Truk Stop - Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
Truk Stop is a reliable operation in Chuuk Lagoon, ideal for divers specifically focused on wreck penetration dives. They run efficient trips to many of the lagoon’s 42 sites, offering a no-frills experience for those prioritising bottom time over resort amenities. Our impression is they cater well to independent divers comfortable with a straightforward approach to logistics. If you’re coming to Chuuk to dive the wrecks, Truk Stop gets you there.
- Location
- Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon, Micronesia, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- 7.441925, 151.838930
Dive Sites Near Truk Stop
Truk Stop provides access to 15 dive sites in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon.
- AIKOKU MARU - 55m (wreck)
- AMAGISAN MARU - 45m (wreck)
- Betty Bomber (wreck)
- Chuuk Diving: The Wrecks of Truk Lagoon (wreck)
- Chuuk Lagoon Barrier Reefs Awash (reef)
- DAI NI HINO MARU - 36m (wreck)
- Emily Flying Boat - 12-15m (wreck)
- Emily Flying Boat (wreck)
- Fujikawa Maru (wreck)
- Fujikawa Maru (wreck)
- Fujikawa Maru - 10-35m (wreck)
- FUJIKAWA MARU - 33m (wreck)
- FUJISAN MARU - 40m (wreck)
- Fumitsuki Maru (wreck)
- FUMITSUKI (POSSIBLY) - 2m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
- Odyssey Adventures - ["PADI"]
- Vision Wealth FSM
Best Time to Dive in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
The warmest water temperatures in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon occur in January, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.9°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.9°C (air: 27.8°C)
- February: 28.9°C (air: 27.7°C)
- March: 28.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
- April: 28.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
- May: 28.9°C (air: 27.7°C)
- June: 28.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
- July: 28.9°C (air: 27.5°C)
- August: 28.9°C (air: 27.7°C)
- September: 28.9°C (air: 27.7°C)
- October: 28.9°C (air: 27.9°C)
- November: 28.9°C (air: 27.9°C)
- December: 28.9°C (air: 27.9°C)
Marine Life in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
Home to 213 recorded species including 133 reef fish, 36 hard corals, 17 sea cucumbers, 12 sea snails & nudibranchs, 5 sharks & rays, 4 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Bleeker's Parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) - Reef Fish
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Long-nosed Parrotfish (Hipposcarus longiceps) - Reef Fish
- Blunt-head Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) - Reef Fish
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Saddled Parrotfish (Scarus dimidiatus) - Reef Fish
- Clown Tang (Naso lituratus) - Reef Fish
- Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) - Sea Cucumbers
- Greenfish (Stichopus chloronotus) - Sea Cucumbers
Recommended Packing List for Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
Based on average water temperature of 28.9°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories