Palau liveaboards

Palau liveaboards leave from Koror and run all year. The usual trip is 7 nights, with 10-night trips on some boats. A typical route covers Ulong Channel, Siaes Corner, German Channel, Blue Corner and Peleliu.

Most boats expect Advanced certification and drift experience. In 2026–27 listings, prices are typically about US$400 to US$660 per person per night. Every visitor also pays the US$100 Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee, and boats add state permits and taxes on board.

Requirements differ by boat. Palau Siren asks for Advanced Open Water or equivalent and at least 30 logged dives, and Solitude One strongly recommends Advanced certification and current experience. Most dives are drifts and reef hooks are common, so an Open Water diver should check with the boat before booking.

Advanced Open Water plus drift experience. German Channel and other mild sites are possible for Open Water divers on calm days.

Published rates typically run US$400 to US$660 a night. Typically about US$400 to US$660 per person per night, shared cabin. Late 2026 7-night trips were listed at US$2,835 to US$4,375; Palau Siren 2026–29 departures at about US$620 to US$660 a night. State permits, taxes, GST and fuel surcharges are extra. Taken from search snippets, not opened pages.

• Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee: US$100 per visitor, in force since 2018 and included in the airline ticket.
• Rock Islands permit: US$50 per person for 10 days, or US$100 including Jellyfish Lake (Noonsite, secondary source, year not stated).
• Palau Siren: state permits and taxes added to the invoice and paid on board, amount depends on trip length and areas (2026–29 listings).
• Palau Siren: 10% Palau Goods and Services Tax on on-board payments, plus a fuel surcharge (2026–29 listings).