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.