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Palau Liveaboards

Palau is part of the Micronesia Island chain and is beautifully located just 7° north of the equator in the western Pacific Ocean. It lies 1000km east of the Philippines. Palau includes more than 200 islands, of which only eight are inhabited. With three exceptions, all of the islands are located within a single barrier reef and represent two geological formations. The largest are volcanic and rugged with interior jungle and large areas of grassed terraces. The Rock Islands are a limestone formation, while Kayangel, at the northernmost tip, is a classic coral atoll. This gives Palau some of the most favorable tropical weather on earth. Palau beckons to you with some of the world's most awesome natural wonders.

Micronesia has always been hailed as one of the premier dive destinations of the world. From large manta rays to tiny cleaner shrimp, the underwater world truly blossoms and comes alive in Palau. With five dive guides and two 30ft tenders, Big Blue will show you the time of your life where each day brings new dive sites to explore. Dive days on Big Blue consist of four to fives dives, each starting with a short dive briefing and equipment check before heading out into the sea for some underwater exploration.

Palau can be dived most of the year round. It has a pleasantly warm climate with an annual temperature of 27°C (82°F). Rainfall can occur throughout the year with the annual average of 150 inches. Typhoons are rare as Palau is located outside the typhoon zone, however, we normally do not operate August/September as Palau can be subjected to strong winds at this time of year.

Consistently chosen as the world's premiere diving destination by several international diving publications, Palau features enchanting topside topography as well as breathtaking underwater landscapes. Experience big fish action at the BLUE CORNER and NEW DROP OFF! Shafts of light cutting through deep shadows create a near-religious experience at the "BLUE HOLES". GERMAN CHANNEL, CHANDELIER CAVE, PELELIU, SIAES TUNNEL, ULONG CHANNEL, WRECKS and many more!

You have several options for liveaboard diving in Palau with the Explorer Fleet.

Big Blue Explorer from $1949 for 8D/7N. The best value of any liveaboard in Palau.

Pacific Explorer - Choose your schedule $360 per diving day

International Flights

You will need to fly to Koror in Palau.

• NEW! Low cost Asian Spirit flights direct from Cebu or Manila to Koror. Combine one week in Palau with one week in Malapascua.
• Manila to Koror:
  • Manila-Palau Tu/Th/Su - Dep 1300
  • Palau-Manila - Dep M/W/Su 0530
  • Davao-Koror Tu/Th/Su - Dep1600
  • Koror-Davao M/W/Su - Dep 05:30am
  • Please check schedules as they may change
• If you are not coming from the Philippines, most visitors arrive from Continental Airlines via Guam.

Travel Information

• Visitors’ visas are issued upon arrival for 30 days
• Visitors must carry a valid passport and onward ticket
• Currency is in US Dollars
• Departure tax of US$20 must be paid at airport
• Electricity is 220 and 110 volts on Big Blue
• Gratuities are optional but appreciated
• Full dive equipment rental available on board
• Please advise ahead of time for special requirements