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Where to Go in Micronesia

Micronesia covers a large area of ocean in the South Pacific. Given the investment in time it takes to get there, it is worth perhaps combining the world-class wrecks of Chuuk Lagoon with the mantas and sharks of Yap. Makes for a great two centre trip.

Where to go in Micronesia

Australasia & Pacific Islands > Micronesia > Chuuk Lagoon

Chuuk Lagoon

The best wreck diving in the world. Full. Stop.

Australasia & Pacific Islands > Micronesia > Yap

Yap

Described as the manta ray capital of the world, if you like the giant, majestic creatures then this is the place to come. Sharks in general...

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Luxury Hotels in Micronesia

Australasia & Pacific Islands > Micronesia > Chuuk Lagoon

The Odyssey

The best way to experience Chuuk Lagoon is by liveaboard, and The Odyssey is the finest liveaboard in the area.

Australasia & Pacific Islands > Micronesia > Yap

Manta Ray Bay & Yap Divers

Owned and run by the ‘Manta Man’ himself, there is no better place to be if you want to be expertly guided to manta rays than at the Manta...

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Top Five Liveaboard Diving Destinations

Lizzie Shipley

When you set sail on your liveaboard to destinations unknown, and with a salty ocean breeze ruffling your hair, it's hard to argue with the old proverb about the journey being as important as the destination. As your skipper plots his course between the most coveted diving destinations, a…

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Nudibranchs - Facts About The World's Prettiest Slugs

Neill Ghosh

Nudibranchs, sometimes more commonly known as "sea slugs" are some of the hardest creatures to spot on a dive. Although related to snails, these colourful little creatures have ditched the homes they carry on their backs as they have evolved. Similar to land snails, nudibranchs also leave a…

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Chuuk Lagoon Wreck Diving: An Insider’s Guide to the Fujikawa Maru

Guest Blogger

Guest blogger Charlie Munns, instructor on the Odyssey liveaboard vessel in Micronesia, has completed over 1,500 dives in Chuuk Lagoon, the ultimate wreck diving destination. Charlie explains some of the history of the area and takes us on a virtual tour of his favourite wreck.

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The 10 Best Liveaboard Destinations

Lizzie Shipley

It's aboat (sorry) time we let you in on a little not-so-secret-secret about liveaboards - liveaboard diving allows you to boldly go to where no day trip has gone before, setting sail to some of the most remote, pristine dive sites in the world. It's the crème de la crème of dive…

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Get Off The Grid

Lizzie Shipley

Are you a slave to your smartphone? Can't get through a meal without checking your emails? Fingers twitch if you're not scouring through social media? We're sorry to tell you, but you're addicted to the internet. Luckily for you, we've got the remedy. Whether setting sail to new horizons or…

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