Dear Dirty Dozen Team Member,
Here at #teamdd we are always on the lookout for new and exciting challenges! And while we love adding extra destinations to our portfolio, we are also constantly reviewing our existing products by listening to your wishes and requests.
With that in mind - we have an announcement to make. From April 2026, we will be running Truk Lagoon expeditions from M/V Odyssey, as well as from our existing expedition vessel, Pacific Master.
M/V ODYSSEY
The Odyssey is a 132’ air-conditioned liveaboard vessel boasting spacious cabins with private en suite facilities and a large entertainment lounge. Our Dirty Dozen promise of including as much as possible for our guests continues, offering the following inclusions on board M/V Odyssey:
All cylinder rental included (OC/CCR)
All meals, soft drinks and beer included
Starlink WiFi free of charge
All cabins with en suite bathrooms
Maximum occupancy of 15 guests
Our launch dates onboard the Odyssey will take place on April 4-11 and April 11-18 2026 with prices starting at 4250$ - with 500$ OFF if you book back-back.
This 7+7 night modular availability allows you to schedule your Truk Lagoon trip in different ways.
Start with a few days land-based before a 7 night itinerary, do one 7 night trip only, or do an extended 14 night itinerary all in one. If you decide to do back-back with us - we are offering 500USD off on the second trip!
VESSEL LAYOUT AND FEATURES
The Odyssey boasts nine large, luxurious staterooms all fully carpeted with private air conditioning controls, windows or large portholes, and private toilet, shower and sink all in every stateroom. Seven of the staterooms are equipped to easily accommodate two single travelers in twin beds or a couple in a spacious king size bed.
Also available are two staterooms for single travelers only – they have all the features of the double staterooms and easily accommodate the single traveler in a twin bed. All staterooms have a 32" monitor with access to onboard entertainment system. Staterooms are cleaned daily.
TECHNICAL DIVE DECK
Individual stations for your Twinset/Rebreather and deco cylinders/bailout. One 7’ ladder and an in-water elevator to help you out of the water where you can step up to the convenient freshwater shower to rinse off with. Just 4 steps to the dive deck and you'll find the camera rinse tanks (one on either side of the boat). Past the camera rinse tanks are the gear rinse tanks.
For our photographers, we have a large, sturdy, 3-tiered, carpeted photo table for all your working needs.
There's plenty of space to hang your wetsuit on the bar just in front of the protected fan blowing warm air out of the engine room! Ahhh!
SPACIOUS INDOOR DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE
Attractive Fijian teak tables that can easily seat a full boat and her crew. Full service wet bar which is made out of coconut wood (also known as palmwood.
The Odyssey’s dining salon is fully carpeted and air conditioned with two walls of spacious windows for viewing the beauty of the islands in Truk Lagoon. Delicious buffet-style meals are the norm for the Odyssey.
Breakfast includes a hot breakfast plus toast, cereals, fruit and juices. Guests are served delicious lunches and snacks throughout the day. Hot, savory, hearty dinners will complete your exciting day of diving, eating and relaxing. Don't forget the most important part of the meal though…the dessert!
The comfortable lounge is where you'll find a variety of ways to entertain yourself. It’s also a perfect spot for presentations and expedition briefings.
TESTIMONIALS
We know picking the right team for a trip of a lifetime is essential. We have collected a LOT of testimonials from over the years and our last Truk Lagoon season - you can read them all HERE.
Also, take a minute and watch the new cinema-grade video the team filmed in Truk last October on the link below.
LOOKING BACK
As we reflect on our unique "Truk" experience, a special fusion of history, camaraderie and unmatched wreck diving comes to mind.
It is in fact where Aron with Captain Martin Cridge came up with the Dirty Dozen concept in 2016 - which since then has expanded all over the Pacific Theater and beyond.
Our success is a reflection of your faith in our operation. We understand the sacrifices many of you have made to achieve the means, the training, and reserving the time needed for such an adventure. We take your commitment very seriously and continue to strive towards helping you achieve your trip of a lifetime.
That’s all for this week. As always, we hope you have some great plans coming up this Sunday but don’t forget, if you are feeling lonely, then we are here to chat Dirty.
Best,
Aron ArngrÃmsson and the DDE Team