Palau:
Dive among huge schools of tuna, barracuda and sharks. Experience the sensation of flying under water when you attach yourself to a reef in strong current at the Blue corner. See mushroom shaped islands. Swim with non-stinging jelly fish in a brackish lake on one of Palau’s many islands.

• diving in Chandelier cave
• explore hiking in the jungle

Truk:
Truk is where the US Navy trapped and sank the Japanese fleet during WW II. Numerous ships are preserved as they were in 1944! Dive back into history, check out the incredible life that has made these ships home: corals, sponges, eels, crabs, sharks, etc. Join us for the best diving our ocean has to offer. Truk is a diver’s paradise. Highlights include:

• the best wreck dives of Truk lagoon
• staying at the best resort in Truk
• travel back… history preserved underwater

Includes air from SFO, diving & resort (two weeks).

Yap
An extra three-day stop-over in Yap is available and worthwhile. Yap is made famous for everyday encounters with giant Manta Rays with wing spans in excess of 20 feet. The reefs are also beautiful as are the native people of Yap. Culturally the people of Yap are unique. The wealthy families in Yap have huge, round carved stones in front of their huts—they trade these stones among themselves as currency. It’s worth checking out as are the friendly people and the great food.

Trip Details

WHO:
Divers & non-divers, all ages!

WHEN:
TBA.We May have a group trip in 2005. Individual trips can be planned at any time.

WHERE:
Palau/Truk, Micronesia
Add-on trip to Yap is available.

COST: ~$3,700

COST INCLUDES:
• Round trip airfare from SFO
• Airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel
- A/C rooms
- Private boat dock
- Gear storage/rinse tanks
• Boat diving
- Eight days (2 tank dives)
- Tanks & weight belt
- Box lunches on boat
• Entertainment
- Midnight swims

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $500.00 deposit is required to hold your spot. Remaining due eight weeks prior to departure date.

TRIP NECESSITIES:
We recommend that you pack light and consider the following items:

• Dive gear (except tank & weight belt)
• Dive computer*
• Diveskin
• Bathing suit
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Mosquito repellant
• Party clothes for evening events
• Cool/comfortable clothing
• Walking shoes/sandals
• Camera
• Film

* Dive computers are not essential, but they are suggested because it will significantly increase your bottom time and diving flexibility. If your dive buddy is on computer, you must be also.

For more Truk & Palau photos from recent trips, see the Truk & Palau Photo Portfolio