

Best for advanced divers, 20-35m, boat entry, mild current.
The Rio de Janeiro Maru is a Japanese armed merchant vessel resting on the seabed of Chuuk Lagoon. This wreck dive sits at depths between 20 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres. Divers encounter a significant overhead environment within the cargo holds and hull structure, requiring advanced wreck diving skills and precise buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and mild currents are common. Access is by boat only. Divers must be aware of entanglement risks and confined spaces. Species recorded around this area include Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Blue Dragon, Bluefin Trevally, wrasses, Moorish Idol, rabbitfish, Horse Eye Jack, Staghorn Damsel, Three-spot Dascyllus, and snails.
7.30422, 151.90085
Divers with wreck specialisation can access the engine room, which contains unopened sake bottles and gun barrels.
Access info coming soon
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
20-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth, overhead environment, and potential for entanglement.
The wreck lies at depths between 20 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; you must coordinate your entry and exit with a local operator.
While marine life colonises the structure, species recorded around this area include Pink Skunk Anemonefish, Bluefin Trevally, Moorish Idol, and various wrasses.
No, this is a deep wreck dive requiring advanced certification and wreck penetration experience.
Diving at Rio de Janeiro Maru in Rio de Janiero Maru requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Rio de Janeiro Maru in Rio de Janiero Maru. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
Rio de Janeiro Maru in Rio de Janiero Maru typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Rio de Janeiro Maru in Rio de Janiero Maru typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.