Liveaboard Diving in Palau
Set sail in the oasis of Palau, a remote archipelago of some 340 islands located in the southwest corner of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean. This isolated country hosts an astonishing spectrum of biodiversity and life providing thrilling diving experiences and intriguing underwater landscapes. Divers will explore famous caverns, captivating wartime wrecks, action-packed channels, and pristine coral reefs. These waters are home to over 1400 species of fish, together with countless species of sharks and manta rays, dolphins, and whale sharks.
With 7 or 10-night trips, Divers can choose from one of three different itineraries. The Classic Palau itinerary will introduce you to the magic of the entire destination, while the Spawning Special itineraries are scheduled to coincide with the phases of the moon to provide opportunities to catch the spawning aggregations of the bump head parrotfish and red snapper. Consistently acclaimed as one of the world’s best diving destinations, Palau offers a diving odyssey that you will never forget!
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DIVING HIGHLIGHTS
- Up to 18 dives (3-4 dives per day) for 7-night trips and up to 27 dives for 10-night trips.
- Deep walls, channels and tunnels
- Stunning hard and soft corals
- WWII Japanese wrecks (ships & planes)
- Dive Blue Hole and Chandelier Cave
- Jellyfish lake with armless jellyfish
- Countless shark and ray species, including mantas
- Unique macro life; ghost pipefish, nudibranchs, shrimps, more
- Spawning bumphead parrotfish and red snappers on select new and full moon itineraries
Package Overview
- 8 days/7 nights or 11 days/10 nights aboard Black Pearl Explorer
- 3-4 dives daily (up to 18 during trip for 7-night trips and up to 27 dives for 10-night trips)
- Accommodation, meals, and snacks
- Opportunity to snorkel in famous Jellyfish Lake (weather permitting)
- Around the clock service from an exceptional crew
- All diving amenities and Nitrox; equipment rental additional
- Access via Koror (ROR); transfers from local hotels only
- 10% GST
- Starting at $3770 per person – see pricing here
Travel Tip: Due to strong currents, this itinerary requires certification of Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) and a minimum of 50 logged dives. Reef hooks are highly recommended for some dives.
LIVEABOARD ITINERARIES
Palau’s thrilling liveaboard itineraries will get you hooked. Dive in a giant lagoon, discover WWII ship and plane wrecks, and explore the many astonishing caves and channel sites. Notably, this route visits Chandelier and Blue Holes caves, both globally recognized for their size and bright blue waters. In the Southern region, Black Pearl Explorer will also take you to Palau’s most famous stop Blue Corner, home to resident grey and whitetip reef sharks. You’ll drift past beautiful soft and hard corals on at Ulong Channel, encounter manta rays in German Channel, and wow at Peleliu Island’s magical walls. Join the Classic Palau route for a taste of it all, or visit during the Spawning Special itineraries which coincide with moon cycles to experience spawning of the bumphead parrotfish and the red snapper.
BLACK PEARL EXPLORER
At 151 feet (46m) the impressive Black Pearl Explorer is sleek and sophisticated. Designed with the latest navigation, safety, and scuba equipment, Black Pearl Explorer exceeds the highest standards in the scuba diving industry, including meeting the requirements of the International Integrity Stability Standard for yachts above 46-meters. It is fast, stable, and safe, ensuring peace of mind while cruising through Palau in complete comfort. Accommodating up to 22 people in 11 superior ocean-view staterooms (max. capacity increased to 24 guests from September 2024), guests will delight in the laid-back luxury of Black Pearl Explorer. Amongst the vessel’s four decks, guests can also enjoy an indoor dining area with cafe and bar, entertainment salon, outdoor seating area with bar, whirlpool, hammock area, and a 360˚ view sundeck with an impressive panorama of Palau and its spectacular sunsets. Lastly, the state-of-the-art dive deck is highly functional with all necessary diving amenities, including a camera bay to process underwater images and a recompression chamber.
VESSEL GALLERY
VESSEL HIGHLIGHTS
- Length – 151 feet (46m), beam 28 feet (8.6m)
- Capacity – up to 22 guests and 13 crew
- 11 modern staterooms with ensuites and ocean views
- Four decks with multiple areas for lounging and socializing
- Entertainment salon, camera bay, and large sundeck
- Chef-prepared buffet style meals
- Modern dive deck with all amenities; Air and Nitrox
- Two large diving tenders
- English speaking guides
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