Dive Sportif - Palau Diving Holidays

Part of Mircronesia, Palau is made up of over 300 islands mostly uninhabited. 600 miles to the east of The Philippines, the islands offer a huge amount of coastal diving and are often described as looking like ‘mushrooms’. The area is famous for the inland lakes and a unique species of jellyfish that have developed in a predator free environment with no sting. The different variety of fish (over 1,500 species) feed on the nutrient rich ocean trenches to the east and west of the island chain. The soft coral and vast anemones cover the sheer walls in Palau. There are also barrier reef and blue hole diving. Liveaboard diving is the best way to access the wide variety of dives and maximise your diving time. Take in the Ulong Channel with it’s manta rays, eagle rays, sharks, turtle and dophins. You will also find tuna, hammerheads, barracuda and shoaling jacks. The Chandelier Caves offer a relatively shallow and safe way to experience cave diving. The Iro Maru is a Japanese World War II wreck. At certain times Palau becomes the focus for Shark diving with experts and enthusiasts travelling the world over to see the migrating, mating grey reef sharks. Currents can be strong so may be a little challenging for beginners. Palau offers exciting and varied diving best suited to the more experienced.

DIVE CENTRES

- Diving: Palau Aggressor II Liveaboard

Diving: Palau Aggressor II Liveaboard

Guam (1 night), Aggressor (7 nights), Palau (1 night), Guam (1 night)

Fri Depart UK for Seoul. Overnight flight.
Sat Connect with flight to Guam.
Sun Arrive Guam early morning and transfer to the Guam Hilton. Evening depart Guam for Koror, Palau. Met on arrival and transferred to the Palau Aggressor. Evening, the crew hosts a welcome party followed by a delicious dinner and briefing, which outlines safety procedures and the week’s schedule.
Mon – Fri After a hearty breakfast, it is time to grab your BCD and gear up for the first dive at signature sites like Ulong Channel and the ship wreck Iro Maru. During a typical week, Aggressor guests dive Palau’s best areas including Blue Corner, German Channel, Drop-off Wall and Siaes Tunnel. Several sites have strong currents, therefore, Palau diving is recommended for minimum intermediate divers. All dives are conveniently made from the speedy dive skiff which comfortably accommodates all passengers. The skiff is safely boarded from the main deck and then lowered into the water by hydraulic cradle. Mid-week, the Aggressor heads south to Peleliu Island, weather permitting, for a WWII land tour and more fabulous diving.
Sat Diving ends before lunch with a last trip to Chandelier Caves. The Paula Aggressor returns to port approximately 2 p.m. The Captain and crew host an evening cocktail party at 18:00hrs. Dinner is not included this evening so the crew will arrange transportation to a local restaurant.
Sun Checkout time is 08:00hrs. Transfer to the Palau Pacific Resort. Late night transfer to the airport for flight to Guam.
Mon Arrive Guam early morning. Transfer to the Guam Hilton for overnight.
Tue Depart Guam for Seoul and connect with flight to the UK arriving late afternoon.

Itinerary may vary due to weather conditions.

Palau Aggressor II

Location: A 106 ft aluminum yacht built and powered for comfort, safety and stability.

Accomodation: Nine deluxe staterooms (8 with with double and single berths and 1 with a queen bed and double bed), private toilet and shower, individual climate control, closet and port window.

Facilities: Air-conditioned salon with entertainment centre with TV/DVD/CD, galley, sun deck with hot tub and deck chairs. Computer with email access. Onboard safety equipment including defibrillator and D.A.N. oxygen system. Photo lab.

Diving: Large well designed dive deck with divers own personal dive station with seat and locker. Air/nitrox fills.

Prices (7 nights) from:
Low: £3368
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High: £4369
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Note. Palau cruising tax US$35, Palau diving tax US$55, Palau airport departure tax US$20 payable locally.
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A non-refundable deposit of 35% is required at the time of booking. Final balance due 15 weeks prior to departure.

Prices (7 nights) from:

Low: £3368

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High: £4369

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Note. Palau cruising tax US$35, Palau diving tax US$55, Palau airport departure tax US$20 payable locally.

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A non-refundable deposit of 35% is required at the time of booking. Final balance due 15 weeks prior to departure.

DESTINATIONS / MICRONESIA AND PACIFIC / PALAU