Palau Special Deals
alau declared its waters a shark sanctuary two years ago. Next came the Maldives, then Honduras and the Bahamas - and now, following Palau's example, the other islands of Micronesia including Guam and Marshall Islands have completed the amazing feat of banning shark fishing in more than two million square miles of their combined waters. While the ban will be hard to enforce, the effort is applauded and further education in shark fin soup consuming nations including the United States is ongoing. Economic studies suggest a single live shark can be worth more than a million dollars to a local tourism spot – not to mention how important sharks are to the reef ecosystem. Please join us in praise for Palau, its neighbours and all the nations banning shark fishing.
Palau Specials + News
Palau Siren Arrival
The Siren fleet is finishing its newest addition, the Palau Siren which is due to arrive June 2012 - it's the sister vessel for the fantastic Philippine Siren. You can already book your trip for summer 2012 or later!
Palau Aggressor Specials
Aggressor's Dive the World Weeks October 2 - 9, 2011, October 16 - 23, 2011 and July 15 -22, 2012 are 25% discounted - not applicable with other discounts.
Tropic Dancer Specials
Save $590 double cabin and $630 deluxe cabin, per person, on Tropic Dancer's October 30, November 13 and November 27, 2011 departures.
Tropic Dancer January 1 - 8, 2012 is only $1,995 per person for remaining space - reserve quickly!
Tropic Dancer's Buddy Special weeks give your dive buddy 50% off, save up to $1,567 for two. Dates are July 8 - 15, 2012 and September 23 - 30, 2012.
Velasco Reef 14-night Exploratory Expedition 2013
Join the Palau Aggressor on its journey to Velasco Reef March 24 - April 7, 2013 to enjoy the pristine reefs for a week, and then return to Palau's famous sites to give you a complete picture of what the area has to offer.
The Liveaboards
Palau Siren
The newest Siren fleet member, the 132-foot long purpose-built dive boat Palau Siren will launch in June 2012. There are eight large cabins, spacious dining room and dive deck, and expansive leisure deck with both covered and uncovered areas for relaxing. Newly crafted from ironwood and teak, this traditional Indonesian Phinisi has seven sails, gorgeous woodwork all through the vessel, and all the modern comforts divers expect.
Onboard you will find eight air-conditioned cabins for a maximum of sixteen guests, all cabins can be used in either twin or double bed configuration. The cabins have private bathrooms, personal computers, entertainment systems and little luxuries such as bathrobes, mood lighting, individual air-conditioning controls and hairdryers. Common areas include a large cocktail bar with a 42-inch flat screen television, massage spa, laundry service, and a boutique. The dive deck is equipped with designated charging and preparation areas for camera and video equipment. Also onboard are two zodiacs and kayaks. Nitrox is free for all Nitrox certified divers. Palau Siren departs from Koror to explore Palau’s best diving.
Palau Aggressor II
Palau Aggressor II is a 105-foot catamaran with eight deluxe cabins with a queen bed and an upper single bunk, and one double cabin with the same bed configuration. The deluxe cabins are located on the main deck; the double cabin opens to the dive deck. All cabins have private bathrooms, hair dryers and individual climate controls.
The dive deck has personal gear lockers, rinse tanks, two fresh water showers and a camera table with low-pressure air hoses. All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Tanks remain on the skiff and they are filled in place with either air or Nitrox. For relaxing between dives, the partially covered sundeck features a wet bar, hammocks and a hot tub. Inside, the lounge has plenty of room to stretch and watch movies, listen to music and work with your digital photography. Also onboard is a computer station with email access.
Ocean Hunter I is a 60-foot liveaboard designed for divers by divers and perfectly suited for diving Palau’s varied sites. With only three cabins, joining a cruise is like chartering your own luxury dive yacht. Cabin A is located at the bow and has two bunk beds. Cabin B has a large lower bed and single on top. Cabin C is the most spacious with a large lower and a single bed. All cabins have private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Unlimited diving is conducted from a spacious dive platform at the stern although there is also an 18-foot inflatable if needed. The lounge area is separately air-conditioned and has an entertainment system. Meals are delicious and low-fat – the chef will happily cater to your needs whenever possible.
Ocean Hunter I serves the underwater photographer with a big working area, more than 60 electrical outlets throughout and extra dedicated storage space. With just six divers, you will get uncrowded reefs, fast and easy entry into the water, truly flexible schedule, personal attention, freshwater showers on dive deck and maximized bottom time. Built by the pioneer divers of Palau for others to explore Palau's reefs, caves and wrecks for themselves in comfort and intimate luxury, the yacht provides a high-class, unrivalled liveaboard experience for diving the true Palau. Nitrox is available.
Ocean Hunter III is the newest and the most luxurious addition to Palau’s dive boats. The 96-foot boat was purpose-built for the beautiful waters here but will also venture further on yearly special cruises. There are accommodations for a maximum of 16 guests in eight cabins. The two master state rooms are located on the upper deck and feature a large living space with a sofa bed and desk, large double bed, television with DVD and minibar. The three deluxe cabins are located on the lower deck and have a king-size bed with an upper single bunk, and the three standard cabins, also on the lower deck, have a queen-size bed with an upper single bunk. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms, plenty of storage space and both 110 and 220 volt outlets.
The common areas include a spacious salon with an entertainment system, a separate dining room with an espresso machine and a partially covered sun deck with two jacuzzis.
Ocean Hunter was designed for the underwater photographer and film production with lots of work space, and all the outlets you will need – and an underwater scooter, 1200 watt HMI lights and hydraulic cranes for equipment! There are also powerful computers for movie and video editing, CD burning and email. Most diving is done from the large dive deck but a 35-foot covered rigid hull tender is used when needed. The boat offers Nitrox, Rebreather and Trimix. Even if you not shooting the next IMAX movie, come and dive Palau in total comfort and style.
Launching in June 2010 in Palau, Tropic Dancer will be the newest addition to the Dancer Fleet. The 106-foot catamaran liveaboard is specifically built for diving with the highest standards of comfort and safety. Onboard you will find nine double or twin cabins for the maximum of eighteen guests. All cabins are identical in size and feature a lower double and upper single, private bathroom and plenty of space. Common areas include both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a large dive deck with gear and camera storage, an entertainment area with comfy sofas and a sun deck with open and covered areas.
From warm water lagoons to dramatic drop-offs, the Palau archipelago that surrounds and protects the famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands is known as one of the top dive destinations in the world. Diving will be conducted from an eighteen passenger tender which will transport guests to exciting Palau dive sites like Peleliu Corner, Blue Corner, German Channel and Ulong Channel, just to name a few. Most of the diving in Palau is drift diving and this speedy tender, easily boarded from the dive deck of Tropic Dancer and easily re-entered from the water when you surface, will deliver you to the best diving. Tropic Dancer offers Nitrox.
Big Blue Explorer is a 167-foot well-equipped liveaboard cruising Palau’s best dive sites. There are twelve cabins for a maximum of 24 divers. All cabins have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, hair dryers and bathrobes. The common areas include a large partially covered outdoor dining and lounging area, an inside dining room, a lounge with an entertainment center, a small library of books and movies, a boutique, and a jacuzzi on the sundeck. Kayaks are free for guests to use.
Diving is done with two 26-foot skiffs or directly from boat. Good food, attentive crew and plenty of space make this a great choice for Palau diving vacation. Itineraries include Blue Corner, German Channel, Peleliu Island, Ulong Island and the wreck of Iro. Last day, snorkel the famous Jellyfish Lake. Big Blue Explorer offers Nitrox and Rebreather.