Full moon spawning 7 nights
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 50 logged dives and experience in currents
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Crystal clear water
Abundant marine life
Dive breath-taking drop-offs
Stunning reef systems
Tropical beaches
Our Special Full Moon Spawning itinerary on SY Palau Siren offers guests something truly extraordinary. Guests joining these cruises will have a chance to witness one of the most spectacular natural events on earth; the spawning aggregations of the red snapper (lutjanus bohar) at full moon lunar cycles.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- 240 USD Special New Moon Spawning Itinerary Fee
- Return transfers from Koror Airport or hotel to the vessel on days of embarkation and disembarkation
- Full board accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 12 litre cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees: US$ 200 Palau Islands permits and fees payable in advance or on board
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Equipment hire
- Nitrox fills (for qualified divers)
- Beer, cocktails, wine & Spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
During full moon spawning, red snappers aggregate to show their own similar spawning spectacle full of energy and excitement. Not surprisingly, these events also attract the biggest predators in Palau such as oceanic blacktip sharks, grey reef sharks and very occasionally even a hammerhead. Watch how they hunt actively within the large school of spawning fish. It is something only a select few people ever get to witness and you can now be one of them.
In addition to these special spawning dives, you will have the opportunity to experience ‘Blackwater’ diving in Palau. Imagine rolling off the boat in the pitch black of night, sometimes many miles away from the shallow water of the reefs, to watch one of the largest migrations on earth as all manner of weird and wonderful creatures from the depths head closer to the surface to feed.
From post larval fish to Cephalopods, many smaller than your finger nail, these amazing dives present some of weirdest creatures you are ever likely to see without a submarine.
During the period of the cruise when the spawning occurs, your Cruise Director will give a number of presentations about these unique dives. These informative talks will cover everything from the ecology of these events to the best way to photograph them. For the diving, the group will be split into two teams of eight divers to witness these spectacular events, thereby maximising the experience and ensuring that we only observe, not interfere with, this spectacular behaviour.
Please note that these dives are only for the experienced diver as there can often be very strong currents at the sites where the action is happening.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives; 3 day dives and a fourth 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, where possible
- Dinner
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect the Full Moon Spawning special itinerary which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.6
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Not available
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
Launched in April 2011, the 40m S/Y Palau Siren was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Palau waters, and being built by divers for divers you can be rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per week ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 cabins are doubles or twins and 2 cabins are flexible double/twin and offer individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay on board during this Full Moon Spawning itinerary even more enjoyable. Rental equipment, Marine Park & Port fees, and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking.
Taxes & Surcharges | Per person |
|---|---|
Palau Island marine park fees (10 nights)* | US$ 270 |
Palau Island marine park fees (7 nights)* | US$ 200 |
* Can be paid in advance with your cruise invoice
Soft drinks | Free |
Tea & Coffee | Free |
Beer | Surcharge |
Wine (per bottle) | Prices vary* |
Spirits (per shot) | US$6 |
Cocktails (per glass) | US$8 |
Laundry (per item) | US$0.75 |
Massage (per hour) | US$25 |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
*High price due to local tax.
Equipment | per day: | 7 nights | 10 nights | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Full set | US$ 30 | US$ 180 | US$ 270 | ||
BCD | US$ 12 | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | ||
Regulators | US$ 12 | US$ 72 | US$ 108 | ||
Mask | US$ 5 | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | ||
Snorkel | Free | Free | Free | ||
Fins | US$ 5 | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | ||
Boots | US$ 5 | US$ 30 | US$ 45 | ||
3mm Wetsuit (Shorty) | US$ 10 | US$ 60 | US$ 90 | ||
Dive Computer | US$ 6 | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | ||
U/W Torch/Flash light | US$ 6 | US$ 36 | US$ 54 | ||
Surface Safety Kit | $5 | – | – | – | – |
*Must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes etc are on board.
Equipment | Purchase price |
|---|---|
Reef hook | US$ 20 |
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox | US$20 per day (packages available) |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre | US$0.07 |
Sofnolime – 20kg tub | US$290 |
CCR cylinder set – 3L or 2L cylinders | US$12 per day |
On-board pricing is liable to change without notice. Though we try to keep documentation as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI EANx- Nitrox | $225 |
PADI Deep Diver Specialty | $325 |
PADI Advanced Open Water | $400 |
Other PADI Specialties | Please enquire* |
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
Please note that the course prices listed above include the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
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