Clam City
Shallow Palau clam sanctuary with coral garden and easy boat access.
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The site is usually visited as part of a guided Rock Islands boat trip from Koror.
About Clam City
Clam City is a shallow Palau coral garden known for its giant clam sanctuary, where large Tridacna clams sit among staghorn and Porites formations in easy clear water. The dive usually unfolds as a relaxed tour around the clam beds and surrounding coral patches rather than as a current-driven route, which is why it also works well for snorkellers and newer divers. Planning is simple: it is a short boat trip from Koror and one of the gentler Rock Islands stops, so the main goal is slow observation and careful finning around the clams rather than chasing depth or drift.
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Clam City Planning Details
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Reported Depth
10m+
Depth Note
Site depth given as 10 m (30 ft).
Best Season
Palau diving runs year-round, but the drier months from roughly November to April often bring the easiest weather and clearer surface conditions for shallow Rock Islands sites.
Typical Conditions
Expect calm shallow water, bright coral garden scenery and enough visibility to enjoy the clam beds without needing aggressive current management.
Safety & Access At Clam City
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Safety Notes
This is an easy site in layout, but the giant clams and fragile coral make buoyancy and fin control especially important. Treat it as a slow observation dive and avoid standing or bracing anywhere near the clam beds.
Access Restrictions
Clam City is normally visited by boat from Koror or the Rock Islands day-boat circuit rather than by any form of shore entry.
Local Intel For Clam City
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Scuba
Most scuba groups make a simple circuit around the clam sanctuary and surrounding coral heads, keeping the profile shallow and relaxed.
Snorkel
Snorkellers can enjoy much of the same clam and coral scenery because the site stays shallow and is often picked for easy water days.
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