Nippo Maru

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

• DolphinPossible
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• NudibranchLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - shallowest feature is ~21m

Safety notes

Deep bottom depth (47-48m) approaching/exceeding recreational no-decompression limits; unexploded ordnance onboard (shells, mines, detonators, rifle ammunition) - do not disturb; penetration risk in holds, bridge and crew quarters; war grave - treat wreck and any remains with respect

Permits & fees

Chuuk State dive permit reported ~$50/year (per Blue Lagoon Dive Shop rates page) - confirm current fee locally

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Weno (Chuuk)