Experience the famous shark and pelagic action at Blue Corner
Observe manta rays around the cleaning stations of German Channel
Drift through Ulong Channel among coral formations and schooling fish
Explore the caverns, openings, and walls of Blue Holes
Dive current-swept reefs and dramatic drop-offs around Peleliu
Encounter grey reef sharks, whitetip sharks, eagle rays, turtles, tuna, and Napoleon wrasse
Discover colourful coral gardens, wrecks, caves, and quieter macro sites
Cruise through the spectacular limestone islands and lagoons of the Rock Islands
Combine diving with kayaking, snorkelling, and optional visits to Jellyfish Lake
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Discover Black Pearl liveaboard
Sophisticated Comfort and Expedition Capability in Palau Built in 2019, M/Y Black Pearl is a 46.8-metre luxury liveaboard combining refined accommodation with the engineering and operational capabilities required for extended diving expeditions. Constructed to demanding international...
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Plan the experience
Palau is a destination where almost every dive feels different. One moment may be spent drifting through a channel surrounded by schooling fish; the next could bring reef sharks cruising along a drop-off, manta rays circling above a cleaning station, or a quiet exploration of caves and coral-covered walls.
Blue Corner is Palau’s most celebrated dive site and captures the character of the destination perfectly. Strong currents attract grey reef sharks, barracuda, jacks, tuna, eagle rays, Napoleon wrasse, and enormous schools of fish. Divers can secure themselves to the reef edge with a reef hook and watch the action unfold in the blue.
At German Channel, manta rays visit cleaning stations while sharks and other pelagic species patrol the surrounding water. Ulong Channel offers an exciting drift past coral formations and sandy channels, while Blue Holes leads divers through atmospheric openings and caverns before emerging onto the outer reef.
Further south, the reefs around Peleliu bring faster currents, dramatic walls, and opportunities for encounters with larger marine life. Quieter sites reveal another side of Palau, with healthy coral gardens, macro subjects, sheltered reefs, and historic wrecks.
Above the surface, the limestone formations and turquoise lagoons of the Rock Islands create an extraordinary setting for each journey. Kayaking, snorkelling, island visits, and excursions to the famous Jellyfish Lake can add another dimension to the liveaboard experience.
Palau is best appreciated as a complete diving destination: powerful, beautiful, unpredictable, and capable of delivering memorable encounters on every day of the cruise.
Best for
Who this destination suits
Experienced divers comfortable with currents Shark, manta-ray, and pelagic encounters Drift diving** and reef-hook diving
Underwater photographers and videographers
Divers who enjoy varied sites rather than one particular diving style Healthy reefs, dramatic walls, caves, channels, and wrecks
Travellers looking for a destination with outstanding scenery above and below the surface
Best season
When to travel
Palau offers rewarding diving throughout the year, with warm water and active marine life in every season.
The period from November to May is generally the most popular for liveaboard travel, often bringing more settled conditions and excellent opportunities for current-driven diving, sharks, manta rays, and large schools of fish.
From June to October, conditions may be wetter and more variable, but diving continues and visitor numbers can be lower. Rainfall is possible at any time of year, and tropical showers do not necessarily affect the full diving day.
Currents, tides, moon phases, and local conditions strongly influence Palau’s signature sites. Experienced crews therefore adjust the daily programme to visit each reef, channel, or corner when conditions are most favourable.
Getting there
Arrival planning
International visitors arrive at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR) on Babeldaob Island. Current air connections include services through regional gateways such as Guam, Manila, Taipei, Tokyo, and Brisbane, although routes and operating days can change.
Most liveaboard journeys embark from Koror or a nearby harbour. Transfers from the airport to the vessel or a local hotel are normally arranged by the operator.
Because some international services operate only on selected days, guests should coordinate their flights carefully with the cruise schedule. Arriving one day before embarkation is recommended, particularly when the journey includes separate connecting flights.