KLM Ikan Biru
I have often commented, that if all the WW2 Wrecks in Indonesia were to be accessable, Indonesia would have a WRECK DIVE list longer than Pulau and Vanuatu combined. This speciality dive perspective for Indonesia, is on the verge of being openned. The following WRECK DIVE departures are available in both 2007 and 2008. However for planning purposes we are presenting the 2008 dates only. If in fact you wish to dive the following programs in 2007, please contact us for availabilty. On the other hand, advance planning is important for the sucess of this type of new program and please consider the 2008 dates a bookable NOW.
Program Features:
- 6 Nights / 7 Days Accommodation on board
- 3 dives per day.
- Tanks. weights and belt
- Professional western dive master/guide.
- Camera handling and dedicated
rinse tank.
- Delicious full board
International cuisine.
- Bottled mineral water, tea and
coffee.
- Nitrox Services aboard
- All taxes
Departure Dates 2008:
Rate: 1,500 USD per person
DEPARTURE |
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RETURN |
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PROGRAM |
Nov 1 st |
8 pm |
Nov 7 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Nov 8 th |
8 pm |
Nov 14 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Nov 15 th |
8 pm |
Nov 21 st |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Nov 22 nd |
8 pm |
Nov 28 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Nov 29 th |
8pm |
Dec 5 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Dec 5 th |
8pm |
Dec 5 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Dec 6 th |
8pm |
Dec 12 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Dec 13 th |
8pm |
Dec 19 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Dec 20 th |
8pm |
Dec 26 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
Dec 27 th |
8pm |
Jan 2 th |
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Balikpapan WW2 Wrecks |
WRECKS DIVED
Kuretake Maru (5,175 tons) Transport Vessel.
Date lost: January 24th 1942
Sunk by the USN destroyer Paul Jones
Lying in 35m, this is a fantastic wreck for two warm up dives.
All dives will be conducted on open circuit nitrox / Trimix doubles with a decompression mix or closed circuit rebreather with adequate bail out gas.
Tsuruga Maru (6,988 tons) Transport Vessel.
Date lost: January 24th 1942
Sunk by the USN destroyer John D Ford
Lying on the starboard side, she is the deepest of the wrecks at 60meters with most of the dive at 50m.
This wreck is great for penetration in her many cargo holds. All dives will be guided. Any penetration will be within the light zone unless divers are Suitably qualified for cave or wreck penetration. All dives will be extended decompression dives in line with the individual’s certification and experience. We will dive early and maximise the surface interval between dives.
Run times of 150 minutes are common.
Tatsukami Maru (7,064 tons)
Ammunition Transport Vessel
Date lost: January 24th 1942
Sunk by the USN destroyer Paul Jones and Parrott
Nicknamed “The Bomb” wreck due to the amount of ordinance exposed in her cargo bays, This is the largest of the 4 wrecks over 120meters in length
Dive depths between 38m / 60m.
Trimix recommended for any dives deeper than 50m.
Tatsukami Maru (7,064 tons) The second series of dives on this wreck allow for much deeper penetration.
Manoura Maru (3,519 tons) Transport Vessel
Date lost: January 24th 1942
Sunk by the USN destroyer John D. Ford.
Two dives on this wreck before traveling back to Balikpapan Harbour.
DIVE THE EDGES OF INDONESIA'S BEST
