Wrecking in Truk
+++ Wrecking in Truk +++
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10 nights Wreck Diving on the Pacific Master
If you like the following, this trip might be for you:
Wrecks for Days 🛻
This is an 11-day program where we'll explore the finest dive sites Truk Lagoon has to offer. You'll have the opportunity to dive into numerous remarkable shipwrecks, many of which are Japanese merchant vessels known as ‘Maru.’ These ships, laden with war materiel like trucks, ordnance, and even planes, now rest beneath the waves, filled with fascinating cargo and artifacts.
Superb Reefs 🪸
Coral reefs in Micronesia, particularly around the islands of Truuk and Palau, are some of the most biodiverse in the world, hosting over 400 species of coral and 1,300 species of fish. These reefs are renowned for their vibrant marine life, including manta rays and reef sharks, making them a hotspot for scientific research and ecotourism.
Shipwreck Survey 🏴☠️
For this trip we are partnering up with the The Shipwreck Survey, a collective that yearly organizes multiple underwater archaeological field schools and expeditions in exotic locations around the world. During this trip, participants will have the chance immerse into presentations and workshops on the wrecks that will be explored!
History Lies Beneath 🗺️
Truk Lagoon served as an important base for the Japanese Imperial Navy. In the early morning of February 17, 1944, the US launched an attack on Truk from three aircraft carrier groups nearby. In the battles that followed, the number of taken down vessels and aircraft went on to formed the largest concentration of sunken warships in the world, all covered in coral!
A Unique Adventure 🪂
This is our first BTM Travel wreck diving trip, offering a totally new experience and different adventure. Of course the trip will include top marine wildlife, but the focus of the trip will be on the wrecks and the parts that are waited to be discovered. It's an exceptional opportunity to see how human history has blended in with the underwater world in its very own way.
Pacific Master ⛵
The magnificent Pacific Master will be our home for 10 nights in the middle of Micronesia. This custom-designed liveaboard combines a top crew, good service and a track record of taking divers to the most amazing underwater spectacles. Cruising the Pacific Ocean on this vessel while sleeping on the rhythm of the waves, is a thing of beauty.
Photography Pearl
The photography opportunities in this wreck diving trip are truly spectacular: sunken planes, boats and tons of reefs or animals in stellar diving conditions!
Ruud Stelten
Our Trip Leader Ruud has has directed numerous archaeological projects in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean over the past 14 years! To be under the surface with a marine archeologist brings a whole different angle to the magic that is diving.
Something Different
"We are stoked to have our first wreck diving trip ever going. It's fun to be able to offer a whole new spectrum other than the big animal or reef diving trips we usually organise. Ruud is a specialist in this field, and the perfect man to lead our clients into the wrecks and remains of Pacific historical events." - Marcel Wilpernig
Meet your BTM Trip leader
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Ruud Stelten
Maritime Archaeologist
Wrecking in Truk
Jan 28 - Feb 07, 2027
Trip Price
- per person in lower deck cabin (see details below for what is included in this price)
Included:
- 10 nights full board accommodation including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited tea, coffee, fruit juice, drinking water & soft drinks
- Deck towels, bath towels and liquid soap
- Up to 4 dives per day
- Disembarkation transfer
- Embarkation transfer
Not included:
Extras:
- Flights
- Cylinders
- Gases (charged per litre, per fill – payable on board only)
- Sofnolime (required quantity MUST be pre-ordered. Cost is payable on board only)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Crew crew gratuities
- Equipment rental
- Gases
- Marine, park and port fees : 250 USD per trip, to be paid on board
- Departure Tax : 30 USD per trip, to be paid at the airport
Room upgrade surcharges:
- Cabins 9 – 12 single occ. (shared bathrooms) lower deck $4,500 USD pp (4 guests)
- Cabins 1, 3-6 twin share (private ensuite bathroom) upper deck $5,100 USD pp (10 guests)
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Cabin 2 double bed / twin (private ensuite bathroom) upper deck $5,300 USD pp (2 guests)
Our terms & conditions apply! The advertised imagery is exemplary in nature. Equal conditions cannot be guaranteed.
We highly recommend DiveAssure insurance, which covers force majeure cases and single missed days of diving due to sickness.
Itinerary
Day 1: Embarkation from 14:00 (dependent on flight schedules)
Days 2-9: Up to 4 (recreational depth) dives, typically scheduled as follows:
– Light breakfast followed by a briefing & dive 1
– Full breakfast, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 2
– Lunch, relaxation followed by briefing & dive 3
– Snack, relaxation, briefing for dive 4
– Dinner
Day 10: Maximum 2 dives, depending on departure times
Day 11: Breakfast followed by disembarkation
The Pacific Master
This custom-designed liveaboard was built with divers in mind to bring you the very best diving holiday experience possible. Previously, sailing the stunning dive sites of the Solomon Islands as M/V Taka, this steel-hulled vessel boasts an experienced boat crew, dive team and chefs to ensure the highest standards of service.
Pacific Master features 12 cabins allowing comfortable accommodation for up to 20 guests. These are categorised into one en-suite premium double cabin, five en-suite premium double/twin cabins, four standard single cabins and two standard twin cabins with shared bathroom facilities.
An incredibly spacious lounge and dining area is located on the main deck of the boat providing plenty of air-conditioned space to unwind and enjoy the on-board cuisine. An expansive dive deck leads perfectly to the dive platform, and also boasts a dedicated camera area for our photographer guests. Individual dive stations provide plenty of space and storage for your dive kit. This area also provides individual toilets, freshwater showers and rinse tanks for your equipment.
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Truk Lagoon
Truk Lagoon, in Micronesia, is a premier diving destination known for its incredible underwater World War II wrecks.
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Top rated Liveaboard
A Mexico Double 11/27
+++ A Mexico Double +++
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The dream combo: Socorro & Magdalena Bay
If you like the following, this trip might be for you:
An Incredible Double 🇲🇽
Mexico is a diving Valhalla. It hosts tons of the most marine diverse areas in the world, and we found nothing better than to combine tow of them in one single trip: A Mexico Double of two destinations that would be worth visiting even individually. Crossing the Atlantic with a purpose, that is a 4 day ocean safari in Magbay on the Rocio del Mar, followed by a week Socorro liveaboard with Latitude Encounters!
Socorro Island 🪨
Revillagigedo's archipelago's most well known island Socorro, is a magnet for large pelagics such as oceanic mantas, tons of sharks, dolphins and big schools of fish. It’s mysterious and humongous underwater rock formations are as spectacular as the animals that surround it. + November in Socorro means a very decent shot at whale shark sightings!
Magdalena Bay 🌊
Each year in November, Magdalena Bay is home to the second biggest sardine migration in the world, attracting big pelagic fish such as marlins and sea lions. The place is a whale hotspot too, and has the famous mobula ray schools cruising through. Important: due to the fast pace of the bait balls, the ocean safari's are snorkelling and freediving only!
Authentic Operators 🛥️
Rocio Del Mar is a top boat that cruises the Mexican waters year round and offers exquisite facilities and experienced crews. For the Magdalena Bay expedition, we rely on our top partners in the region, Latitude Encounters. Both operators are known to combine authenticity with extreme professionalism. Well informed, warm hearted and safe!
The Best Timing ⌚
The chosen time slots are arguably the prime timings to be in both of these iconic dive destinations. It seems logical, but the logistics behind it are not always as easy as one might think. We are proud to have set up everything to connect the quality of the diving to the best possible timing of the year. It is what both our clients and these destinations deserve.
Behind the Mask ⚡
Both destinations have been the subject of our production team’s efforts in the last years. We dove in these areas extensively and were overwhelmed about the diversity in marine life, landscapes, the explorative nature of the diving. We really want other ocean enthusiasts to experience these thrills and spread the ocean message between their friends and family.
Top of our Range
Both Socorro and Magbay are at the absolute top of our range price quality wise. High end interaction at an affordable rate!
Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexico is probably the most diverse diving country in the world. Pelagic diving, corals, cenotes, sardine runs: it truly has it all. We are stoked to pick out two cherries on top of the Mexico cake. In addition, Mexico’s natural landscape, food and culture is spicy and rich. It’s just one of these destinations where *everything* fits.
The Dream Trip
We don’t say this one often, unless it is truly deserved and appropriate, but this is trip is truly a ‘dream trip’. If you have been waiting for an adventure of a lifetime for a while, this is a pretty safe bet. It’s fast, slow, hot and cold all at the same time. No idea what to make of this description? Come find out for yourself.
Meet your BTM Trip leader
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Timon Koch
Photographer and Trip Leader
A Mexico Double
November 17 - 22, 2027 (MagBay Marlin Run)
November 22 - December 2, 2027 (Socorro Liveaboard)
Combo Price
- per person (see details below for what is included in this price)
Included:
Socorro Liveaboard:
- 10 nights liveaboard, 7 diving days in Socorro
- Taxes and port fee except marine park fee (see below)
- Full board
- Tanks and weights
- Complimentary beer, and wine
Magbay Marlin Run:
- 5 nights accommodation
- 3 days on the water, one day on land activity
- Transfer from Airport to Magbay (around 5 hour drive)
Not included:
Socorro Liveaboard:
- National Park fee (as per 2024 1811 Pesos, around US$113/diving day)
- Nitrox Fee – 140 USD
- Crew gratuity (typically 10%-15% of the fare)
Magbay Marlin Run:
- On land meals and beverages
- Crew gratuity
Our terms & conditions apply! The advertised imagery is exemplary in nature. Equal conditions cannot be guaranteed.
We highly recommend DiveAssure insurance, which covers force majeure cases and single missed days of diving due to sickness.
Magbay Marlin Run:
Day 1 (17 November): Drive from Cabo to Magbay
Day 2: Marlin ocean safari
Day 3: Marlin ocean safari
Day 4: Dune and mangrove exploration
Day 5: Marlin ocean safari
Day 6: Drive to Cabo for liveaboard embarkment
Socorro Liveaboard:
Day 1 (22 November): Board at 5pm
Days 2-9: Revilliagigedo Islands diving
Day 10: Disembark at 8:30am
Rocio del Mar is custom-designed for diving the waters on Mexico’s west coast and in the Sea of Cortez. The owners know this region well and wanted a vessel that was large, stable and comfortable. Rocio is the result. She isn’t a luxury vessel, but she has 4 decks and plenty of comfortable living space. On the top deck you’ll find a good-sized sundeck, with lounge chairs set up in covered and uncovered areas, plus a great bar & barbecue area and an al fresco dining area for meals, when the weather permits. The upper deck houses 2 large staterooms, the indoor salon and dining area … plus a spacious, covered & protected outdoor salon on the aft deck. The dive deck is located on the main deck along with the other 8 staterooms.
The dive deck is ample and well-designed, with plenty of room for gear and a large camera table for photographers. Nitrox is available and a satellite phone is available onboard for emergencies.
Latitude Encounters are a team of ocean-loving, experienced adventurers.
Led by Mexican Fernanda and Belgian Mathias, Latitude consists of a team of scuba and freedivers with over 10 years in the dive and tourism industry. They joined forces to create Latitude, a company where they can share everything they’ve learned interacting with the ocean with one goal in mind: to give you the opportunity to experience wildlife in a way you never thought possible! Adventure, safety and respect are the main pillars of their operation. We as Behind the Mask were stunned by the professionalism and ocean knowledge of this extremely talented group of people, and are honoured to partner with them for this trip!
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Top rated Liveaboard
Prime Philippines - Cebu to Tubbataha
If you like the following, this trip might be for you:
Stunning Reefs
The reefs of Tubbataha are nothing less than an epicentre of marine life. With one of the highest coral densities in the world, Tubbataha's dives are an explosion of colours and forms of all kinds: the reef's ecosystem supports over 360 species of coral and 700 species of fish. No wonder this is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This region is only accessible by liveaboard!
Large Pelagics
Tubbataha's reefs are not only famous for the coral forests it is home to, also larger pelagic animals roam these waters! Whale sharks, thresher sharks and manta's are passing through our itinerary right in the time when we venture out! Reef sharks are residents, and out in the blue silky sharks and many other species can pop up as well. Anything can happen here!
Top Liveaboard
The operator's flagship, the Solitude One, has undergone recent refurbishments, integrating cutting-edge onboard safety and diving technologies. The vessel was created to blend cool design, practicality, and comfy vibe without overdoing it. The local crew makes sure they know each guest by name and pops in only when it's necessary, so you get that cozy "home away from home" feel with all the privacy and exclusivity you want.
Unforgettable Sunsets
The Philippines is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, which paint the skies in a palette of fiery oranges, pinks, and purples with bangka's and beaches in the background. It is a setting that is truly incomparable, and one of the most underrated events. The top deck of this wonderful Liveaboard might just be the best way to enjoy it, too!
The Best Itinerary
This 13 night extended transitioning trip brings us from Cebu, all the way to the southern Visayas to Tubbataha. It's an endless string of underwater highlights in a region that just bursts with life. This gives you the chance to enjoy the absolute maximum of what the Philippines have to offer.
Unique Circle
Uniting dynamic divers of different nationalities fosters a global community, where shared passion and appreciation for marine life can transcend language and cultural differences. Connecting people both above and below the waves is what drives us!
One We Fought For
"The Solitude One on an extended itinerary is something everything agent wants to offer to his clients. It was not easy to get our hands on a trip with this capacity, on the best itinerary in the best time of year. The combo of the colourful Visayas and the massive diversity of Tubbataha is truly what pristine diving looks like."
- Marcel, Travel Butler-
Meet you BTM trip leader
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Marcel Wilpernig
Travel Butler & Trip Leader
Tubbataha with Behind the Mask Travel
April 15th - 28th, 2027
Rates & Inclusions:
- per person
Included:
- 13 nights in a quad sharing cabin
- Full-Board Meal Plan with in-between meal snacks and all non-alcoholic bevereages
- 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (Including 1 Night Dive) ** all dives are subject to our No-Fly/Altitude Minimum 18 Hours
- Return transfer to and from the local airport of the location and dates of the cruise
- Embarkation/disembarkation (Pickup/Drop-off other than Airport , especially Manila is subject to additional charge);
- Philippines VAT/GST
Not included:
- Int. and domestic flights
- Crew tips
- Rental Equipment
- Alcoholic beverages
- Pre and/or post cruise hotels, activities, international and domestic sea/air transportation
- Marine Park Fees, Photography Permits, Diving Permits. I.e, Tubbataha Marine Park Fees (5000PHP per person)
- International and Domestic Airport Departure Tax
- Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Scuba & Skin Diving Equipment, Enriched Air Nitrox
- Solitude reserves the right to impose a Fuel Surcharge if International Crude Barrel average prices increase
- Surcharge for Deluxe-cabin twin or double 750 USD per person, for Stateroom (A1/A2) main deck twin or double 1.400 USD per person, for single use stateroom or deluxe cabin 50% (3.800 USD)
Important note: Minimum number of participants 7 persons to confirm and carry out the trip. We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance with our partner DiveAssure. For extensions in the Philippines, please contact us! Our terms and conditions apply.
April 15 – 28, 2027
14Days,13Nights
Day 1: Cebu CityEmbarkation starts from 1300hrs / 1pm. The location will beadvised closer to the date of departure. Only transfers fromMactan International/Domestic Airport are included in thecruise package, hotel/resort transfers by Solitude to theembarkation point are available, but will be subject to charges.These charges will vary due to the size of the island of Cebu. Youare best advised to organise with your hotel/resort to betransferred directly to the embarkation point or to Cebu’sMactan Airport (CEB) where we can pick you up from 1300hrsonwards. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome from the restof our crew awaits you. Orientation and registration (rememberyour C‐Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once you arewelcomed. During the registration, Permit and National Parkfees will be collected as well. Please refer to our Know‐Before‐You‐Godocument for the complete guide and amount. Dinner isincluded. We sail overnight to Monad and Kimud Shoals (8hours).
Day 2 & 3: Monad & Kimud ShoalsThe Monad and Kimud shoals are one of the few places where Thresher Sharks are regularly seen – being on a liveaboard allows us to be there before any of the land based dive centres arrive! Besides the Threshers there are plenty of great divespots as well.
Day 4 & 5: Southern LeyteFor the next 2 days we exlore the various dive sites of SouthernLeyte. The area is famous for both pelagic and macro life, allwith a backdrop of beautiful, healthy coral.
Day 6 & 7: Dauin & BalicasagOn day 8we’ll enjoy a change of pace in Dauin to take part insome of the best muck diving in the Philippines. We spend the day searching in the black sand for rare critters. On day 9 we head to the island of Balicasag, which is just off the coast of Bohol. Balicasag is famous for amazing coral, a dramatic vertical wall, schooling trevally, great macro, and a sandy slope full of coral bommies.
Day 8: Cagayancillo. Today we will explore the reefs and walls around Cagayancillo. An off the beaten path destination only visited during ourtransition cruises. There’s great coral and marine life. Enjoy!
Day 9 – 13: Tubbataha Reefs National ParkThe dive sites in Tubbataha Reefs are in close proximity. Divesites will be scheduled based on tides/currents as well ascommunicating with other liveaboards in the vicinity to avoidovercrowding a particular dive site. Tubbataha Reefs NationalPark is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dive sites are comprisedof walls and slopes. The water is usually very clear, currents canbe strong, and all dives are done as drift dives. The coral growthis prolific, boasting some of the most healthy coral reefs, andbiggest Gorgonia fans in the world. The lush, multi-colouredcoral creates a stunning seascape. Clouds of colourful reefdwelling fish can be seen hovering above the coral everywhereyou look. Large schools of jacks, barracuda, and turtles arenormal sightings. Several species of sharks can also be seen,including whale sharks. There are also many interesting macro-organisms including pygmy seahorses and lots of nudibranchs.We do not do night dives in Tubbataha for safety reasons,because of the potential for strong
The Solitude One
The Solitude One is a well-known liveaboard dive yacht that offers a high-quality diving experience in various marine environments. This vessel is designed for divers’ comfort and adventure.
Equipped with spacious cabins, modern facilities, and an experienced crew, the Solitude One provides a comfortable stay for those looking to explore remote dive sites.
The yacht focuses on personalized service and delivering memorable diving experiences. Whether you’re diving in the Maldives, Palau, or the Philippines, the Solitude One promises a blend of luxury, adventure, and natural beauty for divers seeking extraordinary underwater journeys.
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The Visayas and Tubbataha
The Visayas and Tubbataha regions offer a captivating underwater experience in the Philippines.
The Visayas, a central cluster of islands, boasts a reputation for its vibrant marine life, splendid coral reefs, and numerous dive sites, including destinations such as Malapascua, Moalboal, and Apo Island. Here, divers can encounter a plethora of marine species, from schools of colorful fish to majestic sea turtles, and even the occasional sighting of gentle giants like whale sharks. The Visayas caters to divers of all levels of expertise with dive sites like Monad Shoal, renowned for its thresher shark encounters, and the enchanting Pescador Island and Siquijor.
In contrast, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the remote Sulu Sea. It is celebrated for its pristine coral reefs and a diverse range of marine life, including awe-inspiring encounters with sharks, manta rays, barracudas, and an abundance of vibrant reef fish. The dive sites within Tubbataha, notably the North Atoll and the South Atoll, offer a range of experiences, from exhilarating wall dives to breathtaking drop-offs. However, it’s important to note that diving in Tubbataha is restricted to a specific season, typically from mid-March to mid-June when the weather conditions are most favorable.
Both the Visayas and Tubbataha present unique and memorable diving opportunities. While the Visayas provides accessibility and a variety of dive sites for all skill levels, Tubbataha offers a more secluded and pristine diving experience, making it ideal for those seeking untouched underwater ecosystems.
Divers are advised to ensure they are certified and experienced, especially when considering Tubbataha, given its remote location and protected status. Collaborating with reputable dive operators and adhering to environmental guidelines is essential to help protect and preserve these precious marine environments.
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French Polynesia Aquatiki III Dive trip – 02/2027
Fühlst du dich angesprochen, dann komm mit uns mit!
Nord- und Südkanal
Diese beiden Kanäle gehören zu den spektakulärsten Tauchplätzen in Fakarava. Mit ihren oft starken Strömungen bieten sie das ganze Jahr über aufregende Tauchgänge und gehören zu den Höhepunkten einer jeden Reise zu den Tuamotus.
Kanäle
Kanäle befinden sich in den Atollen zwischen Lagunen und Inseln, wo anspruchsvolle Strömungstauchgänge möglich sind. An den Eingängen zu den Kanälen kannst du bei einlaufender Strömung mit Großfischen tauchen.
Großfisch
Im offenen Ozean trifft man auf eine Fülle von Großfischen wie Mantas und Adlerrochen, Haie verschiedener Arten und Größen, Stachelrochen, Thunfische, Delfine und sogar Schwertfische.
Wall of Sharks
An der "Wall of Sharks" geht es meist zu wie auf der Autobahn zur Rushhour, wenn hunderte oder mehr Grauhaie auf dem Corso an der Südwand patrouillieren!
Kleingruppe
Die Reise wird mit maximal 10 Teilnehmern durchgeführt, um ein maximales Naturerlebnis zu ermöglichen.
Flexible Route
Unser Reiseleiter Peter kennt nach über 20 Reisen zu den Tuamotus die Tauchgebiete fast so gut wie die Crew. Ein flexibles Routing um die bestmöglichen Tauchgänge zu gewährleisten steht an der Tagesordnung!
Französisch Polynesien
"Seit ich 1999 zum ersten Mal Französisch-Polynesien besuchte, habe ich mich in die Insel Tahiti verliebt. Dort taucht man nicht, um Nacktschnecken zu beobachten. Man taucht in kristallklarem Wasser mit großen Fischen, abseits der Norm und des Massentourismus."
- Peter Löseke, Filmemacher -
Treffe deinen BTM-Reiseleiter
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Peter Löseke
Filmemacher & Reiseleiter
Best of Tuamotus with Behind the Mask Travel
Feb 10. - 26., 2027
Reisepreis:
- pro Person
Inklusive:
- 16 Nächte Tauchkreuzfahrt ab Fakarava / bis Rangiroa
- Flughafentransfer ab/an Flughafen Fakarava / Rangiroa oder Hotel/Gästehaus
- Vollpension inkl. Wasser
- 2 Tauchgänge pro Tag inkl. Flasche, Blei, Guide und Nitrox
Extrakosten:
- Anreise nach Tahiti bzw. Ins Tuamotu Atoll
- Tauch- und Reiseversicherung
- Eventuelles Vorprogramm oder Stopover-Übernachtungen
- Leihausrüstung
- Lokale Steuern ca. 1 € / Tag
- VIP Kabine Doppelbett, Meerblick 600 € pro Person / Trip
- Trinkgelder an Bord
Die genaue Route ist flexibel und die Termine können sich aufgrund von Inlandsflügen um 1-2 Tage nach vorne oder hinten verschieben. Das Routing an sich bleibt generell offen. Es werden die besten Tauchspots der Tuamotus angefahren je nach Wetterbedingungen.
Wichtig: min. 4 Buchungen, um diese Gruppe zu bestätigen und durchzuführen. Wir empfehlen dringend den Abschluss einer Reiseversicherung bei unserem Partner DiveAssure.
Es gelten unsere AGB!
Reiseablauf
Start Fakarava/Ende Rangiroa – Das Beste der Tuamotus
Die Tauchsafari beginnt und endet in Fakarava, eine Flugstunde von Tahiti entfernt.
Die 16 Nächte Reise umfasst die besten Tauchplätze des Tuamoto-Archipels. Fakarava ist eines der berühmtesten Tauchgebiete in Französisch-Polynesien, da es wahrscheinlich die reichsten und spektakulärsten Unterwasserlandschaften bietet.
Je nach Wetter und Bedingungen kannst du 13 Tauchtage mit bis zu maximal 2 Tauchgängen täglich erwarten.
Tauchsafaris auf der Aqua Tiki III sind keine “Hardcore”-Tauchsafaris, sondern vielmehr eine sehr gelungene Symbiose aus entspannendem Tauchen und Inselerlebnissen. Du erkundest die besten Tauchplätze, Kanäle, Riffe und Lagunen entlang der Route durch die Atolle Fakarava, Tetamanu, Kauehi und Toau.
Für diejenigen, die kein Anschlussprogramm geplant haben, endet die Reise auf der Aquatiki III am 01. Oktober. Alternativ kann man auch länger in Französisch-Polynesien bleiben, z.B. auf den Tuamotus, Tahiti oder auch auf Moorea oder Bora-Bora. Wir beraten dich gerne unverbindlich über die Möglichkeiten, die individuell auf deine Wunschtage abgestimmt werden können.
Aquatiki III
Die Aquatiki III ist ein Katamaran der Marke Fountaine Pajot, gebaut in La Rochelle, Frankreich.
Der Komfort an Bord ist eines Hotels würdig: ein großer, sehr komfortabler Bereich mit Videoecke, Lounge-Bibliothek und Cocktailbar. Eine amerikanische Küche, ein großes Deck das durch ein Vordach vor der Sonne geschützt ist, wo die Mahlzeiten serviert werden, ein großes Sonnendeck, ein vorderer Salon und 2 Trampoline, die im Allgemeinen sehr begehrt sind, sowie eine Grillplattform.
Der Katamaran ist 20 m lang und 9,8 m breit und verfügt über 5 Kabinen für insgesamt 10 Gäste: 2 Kabinen mit Doppel- oder Einzelbetten, 1 Kabine mit Etagenbetten für 2 Personen und 2 VIP-Doppelkabinen mit TV/Hifi/DVD-Anlage. Sie verfügen alle über eine individuell regulierbare Klimaanlage, ein Soundsystem und ein eigenes Bad mit Toilette.
Der Antrieb wird durch 230 m² Segel und 2 Motoren mit 150 PS gewährleistet, mit einem mehr als 1000 Liter großen Kraftstofftank.
Ein leistungsstarker Generator und ein Wechselrichter sorgen für die elektrische Versorgung, die kontinuierlich 220 V liefert, mit individuellen 220 V Steckdosen in jeder Kabine 24/7.
Die Aquatiki ist autonom im Süßwasser: mehr als 800 Liter Reserve, mit 2 Entsalzungsanlagen von 190 Litern / Stunde.
Der Katamaran ist mit den modernsten Navigationsgeräten und den neuesten technischen Entwicklungen ausgestattet, um maximale Sicherheit zu bieten: Autopilot, GPS, BLU, VHF, Computer-Navigationszentrum, Radar, Standard-C-Wetter, Notsignal von Sarsat.
Der Katamaran ist auch mit allen Annehmlichkeiten ausgestattet wie eine Hi-Fi-Anlage mit Soundsystem in jeder Kabine, Fernseher, Videorecorder und DVD mit Videothek. Eine Bibliothek, in der du unter anderem Dokumentationen über die Unterwasserfauna, Polynesien, die Schifffahrt usw. findest, sowie zahlreiche Spiele, um die Abende zu gestalten.
Ein Telefon, WIFI und ein Fax per Satellit ermöglichen es, unter allen Umständen und sogar am anderen Ende der Welt in Verbindung zu bleiben!
Französisch Polynesien
Französisch-Polynesien liegt 18.000 km von Frankreich entfernt und besteht aus etwa 118 Inseln vulkanischen oder korallenartigen Ursprungs, die eine Fläche von etwa 4.200 km² bedecken. Diese Inseln liegen verstreut in einer Region, die so groß ist wie Europa.
Das Klima ist tropisch, warm und feucht, wird aber durch Passatwinde gemildert. Es gibt zwei Jahreszeiten: eine heiße und feuchte Saison (27 bis 35 ° C) von Dezember bis Februar und eine kühlere Saison (21 bis 27 ° C) von März bis November.
Das Gebiet, das den Status eines Übersee-Territoriums hat, besteht aus 5 Inselgruppen, die jeweils völlig unterschiedliche Landschaften bieten:
- Im Westen gehören die Inseln Tahiti (die größte der polynesischen Inseln, mit Papeete als Verwaltungshauptstadt und Moorea) und die Inseln Raiatea, Tahaa, Huahine, Bora-Bora, Maupiti dazu. Dies sind gebirgige Inseln, die von einem Korallenriff und einer Lagune umgeben sind, die die Küste säumen. Es ist die größte und am dichtesten besiedelte Region dieses Gebiets.
- Der 300 km nordöstlich von Tahiti gelegene Tuamotu-Archipel besteht ausschließlich aus flach liegenden Koralleninseln, den so genannten Atollen, sowie aus ausgedehnten Sandbänken, die mit Kokospalmen bewachsen sind und die eine türkisfarbene Lagune im Inneren abgrenzen.
- Der Australes-Archipel (Tubuai, Rurutu), ganz im Süden gelegen, besteht aus 7 gebirgigen Inseln, die von einer Lagune und einem Riff umgeben werden. Das flache Gelände und subtropische Klima eignen sich gut für den Gemüseanbau. Von Juli bis Oktober ist im Australes-Archipel der Treffpunkt für Wale.
- Der Gambier-Archipel (Mangareva) im äußersten Osten des Landes, etwa 1.600 km von Tahiti entfernt, besteht aus vulkanischen Gesteinen. Es sind Überreste eines Vulkans, der von einem Saumriff umgeben ist, aus dem sich dutzende Inseln erheben.
- Der 1.500 km von Tahiti entfernte Marquesas-Archipel (Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa) liegt in der Nähe des Äquators und besteht aus einer Gruppe Vulkaninseln, die weder eine Lagune noch ein Korallenriff besitzen. Die meisten Inseln sind von kleinen Nebeninseln oder Rifffelsen umgeben. Die Marquesas, genannt Enua Enata (übersetz „Die Erde der Männer“), bieten nur wenige Strände, dafür aber grandiose Landschaften, überwiegend gebirgig, stark zerklüftet mit tief eingeschnittenen Tälern, deren Flüsse sich manchmal mit spektakulären Wasserfällen ins Meer ergießen.
Tuamotu-Archipel
Der Tuamotu-Archipel, der etwa 300 km nordöstlich von Tahiti liegt, besteht aus 76 Atollen, von denen kaum die Hälfte bewohnt ist. Bei diesen so genannten flachen Inseln handelt es sich um Krater, die unter dem Einfluss der Erosion verschwunden sind und deren von Korallen besiedelte Ränder nur noch aus weißem Sand bestehen, der mit Muscheln übersät und mit Kokospalmen bepflanzt ist, die die Polynesier “Motu” nennen.
Das Klima auf Tuamotu unterscheidet sich von dem der höher gelegenen Inseln von Tahiti und den Inseln im Windschatten. Die warme und feuchte Jahreszeit von Dezember bis Februar ist hier viel gemäßigter, mit einem erfrischenden Passatwind und geringeren Niederschlägen (meist in der Nacht), was zu Schwierigkeiten bei der Frischwasserversorgung führt.
Auf den Tuamotu ist die Landschaft völlig unberührt, weit weg von jeglichem städtischen Trubel. Das Leben auf diesen Atollen ist einfach und ruhig. Die Aktivitäten der Einheimischen, der Paumotus, beschränken sich auf getrocknete Kokosnuss, Fischfang und seit einigen Jahren auf die Zucht von Perlmutt Durch Veredelung entsteht die berühmte schwarze Perle, eine endemische Tuamotu-Art. Die Lagune im Landesinneren ist ein geschützter Ort, ideal für die Einrichtung von Perlenfarmen und Fischparks.
Jedes Atoll bietet Landschaften von wilder Schönheit. Vom Himmel aus gesehen erscheinen sie wie weiße Ringe auf dem tiefblauen Pazifik. Die Motus sind mit Kokospalmen bewachsen, die von schönen Stränden umgeben sind, und werden durch kleine Kanäle voneinander getrennt. Das Wasser der Lagunen färbt sich von Zartgrün zu Türkisblau und geht in Violett über.
Rangiroa war das bekannteste Paumotu-Atoll, vor allem wegen seiner Tauchplätze. Aber nicht weit von Rangiroa entfernt liegt Fakarava. Fakarava hat den größten Pass Polynesiens und ist von Atollen umgeben, die die schönsten Tauchplätze Polynesiens bieten.
Tauchen in Französisch-Polynesien
Fakarava-Touren sind Tauchausflüge auf hohem Niveau, die auch die anspruchsvollsten Taucher zufriedenstellen werden.
Die Leitung erfolgt durch einen Tauchlehrer, der die Taucher begleitet, und einer Person an der Oberfläche, die den Tauchgang ständig überwacht. Die Tauchgänge werden in den Kanälen durchgeführt, wobei die Strömungen oft sehr stark sein können!
Je nach Wetterbedingungen und Strömungen werden täglich 2 Tauchgänge angeboten, außer am An- und Abreisetag.
Die Wassertemperatur schwankt wenig: von 25 ° C im Winter (September) bis 29 ° C im Sommer (März), ohne Sprungschicht. Die Sichtweiten in diesen kristallklaren Gewässern sind immer ausgezeichnet.
Nachttauchgänge sind nicht geplant (bitte vor Ort erfragen).
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