PALAU
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PALAU *
april 16-23, 2027
6/8 SLOTS LEFT
US$2,800
A 7-day trip EXPLORING THE BEST THAT THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU HAS TO OFFER, INCLUDING a SPAWNING DIVE, DIVING PELELIU ISLAND, AND AN OPTION TO SNORKEL IN SHARK CITY.
Dates
April 16-23, 2027
Duration
7 Days (5 Diving Days + 2 Rest/Travel)
Total Dives
16 (including mandatory checkout dive)
Airport of Arrival
Palau International Airport (KOR), Republic of Palau
Travel Details from the Airport
- 13-minute van ride from the airport to the hotel (included).
- Daily 7-minute van ride from hotel to dive shop (included).
Group Size
Minimum 7 divers plus expedition leader
Accommodation
Palasia Hotel Palau
Rooms
Twin sharing AC Rooms
Dive Operator
Sam’s Tours Palau
Diving Difficulty
Standard Palau Itinerary: Intermediate-Advanced
Peleliu: Advanced Divers Only
Water Temperature
28 to 30 degrees Celsius
Required Dive Certification:
Advanced Open Water & Nitrox Certification
Minimum Required Number of Dives
20 (or comparable experience)
Recommended Training:
Deep Diver Specialty
Recommended Gear:
Wide-angle lenses and fisheyes for pelagics.
REPUBLIC OF PALAU
Palau is a world-class dive destination famous for powerful currents, thriving reefs, and thrilling encounters with pelagics.
Located in Micronesia, in the western Caroline Islands, Palau is an archipelago of 340 islands.
It is the world’s first shark sanctuary. Expect action-packed shark encounters along walls, drop-offs, and channels. Barracudas, Napoleon wrasses, turtles, mantas, and massive schools of jacks are common.
It is also a renowned site in modern history, with over 60 WWII shipwrecks found in its waters.
Diving in Palau is available year-round. November to April brings drier weather, calmer surface conditions, better visibility, and increased pelagic encounters.
PHOTO FROM SAM'S TOURS
STAY: PALASIA HOTEL PALAU
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Palasia Hotel Palau is a First Class Deluxe Hotel, with 7 floors and 3 basement levels, and has been operating since August 24, 1998.
The hotel offers 165 rooms and suites with balconies that provide spectacular views of the Rock Islands or downtown Koror.
Each room will provide a home-like atmosphere and service away from the edge of city life.
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The Palasia Hotel is located centrally in the downtown of Koror, the commercial center of Palau, only minutes away from restaurants, shopping centers, museums, public services, and government offices.
It is seven (7) minutes away from Sam’s Tours by car. Round-trip van service will be provided every day.
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Deluxe City View rooms are located on the 2nd to 4th floors. The room has a balcony facing downtown Koror and a floor-to-ceiling window with a sitting area. Comes either with 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.
DIVING: SAM’S TOURS PALAU
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Sam's Tours is a PADI Five-Star Dive Operator and is Palau's most award-winning dive center.
Located in Malakal, Sam’s Tours is open-air, spacious, and right on the water with magnificent views of the Rock Islands. -
Located in Malakal, Sam’s Tours is open-air, spacious, and right on the water with magnificent views of the Rock Islands. Our facilities are cozy, welcoming, and built for comfort and relaxation.
Our Guest Service Center is your one-stop shop for registration and information about tours, dining, and more. Watch the stunning sunsets at Bottom Time Bar & Grill fresh local food. -
Your care and safety are our main focus at Sam's Tours. Our custom-built boats are made for maximum safety and comfort. Each boat is equipped with twin two-stroke engines, VHF Radios, DAN Emergency Oxygen Kits, First Aid Kits, and a full canopy for sun protection. All of our captains are licensed and experienced with Palau's waters and reefs.
ITINERARY
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22:55 United Airlines flight MNL-KOR
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02:55 Arrival MNL-KOR
Rest/Setup Day
MANDATORY: One (1 ) Checkout Dive at Sam’s Tours House REef
Spawning Dive Briefing
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05:00 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Spawning Dive
2nd Dive: Uulong Area
3rd Dive: Uulong Area
(Sample dive itinerary only. May change on the day depending on conditions, visibility, and sightings)
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Siaes Tunnel
2nd Dive: Siaes Corner
3rd Dive: Chandelier
(Sample dive itinerary only. May change on the day depending on conditions, visibility, and sightings)
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: New Drop Off
2nd Dive: Big Drop Off
3rd Dive: German Channel
(Sample dive itinerary only. May change on the day depending on conditions, visibility, and sightings)
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Blue Hole
2nd Dive: Blue Corner
3rd Dive: German Channel
16:00 Back at Sam’s Tours
(Sample dive itinerary only. May change on the day depending on conditions, visibility, and sightings)
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Peleliu Corner
2nd Dive: Peleliu Express
3rd Dive: Peleliu Cut
16:00 Back at Sam’s Tours
(Sample dive itinerary only. May change on the day depending on conditions, visibility, and sightings)
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Rest Day
OPTIONAL: Half-day Blacktip Reef Shark Snorkeling in Shark City
21:05-22:55 United Airlines flight KOR-MNL
PRICING & ADD-ONS
7-day TRIP (sharing room WITH 16 DIVES): U$2,800
ADD-ONS:
HALF-DAY SNORKEL WITH REEF SHARKS IN SHARK CITY before flight***: ADD $TBC
PRIVATE GUIDE/DIVEMASTER: $145/DAY
**Minimum six (6) divers.
***Pick-up at 8 am on Day 7; return to hotel mid-afternoon, in time for van transfer to the airport.
PAYMENT DETAILS
50% Downpayment upon confirmation
50% Balance February 1, 2026
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Round-trip transfer from the airport
Daily round-trip transfer between Hotel & Dive Center
Park/Dive Fees
Seven (7) Nights AC Deluxe Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
Fifteen (15) Nitrox Dives
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Airfare ($800 MNL-KOR round-trip)
Lunch and dinner
Drinks other than water, coffee, and tea in rooms
Certification Courses
Gratuity
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Date of booking to 30 days before November 1, 2026: 10% of cost
Less than sixty (60) days: No refunds, but transfer is allowed.
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Nitrox Certification is highly recommended.
Guests may opt to enroll in Nitrox Certification during the trip. Message me for details.
The group core dive package is pre-booked and non-transferable. Skipped dives and unused tanks are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Transportation from Koror Airport to the hotel is included in the package, provided the guest joins the group schedule. Separate transportation will incur separate costs.
Travel and Dive insurance required.
Dives are dependent on good weather and acceptable surface conditions. Dive spots may be switched around depending on conditions.
Dives will only be canceled due to inclement weather or force majeure and are non-refundable.
