Palau Dive Sites
27 mapped sites
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Scuba diving in Palau
Palau has 27 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Koror and Peleliu. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 27
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 2
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Shore
- 25 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Palau
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Palau— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan40%29°C
- Feb21%29°C
- Mar53%29°C
- Apr82%30°C
- May88%30°C
- Jun94%30°C
- Jul78%30°C
- Aug86%30°C
- Sep78%30°C
- Oct83%30°C
- Nov79%30°C
- Dec67%30°C
From 27 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best dive sites in Palau
Showing 1–12 of 27
Blue Holes
Blue Holes is a dive site in Palau. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
New Drop-Off
New Drop-Off is a dive site located in Palau. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
Shore entry
Temple of Doom
Temple of Doom is a dive site in Palau. The site is reached by boat. Rated beginner based on available data.
Boat entry
Ulong Channel
Ulong Channel is a dive site located in Palau. It is accessible from shore.
IntermediateShore entry
The Big Drop Off
The Big Drop Off is a dive site in Palau. The site is reached by boat. Rated beginner based on available data.
Boat entry
Plan a dive in Palau
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Palau include Koror and Peleliu. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 1 intermediate dive site. Depth details vary by site. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Palau
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Palau?
Start with Koror and Peleliu. PickADive lists 27 public dive sites in Palau, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.
Is Palau good for beginner divers?
Palau may still have suitable dives for newer divers, but PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize that confidently. Use site difficulty, depth, access notes, and local operator advice before planning.
Are there advanced dive sites in Palau?
PickADive does not currently show many advanced-labeled public sites for Palau. Some dives can still become advanced because of depth, current, entry, visibility, weather, or navigation, so check the site page and local guidance.
What depths can I expect when diving in Palau?
Depth details vary by site in Palau. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Palau?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Palau, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.