Shinkoku Maru

Best time to dive

January to December; December to March

What you might see

• Eagle rayLikely
• Manta rayPeak season

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

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no

Safety notes

Human remains/skeletal remains encountered inside the wreck (treat as a war grave); possible unexploded ordnance; penetration/entrapment risk in engine room and interior spaces; nitrogen narcosis risk near max depth; psychological/panic risk from remains and overhead environment

Permits & fees

Chuuk State Dive Permit: $50, valid 1 year (per Blue Lagoon Dive Shop rate sheet)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Weno (Chuuk)