Chuuk Lagoon Liveaboard

[emmagee]

I am probably going to to spend a week in Chuuk, or close to it, the first fill week of March 2007. I have not decided if I will do a live-aboard or land based, but I am leaning towards a live-aboard.

I'm a male, travelling alone, would either one of these be a better choice for someone in my position, or does it matter? Also, I am not a tech. diver, and would not want to do an extremely deep dives or difficult penetrations, if that matters.

I know the Thorafin offers partial weeks, but what about the Odyssey? Finally, on basic rates, the Thorfin is about $1K less, although since I will probably be diving nitrox, this will cut some of that difference, is the Odyssey worth $1K more than the Thorafin?

Thanks for any insight and/or info!

 

[padiscubapro]

I am probably going to to spend a week in Chuuk, or close to it, the first fill week of March 2007. I have not decided if I will do a live-aboard or land based, but I am leaning towards a live-aboard.

I'm a male, travelling alone, would either one of these be a better choice for someone in my position, or does it matter? Also, I am not a tech. diver, and would not want to do an extremely deep dives or difficult penetrations, if that matters.

I know the Thorafin offers partial weeks, but what about the Odyssey? Finally, on basic rates, the Thorfin is about $1K less, although since I will probably be diving nitrox, this will cut some of that difference, is the Odyssey worth $1K more than the Thorafin?

Thanks for any insight and/or info!

The Thorfinn is cheaper but not by that much.. Carefully take a look at what is included with each package.. 2006 prices don;t include meals, 2007 prices do but have other charges added.

 

[kempster1]

I got this set of prices from the Odyssey in September

Dear Mr. Kempster,

Thank you for your interest in the Odyssey in Truk Lagoon. I am sorry to
tell you that we do not have available space in April 2007. I will include a
current list of our available dates later in this e-mail.

The 2006 per person, double occupancy cost for our 7 day trip is $2,495 plus
$60 local tax and dive permit fee.
The 2007 per person, double occupancy cost for our 7 day trip is $2,595 plus
$60 local tax and dive permit fee.
The 2008 per person, double occupancy cost for our 7 day trip is $2,695 plus
$60 local tax and dive permit fee.

There is a 10% discount for non-divers.

This includes:

Airport greeting and transfer to vessel (for those arriving on charter
schedule)
7 nights accommodation onboard the Odyssey
6 days of diving up to 5 dives per day
Nitrox - 30% (for nitrox certified divers)
Tanks and weights
All meals, snacks, beverages including beer and wine (except dinner on
Saturday night)

Does Not include:

Airfare
Chuuk departure tax ($15)
Dinner on Saturday night
E6 photo processing, equipment rental or classes


Following is a current list of our available dates:

2006 Available Dates Available Spaces

Sept. 10 - 17, 2006 8 spaces
Sept. 17 - 24, 2006 5 spaces
Sept. 24 - Oct, 1, 2006 6 space
Oct. 1 - 8, 2006 10 spaces
Oct. 8 - 15, 2006 9 spaces
Nov. 19 - 26, 2006 4 spaces
Nov. 26 - Dec. 3, 2006 1 space
Dec. 3 - 10, 2006 4 spaces

2007 Available Dates Available Spaces

May 27 - June 3, 2007 10 spaces

2008 Available Dates Available Spaces

Mar. 23 - 30, 2008 2 spaces
(Individuals Only - No Groups)
April 13 - 20, 2008 12 spaces
(Individuals Only - No Groups)
May 11 - 18, 2008 9 spaces
(Individuals Only - No Groups)
July 6 - 13, 2008 5 spaces
July 27 - Aug. 3, 2008 4 spaces
Oct. 19 - 26, 2008 16 spaces
Oct. 26 - Nov. 2, 2008 16 spaces
Dec. 7 - 14, 2008 16 spaces

2009 Available Dates Available Spaces

Dec. 28, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009 16 spaces
Jan. 4 - 11, 2009 16 spaces
Jan. 11 - 18, 2009 14 spaces (No
Groups)
Jan. 18 - 25, 2009 16 spaces
Feb. 1 - 8, 2009 15 spaces (No
Groups)
Mar. 15 - 22, 2009 14 spaces (No
Groups)
April 5 - 12, 2009 16 spaces
April 12 - 19, 2009 16 spaces (No
Groups)
May 10 - 17, 2009 16 spaces (No
Groups)
May 17 - 24, 2009 16 spaces
May 24 - 31, 2009 16 spaces
May 31 - June 7, 2009 16 spaces
June 7 - 14, 2009 16 spaces
June 14 - 21, 2009 16 spaces
July 19 - 25, 2009 16 spaces
Mostly available hereafter


I hope this information is helpful. If you have any questions do not
hesitate to contact me.



Best regards,


Cliff Horton

Odyssey Adventures
4417 Beach Blvd., Ste. 200
Jacksonville, FL 32207
phone-toll free: 800/757-5396
phone: 904/346-3766
fax: 904/346-0664
e-mail: info@trukodyssey.com
www.TrukOdyssey.com

 

[Smokin]

Odyssey! Hands down. I've been on it 3 times and it is the only way to do Truk in my opinion. I've never been on the Thorfinn, but people I know who have did not like it. All dives are done from the Odyysey (no small boats) and they will rig you with doubles, a high Oxygen deco mix, and will let you dive solo.

 

[DiveMaven]

We're booked on the Odyssey in 2008 (interesting to see that the week we're booked is now unavailable!), and chose it because the trip reports are consistently good to excellent. We also prefer to dive on our own schedule and pace from the mother ship, unlike the Thorfinn which is anchored in one spot and sends out skiffs which are on a schedule.

 

[JackConnick]

10 days now and counting for my second trip on the Odyssey!!

Jack

 

[DiveMaven]

You're killing me Jack!! I was just excited that we were finally looking at less than 2 years before our FIRST voyage on Odyssey!!!

I've read your first trip report and your pictures ROCK! I hope your second trip is as good as your first one sounds

 

[JackConnick]

Ok, I'll post an updated report. It's going to be great to shoot in digital, see what i'm getting and shoot 50-60 RAW shots a dive!

BTW, they do have a skiff and will take divers to other sites or more advanced ones. I'm hoping to do a slightly different tour, but diving off the boat is such a luxury.

Jack

 

[Fort Collins Bob]

Jack, you have a good time and enjoy your trip !!!

 

[DiveMaven]

Ok, I'll post an updated report. It's going to be great to shoot in digital, see what i'm getting and shoot 50-60 RAW shots a dive!

BTW, they do have a skiff and will take divers to other sites or more advanced ones. I'm hoping to do a slightly different tour, but diving off the boat is such a luxury.

Jack

Oooh, thanks Jack! If it's 1/2 as good as your first report, I'm excited to read it already!! Can't wait to see your pictures too.