Palau Islands 10 nights
Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent, minimum 30 logged dives, comfortable in currents
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Crystal clear water
Abundant marine life
Dive breath-taking drop-offs
Stunning reef systems
Tropical beaches
Blue Corner consistently ranks among the best scuba diving locations in the world and so is known by divers far and wide; However, Palau has a plethora of other exciting, world class dive sites to explore. Fundamentally a massive, shallow turquoise lagoon surrounded by huge drop-offs into the Pacific Ocean, currents feeding into the shallow waters mean corals and schooling fish are fighting for space everywhere, while the channels that feed into the lagoons attract mantas and sharks by the dozen; A true scuba diver's paradise.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Transfers between Koror Airport* or hotel and the vessel 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, weight belt and SMB
- *Depending on flight arrival / departure times
Obligatory surcharges:
- Palau Islands permits and fees: 270 USD
- Flights
- Hotels
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This 10 night Palau Islands liveaboard diving adventure allows up to 32 dives, including up to 5 night dives and provides a mix of wreck diving, drift diving and night dives. Reef sharks and manta rays can be seen in abundance and there are also many smaller creatures that warrant attention; stunning hard coral reefs and the famous Blue Holes are just a few of the highlights.
Departing from Koror, Palau Siren will usually visit some of the wrecks around Malakal Harbour before cruising to Ulong Channel and the Rock Islands for some speedy drift dives and stunning underwater topography. We then head South via Ngemelis Island and the German Channel to Peleliu Island for some more exhilarating dives with lots of pelagic action.
On some itineraries we may also visit Angaur (Ngeaur Island) to the south of Peleliu and dive sites to the north of Koror around Badeldaob Island. Many of the channels have strong currents and reef hooks are an essential piece of diving equipment, however diving here is suitable for all levels of experience.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 dives; 3 day dives and, where possible, either 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
*The itinerary and dive sites indicated above are an example only and is subject to change at the Captain’s discretion depending on weather and logistics, guests’ experience, flight schedules and local regulations. Adverse weather can affect the Palau Islands liveaboard diving 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 diving holiday even more enjoyable. Palau Islands permits and fees, equipment rental, nitrox and courses can be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard. 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.
Reef sharks and manta rays can be seen in abundance
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