Quick Dip
Palau isn't a dive trip — it's a pilgrimage. Floating between the Philippines and Micronesia, this 200-island archipelago hides some of the planet's most legendary underwater real estate: the current-charged ridge of Blue Corner, the manta cleaning stations of German Channel, the silent WWII wrecks of Peleliu, and the otherworldly stillness of Jellyfish Lake.
For 11 days, the Tribe takes over a wing of the Palau Royal Resort in Koror, dives 20+ sites across 7 days with Palau Dive Adventures, and connects with one of the most untouched marine ecosystems on Earth. Limited to 10 divers. No noise, no shortcuts — just the Tribe and the blue.
The Highlights
Dive legendary sites like Blue Corner and German Channel, teeming with sharks and manta rays
Explore haunting WWII wrecks and the reefs of Peleliu
Swim with harmless golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake and cruise through the UNESCO Rock Islands
Experience thrilling cave dives and vertical walls at Palau's premier sites
Stay at the premium beachfront Palau Royal Resort with private dive dock
Small-group adventure with comfortable stays and seamless logistics
Oceanic Flow: Day-by-Day Breakdown
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Arrival: Land at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR). Step off the plane to the warm Pacific air.
Mid-Morning: Private group transfer to Palau Royal Resort — your beachfront sanctuary on Malakal Bay for the next 10 nights.
Afternoon: Recovery time — swim in the resort pool, stroll the sand, or nap off the journey.
Evening: Group orientation + dive briefing with Palau Dive Adventures. Gear check, regulator setup, dive site walkthrough.
Night: Welcome dinner under the stars at the resort. First Tribe moments — meet the divers you'll spend the next 10 days with.
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Early Morning: 6:30 AM buffet breakfast — fuel up for the first day under.
Morning: Boat departure 8 AM sharp. Today: Blue Corner, Palau's signature dive. Hook into the reef and watch the parade of grey reef sharks, schooling barracuda, and napoleon wrasse pass at arm's length.
Lunch: Japanese bento on the boat. Surface intervals on the sun deck, salt in your hair.
Afternoon: Second dive at Big Drop-Off — Cousteau's favorite wall, vertical to 280m. Third dive at a warm-up reef to dial in the buoyancy.
Evening: Return to the resort, freshen up, sundown drinks at the pool bar.
Night: Dinner at the resort. First debrief — share what you saw, plan tomorrow.
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Early Morning: Breakfast at the resort.
Morning: Head to German Channel — Palau's most famous manta cleaning station. Drop into the sandy bowl and wait. Manta rays glide in to be cleaned by tiny wrasse, sometimes within touching distance.
Lunch: On the boat. Pacific blue stretching to the horizon.
Afternoon: Dive 2 at New Drop-Off — wall diving over endless blue. Dive 3 at the legendary Ulong Channel drift, a current-driven ride past grey reef sharks and lettuce coral.
Evening: Dinner at a quality local restaurant in Koror. First taste of Palauan cuisine.
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Early Morning: Breakfast at the resort.
Morning: Dive Ulong Wall — sheer coral walls dropping into deep blue, schooling fish hanging in the current.
Lunch: On the boat between dives.
Afternoon: Dive Siaes Tunnel (cavern diving with light beams streaming through) + the Helmet Wreck (Japanese WWII supply ship still loaded with equipment).
Evening: Optional night dive at the Palau Royal house reef for the bold.
Night: Relaxed evening at the resort.
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Early Morning: Breakfast at the resort.
Morning: Dive Chandelier Cave — a four-chamber cave system with air pockets and stalactites. Surface inside the cave, breathe Palau's underground air, descend back out.
Lunch: On the boat.
Afternoon: Two more dives at premium reef sites — vibrant fan corals, schools of bumphead parrotfish, the occasional reef shark cruising.
Evening: Group dinner in Koror. Sample Palauan-fusion seafood.
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Early Morning: Breakfast at the resort.
Morning: Dive New Drop-Off + Ngemelis Wall — Palau's most colorful walls, soft corals layered like an upside-down garden.
Lunch: On the boat.
Afternoon: Third dive at Turtle Cove — green and hawksbill turtles cruising lazily through the coral.
Evening: Optional spa treatment at the resort — earned recovery.
Night: Quiet dinner at the resort.
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Early Morning: Breakfast at the resort.
Morning: Dive the Blue Holes — four vertical shafts dropping from the reef top into a cathedral chamber 30m below. Light beams cut through the water like spotlights.
Lunch: On the boat.
Afternoon: Return to German Channel for a manta repeat (often better the second time), followed by Shark City— exactly what it sounds like.
Evening: Group sunset cruise — the Rock Islands at golden hour from above.
Night: Dinner at the resort.
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Early Morning: Earlier breakfast — long boat ride south to Peleliu.
Morning: Two dives at Peleliu's historic reefs — drop-offs where currents converge and pelagics gather. Reef sharks, eagle rays, occasional hammerheads.
Lunch: On the boat or on Peleliu beach.
Afternoon Peleliu land tour — WWII battlefields, museum, jungle trails
Evening: Return to Koror. Group dinner at a premium local restaurant — mark the end of seven days under.
Night: Toast the dives.
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Morning: No diving today (24-hour no-fly window after final dive). Boat departure for the UNESCO Rock Islands — the iconic mushroom-shaped limestone karst rising from turquoise water.
Mid-Morning: Snorkel-only swim through Jellyfish Lake — millions of harmless golden jellyfish pulse around you in a cathedral of silent gold light. Safe before flying (no compressed air).
Lunch: Picnic in the islands — feet in the sand, coconut water in hand.
Afternoon: Continue the Rock Islands tour — secret lagoons, sea caves, snorkel stops.
Evening: Sunset cruise back to Koror.
Night: Relaxed dinner at the resort.
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Morning: Leisurely breakfast at the resort. Sleep in if you want.
Afternoon: Free time — visit the Etpison Museum or Palau National Museum, last souvenir shopping in Koror, spa treatments, beach time.
Evening: Farewell dinner together — reflect on the trip, share photos, plan the next adventure.
Night: Pack up. The Tribe has one more morning together.
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Early Morning: Final breakfast at Palau Royal — the last taste of Pacific air.
Transfer: Group transfer to Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR).
Departure: Fly home
DIVE EXPLORE BELONG
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DIVE EXPLORE BELONG 〰️
Palau Diaries: A glimpse of the kingdom
The fine salt print
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Premium Accommodation: 10 nights at the Palau Royal Resort (4★, Malakal Bay, double occupancy)
Extensive Diving: 7 dive days · 20–21 dives at Palau's most iconic sites
Daily Buffet Breakfast at the resort (early service for dive mornings)
Boat Lunches on all dive days (bento, snacks, refreshments)
Group Dinners every evening at curated local restaurants or the resort
Rock Islands + Jellyfish Lake full-day excursion (permit + boat included)
Hotel ↔ dock daily transfers with PDA
Round-trip ROR airport transfers
Full valet gear handling + Free Nitrox (with cert)
All dive permits — Koror + Peleliu + Rock Islands
Oceanic Tribe leadership throughout
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International flights to/from ROR (recommended: Saudia JED↔MNL + United MNL↔ROR — )
Personal dive gear rental (~$55/day full kit from PDA)
Travel + DAN dive insurance(strongly recommended)
Personal spending — souvenirs, drinks, spa
Tips for dive crew & hotel staff (~$80–100 USD per person)
Optional add-ons — 3rd Peleliu dive, night dive, spa, etc
Late check-out on Dec 18 (if needed, $125–170 depending on room category)
While Lembeh is about finding focus and the Maldives is about finding space, Palau is about finding awe. Floating between the Philippines and Micronesia, this 200-island archipelago hides some of the planet's most legendary underwater real estate — the current-charged ridge of Blue Corner, the manta cleaning stations of German Channel, the silent WWII wrecks of Peleliu, and the otherworldly stillness of Jellyfish Lake.
For this mission, we are taking over a wing of the Palau Royal Resort in Koror — Palau's premier beachfront 4★ on Malakal Bay, with its own private dive dock. Limited to 10 divers.
The Experience:
The Big Five of Diving: 20–21 dives over 7 days hunting Palau's signature lineup — Blue Corner sharks, German Channel mantas, Peleliu wrecks, Chandelier Cave, and the Rock Islands lagoon
The Pilgrimage Sites: Two days dedicated to Palau's bucket-list non-dive moments — the UNESCO-listed Rock Islands and a snorkel through Jellyfish Lake's golden swarm
The Rhythm: High-intensity, world-class diving in the morning. Recovery, food, and slow evenings on the beach. Designed to be intense underwater and easy above.
✅ Included
10 nights at Palau Royal Resort (4★, twin share)
Daily buffet breakfast (early for dive mornings)
7 dive days · 20–21 dives with Palau Dive Adventures
Free Nitrox (with cert)
Boat lunches on dive days
All gear handling, tanks, weights, hotel↔dock transfers
All dive permits (Koror + Peleliu + Rock Islands)
Rock Islands + Jellyfish Lake excursion
Peleliu Land Tour
Group dinners every evening
Round-trip airport transfers (ROR)
Oceanic Tribe leadership throughout
❌ Not Included
International flights
Dive gear rental (~$55/day if needed)
Travel + DAN dive insurance (strongly recommended)
Tips for dive crew & hotel (~$80–100 pp)
Optional add-ons (Night Dives, Spa, etc)
Late check-out on Dec 18 (if needed)
💳 Payment
50% deposit at booking
Balance due by November 8, 2026 (30 days before departure)
↩️ Refund & Cancellation
A booking fee of SAR 1,500 (£298) is non-refundable from day 1 — it covers locking your spot at Palau Royal Resort and with PDA.
The rest of your payment is refundable on this schedule:
More than 90 days out(before Sep 9, 2026) → full refund minus the booking fee
60–90 days out(Sep 9 – Oct 9) → 75% refund minus the booking fee
30–60 days out(Oct 9 – Nov 8) → 50% refund minus the booking fee
Less than 30 days out → no cash refund. We'll help you transfer your spot to our waitlist or convert your payment into Tribe Credit (valid 12 months on any future trip)
Life happens — talk to us early at +966566345355 and we'll do our best to find a fair solution.
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“The ocean isn’t just water; it’s a connection to something far greater, a reminder of how small we are and how infinite the world truly is. Every dive is an embrace of the unknown, a love letter to the sea – Oceanic Tribe”