Bikini Atoll
Pacific Master · Solomon Islands · 12D/11N
About this route
This expedition to Bikini Atoll offers a unique opportunity to explore a historic underwater landscape. Divers will encounter a remarkable collection of World War II shipwrecks, preserved as artificial reefs and now home to thriving marine life. Expect to spend multiple days navigating these significant structures, surrounded by pelagic species and reef fish that have reclaimed the area. This remote journey focuses on wreck diving, providing a comprehensive exploration of these once-restricted waters. The itinerary embarks and disembarks from Kwajalein, covering the extensive journey to and from Bikini Atoll.
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 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 kilometers, which is 24-28 hours of cruising, depending on weather conditions. The cruise director schedules one or two morning dives in Kwajalein Atoll before Pacific Master commences the crossing to Bikini Atoll. If possible, the vessel dives the Prinz Eugen, which is only 30 minutes from Ebeye. This dive is not guaranteed and is dependent on restrictions imposed by the US Navy on Kwajalein. NOTE: The choice of dive sites and number of dives in Kwajalein Atoll impact 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 4-10 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 4-10 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 4-10 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 4-10 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 4-10 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 4-10 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 4-10 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: Day 11 - 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 12: Day 12 - Disembarkation
Disembarkation at Ebeye Dock is between 07:00 and 10:30 a.m. dependent on Kwajalein ferry schedule and flight departure time.
Upcoming departures
- 2028-05-13 – 2028-05-24from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-05-27 – 2028-06-07from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-06-10 – 2028-06-21from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-06-22 – 2028-07-03from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-07-22 – 2028-08-02from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-08-02 – 2028-08-13from 9,922 USDBook
- 2028-09-02 – 2028-09-13from 7,645 USDBook
- 2028-09-14 – 2028-09-25from 7,645 USDBook
- 2029-06-07 – 2029-06-18from 9,251 USDBook
- 2029-07-05 – 2029-07-16from 9,251 USDBook
- 2029-08-30 – 2029-09-10from 9,251 USDBook
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About the vessel
Pacific MasterSolomon Islands