Bikini Atoll FAQs

To dive in Bikini Atoll with Master Liveaboards, you will need the following items:

• Two (2) methods of buoyancy. This can be achieved by using a wing with a redundant bladder, drysuit or lift bag with a minimum of 20kg/45lb  positive lift.
• Multi-gas Dive Computer – capable of switching between a minimum of 2 gases, but ideally more.
• Backup Computer or depth/bottom timer.
• Two (2) Surface Marker Buoys – One (1) red or orange SMB and one (1) yellow SMB with a slate or wet notes attached for emergency use.
• Two (2) Reels or spools – One with a minimum 15m of line and one with a minimum of 60m of line.
• Dive Slate or Wet Notes – Additional to the one used with the emergency SMB or a set of wet notes.
• Minimum of two dive torches* (primary and back-up).

*Divers who wish to penetrate overhead environments in Bikini, must bring their own primary lights. Divers must also follow their training standards for overhead diving with respect to back-up lights.

There are no primary lights available to rent on either vessel so guests are required to bring their own. A limited number of back-up lights are available if required.

Recommended Equipment

• Backplate, harness and wing – capable of carrying manifolded twin 11.1L  (80cuft) aluminium cylinders AND one or two 40/80cuft aluminium stage cylinders. The wing should have a minimum of 20kg/45lb of positive lift.
• Two DIN regulator sets one with long hose configured for twin cylinder operation.
• One or two DIN stage regulators for use with up to 95% oxygen.
• Protection – full-length wetsuit or semi-dry and gloves. Some divers also like to use a hood or helmet. Water temperature is between 27°–29°C with no thermoclines.
• Spare mask – to be carried on all dives.

Divers are advised to bring appropriate exposure protection for extended bottom times and prolonged deco-stops.

Generally, either 3mm or 5mm full-length exposure suits are suitable. A 3mm suit may be appropriate for those who do not feel the cold, although a 5mm suit may help wreck divers reduce the risk of injury from sharp objects and provide additional thermal insulation for extended dive times. 

Rebreather divers joining a Master Liveaboards Bikini Atoll itinerary are required to have TDI Air Diluent- 45 metres / Helitrox Decompression- 45 metres, or equivalent certification.

Our vessels operating in Bikini Atoll are equipped with booster pumps for supporting the rebreather diver and have additional stage / bail-out cylinders available on board to rent.

We can supply Oxygen, Helium and CO2 absorbent (Molecular Products 797 Sofnolime); The scrubber is charged per 20kg tub and gases are charged per fill.

Pre-booking of all rebreather supplies is essential to guarantee availability for you. Please complete the Technical Equipment & Gases Request form, and return it as early as possible to contact our reservations team to place your order.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The majority of our rebreather cylinders have 3/4 NPS neck threads.
• We also have a limited number of M25 thread cylinders.
• We DO NOT have any cylinders with M26 neck threads or adaptors for them on board. Guests are advised to bring their own if they need them.
• We cannot supply pre-packed scrubber cartridges for rebreather units such as Poseidon.
• Spare oxygen cells and specialist rebreather tools are not available so rebreather divers should bring their own.

Pacific Master is fitted with 220V-50 Hz, Australian style sockets. Although there are some universal adapters on board, we strongly advise bringing your own to ensure you have the type and quantity you need for all of your personal equipment.

Solomons Master (previously Truk Master) runs on 110V/220V-60Hz and is fitted with universal power outlets that can fit most European and US plugs.

However, as European, and the majority of other non-US electrical equipment generally requires 220V at 50 Hz we advise bringing power converters and plug adapters with you to avoid potential damage to your equipment and ensure it charges correctly.

Most of the areas visited are out of range from normal mobile phone cover, specifically once the vessel is outside of Kwajalein or Ebeye. 

Pacific Master is fitted with a Starlink satellite system making Wi-Fi internet access available on board (Charges apply – please refer to the on board extras for price details).

You can find useful information and advice on how to get the most out of your purchased data in our Onboard Internet Access Guidelines. 

The applicable fees will be added to your invoice as an on board payment at the time of booking your liveaboard.
The full amount collected on board is paid directly to the Bikini Council and can not be fully or partially reimbursed if a trip is cut short for any reason.

We believe that tipping is a matter of personal choice; Should you feel that our crew has made your holiday extra special, they will certainly appreciate a tip as a sign of your appreciation. An envelope will be provided by your cruise director at the end of your itinerary and all gratuities will be divided equally amongst all crew, including the captain and dive guides.

If you are unsure how much to tip, we suggest 10% of the liveaboard cost. Tips can only be accepted in cash.

You can pay Marine, Park and Port fees and any other onboard extras by card or in cash.

All prices are given in USD, but can be also paid in EUR, GBP, and AUD calculated using the applicable exchange rate on the last day of your liveaboard. 

We accept Mastercard and Visa credit card payments onboard for which there is a 3% surcharge.