Palau SCUBA DIVING
LIVE ABOARD DIVE TOURS
Ocean Hunter III
The Ocean Hunter III is the newest live-aboard to sail the waters of Palau. Divers will have the opportunity of diving for 7 days instead of the normal 5 days as done on other boats in Palau. She holds a total of 16 passengers in 8 staterooms which all have private en-suite bathrooms.
Big Blue Explorer
The Big Blue Explorer is a 167 foot Ocean Going Yacht featuring a Service Oriented Crew Of 16. It is a large, well equipped, fully air-conditioned cruiser. We offer en-suite restroom facilities, a full-complement of service oriented crew members and an ambiance of planned comfort as she cruises through the enchanting islands and reefs of Palau, Micronesia. The Big Blue Explorer follows Scuba World`s EXPLORER tradition, providing the best in diving and island adventures.
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Eco Explorer - FLEX SCHEDULE
The Eco Explorer is the newest live-aboard operating the rich waters of Palau. The itinerary is a bit different that other live-aboards and guests can choose to arrive any day of the week and stay as long as they like. The boat will be permanently moored in the German Channel area which is home to Palau`s best diving.
RESORTS
Palau Pacific Resort
Just 10 minutes from the capital of Koror. This resort boasts modern amenities you would expect including a beautiful beach, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, water sports activities, tennis courts and fitness center. All rooms are air conditioned and have a private balcony or terrace, in-room safe, telephone and TV.
West Plaza by the Sea
West Plaza By The Sea overlooks the scenic view of the ocean and lagoon nearby. All rooms are air conditioned and have TV, telephone, refrigerator, mini-bar, private bath and hot water. Dive shop pick up and drop off is available for your convenience. Palau offers many great diving experiences.
Sam`s Dive Tours
Sam`s dive Tours is the Premier day boat scuba operator in Palau. Sam`s offers 2-tank dives to Palau`s most popular dive sites. Outside of diving, Sam`s also offers a host of other tours which consist of waterfall, kayak, and 4x4 tours as well as snokel visits to the famous jellyfish lake.
Palau is world renown for marine bio-diversity and an abundance of large pelagic animals that includes schools of sharks and lots of manta rays. The warm clear tropical waters are legendary amongst scuba divers for dramatic coral encrusted walls rising from the depths to within inches of the surface. Home to over 1,300 species of fish and more than 700 species of coral..
Palau is a scuba divers dream! A true “one stop shop” when it comes to diving! From sheltered coral gardens filled with colorful reef fishes and lots of turtles to current swept plateaus patrolled by schools of sharks and barracudas, Palau offers a wide and wonderful range of diving for divers of every interest and skill level. Healthy reefs, stunning walls, beautiful hard corals and soft corals, lots of sharks, huge mantas, turtles on every dive and huge schools of fish, tiny seahorses, elusive mandarinfish and lots and lots of tiny critters, all topped off with an amazing collection of WWII wrecks! Whatever your diving pleasure, level of interest or experience level, Palau diving is sure to please!
Capital: |
Koror |
Population: |
19,000 |
Current: |
110V |
Currency: |
US Dollar |
Departure Fees: |
$20 USD |
Language: |
English and Palauan |
Recompression Chamber: |
Yes |
Visa requirements: |
US citizens -Passport must be valid at least 120 days beyond period of intended stay. Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days. Other visitors should check with embassy, consulate or tourist office. |
General: |
Palau, Micronesia is probably best known for its spectacular walls, drop-offs and color. You may encounter everything from small invertebrates to WWII wrecks to sharks and manta rays and other pelagics. The spectacular Rock Islands are one of the most popular and photographed sites in Palau. |


