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A private trip that's more convenient than a group tour, but more relaxed than planning it yourself.

The thalassophile club, named after the Greek word for "ocean lover," is a local Palau dive shop. We specialize in scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, and can also help you book other fun eco-tours and wilderness experiences on the islands.

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Fun Dive Guided Tours for Certified Divers

The thalassophile club offers professional scuba diving tours, helping certified divers easily explore Palau's magnificent underwater world. We schedule three boat dives daily (lunch included). Dive sites are carefully selected by experienced instructors based on the day's conditions and your experience level, ensuring a safe and thrilling adventure through Palau's marine wonders.

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Discover Scuba Diving

"Discover Scuba Diving" is designed for anyone interested in diving. As long as you aren't afraid of the water, you don't even need to know how to swim! Your instructor will be right by your side the whole time. Just relax, breathe slowly, and equalize your ears to enjoy your first up-close encounter with marine life.

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PADI Open Water Diver

Learning to dive in Palau is an absolute blast! The sky is incredibly blue, the water is crystal clear, and the underwater geography and ecosystem are teeming with life. You’ll get to soar through vibrant coral reefs and have the chance to swim alongside sharks, rays, and countless schools of fish. If there’s any untouched ocean left on this planet, this is likely it. Ready to start your ocean adventure? This is the place to begin!

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Check out our map of classic Palau dive sites and start planning your trip.

Want to get the lay of the land for Palau's famous dive sites? Just click the yellow dots on the interactive map below to see details on classics like Blue Holes, Blue Corner, and German Channel. Do your homework before you dive and learn what makes each spot unique.

Ulong Wall

ULONG WALL

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Jackfish tornadoes, barracuda schools, eagle rays, groupers, grey reef sharks

Ulong Wall and Ulong Channel are located on the same reef flat, but they offer completely different diving experiences. Home to over 90 species of soft and hard corals, this site is a paradise for a dense variety of reef fish, offering a rich ecosystem and incredible depth of field. Ulong Wall is also one of the best spots in Palau to catch a jackfish tornado. Schools of jackfish often hover about 10 meters above divers, making it perfect for capturing stunning, wide-angle shots. Every winter, you might even spot schools of juvenile grey reef sharks patrolling near the wall. With its spectacular schools of fish, vibrant corals, and consistent visibility, Ulong Wall is a classic dive site that’s as beautiful to see as it is to photograph.

Features

Topography

Coral reef plateau

Visibility

5-20 meters

Current Conditions

微流至中等流

Dive Depth

10-20 meters

JAKE Type 0 Reconnaissance Seaplane

JAKE SEAPLANE

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

A remarkably intact WWII relic

The JAKE is a remarkably well-preserved Japanese Navy Aichi E13A-1 reconnaissance seaplane. Resting just a 5-minute boat ride off the coast of Koror, it sits securely on a sandy seabed at a depth of about 12 meters. Its propeller remains perfectly intact, suggesting it didn't crash but likely sank by other means. With its shallow depth and typically calm currents, this is an accessible dive site perfect for relaxed exploration and photography. As one of Palau's most iconic historical sites, the JAKE is more than just a wreck—it’s a silent underwater museum, bearing witness to wartime history and the memories of the sea.

Features

Topography

WWII Relic

Visibility

5-10 meters

Current Conditions

無流

Dive Depth

13 meters

Chandelier Cave

CHANDELIER CAVE

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Limestone formations, Mandarin fish

Chandelier Cave is one of the most unique dive sites near Koror, tucked away in a cliffside and sculpted over millions of years. The entrance sits about 5–7 meters underwater, making this natural limestone cavern accessible only to divers. Inside, you’ll find four separate chambers, each filled with stalactites featuring distinct shapes, textures, and signs of age. With no natural light, the cave is pitch black; as your dive light sweeps across the columns and water, it creates a dramatic, theater-like atmosphere. The shifting tides and reflections ensure that every visit offers a completely unique experience.

Features

Topography

Cave

Visibility

15 meters

Current Conditions

無流

Dive Depth

10 meters

Siaes Tunnel

SIAES TUNNEL

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Large sea fans, various soft and hard corals, and schools of jack fish

Located on the northwest side of Ulong Island, Siaes Tunnel is a natural tunnel hidden within a cliff. The entrance sits at about 25 meters, and the tunnel spans roughly 100 meters in length. You'll often find schools of jack fish at the bottom, and there's a good chance of spotting nurse sharks and lemon sharks. The exit is covered in large sea fans and a variety of colorful soft corals, making it a truly unique dive site.

Features

Topography

Underwater tunnel

Visibility

30 meters

Current Conditions

無流

Dive Depth

25-35 meters

Siaes Corner

SIAES CORNER

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Grey reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, silvertip sharks, bumphead parrotfish, chevron barracuda, crescent-tail bigeye

Siaes Corner is a cape located in the Ulong area. Unlike Blue Corner, the coral here is diverse and pristine. Currents can be strong, making it a great spot to hook in and watch the shark show. From November to February, you might see schools of dozens to over a hundred sharks! You’ll also frequently spot sea goldies, fusiliers, and various reef sharks.

Features

Topography

Cape

Visibility

15-30 meters

Current Conditions

時有強流或亂流

Dive Depth

15-25 meters

New Drop-off

NEW DROP-OFF

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Sea fans, gray reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, silvertip sharks, humphead wrasse, hawksbill turtles, midnight snappers, cornetfish, and various reef fish

Another famous "shark spot" besides Blue Corner, located on a different cape of the same reef plateau. While not as well-known as Blue Corner, you can still spot many of the same marine life here, including gray reef sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks, schools of jackfish, tuna, and humphead parrotfish. Due to the terrain, upwellings and downwellings are common, so keep a close eye on your safety and orientation. The strong currents bring in plenty of nutrients, covering the area below 25 meters with beautiful sea fans and soft corals. Although the coral plateau doesn't have a high density of hard corals, it's a frequent hangout for green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles, making it a popular spot for turtle sightings.

Features

Topography

Cliff Cape

Visibility

10-30+ meters

Current Conditions

時有強流或亂流

Dive Depth

15-30 meters

German Channel

GERMAN CHANNEL

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Manta rays, grey reef sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, leopard sharks, jackfish schools, barracuda schools

German Channel is one of Palau's most iconic dive sites, famous for its rich marine life and the chance to see manta rays up close. The channel features several cleaning stations where you can observe these majestic creatures circling as they get cleaned. As you move between stations, you'll often be joined by schools of jackfish and barracuda, adding plenty of action to your dive. On the sandy bottom, you might spot stingrays, whitetip reef sharks, and leopard sharks resting, while grey reef sharks often patrol the area. From giant mantas to massive schools of fish, German Channel is a classic, vibrant site that never gets old.

Features

Topography

Channel Entrance

Visibility

5-15 meters

Current Conditions

微流至中等流

Dive Depth

8-30 meters

Blue Holes

BLUE HOLES

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Unique cave topography, whitetip reef sharks, heart-shaped cave, electric clams

The Blue Holes are a must-visit dive site in Palau. We’ll start with a unique descent, dropping through a narrow opening in the reef shelf. On sunny days, light streams through the top of the cave, creating a mysterious and stunning "angel light" effect. Nearby, there’s a lesser-known spot called the "Heart Cave." It’s actually a shallow cavern, but if you shoot from a specific angle, you can capture a perfect heart shape—it’s the ultimate photo op.

Features

Topography

Open cavern

Visibility

20-30 meters

Current Conditions

無流

Dive Depth

18-30 meters

Blue Corner

BLUE CORNER

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Gray reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, jack fish schools, chevron barracuda schools, pickhandle barracuda schools

Blue Corner is ranked as the world's number two dive site! Located on the edge of Palau's Rock Islands, this prominent underwater promontory features unique topography and powerful currents. The interaction of these currents and shifting tides makes it a hotspot for fish to feed and congregate. Diving at Blue Corner feels like riding a high-speed wave through a fantasy world; one moment you're watching a shimmering school of yellowtail fusiliers glide past the cliff, and the next, you're brushing shoulders with sharks. To enjoy the shark show with ease, have your reef hook ready so you can hover effortlessly above the plateau.

Features

Topography

Cape

Visibility

20-30 meters

Current Conditions

中等至強流

Dive Depth

15-30 meters

Big Drop-Off

BIG DROP-OFF

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Giant sea fans, various soft and hard corals, hawksbill turtles, green sea turtles, square-spot anthias, and a variety of reef fish

This highly popular spot is one of the few places in Palau where you can both snorkel and scuba dive. Beyond the vibrant mix of soft and hard corals, you'll find famous giant sea fans and schools of square-spot anthias. With sunlight streaming down on walls blanketed in colorful coral, it’s easy to see why they call this "God's Aquarium."

Features

Topography

Drop-off

Visibility

10-20 meters

Current Conditions

微流

Dive Depth

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A private trip that's more convenient than a group tour, but more relaxed than planning it yourself.

Fun Dive Guided Tours for Certified Divers

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Check out our map of classic Palau dive sites and start planning your trip.