Travel info - Chuuk

Time:  GMT +10

Currency: United States Dollar, though major credit cards are widely accepted

Language: English

Visa: Not required for stays less then 30 days

Health:  There are no tropical diseases and health care is readily available. Each of the FSM states has a modern major hospital.

Electricity:  Standard 110 volt and US type outlets are used.

Climate:  Located just 7 degrees north of the equator, the climate is tropical.  The average air temperature is 28 degrees celcius and the average water temperature is 29 degrees celcius.

Seasons:  Dry season is between December and April. Rainy season is between April and December.

Dress:  Casual clothing is acceptable on the boat and in the resort.  Women should wear a skirt or longer shorts to cover the thighs when visiting the local villages.

Airport Departure Fee:  20 USD (can change without prior notice)

Recompression Chamber:  There is a privately owned modern recompression chamber on the island situated approximately 45 mins drive from the hospital. However there is no diving doctor here, so all diagnoses have to be made over the phone with a very experienced Australian diving doctor. Once he makes a diagnosis the team at the chamber carries out the treatment.
Treatment is expensive and we strongly recommend all divers have specific diving insurance.