Program

The 7 night Palau Islands liveaboard scuba diving adventure allows up to 22 dives and provides a mix of reef diving, drifts and sunset or night dives. As there entire country’s waters are designated as a shark sanctuary, reef sharks and manta rays can be seen in abundance and there are also many smaller creatures that warrant attention; stunning hard coral reefs, caves and caverns, a wreck and the famous channel diving in this area are just a few of the highlights that make Palau such a great diving destination.

The diving is generally suitable for all experience levels although many of the channels have strong currents and reef hooks are an essential piece of diving equipment.

PLEASE NOTE: Diving on these itineraries focuses on the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a day at Peleliu. The islands have narrow channels and current flows that change with the tides making navigation around some parts of the lagoon more ideally suited to the skiff tenders. Additionally, Palau Siren and all other liveaboards in Palau are mandated to use specific mooring areas and anchorage points scattered around the Rock Islands, meaning that cruising within the lagoon and around the islands is minimal. Dive groups are dropped off and picked up at the dives sites by the skiffs with transfer between the main vessel and most dive locations usually taking 5-15 minutes depending on where Palau Siren is anchored.

Departing from Malakal Harbour, Palau Siren will head into the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, before heading down to Peleliu. The sites, and order in which they are visited, vary from one trip to the next, depending upon conditions, with each cruise being specifically tailored so that you have the best experiences possible visiting the three main areas of diving in Palau; Ulong, Ngemelis and Peleliu.

On a typical day we offer up to 4 dives; 3 day dives and, where possible, a sunset or night dive*. The diving day is scheduled as follows:

• Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1

• Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2

• Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3

• Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4*

• Dinner

*Where land tours are offered, only 3 dives will be possible

Price details

What's included:

• Transfers between Koror Airport* or hotel and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days

• Full board accommodation, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks

• Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks

• Up to 4 dives per day

• 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills

• Weights and weight belt

• *Depending on flight arrival / departure times

Obligatory surcharges:

• Palau Islands State Permits & Taxes

• Goods & Services Tax*

Not included:

• Flights

• Hotels

• Additional transfers

• Obligatory surcharges

• Equipment rental**

• Nitrox

• Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits

• On board merchandise

• Crew and dive guide gratuities

*Goods & Services Tax applies to payments made on board for equipment rental, nitrox, courses, alcohol, laundry and merchandise.

**Reef hooks and SMBs are not available to rent. Guests are advised to bring their own or they can be purchased on board