Dive-site story
Resting inside Apra Harbor, the Tokai Maru is an intact Japanese passenger-cargo freighter sunk during World War II. The ship settled directly against the SMS Cormoran II, a scuttled German merchant raider from World War I. Touching both wrecks simultaneously is a unique underwater historical encounter.
Touching two distinct shipwrecks from both World Wars in a single dive
Exploring cargo holds, the forward deck gun, and the bridge superstructure
Observing macro life and coral growth on the upright superstructure
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving in Apra Harbor is viable year-round due to its protected position, though the dry season offers optimal water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin GoatfishMulloidichthys vanicolensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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