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The SS Thorfinn is a huge dive boat based in Truk Lagoon in a sheltered anchorage and serves as a floating hotel. Its fast tenders reach any of the popular wrecks in no time. A standard dive package starts on Saturday for seven nights. Individual arrivals and departures can be arranged on occasion.

With with 58m (190ft) length and 110 tons, Thorfinn is a very stable vessel. Captain Lance, and a dedicated staff of 21 are keen to welcome you aboard this capable vessel and serve up the diving and vacation delights available here.

The guest lounge is equipped with a multi system Plasma TV with DVD player, a CD player with IPOD connection, and a surround sound 4 way speaker system. A well stocked DVD and paperback book library, magazine rack, reference books (fish, wrecks) are all available for guest use. Indirect lighting, large view windows and comfortable seating make this a popular guest area. The bar provides a range of beverages ? from coffee, tea, hot chocolate and soft drinks, to beers, wines and spirits at reasonable cost.

Adjacent to the Galley are two separate dining lounges. The carpeted Sun deck has a partial canopy and comfortable lounge chairs. The 12-person ocean spa on C deck is a central meeting point between dives.

Eleven tasteful cabins with every amenity accommodate 22 persons in double occupancy. All have in room vanities, TV's and DVD players, indirect lighting and full length closets. Eight rooms located on 'D' and 'E' decks have double or queen size beds plus adjacent single berths. Private showers and toilets are fitted in each of these rooms.

Truk Lagoon provides countless options for fantastic reef and wreck diving. You can't possibly see it all in a week. Diving in Truk Lagoon is an adventure you will never forget. The majority of wrecks is within easy reach for divers in 15-40 meters (50 -120 feet). On the outer reef of Truk you'll find mountains of coral that stretch as far as the eye can see, and drops off into the abyss. Here it is not unusual to see pelagic sharks.

The over 60 wrecks of the "Ghost Fleet" of Truk are today protected and considered as wreck diving Mecca. Because of its large sheltered lagoon, Truk provided the largest naval base for the Japanese during the second world war in the Pacific. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, Truk became a target for revenge. Through powerful air strikes ("Operation Hailstorm") in mid February 1944 the predominantly merchant ships were sunk and over the years, become incredibly rich artificial reefs.

Thorfinn does not attach to the sunken fleet, to avoid destruction of corals and fragile structures of battle damaged monuments. This ship moors to sand bottom beside the sites and employs sturdy and safe tender boats for diving purposes.

Being on a live aboard, you are just within minutes at the most popular sites. Diving is conducted from four twin-engined tenders, each 7 meters (24 ft.) in length. Six diver maximums per tender and a local expert dive guide per tender assure an un-crowded, silt free wreck with most artifacts still in place over 56 years after the battle. Five different daily dive sites will be visited to view some of these coral encrusted wartime relics.

* Dive in compliance with Truk State Laws with accompanying licensed & experienced local guides taking you through each wreck site carefully and safely.
* Valet system in boats for personal gear and cameras to each diver
Unrestricted depth air dives on computer non-deco basis, with 3 plateau 15 minute ascent guidelines
* In/water gear removal & stowage by staff, assures easy boarding ladder access.
* Hang tanks at 5 meters (15 ft.) each dive, and extra air tank for contingencies on deeper dives. Nitrox blends for certified Nitrox divers at final ascent stops
* Wreck penetrations on buddy principle with cautionary instructions
* Fresh towels are immediately handed to guests on re-boarding dive launch
* Two large 3 tiered camera service tables with air gun at each table
* Dual voltage 110 V and 208 V charging points in each room
* DIN and Yoke valves

Thorfinn provides each diver the opportunity to explore up to 30 different wrecks in 6 days of a regular week. Trips run every Saturday to Saturday.

Customised gas blends in doubles and/or additional pony bottles are available from 2 onboard blending stations for technical divers.

Technical diving facilities include banded double tanks with ISO manifolds, pony bottles of various sizes and 6 sets of custom rebreather cylinders. Onboard Oxygen generators with Haskell booster pumps provide our supply of O2 and we can obtain Helium and 'sorb' by request.

Custom dispatched dive launches and crew create ease of alternate schedules for extended deep diving. Special gas blends for Nitrox, Tri-mix, or rebreathers are performed at an onboard blending station. Extra charges apply. Please inquire.

All divers, but especially Technical Divers are very well catered for on Thorfinn.