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Scuba Diving in Palau
A remote Pacific archipelago with world-class drift diving at Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake snorkeling, and dozens of WWII wrecks. Strong currents, massive shark aggregations, and near-pristine reef.
Why here
Blue Corner is the most celebrated dive site in Micronesia. Hook into the wall in 1-3 knots of current and watch gray reef sharks, whitetips, barracuda, and Napoleon wrasse pass at eye level. Add the largest WWII wreck graveyard in the Pacific, Jellyfish Lake, and German Channel manta cleaning station, Palau is the most complete advanced dive destination in the Pacific.
Best months
Visibility 15-40m. Water temp 27-30°C. Blue Corner: hook dive at 10-30m in 1-3 knot current; reef hook mandatory, supplied by operators. Massive gray reef and whitetip shark aggregations most mornings. Jellyfish Lake: snorkel only (no tanks), stingless jellyfish in a brackish lake. WWII wrecks: Helmet Wreck, Jake Seaplane, Zero Fighter at 15-40m, penetrable. German Channel: manta cleaning station, reliable. Nautilus encounters possible at depth off outer walls.
Getting there & around
Fly via Manila (Philippine Airlines), Tokyo (JAL/ANA), Guam (United), or Seoul (Korean Air), limited daily connections, plan carefully. Shore-based resorts offer good diving; liveaboards cover more ground. The main operators are shore-based in Koror. USD is the local currency. Accommodation and diving prices are premium relative to Southeast Asia. Green fee applies on arrival.
Skill levels: intermediate, advanced
Schools & guides (3)
Fish 'n Fins
SchoolTHE PADI 5 Star IDC dive shop in Palau, the first dive center to open on the island, now operating since 1998. Premier full-service operation offering hotel and dive packages, PADI courses from Open Water to Instructor, and cultural island tours. Onsite PADI Course Director.
Neco Marine
SchoolPADI 5 Star National Geographic Dive Center and premier dive resort in Palau. Full-service operation with accommodation packages, daily boat dives to Palau's signature sites, snorkelling, kayaking, and private charters. Multilingual staff.
Sam's Tours
SchoolPalau's most award-winning dive center and eco-adventure tour company. PADI Five-Star IDC Facility covering all of Palau's legendary sites: Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, the German Channel, and more. Strong conservation programs and marine research partnerships.
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