Thorfinn
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Thorfinn, Micronesia (Truk Lagoon)

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Thorfinn offers diving in Truk Lagoon, one of the world’s greatest destination for those who like to dive at wrecks. The boat has a dedicated camera area with 2 big tables, a compressed air gun for cleaning and maintenance of cameras and dual voltage charging points. Thorfinn itineraries include wrecks that suit divers of any level. 30 or more wrecks can be explored in just one week aboard.

Boat interior

Thorfinn can accommodate 22 guests in 11 cabins. All cabins have air conditioning, equipped with TV and DVD. 5 rooms with double and a single bed located on the lower deck. You can share it with another diver on board or book an entire room. There is one cabin on the main deck with a double bed. It’s bigger in size than the other cabin and has a monitor and player. These cabins are with private showers. Upper deck cabins have shared facilities. 2 of them equipped with a double bed and a single upper bed and one has twin beds.
Thorfinn liveaboard has a big lounge area with an entertaining system and bar. Passengers on board can comfortably relax in between dives, watch a TV, read a book from the boat’s library. The bar that provides a range of beverages. In addition, a boat has a spacious dining area, where you can taste a variety of delicious dishes, created by the boat’s chef. This area can be also used to work with photos in between meals serving.
Boat’s open-air areas have plenty of facilities for relaxation. Passengers of Thorfinn can enjoy the view on the shaded sun deck. There are some cushioned sun loungers here. For more relaxation boats guests can use the hot tub at the spa deck with an ocean water system.

Dive deck

Thorfinn dive deck equipped with all necessary items to make your preparation for diving comfortable. There are several sitting areas and storage system for the gear. Special facilities for gas blending would be useful for tech divers. After the dive, passengers can rinse equipment and use fresh water showers. Thorfinn also provides rebreather facilities.

Safety

There is all safety equipment on board of Thorfinn: life vests and emergency rafts, oxygen and first aid kit, fire fighting equipment. Boat's team trained to manage emergency situations.

Tech Diving

Thorfinn supports technical diving with special dispatches and plentiful systems to serve most all desires, and a large Oxy plant aboard providing breathing gas blends to any desire or portion.

Photo facilities

Thorfinn liveaboard suits for photo trips. Divers in fond of underwater photography can use camera table with 110V and 220V charging points. There are special storage facilities and equipment to maintain cameras after diving: a compressed air gun to clean photo equipment and separate rinsing tanks. All rooms on board of Thorfinn have a Tv, where you can watch images made by day, also TV in the lounge area can be used.

Itineraries

Thorfinn itinerary dedicated to exploring wrecks of Truk Lagoon. This is a truly unique destination for diving. Truk was considered as the most formidable Japanese fortress. Patrol boats, torpedo boats, submarines, tugs, landing craft, gunboats were defending this base. In 1944 it was destroyed by the US army. Over 70 shipwrecks, 400 aircraft were sunk. Jacques Cousteau was the first who discovered this destination for divers.
Truk lagoon is one of the most suitable places for wreck diving. Thanks to tropical conditions, water is calm almost all the time. There are dive sites for divers of all levels. Ships that lie on the shallow depth suits for novices. Advanced divers or divers with tech certification can explore wrecks that lie deeper.

When to Go

Diving at Truk Lagoon is possible all year round. Water temperature is about 29-30’C/84-86’F. From January to April because of the winds water can be a little bit cooler. Although it is calm almost all the time and visibility is good

Cabins

Double + Single Bed Cabin (#4-8)
Lower Deck
Double + Single Bed Cabin (#4-8)
2 Guests
Twin Cabin (#11)
Upper Deck
Twin Cabin (#11)
2 Guests
Double + Single Bed Cabin (#9,10)
Upper Deck
Double + Single Bed Cabin (#9,10)
2 Guests
Thor’s Lair Cabin
Main Deck
Thor’s Lair Cabin
2 Guests
Double + Single Bed Cabin (# 3)
Main Deck
Double + Single Bed Cabin (# 3)
2 Guests
Boat plan
Boat deck plan

Boat Specification

Year built / Renovation
2005 / 2008
Number of cabins
11
Dive guides to divers ratio
4-5 : 1
Groups or charters
No
Gear rental
Surcharge
Wi-Fi
Free
Nitrox
Surcharge
Fleet/Managing company
Thorfinn
Length and width
58 m / 10 m
Capacity
22
Tenders
2x Yamaha 150's; 2x Yamaha 60's; 1x Yamaha 40's
Material
Steel
Languages crew speak
English, Chuukese
Power plugs onboard
220 & 110 VAC single and 3 phs 60 Hz
Engines
Fredriksstad Mek 4 cyl. double compound steam – 2,500 h.p. @ 140 rpm
Generator
2 x Yanmar 6HAL-DTN diesels driving Marathon 250 kw 220 VAC 3 phs 60Hz / 1 x Mitsubishi diesel driving 40 kw 220 VAC 3 phs 60 Hz
Tech diving friendly
Yes
Handicapped Friendly
No
Compressors
1 x Bauer Model IK 15.1 ll unit producing 21 cfm to 5000 psi 1 x Bauer/Poseidon P 201 of 7.5 cfm to 5,000 psi
Freshwater maker
10000 ltr

Dive Facilities

  • Warm Water Showers
  • Compressors
  • Rinse Hosts
  • Tenders for Diving
  • Tech Diving
  • Dive Deck
  • DIN Adaptors

Boat navigation & safety

Full safety

Food & Drinks

  • Western Food
  • Local Food
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Buffet Style
  • Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
  • Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
  • Snacks All Day

Onboard Facilities

  • Audio & Video Entertainment
  • Air Conditioned Saloon
  • Sun Deck
  • Sun Loungers
  • Open Air Saloon
  • Indoor Saloon
  • Bar

Photographer Facilities

  • Camera & Photography Station
  • Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
  • Camera Table
  • Charging Stations

Thorfinn Reviews

4.8
Excellent
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4.8
The experience was excellent. Dive briefings were
The experience was excellent. Dive briefings were thorough and useful, showing what to expect under the water and including the history of each wreck, especially how each was damaged. Staff were very friendly and always keen to assist. Lunch was served three times a day at the same time, and there were always snacks laid out in the briefing room in the mornings and after each dive. This ship is all about diving. It may not offer the luxury some other liveaboards do, but if your focus is on diving, it’s the perfect choice. With four dives a day scheduled and the option for more, it was absolutely fantastic
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2025-04-15by Nick Z

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