Dive sites
Palau
Palau is one of the world’s most iconic scuba diving destinations, famous for dramatic walls, strong currents, large schools of fish, sharks, manta rays and unique underwater environments. It is an excellent destination for experienced divers who enjoy big marine life and action-packed diving.
Where it is
Palau is an island country in Micronesia. Its main diving areas are around Koror, the Rock Islands and the surrounding marine sanctuary.
Marine life to see
Palau is known for its large marine life, healthy coral reefs and incredible variety of fish.
You may encounter:
- Grey reef sharks
- White-tip reef sharks
- Blacktip reef sharks
- Manta rays
- Eagle rays
- Napoleon wrasse
- Barracuda
- Tuna
- Giant trevally
- Turtles
- Bumphead parrotfish
- Large schools of jacks
- Nudibranchs
- Mandarin fish
- Ghost pipefish
- Seahorses
Sharks and schooling fish are among the biggest attractions, while manta rays and other pelagic species can also be encountered at selected sites.
Macro or landscape?
Wide-angle is the main highlight, but Palau also offers excellent macro opportunities.
Landscape / Wide Angle
Exceptional for:
- Dramatic reef walls
- Shark encounters
- Large schools of fish
- Barracuda
- Manta rays
- Napoleon wrasse
- Bumphead parrotfish
- Coral reefs
- Blue-water drop-offs
Sites such as Blue Corner are especially famous for strong current, schooling fish and shark encounters.
Macro
Macro photographers can look for:
- Nudibranchs
- Mandarin fish
- Ghost pipefish
- Seahorses
- Shrimp
- Crabs
- Blennies and gobies
Recommendation: Wide-angle should be your primary setup for Palau. Bring macro if you enjoy looking for smaller reef creatures between big-animal encounters.
How many dives you need
Palau is best suited to divers who are comfortable with current, drift diving and deeper profiles. Some famous sites can involve strong and changing currents.
Experienced — 50+ dives
Ideal for exploring Palau’s famous current dives and making the most of shark, schooling-fish and wide-angle photography opportunities.
Tip: If you have not dived for a long time, complete a refresher or Reactivate dive before your Palau trip.
On land
Rock Islands
Explore Palau’s famous limestone islands, surrounded by turquoise water and dense tropical vegetation.
Milky Way
Visit the iconic lagoon where white limestone mud creates a naturally milky-colored pool. It is a popular stop during island tours.
Jellyfish Lake
Visit Palau’s famous marine lake, where visitors may have the opportunity to see its unique jellyfish population, depending on current conditions and access regulations.
Island & Lagoon Tours
Combine diving with kayaking, snorkeling, beaches and exploring the Rock Islands.
Why Dive Palau?
Palau combines dramatic underwater walls, strong currents, healthy coral reefs and abundant marine life to create some of the most exciting diving in the Pacific.
Best for: Sharks, strong-current diving, large schools of fish, dramatic walls, wide-angle photography, manta rays and experienced divers.
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