Camp Cecil de la Sierra
This custom-designed liveaboard was built with divers in mind to bring you the very best dive trip experience possible. Previously sailing the stunning dive sites of the Solomon Islands as Taka, this steel-hulled vessel boasts an experienced boat crew, dive team and chefs to ensure the highest standards of service.
M/V Pacific Master features 12 cabins allowing comfortable accommodation for up to 20 guests. These are categorized 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 phenomenal on-board cuisine after an exciting day of diving. This deck also boasts a dedicated camera area for our photographer guests as well as an expansive dive deck area which leads perfectly to the dive platform from which much of the diving will be done. Each station has plenty of space and storage for your dive kit. This space also provides individual toilets, freshwater showers and rinse tanks for your equipment.
If you would prefer to relax in the stunning sunshine, the large sun deck comes complete with comfortable loungers to lie back and enjoy the breath-taking sea views.
Cabins
Classic Twin/Double Cabin
Located on the upper deck of the vessel, these spacious cabins offer superb views as well as en-suite facilities.
Deck: Upper deck
Bedding: Double bed
Max occupancy: 2
Ensuite bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Number of Cabins: 4
Classic Twin Cabin
Located on the upper deck of the vessel, these spacious cabins offer superb views as well as en-suite facilities.
Deck: Upper deck
Bedding: Twin beds
Max occupancy: 2
Ensuite bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
Number of Cabins: 1
Standard Twin Cabin
Situated on the lower deck of the vessel, these twin cabins offer comfortable accommodation for two guests with shared bathroom facilities located on the dive deck.
Deck: Lower deck
Bedding: Twin beds
Max occupancy: 2
Ensuite bathroom: No
Aircon: Yes
Number of Cabins: 2
Standard Single Cabin
Situated on the lower deck of the vessel, these cabins offer accommodation for one guest with shared bathroom facilities located on the dive deck.
Deck: Lower deck
Bedding: Single bed
Max occupancy: 1
Ensuite bathroom: No
Aircon: Yes
Number of Cabins: 2
Truk Lagoon Diving: 7, 9 + 10 night trips (year-round except when the boat is in the Bikini Atolls)
After WWI, Japan was given control of Truk (Chuuk) and fortified the lagoon into becoming one of their largest naval bases. It was from here that the Japanese fleet launched their attack on the US' Pearl Harbor in 1941. The ensuing retaliation of "Operation Hailstorm" in 1944 resulted in the loss of 61 ships, mostly "Maru" or merchant vessels which had been left at anchor while some 200 other vessels were safely evacuated to Palau. The result has been a collection of shipwrecks closely packed into a coral lagoon, many of which are with easy reach of recreational divers. Over the course of the itinerary you will explore many of these wreckages along with reef dives in the inner lagoon. Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent, 50 logged dives - Recommended additional 40 meter deep diver certified for recreational divers, or "PADI Tec 50" or equivalent for technical divers.
