Chuuk

The state famous for Chuuk Lagoon, whose World War II shipwrecks make it one of the world's top wreck-diving destinations.

Chuuk State lies in the central part of the Federated States of Micronesia, centered on Chuuk Lagoon, which is ringed by a barrier reef. In 1944, U.S. air raids sent a large number of Japanese ships and aircraft to the bottom of the lagoon; now covered in coral, the wrecks have become a world-famous wreck-diving site. On land you can visit World War II relics, but tourist facilities are basic and most visitors come to dive. The water is warm all year, so diving is possible at any time. The airport on Weno is on the island-hopper route and can be reached from Guam.

Destinations

• Chuuk Lagoon (Truk)

Itineraries

• Chuuk Lagoon Wreck Liveaboard – Spend 7 nights on a liveaboard, focusing on Operation Hailstone wrecks like the Fujikawa Maru and Shinkoku Maru.
• Micronesia Island Hopper Crossing – Follow the United Airlines Island Hopper route east from Guam, passing through Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae to Majuro.