BEST OF PALAU
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BEST OF PALAU *
JANUARY 12-19/22, 2027
6/8 SLOTS LEFT
7-DAY TRIP: STARTS AT US$2,400
10-DAY TRIP: STARTS AT US$3,500
A 7-day trip EXPLORING THE BEST THAT THE REPUBLIC OF PALAU HAS TO OFFER, INCLUDING MOORISH IDOL SPAWNING AND OPTIONS TO DIVE PELELIU ISLAND AND SNORKEL IN SHARK CITY.
extend thE trip TO 10 DAYS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3 days of snappEr spawning dives!
Dates
January 12-19, 2027 (7-Day Trip)
January 12-22, 2027 (10-Day Trip
Duration
7 Days (5 Diving Days + 2 Rest/Travel)
10 Days (8 Diving Days + 2 Rest/Travel)
Total Dives
7 Days: 15
10 Days: 24
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
27 to 28 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
OPTIONAL: Unlimited House Reef Dives
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Sandbar
2nd Dive: Siaes Channel
3rd Dive: Uulong 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: 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: Moorish Idol Spawning
2nd Dive: Moorish Idol Spawning
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: New Drop Off
2nd Dive: Big Drop Off
3rd Dive: German Channel
16:00 Back at Sam’s Tours
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07:45 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Siaes Tunnel
2nd Dive: Siaes Corner
3rd Dive: Chandelier
16:00 Back at Sam’s Tours
PELELIU ITINERARY:
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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7-Day Itinerary: Departure/Snorkel
Rest Day
OPTIONAL: Half-day Blacktip Reef Shark Snorkeling in Shark City
21:55 Uniter Airlines flight KOR-MNL
10-Day Itinerary: SNAPPER SPAWNING DIVES
05:00 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Snapper Spawning
2nd Dive: Snapper Spawning
3rd Dive: Snapper Spawning
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05:00 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Snapper Spawning
2nd Dive: Snapper Spawning
3rd Dive: Snapper Spawning
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05:00 Hotel Pick-up
1st Dive: Snapper Spawning
2nd Dive: Snapper Spawning
3rd Dive: Snapper Spawning
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10-Day Itinerary: Departure/Snorkel
Rest Day
OPTIONAL: Half-day Blacktip Reef Shark Snorkeling in Shark City
21:55 Uniter Airlines flight KOR-MNL
PRICING & ADD-ONS
7-day BASE TRIP (sharing room WITH 15 DIVES): U$2,400
10-DAY EXTENDED TRIP WITH SPAWNING DIVES (sharing room WITH 24 DIVES): U$3,500
ADD-ONS:
REPLACE DAY 6 WITH 1-DAY PELELIU DIVING* (3 DIVES): ADD U$360*
HALF-DAY SNORKEL WITH REEF SHARKS IN SHARK CITY before flight***: ADD $TBC
PRIVATE GUIDE/DIVEMASTER: $145/DAY
*Extremely strong currents. Advanced Divers Only.
**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 October 1, 2026
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Round-trip transfer from the airport
Daily round-trip transfer between Hotel & Dive Center
Park/Dive Fees
7-DAY TRIP
Seven (7) Nights AC Deluxe Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
Fifteen (15) Nitrox Dives
10-DAY TRIP
Seven (10) Nights AC Deluxe Accommodation (Twin Sharing)
Twenty-Four (24) 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.
