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Ocean Hunter Itinerary

Palau Explorer Trip (10N)

11 days / 10 nights

About Ocean Hunter

  • Relax on the spacious sun deck with not one, but two Jacuzzis
  • Well equipped for underwater photography and video production
  • Support for technical diving, film production, and scientific research
  • Experience blackwater and fluo diving and see things from a new perspective

Ocean Hunter is a highly reputable liveaboard offering exceptional diving experiences, and first-class hospitality, to meet the needs of even the most discerning of guests. Delivering plenty of personal space and luxurious relaxation areas Ocean Hunter is a perfect choice for discerning guests. Plus, a range of high-end photography and videography facilities and options for technical, rebreather and scientific diving, help dedicated divers make the most of Palau’s renowned diving.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives Up to 42
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • Circular trip around the best sites of Palau
  • Dense schools of marine life and dramatic underwater scenery
  • Dive into the famous Blue Corner and other world-class sites
  • Encounter manta rays, prolific marine life, and sharks
  • Explore the dramatic drop-offs and immense walls of Ngemelis
  • Share the currents of Peleliu with large pelagics
  • Check-out dive on a Japanese WWII wreck, the Helmet
  • Explore the stunning Rock Island with its jellyfish lake
Night dives are included most evenings
Day 1:
We will pick up the guests from the hotel at 12:30 in the afternoon. The guests will get their gear ready and have lunch on board. First dive on Helmet Wreck (a WWII Japanese ship, which is easy to dive), and they check their gear and weights. The boat will cross the lagoon to the German Channel, Second dive at German Channel or Big drop off. Night dive. Dinner.

Days 2-9:
Wake up at 6:00-6:30AM with coffee, tea, and sweet rolls. The diving in these days will be done at one of the following dive sites: German Channel, big drop-off, blue holes, German wall, Barnum wall, Blue Corner, Virgin Blue Hole, Turtle Cove, Ngedebus coral gardens, Ngedebus wall, Fairyland, etc. Night dive.

We move to the Peleliu area, and we dive at the following dive sites: Peleliu wall, Peleliu corner, Peleliu coral garden, orange wall, Peleliu expressway, white wall, yellow wall, Peleliu cut, etc. For those who are interested, we offer a land tour on the island of Peleliu, which was a major battlefield during WWII. Night dive.

Return to the Ngemelis area for another dive, and then make the way to Jellyfish Lake (snorkeling and hiking) and then to the Ulong Island area. Locations that we dive in are Ulong Channel, Siases Tunnel, Siases Corner, Shark City, and Night Dive.

Day 10:
Diving at the Ulong Island area and then getting closer to Koror, a shipwreck dive (Iro or Chuyo), and then Chandelier Cave, if time permits, we offer Mandarin Fish Lake. Arrive at the dock in the late afternoon. Guests can rinse their gear and start packing.

Day 11:
Guests have breakfast at 7:00 AM and disembark the boat at 8:00 AM. We provide the transportation to the hotel or to the airport.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.

Transfer details

Departure

12:30pm

Koror

Palau International Airport: ROR

Return

08:30am

Koror

Palau International Airport: ROR

    What's included
    • Meals and snacks
    • Water, tea and coffee
    • Towels and toiletries
    • Tanks and weights
    • Night dives
    • Transfers
    To be paid in advance or onboard
    • Dive and travel insurance
    • Koror State permit - US$55 valid for 5 days
    • Jellyfish Lake permit - US$105 valid for 5 days
    • Peleliu permit - US$63 per person valid for 5 days
    • 10% PGST
    To be booked in advance or paid onboard
    • Single supplement - 95%
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Soft drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Equipment rental - US$75 per day
    • Dive computer - US$20 per day
    • Nitrox - US$285 per trip
    • 15l tanks
    • Satellite phone
    Payment policy
    • Written cancellations received 366 days or more before arrival date there is no fee.
    • 360 - 181 days prior to arrival date 33% of deposit.
    • 180 - 91 days prior to arrival date, all deposits/payments are non-refundable.
    • 90 - 0 days prior to arrival, 100% of total amount (no refund).
    Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
    Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
    Cancellation policy
    34% deposit - required to secure reservation.
    33% - 6 months prior to departure.
    33% balance - due 90 days prior to departure.
    Bookings received less than 90 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.

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Up to 42 dives
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2027

Palau Explorer Trip (10N)

11 days / 10 nights
•
Up to 42 dives
from $5,492 /guest
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Palau Explorer Trip (10N)

11D / 10N
•
Up to 42 dives
from $5,492 /guest
Add guests

Limited availability

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