Intinerary

Jack Seaplane (Test Dive)
A shallow, calm dive site featuring the wreckage of a Japanese Aichi E13A seaplane from WWII. The plane rests in about 15m (50ft) of water and is well-preserved, making it an ideal site for a check dive. Marine life includes lionfish, nudibranchs, and occasional rays.

Iro Maru Wreck
A large, impressive WWII Japanese oil tanker sitting upright at 25-40m (80-130ft). The wreck is covered in corals and home to batfish, barracudas, and trevallies. Divers can explore the deck, masts, and engine room, with the ship’s large gun still visible at the bow.

Chandelier Caves
A unique cavern dive with a series of interconnected air pockets where divers can surface inside. The caves are filled with stunning stalactites and crystal-clear water. Mandarin fish and other small critters are often found near the entrance.

Ulong Channel
One of Palau’s most famous drift dives, featuring a wide, sandy channel lined with coral-covered walls. Strong currents sweep divers through as they observe grey reef sharks, massive groupers, and vibrant soft corals. At the end of the channel, a beautiful coral garden awaits.

Siaes Corner
A thrilling wall dive where strong currents attract pelagic life. Expect to see grey reef sharks, schools of barracuda, snappers, and possibly even manta rays. The site features a mix of steep walls, overhangs, and plateaus covered in soft corals.

Sandy Paradise
A white sandy slope with scattered coral bommies, home to garden eels, stingrays, and large schools of fusiliers. The dive is known for its cleaning stations where reef fish gather, and lucky divers may spot manta rays passing through.

Blue Corner
Palau’s most legendary dive site, famous for its strong currents, dramatic drop-offs, and abundance of sharks. Divers hook onto the reef to watch grey reef sharks, tuna, and eagle rays glide by. The site also has massive schools of jacks, barracuda, and Napoleon wrasse.

New Drop Off
A stunning vertical wall dive featuring an abundance of soft corals and sea fans. Like Blue Corner, the site attracts sharks, turtles, and large schools of fish. The wall has several ledges and crevices where moray eels and octopuses hide.

German Channel
A well-known manta ray cleaning station where divers often see mantas hovering over coral bommies. The sandy bottom and surrounding reef host large schools of fish, sharks, and occasional eagle rays.

Big Drop Off (Night Dive)
A sheer wall that plunges hundreds of meters deep, covered in soft corals, gorgonians, and sponges. At night, divers encounter nocturnal creatures like lobsters, crabs, nudibranchs, and sleeping parrotfish. Bioluminescent plankton create a magical underwater display.

Peleliu Wall
A deep, sheer wall covered in massive sea fans and hard corals. The site is known for strong currents that attract large pelagics, including sharks, tunas, and occasionally hammerheads. WWII artifacts can sometimes be found along the reef.

Peleliu Express
A fast-paced drift dive along a deep wall where sharks, jacks, and barracudas are commonly seen. The site gets its name from the powerful currents that propel divers along the reef at exhilarating speeds.

Turtle Cove
A sloping reef with beautiful coral formations, swim-throughs, and an abundance of marine life. The site is popular for its resident turtles, along with reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and schools of fusiliers.

Blue Corner (Repeat Dive)
Revisiting Palau’s most famous site to experience different tidal conditions and marine life activity.

Blue Hole
A series of large, interconnected vertical caverns that open into the ocean. Sunlight creates a stunning blue glow inside, with walls covered in sponges and corals. The dive often ends at Blue Corner.

Jellyfish Lake (Snorkelling)
A rare and surreal experience, snorkeling among thousands of harmless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake. The jellyfish have lost their sting due to isolation and rely on sunlight for survival.

Ngemelis Wall
A breathtaking vertical reef wall covered in soft corals, sea whips, and large barrel sponges. The wall is home to turtles, reef sharks, and countless tropical fish.

Siaes Tunnels
A deep cavern dive featuring large swim-throughs and openings with stunning natural light. Inside the tunnels, divers often find white-tip reef sharks, nudibranchs, and schooling fish.

Teshio Maru
A WWII wreck of a Japanese cargo ship resting at 25-35m (80-115ft). The wreck is covered in coral and home to an array of marine life, including lionfish, groupers, and moray eels. Parts of the ship’s structure remain intact, making it an exciting site for exploration.

Best of Palau

7 nights with 3-4 dives per day.

The following is a description of some of the dive sites we may visit during your liveaboard safari on board M/Y Black Pearl.

Cruise through the pristine waters of Palau, Micronesia on our 8D7N Classic cruises. Best known for its diverse diving experiences and underwater landscapes, sharks, manta rays, and world-famous Jellyfish Lake, be awed by the magic of this remote destination presents.
Day 1

Arrival at Black Pearl (Pick-up from hotel 3-3:30 pm)

Crew Introduction and General Briefing
Day 2

Test dive at Jack SeaPlane

Iro Maru Wreck

Chandelier Caves
Day 3 - Ulong Island

Ulong Channel

Siaes Corner

Sandy Paradise
Day 4 - Ngemelis Island

Blue Corner

New Drop Off

German Channel

Big Drop Off ( Night Dive)
Day 5 - Peleliu

Peleliu

Turtle Cove
Day 6 - Mecherchar Island

Blue Corner

Blue Hole

Snorkel at Jellyfish Lake

Ngemelis Wall
Day 7 - Ulong Island

Siaes Tunnels

Teshio Maru
Day 8 - Koror

8.30 am Check out Black Pearl