Operation Hailstone 

was a massive U.S. Navy air and surface attack 17-24 February 1944conducted as part of the American offensive 

drive against theImperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific Ocean Theatre.

You do NOT need to dive deeper than   100’ to experience these magnificently historic WWII wrecks. Immerse yourself and fill your mind with the   acts of war that created this now beautifully alive and colorful artificial   reef. With the wrecks being in a   lagoon, there is very little water movement thereby allowing them to stay   largely in-tact all these years.

Trukofficially changed its name to   Chuuk in 1986via Compact of Free Association with the U.S. in October1986. Chuuk consists of 7 major island groups   lying within the Eastern Caroline Islands, about 617 miles SE of Guam and   3,262 miles SW of Hawaii. Air temp is always   about 81 degrees while the lagoon water stays 82-84 degrees. Getting to Trukis easy via United Airlines   routing through Guam and Honolulu. Houston   to Honolulu- about 11 hours. Honolulu   to Guam – about 7 hours. Guam to Chuuk   is about 2 hours. Tuck away $50 cash for   departure tax– unless you plan to stayindefinitely. Though Truk is part of the FSM and Guam a U.S.   territory, all travelers NEED a valid passport. Summer clothing is the “dress   code” but short shorts and mini-skirts areinappropriate. As of December 2023,   RT coach airfare from Houston is about $2600

The bombing of Truk   Lagoon is the unofficial 

retaliatory action   for Pearl Harbor. 

The   M/V Odyssey accommodates up to 16 passengers in their 9 staterooms complete with   private AC controls, a window or large porthole, toilet, shower and   sink. Seven of these can accommodate 2   single travelers in twin beds or a couple in a spacious king size bed. Two staterooms are for single travelers in   a twin bed. All rooms have a 32" monitor (TV) with access to our   full onboard entertainment system. 

Not all wrecks (dive sites) are visited every week.   Weather, water conditions, dive skills, experience levels and guest   requests are all taken into   consideration. Since   most of the dive sites in Truk are fairly close together, it’s easy to move   the boat. The best part about diving   from the Odyssey is the “freedom” to dive when you want. It’s not unusual for   you and your buddy to be the only divers on a 500' wreck. Photographers love   this as it offers opportunity to photograph without having to wait for other   divers to move away.

FujikawaMaru Lush coral growth. Zero airplane   fuselages and wing sections. 439’ long 0’-120’

YamagiriMaru 18" diameter artillery shells   of Battleship Musashi. 437’ long 60’-120’

NippoMaru 2 man tank and artillery guns   on deck. Photogenic wheelhouse. 353’ long 50’-150’

Heian   Maru Torpedoes and   submarine telescopes. Massive size. 510’ long 35’-100’

SankisanMaru Lush soft coral growth on mast.   Machine gun ammunition in hold. 200’   long 0’- 100’

HokiMaru Trucks, bulldozer and   tractor in hold. Massive destruction of bow. 250’ long 45’-150’

UnkaiMaru Photogenic bow gun. Good   coral growth on masts. 360’ long 30’-130’

Rio   de JanieroMaru Awesome size.   Photogenic propellers. Large engine room.  461’ long 40’-120’

HanakawaMaru Lush soft and hard coral   growth. 363’ long 10’-100’

Fumitzuki   Destroyer Bow and stern guns, torpedo   launcher.  320’ long 80’-120’ 

Betty   Bomber Japanese small twin   engine bomber. 60’ long 50’- 60’

MomokawaMaru Aircraft parts, truck frames and   artillery shells. 380’   long 80’-150’

ShinkokuMaru Lush coral growth. Fantastic   marine life. Excellent engine room. 500’ long 30’-130’

AikokuMaruMassive   destruction of bow. Photogenic stern gun.  270’ long 100’-200’

San   Francisco MaruTanks on deck. Trucks, mines, bombs and ammunition in holds. 375’ long 100’-200’

Pizion   ReefWall dive. Large coral heads in the shallows. Sharks  ------ 15’-200’+

Canceling 120-96 days before departure is subject to a $250 fee.

Canceling inside 95 days of departure forfeits airline ticket, deposit and payments made; all contingent upon our reselling of your reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a fee of $250 and payments of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or other contractor.

 Diver Accident Insurance is REQUIRED for this trip! If you do not have this yet go to DAN.org to sign up and use code 030400

We also HIGHLY recommend travel insurance. Two companies to consider are Allianz Travel or World Nomads