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
Palau Siren's 7 night Full moon spawning liveaboard itinerary offers some truly extraordinary diving experiences. In addition to Palau's stunning dive sites and abundant marine life, guests joining these special itineraries 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 Spawning Itinerary Fee
- Transfer 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 a day
- 11 Litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
- * Dependent on flight arrival / departure time
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine Park & Port Fees: 200 UD
- Flights
- Hotels
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & Spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
During full moon lunar phases, thousands of red snappers aggregate for a spawning spectacle that is full of energy and excitement. This occurrence attracts the biggest predators in Palau which come to hunt within the large school of spawning fish; something only a select few people ever get to witness, and you can be one of them.
Around the time during these special liveaboard diving itineraries when the new moon spawning occurs, your Cruise Director will give a number of informative presentations about these unique spawning dives.
In addition to these special 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 all manner of weird and wonderful creatures ascend from the depths towards the surface to feed.
Please note that spawning and blackwater 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 a total of up to 4 dives; 3 day dives and a sunrise, sunset or night dive depending on spawning times. 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
*The itinerary above and indicated dive sites are an example only and subject to change at the Captain’s discretion depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, weather conditions and logistics. 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
Yes
Launched in April 2011, the 40m 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 Palauan 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 on each trip ensures that there is ample space to relax before, during and after diving. The 8 stylish cabins provide a choice of double or twin bed configurations; 2 cabins are flexible twins which can be converted to doubles. All cabins offer individually controlled air- conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water .
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your 7 night liveaboard diving holiday even more enjoyable. Permits and fees, Equipment rental, Nitrox and diving courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard trip. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Taxes & Surcharges | Per person |
|---|---|
Palau Island park fees and permits (7 nights)* | 200 USD |
Palau Island park fees and permits (10 nights)* | 270 USD |
Spawning itinerary fees (included in cruise price) | 240 USD |
Fuel Surcharge | 15 USD per night (subject to change) |
* Palau Islands marine park and permit fees can be paid on board, or in advance with your cruise invoice.
Equipment | 7 nights | 10 nights |
|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 180 USD | 270 USD |
BCD | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Regulators | 72 USD | 108 USD |
Mask | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Fins | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Boots | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Wetsuit (3mm shorty) | 60 USD | 90 USD |
Dive Computer | 36 USD | 54 USD |
UW Torch/ Flashlight | 36 USD | 54 USD |
Reef Hook | 6 USD | 9 USD |
13 Litre (AL100) cylinder | 30 USD | 45 USD |
Additional 11 Litre cylinder | 42 USD | 63 USD |
11 Litre (AL80) manifolded twin cylinders | 84 USD | 126 USD |
7 Litre (AL50) side-mount / bailout cylinder | 42 USD | 63 USD |
*Full equipment set does not include dive computer or torch. If required these must be requested separately.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Equipment | Purchase price |
|---|---|
Reef hook | 20 USD |
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox – 7 nights | 100 USD |
Nitrox – 10 nights | 130 USD |
Rebreather Supplies | |
Oxygen per litre* | 0.07 USD |
Sofnolime – 20kg tub* | 300 USD |
2L or 3L CCR cylinder set | 12 USD per diving day |
*Due to limited availability and unusually high shipping times it is highly recommended that oxygen and Sofnolime requests be made as far in advance as possible, preferably at the time of confirming your liveaboard holiday.
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep all information 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 Advanced Open Water | 400 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 225 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 325 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
The course prices listed are inclusive of the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
*A range of other speciality courses are available, on request. Please contact our reservations team for more information, prices and to pre-book any course.
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
Beer (draught, per glass) | 3 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 36 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Massage (per hour) | 45 USD |
Reef safe sunscreen | 15 USD |
Palau Siren merchandise | Prices vary |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice.
While we try to keep all information as up to date as possible please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
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