Ti Point Wharf

Bikini Atoll is not a single wreck, but an entire ghost fleet of warships resting on the floor of a remote Pacific lagoon. This naval graveyard is the result of Operation Crossroads, a series of nuclear weapon tests conducted by the United States in 1946. To study the effects of atomic bombs on naval vessels, the US assembled a target fleet of more than 90 surplus American, German, and Japanese warships. After the local inhabitants were forcibly relocated, two atomic bombs were detonated, sending many of these legendary ships to the bottom.

For experienced technical divers, Bikini Atoll is the ultimate wreck diving destination. The fleet includes some of the most famous warships in history, preserved in the deep, clear waters of the lagoon. Divers can explore the colossal USS Saratoga, an aircraft carrier so large it's impossible to see in a single dive, with Hellcat fighters still in its hangars. Nearby lies the HIJMS Nagato, the flagship of Admiral Yamamoto from which he commanded the attack on Pearl Harbor. Other wrecks include cruisers, destroyers, and submarines, all bearing the scars of the atomic blasts.

Diving here is a serious undertaking, requiring technical certifications and careful planning due to the depth, remote location, and residual radiation (which is safe for limited dive times). The reward is a surreal journey back in time, exploring a powerful moment in world history. The wrecks are monumental, eerie, and largely intact, offering a diving experience that is truly without equal anywhere on Earth.