When is the best time to dive Fujikawa Maru?

The typical diving season is December to April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Federated States of Micronesia · Truk Lagoon

Fujikawa Maru

Q: Is Fujikawa Maru good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Partial - superstructure near ~9-10m can be glimpsed by snorkelers on calm days, though full exploration requires scuba

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

BarracudaLikely
Grey reef sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Partial - superstructure near ~9-10m can be glimpsed by snorkelers on calm days, though full exploration requires scuba

Safety notes

Penetration/silt-out risk in cargo holds and engine room; degraded WWII-era ordnance present in the holds; war grave sensitivity; fishing-line entanglement; overhead-environment risk requiring lights/line and proper training in interior spaces

Permits & fees

Chuuk State dive permit reported at approx $50 (validity ~1 year) per local dive-shop rate sheets - confirm current fee locally

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Weno (Chuuk)

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.