Activities // World War II Relicts
Explore the ruins of WWII aircraft wreckage (bullet-riddled Zero fighter planes, Japanese Air Force fighter planes, and anti-aircraft guns) that dot the tropical jungle surrounding the old military airport.
Our local tour guide will share fascinating details about the Japanese Administration of Yap and visitors will learn about the effects of WWII on the island and its culture.
Cost: $25.00
Where: Rull
When: 9:00am or 2:00pm
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Includes: Local guide, transportation, water and entrance fees
Our dive operations manager Dieter Kudler dives the reefs of Yap since 2005. He currently works on an interactive Reef Guide for Yap Island, which will describe Yap Island's dive sites in word and picture.
Certifications: SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Instructor, SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver, SSI DCI, PADI MSDT, TDI Extended Range, TDI SCR, Decompression Chamber Operator
Favorite Dives: Vertigo (Yap Island), Brother Islands (Red Sea), Umbria (Sudan), Verde Island (Philippines)
Amount of Dives: #5483+
Dives made in: Austria (Lakes & Ice), Croatia, Maldives, Egypt, Sudan, Philippines, Palau & Yap
Specialties: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Search & Recovery, Night & Limited Visibility, Dry Suite, UW Naturlist, Boat Diving, Waves & Current, NITROX (40%), Advanced NITROX (100%), Decompression Procedures, SCR Draeger Dolphin, UW Photography
Special Courses offered: Dieter offers a Photo Specialty Course for advanced photographers, please inquire in case of interest - see more of Dieter's photos from Yap Island.
