Scuba

What It Feels Like

Blue Corner, German Channel and Ulong give this region its current-driven reef identity; lagoon wrecks add a different pace and subject matter. Sam's Tours and other Koror operators choose sites according to conditions. Beginners have dedicated courses and selected easier outings, while experienced divers can request more demanding corners and exterior wreck profiles. A liveaboard is a second established way to visit the same reef clusters. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Sam's Tours: Reef Diving; Splash Dive Center: PADI Courses; Explorer Ventures: Palau Liveaboard Diving.

Signature Sites

Advanced

Jake Seaplane
Jake Seaplane is a compact aircraft wreck with an approximately 15 m published depth.
Iro Maru
Iro Maru offers a larger shipwreck exterior and encrusted structures.
Helmet Wreck
Helmet Wreck is a Malakalarea wreck with a published profile extending roughly from 15 m to 35 m.

Planning Playbook

Operator Checklist

Share certification, recent logged experience and any equipment needs before choosing a package. Ask which sites suit the least experienced diver, what happens if the outer reef is unsuitable, and whether a separate group or private guide is possible. Confirm tank valves, sizes, nitrox eligibility and supply, rental fit, transfers and permit handling. Fish 'n Fins describes tanks, weights, lunch and hotel transfers in its standard day product, but inclusions differ between operators. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Fish 'n Fins: Scuba Diving Palau; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice.

Conditions Fallback

Share certification, recent logged experience and any equipment needs before choosing a package. Ask which sites suit the least experienced diver, what happens if the outer reef is unsuitable, and whether a separate group or private guide is possible. Confirm tank valves, sizes, nitrox eligibility and supply, rental fit, transfers and permit handling. Fish 'n Fins describes tanks, weights, lunch and hotel transfers in its standard day product, but inclusions differ between operators. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Fish 'n Fins: Scuba Diving Palau; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice.

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Scuba In 30 Seconds

Best Window: February to April
Typical Level: Beginner instruction and selected Open Water dives are available; intermediate-to-advanced drift skills suit exposed corners and deeper wreck routes. - Site-dependent. Published examples include Jake Seaplane at approximately 15 m and the Iro Maru deck near 28 m. The Iro hull reaches approximately 40 m, which is descriptive context, not a target. Set every dive within certification and conditions.
Start Here: Jake Seaplane, Iro Maru, Helmet Wreck
Risk To Watch: Current can change the plan

Bring List

Bring

SMB
Audible surface signal
Exposure protection selected for your comfort and repetitive diving
Secure camera attachments that do not drag on coral
Reef hook only where the guide permits appropriate nonliving placement and has taught its use

Optional

Dive computer and certification record

Koror and the Rock Islands Activity Planning

Scuba

What It Feels Like

Signature Sites

Advanced

Planning Playbook