When is the best time to dive Hoki Maru?

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

Is Hoki Maru good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Close-up of a healthy coral colony with small fish, showcasing vibrant marine life.

Federated States of Micronesia · Truk Lagoon

Hoki Maru

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

Grey reef sharkLikely
Napoleon wrasseLikely

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

Silt build-up in cargo holds around trucks/machinery; severely bent and splayed-open hull plates in the forward section (~60m/200ft of damage); overhead penetration risk

Permits & fees

No separate dive permit; access via licensed Chuuk operators; war-grave/no-removal etiquette applies

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.