Bikini Atoll
Pacific Master · Solomon Islands · 13D/12N
About this route
Journey to Kwajalein and embark on an extraordinary expedition to Bikini Atoll, a submerged museum of naval history. This remote itinerary offers unparalleled wreck diving on iconic warships and large vessels resting in clear, deep waters. Expect encounters with pelagic species, including sharks and schooling fish, thriving around these artificial reefs. The focus on deep, often technical, wreck diving makes this a challenging yet rewarding experience for experienced divers. This trip offers an extended period to thoroughly explore the diverse wrecks and surrounding marine life of this unique Pacific location.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Day 1 - Embarkation
Embarkation is at Ebeye Dock between 15:30 and 16:00, followed by introductions, boat and safety briefings, equipment set up and dinner. There is no diving on embarkation day.
Day 2: Day 2 - Departure from Kwajalein Atoll
The total distance from Ebeye Island to Bikini Atoll is 406 kilometres, which is 24-28 hours of cruising, depending on weather conditions. The cruise director usually schedules one or two morning dives in Kwajalein Atoll before Pacific Master commences the crossing to Bikini Atoll. If possible, divers explore the Prinz Eugen, which is only 30 minutes from Ebeye, but this is not guaranteed and is dependent on restrictions that may be imposed by the US Navy on Kwajalein. NOTE: The choice of dive sites and number of dives in Kwajalein Atoll impacts arrival in Bikini Atoll and whether an afternoon dive is possible on Day 3.
Day 3: Day 3 - Arrival in Bikini Atoll
Arrival at Bikini Atoll is usually early afternoon. Depending on how long the crossing from Ebeye takes, and the arrival time in Bikini Atoll, an afternoon dive may be possible but is not guaranteed.
Day 4: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 5: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 6: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 7: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 8: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 9: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 10: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 11: Days 4-11 Diving in Bikini Atoll
Maximum of 2 dives per day*, with a minimum of 4 hours between dives scheduled as follows: - Early wake-up call - Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1 - Lunch and relaxation - Briefing and Dive 2* - Snacks and relaxation - Dinner *Mid-trip, only 1 morning dive will be scheduled; After lunch, guests have the opportunity to take a land tour on Bikini Island, followed by a beach BBQ, or can remain on board and relax. No alternative shallow diving will be offered for those not wanting to go ashore.
Day 12: Day 12 - Departure from Bikini Atoll
Departure from Bikini Atoll is in the early hours of the morning for the crossing back to Ebeye Island in Kwajalein Atoll.
Day 13: Day 13 - Disembarkation
Disembarkation at Ebeye Dock is between 07:00 and 10:30 a.m. dependent on Kwajalein ferry schedule and flight departure time.
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About the vessel
Pacific MasterSolomon Islands