard features 12 well-appointed cabins, comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests. Cabin options include one en-suite premium double cabin, five en-suite premium double or twin cabins, four standard single cabins, and two standard twin cabins with shared bathroom facilities - providing flexible accommodation to suit solo travellers, couples, and buddies alike.
On the main deck, guests can relax in the spacious, air-conditioned lounge and dining area, the perfect place to unwind between dives while enjoying freshly prepared onboard cuisine. The expansive dive deck flows seamlessly to the dive platform and includes a dedicated camera preparation area for underwater photographers. Individual dive stations offer generous storage and space for dive equipment, along with freshwater showers, rinse tanks, and separate toilets for added comfort and convenience.
For those moments of surface interval relaxation, the large sun deck on Pacific Master is ideal. Complete with comfortable loungers, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine, enjoy the sea breeze, and take in stunning ocean views between unforgettable dives.
| Vessel Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Guests (maximum) | 20 |
| Guests (Bikini Atoll) | 18 |
| Fixed Twin Cabins | 3 |
| Twin / Double Cabins | 5 |
| Single Cabins | 4 |
| Ensuite | Some |
| Air-conditioning | Yes |
| Towel Change | Yes |
| Saloon | Yes |
| Sundeck | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Diving Facilities | |
| Diving Courses | No |
| Equipment Rental | Yes |
| Nitrox Membrane | Yes |
| Rebreather Friendly | Yes |
| Technical Diving Friendly | Yes |
| Charging Station | Yes |
| Photography Friendly | Yes |
| Compressors | 3 |
| Tenders | 2 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Length | 30 m |
| Width | 8 m |
| Engines | 1800 HP V12 |
| Generators | 3 |
| Hull | Steel |
| Fresh Water Maker | Yes |
| Water Storage | 16 tonnes |
| Safety | |
| First Aid | Yes |
| First Aiders | Yes |
| Emergency Oxygen | Yes |
| Oxygen Administrators | Yes |
| Life Jackets | Yes |
| Life Rafts | Yes |
| VHF Ship-to-Tender Radios | Yes |
| Smoke Detectors | Yes |
| Fire Fighting Equipment | Yes |
Intinerary
Embarkation is between 15:00 and 17:00 (3pm-5pm), followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings and dinner.
There is no diving on embarkation day.
Your Cruise Director will schedule up to 4 dives per day within recreational depth limits - usually 3 day dives and a twilight dive - typically scheduled as follows:
Technical dives are limited to two per day - one morning dive, and one afternoon dive.
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Full Breakfast and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2 - Lunch*, and relaxation period - Briefing and Dive 3 - Snacks and relaxation - Briefing for Dive 4** - Dinner* *Meal times are fixed so technical divers need to take this into consideration when planning their dive profiles and times. **There are no night dives on the wrecks.
A light breakfast on board followed by disembarkation 07:00 and transfer to your hotel, or Weno Airport
Cost includes
8 nights on Pacific Master in a twin shared cabin Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, drinking water & soft drinksCost Excludes
Flights Hotel accommodation - price available at time of booking TransfersExtra cost
Marine, park and port fees may be subject to change, without notice. Flights Cylinders Gases (charged per litre, per fill - payable on board only).
What is the price of technical dive gear?
At the time of publication prices are as follows:
2 Litre Steel CCR cylinder set : 90 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Cylinder Package : 150 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
3 Litre Steel CCR cylinder set : 90 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
5.7 Litre (AL40) stage cylinder with rigging : 60 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Twin 11.1 Litre (AL80) manifolded cylinder set : 90 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Complete Harness, Backplate and Wing : 210 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Stage Regulators (100% O2 Compatible) : 120 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Technical Regulator Set : 270 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Full Technical Equipment : 510 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Matched 11.1 Litre (AL80) sidemount cylinders : 90 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
11.1 Litre (AL80) stage cylinder with rigging : 60 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board
Sofnolime (20kg tub) : 450 USD per item, to be paid on board
2.7L Aluminium CCR cylinder set : 90 USD per trip, to be paid in advance, on board