Reef Diving Sites
Palau is a Must-See
Renowned for its biodiversity, pelagic animals, dramatic walls, and world-class diving,
We offer diving to all of the incredible dive sites around Palau. We operate on a first-come-first-serve basis and do not have set diving days. Sam's tours diving is condition-dependent, meaning that we assess various conditions to determine dive quality and safety.
We will always do our best to accommodate our guests and provide a memorable and great experience. Please reach out to us for more dive site details. We accept requests and will always do our best to accommodate. Upon arrival feel free to discuss with our staff about current weather conditions and expectations for the day. We offer full-day dive tours. Dive tours start at 8:30 AM.
Ulong Channel
Ulong Channel is one of the most picturesque and popular drift dive sites in Palau. As one of our favorite sites, the Ulong Channel is covered with coral heads that decorate the sandy bottom of the channel give way to the barrier reef that runs perpendicular to the Ulong Channel. Schools of Triggerfish and Groupers call this channel their home.
Blue Corner
Consistently ranked as the #1 dive site in the world, Blue Corner is breathtaking. The corner is a flat plateau, running a couple of hundred yards out to sea before dropping off abruptly. This site is consistently active with big and little schools of fish. Be on the lookout for marine life like Hammerheads, Bull & Tiger sharks, Whale Sharks, Mantas, and more!
Blue Holes
Directly next to the Blue Corner is Blue Holes, a popular entry dive site for newcomers. Featuring four vertical shafts that open to a large cavern, this is the site to see little critters hidden within the holes. Did you know that Blue Holes was formed entirely by freshwater erosion millions of years ago?
German Channel
Explore the wreckage of a blasted and dredged channel that connected the inner lagoon and ocean to export mined phosphate. Over the years, coral has covered the remains, and the site now features incredible marine life. We often see manta rays feeding on plankton at the mouth of the channel.
More Popular Palau Sites
New Drop-Off
Not for the faint of heart, the New Drop Off is where two reef walls meet to create a dramatic corner with a plateau, before dropping into the abyss. This little corner under the sea is home to schooling Blue Stripe Snappers, Napoleon Wrasse, Barracudas, Spotted Eagle Ray, 6-Banded Angelfish, reef sharks, Green Turtles and so much more.
Ngedbus Coral Garden, Wall & Corner
One of the secrets of Palau, the Ngedbus Coral Garden, is made of many deep canyons and crevices where marine life congregates. This less popular dive site is sure to excite with Crocodile fish, Stingrays, Cuttlefish, Ornate Eagle Rays, and more.
Peleliu Wall & Cut
Let's dive deep into one of Palau's deepest and most stunning wall dives. With deep canyons, crevices, and caves, Peleliu Wall is home to an abundance of marine life. The Peleliu Cut is an advanced drift diving site.