Bikini Atoll offers the opportunity to dive with a liveaboard, although it is only for a few months each year. The Marshall Islands in Micronesia consist of a total of 31 atolls, of which five are larger, and 1152 islands in two archipelagos. The Ralik Islands, where Bikini Atoll is located, in the west consists of about 18 atolls and islands and the eastern group, the Rata Islands, which consists of about 16 atolls and islands. The country's total land area is only 181 square kilometers, while the country's total area is about 1,900,000 square kilometers.

The islands are made of coral limestone and sand. The larger islands are formed by coral reefs that have grown up around sunken volcanoes. The islands are often hit by hurricanes and tidal waves and are located within the northern trade wind belt. No point is higher than 10 meters above sea level. 

The islands are named after the British explorer John Marshall, who arrived in the islands in 1788. Since 1874, the islands have been under Spanish, German, Japanese and American administration.

In the years following World War II, from 1946 to 1958, the United States conducted a series of nuclear weapons tests on the coral atolls of Bikini and Enewatak. These tests are perhaps what made Bikini Atoll most famous today.

How much does a liveaboard to Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands cost?

It's hard to answer what a liveaboard diving trip to Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands costs, but from approx. 120 - 150 000 SEK / person and up for a liveaboard including flights, transfers, accommodation and diving. Marine park and port fees and departure taxes are additional.
To be able to more accurately estimate the cost of a liveaboard to Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, more information is needed, what you want it to include, how long you want to be away, the layout of the trip, etc. There are several reasons why the price can vary and you can find examples here on our website. The best thing to do is to contact us for a free proposal and we will put it together for you.

When is the best time to go to Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands?

The best time to dive in the Marshall Islands, including Bikini Atoll, is generally from May to October. This coincides with the end of the dry season and offers better weather, calmer seas, and the best visibility.
Although there is no distinct "wet season" in Bikini Atoll compared to other regions, the period from May to October can bring some rain and occasional storms or thunderstorms, although these are generally less severe than the cyclone season from November to April.
Avoid cyclone season which brings strong winds, rain and rough conditions. Normally no liveaboards are offered at all at that time of year.

o Dry season, January – May
o Rainy season, May – November

What can I see when I dive in Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands?

Diving in the Marshall Islands offers a variety of experiences, from coral reefs and marine life on other atolls to the world-famous “nuclear fleet” of shipwrecks at Bikini Atoll. Important marine life includes reef sharks, manta rays and tropical fish, while Bikini Atoll offers unique technical diving on historic ships. Wreck diving is particularly popular in the Marshall Islands, with Bikini Atoll containing the collection of ships sunk during Operation Crossroads. Among the most famous and popular wrecks today in Bikini are the Prinz Eugen, Nagato Lamson, Anderson, Arkansas, Carlisle, Pilotfish and Apogon, but there are many more exciting wrecks. Perhaps the most famous of the “Nuclear Fleet” and the wreck that is the very signature of Bikini is undoubtedly the USS Saratoga

Where is the best diving in Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands?

The best diving in the Marshall Islands, especially for technical divers, is at Bikini Atoll, which has the famous “Nuclear Ghost Fleet” and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For more accessible wreck diving and stunning coral reefs, including pinnacles and drop-offs, Majuro Atoll and Arno Atoll offer incredible experiences for recreational divers. Rongelap Atoll also offers pristine reefs and abundant fish life, while Kwajalein Atoll has a unique “aircraft graveyard” site.
To be allowed to go on a liveaboard here, you must have a lot of experience and training.

When and where are liveaboards and safaris available in Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands?

There is a liveaboard that operates in the Marshall Islands and Bikini Atoll. It only has departures during parts of the year and moves to Truk Lagoon the rest of the year. A liveaboard here runs over 10, 11 or 13 nights. They are attractive tours and require very good experience. Expect that you will have to book at least a couple of years in advance. For those of you who want to go on a liveaboard in the Marshall Islands and Bikini Atoll. Contact us with your wishes and concerns on tel: 0301-22100.

Extra nights on site

You will need nights on the way to the Marshall Islands and Bikini Atoll between flights and you will need at least one night, we recommend two to three, in place before you go out on a liveaboard. This is to guard against flight or baggage delays. Depending on flight times between international flights and your liveaboard, you will also need a night after your liveaboard after you disembark, either at the location or on the way back or both.