Truk / Chuuk
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LIVE ABOARDS
The Odyssey The Odyssey, Truk’s newest and finest liveaboard offers amenities that consistent with the world’s top liveaboards. Six staterooms (14’ x 8 ’) with either king size or 2 twin beds. Two private single staterooms (11’ x 6’). One stateroom (10 ’ x 9 ’) with a double/twin bunk. ALL staterooms have private facilities, air-conditioning controls, and are carpeted. Carpeted and air-conditioned throughout the vessel. Large dining area with full commercial galley. A separate entertainment lounge with TV, VCR (PAL & NTSC), stereo, library, large slide table, and bar.
Pacific Explorer II  The Pacific Explorer II is the newest liveaboard operating in Truk, Micronesia. The spacious boat holds 20 passengers. All of the cabins have private en-suite bathrooms and showers.
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RESORTS
Blue Lagoon
 Truk Blue Lagoon Resort is located right on the oceanfront and is a full service resort. It is located on 14 acres with diving only minutes away. All rooms are air conditioned with telephone, private bath, small refrigerator and a balcony. There is a Dive shop, restaurant, bar, and a gift shop located right on premises. |
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Capital:
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Weno
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Population:
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35,000
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Current:
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110V
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Currency:
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US Dollar
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Departure Fees:
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$15 USD
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Language:
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English and Chuukese
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Recompression Chamber:
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Yes
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Visa requirements:
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US citizens -Passport must be valid at least 120 days beyond period of intended stay. Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days. Other visitors should check with embassy, consulate or tourist office.
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General:
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Truk Lagoon is renowned as the Wreck Diving Capital of the world. Truk Lagoon, protected by winds, has kept WWII shipwrecks mostly intact, offering you some of the most historical and fantastic wreck diving you will ever experience.
Chuuk: Also known as Truk, but was changed to it’s original name in 1986 when the Compact of Free Association went into effect. The compact is a 15-year political relationship with the United States that started in October, 1986.
Chuuk state consists of seven major island groups lying within the Eastern Caroline Islands, about 617 miles (1028 km) southeast of Guam and 3,262 miles (5,436 km) southwest of Hawaii. The total landmass of Chuuk state, including the outer islands, is approximately 77 square miles (128 km)
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