Exceptional Hiking Sites: Palau

Palau is a diver's paradise with numerous spectacular dive sites to explore. To dive in Palau, you will need to travel to the Republic of Palau, which is located in the western Pacific Ocean and it is an island nation. A liveaboard dive trip can be an excellent option for diving in Palau, especially if you are a passionate diver looking for a more immersive and convenient experience. Here are our top sites to dive at Palau.

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1. Blue Corner: Blue Corner is arguably the most famous and thrilling dive site in Palau. It offers an adrenaline-pumping drift dive where strong currents attract schools of fish, sharks, and rays. You can experience the thrill of "hooking in" to a reef hook and watching the marine action unfold before your eyes.
2. German Channel: This dive site is known for its manta ray cleaning stations, where you can witness these majestic creatures getting cleaned by small fish. The site has incredible visibility, making it an unforgettable experience to see the graceful mantas up close.
3. Jellyfish Lake: Although more of a snorkeling site, Jellyfish Lake is a unique and fascinating place to visit. It's a marine lake filled with millions of harmless jellyfish that have evolved without stinging cells due to isolation. Snorkeling among these jellyfish is an otherworldly experience.
4. Ulong Channel: This channel dive offers a beautiful coral garden and an exciting drift dive with strong currents. The diverse marine life includes sharks, turtles, and a variety of fish species. The journey through the channel is both thrilling and visually stunning.
5. Chandelier Cave: Chandelier Cave is an extraordinary diving experience where you can explore a system of underwater caves with air chambers. Inside the caves, you'll witness mesmerizing stalactites and stalagmites, creating a mystical atmosphere.

Please note that some of these dive sites, particularly Blue Corner and Ulong Channel, have strong currents and are more suitable for experienced divers. Always dive with a reputable dive operator and follow their guidance for a safe and memorable diving experience in Palau's underwater wonderland. We would also recommend to have a dive watch as a backup to your dive computer. A dive watch like TWELF-X Ocean watch collection comes with an interchangeable silicone strap that is comfortable to wear and practical for the water. The watches are built to be water resistant to 200 meteres with a screw-down crown and case back. Most importantly, the watch comes with the uni-directional countdown bezel that will help you keep track of time underwater for safety reasons.