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Micronesia
SMALL ISLANDS – BIG DIVE ADVENTURE
As a subregion of Oceania Micronesia has a lot to offer underwater. From close encounters with gentle manta rays to exciting wreck explorations – cruising in between all the small islands on your dive safari will be something special.
Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, composed of thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The region has a tropical marine climate and is part of the Oceanian Realm. There are four main archipelagos—the Caroline Islands, the Gilbert Islands, the Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands—along with numerous outlying islands.
The country consists of more water than land. No wonder, that the underwater life is so thrilling, lush and various. Apart from the small island Micronesia also has coral-ringed atolls with some amazing coral reefs to explore. So many reasons that make this country one of the top dive destinations in the world. One of the most famous regions to dive is probably Palau with its crazy currents and the famous jellyfish lake. The region Truk offers some great historical WWII wrecks. An absolute playground for technical divers.
BEST TIME TO VISIT MICRONESIA
Due to the balmy weather, Micronesia is a year-round dive destination. However, during the months of November to May, more rain can be expected. The average air temperature is around 27°C and the water temperature ranges from 26 to 28 degrees. The visibility is always good and can range up to 40 meters.
BEST DIVE SPOTS IN MICRONESIA
Palau has some unique dive adventures to offer including fast drift dives, drop-offs, blue holes, channels and caves. Due to the strong currents, this area is more for experienced divers. Around Koror wreck-lovers will find their spot with some awesome wrecks of the second world war.
Yap is the manta heaven of Micronesia. From December to April it´s manta mating season in this remote area. The dives with the gentle rays are in shallow water, which is suitable for beginners too. Only the visibility can be a bit poor sometimes.
The wreck heaven is called Truk Lagoon. You can explore a whole ghost fleet of sunken ships of World War II. Some wrecks are below the limits for recreational divers, so it is more a playground for technical divers. But some wrecks are below 40 meters and have easier access.
LIVEABOARDS IN MICRONESIA
Most liveaboards cruise around the famous dive sites of Palau. But also Truk is great for a dive safari. Choose your boat from a solid steel boat up to a grateful sailing schooner. All boats come with pleasant amenities and exciting itineraries to make the best out of your dive safari in Micronesia.
Palau
DIVING IN SUPERLATIVES
Palau is one of the best diving destinations in the world. World-Class dive sites, some of the strongest currents in the world and one of the most beautiful landscapes – a Palau liveaboard attracts you with a lot of superlatives.
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. The country contains approximately 340 islands, and together with parts of the Federated States of Micronesia, forms the western chain of the Caroline Islands. Its area is 466 square kilometers (180 sq mi).The most populous island is Koror.
Strong currents are the reason why the dive sites are so impressive in Palau. It attracts huge schools of fish, including fusiliers and big eye trevallies. But also the big pelagics like to swim in the currents. Sharks can be seen plentiful in Palau, especially grey reef sharks, white tips and black tips are everywhere. Other predators like tuna and sailfish joining the shark party. Manta rays crossing the German Channel.
Wreck lovers will find their spot around Koror. Here you can find a lot of wrecks, sunken in the World War II. Palau is also one of the few places in the world to see the Nautilus. So keep your eyes open.
BEST TIME TO GO TO PALAU
From July to October it is the rainy season. Apart from this Palau is a year-round diving destination with warm waters from 27 to 30 degrees. The air temperature can go up to 60 meters on good days. Only at the wreck dive sites the visibility can be quite poor with 5 to 10 meters.
BEST DIVE SPOTS IN PALAU
Blue Corner is one of the most famous dive spots in Palau. It is a coral peninsula with strong currents. So don’t forget your reef hook to hang into it and watch the underwater life. You will see sharks, schools of fish, unicorn fish and more.
Chandelier Cave is an air-filled cavern. You can swim through three chambers and ascent in the last one to have a look at the great landscape.
The German Channel is suitable for all diving levels. There´s a cleaning station for manta rays and sharks. So you can always enjoy the manta rays feeding, looping and making the manta train.
More dive sites of Palau are Ulong Channel, Peleliu Wall and Helmet Wreck.
LIVEABOARDS IN PALAU
Although there are day trips to the dive site, the best way to explore Palau is by liveaboard. Most of them start in Koror. Enjoy a relaxing dive safari in a more relaxed way without long distance travelling on uncomfortable speed boats.
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