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Island of Palau, Micronesia - Entry Requirements

Island of Palau, Micronesia

New Entry Requirements

As of July 17, 2021



Effective Immediately, a commercial airline traveler needs only to present required documentation to the airline/airline representative for entry into the Republic of Palau.

    • Pursuant to Republic of Palau Rules and Regulations for Isolation & Quarantine of Contagious Diseases and current Ministry of Health (MOH) Directives regarding COVID-19 measures, all international travelers entering the Republic of Palau are subject to the entry requirements listed below.
    • All travelers must provide valid proof of full COVID-19 vaccination, with final dose received at least 14 days prior to arrival in Palau. Vaccine record must clearly show date(s) and number of dose(s) received as well as vaccine brand that is either US FDA or WHO-approved or authorized for COVID-19.
    • Unvaccinated travelers under twelve (12) years of age may enter Palau and shall undergo the same requirements for vaccinated travelers.
    • Requests for vaccination requirement exemptions for age group 12-17 will be considered on a case by case basis. Requests must be emailed to shunrang.chin@palauhealth.org. Requests must be received 5 days prior to arrival to Palau.
    • All travelers are also required to provide valid negative PCR COVID-19 test results taken within three (3) days of departure to Palau or proof of COVID-19 recovery if previously infected with COVID-19. Children under three (3) years old are exempt from entry testing requirement.
    • All travelers must provide valid address and contact information in Palau.
    • All travelers must wear a face mask during their first five(5) days upon arrival and undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing on the fifth(5th) day after arrival.
    • Violation of any stated requirement shall be subject to a criminal fine of $500.00, up to one (1) year imprisonment in accordance with 34 PNC § 104, and subject to further quarantine or isolation conditions.
    • Visitors and non-residents must stay at a Pandemic Certified establishment during their first five(5) days upon arrival.
    • Note: Flights and ships carrying unvaccinated travelers may be considered for entry on a case-by-case basis by the Ministry of Health.
                                                                                   

Awesome Drift Dive Destinations

Awesome Drift Dive Destinations

                                     

 

For many of our fellow dive buddies, there’s nothing like a dive with wild current. Coral heads flying by, schools of fish and critters all doing their best to fight the flow and find shelter from the current in a coral head. Drift diving is one of the most exhilarating types of diving in the underwater world and there are some great dive destinations where you can jump in and enjoy the ride. No matter where you decide to experience drift dives, remember, Dive Safe! Whether you are an expert or a novice drift diver, safety comes first. Here are some rules to follow for a safe and fun drift dive:
– make sure you carry and use an SMB;
– streamline your gear to avoid damaging the reef;
– be properly weighted and neutrally buoyant;
– concentrate on your surroundings and changing conditions;
– do not fight current, work with it not against it.

 

Cozumel, Mexico

 

When planning a dive trip to Cozumel, you should prepare yourself for some great drift dives. Cozumel is a renowned destination for divers with a whole lot to offer. Cozumel is known for drift diving as well as other amazing reef dive sites. With its combination of great visibility, generally calm surface conditions, and strong currents, divers can experience drift diving at its best. Whether you’re an experienced diver, a beginner, looking to add drift diving to your skill set. Some amazing drift dives to try when diving Cozumel include Santa Rosa Wall, Pun ta Tunich, Palancar Reef, and Columbia Wall.

Santa Rosa Wall - Divers come back from Cozumel unable to stop talking about the Santa Rosa Wall, and for good reason. It is one of the deeper dive sites you will do when diving Cozumel, it is worth getting down there to see the fantastic coral formations, barrel sponges, and the incredible marine life. You can see sea turtles, huge groupers, and majestic eagle rays gliding through the waters here.

Punta Tunich is another great site. With coral ridges rising up from the sandy base at 70 feet, you’ll see schools of grunt and snapper, as well as large sea fans, bright, beautiful sponges and intricate corals. 

Planacar Reef offers three miles of reef and is suitable even for the beginning scuba diver. If you are diving Cozumel as a newly qualified diver and want an experience that lets you use the skills you learned, Palancar reef is easy and rewarding, with its hugely diverse sea life population and coral formations. The gentle currents and temperate water allow you to drift comfortably as you enjoy the surrounding world of colourful fish, sponges, coral and sea fans. This is also a really good dive site if you are an underwater photographer.

                                    

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

The Galapagos Islands are considered one of the best dive experiences in the world, thanks to the large marine critters and unique wildlife found at these special islands. There is no shortage of currents at the Galapagos Islands, which attract pelagic species to top sites such as Wolf and Darwin Islands. Jump in, go with the flow and enjoy the schools of hammerheads and rays that pass you by.

 

The Cabo Douglas dive site is located on the North West side of Fernandina Island. One of the central Galapagos islands, Fernandina has an active shield volcano 'La Cumbre', which has been subject to eruptions within the last ten years. Fernandina is one of the most unspoiled environments in the world and one of the few places in the Galapagos which has never suffered any kind of invasive species. Many of the animals on Fernandina exist only on the Galapagos Islands. Marine iguanas have also evolved to survive on these islands making them completely distinctive to the region. The island is also home to a great number of sea lions, turtles, pelicans and Galapagos penguins. The dive sites at Cabo Douglas don’t cover a very large area but offer the opportunity to see so many rare species that it is thrilling diving.

Red Sea, Egypt

Elphinstone Reef in Southern Egypt is a long sausage-shaped reef that sits in the open ocean and is perfect for drift diving. The walls of the reef drop thousands of meters to the inky depths and are covered in hard and soft corals and filled with marine critters. The currents will take you along the walls at ripping speeds of up to 2 knots, with no diving effort needed at all on the right day. Diving Elphinstone is definitely one to add to the bucket list for experienced divers looking for adventurous dives. The ‘Simply the Best’ itinerary offered by Emperor Divers includes the Elphinstone Reef. This cruise offers some of the best Red Sea drift diving sites, including Elphinstone Reef, Daedalus and the Brothers. Divers enjoy the colourful corals and critters and the occasional passing oceanic whitetip shark.


                                      

Palau, Micronesia

Drift diving in Palau is often compared to hang gliding. Instead of riding winds, you are riding the marine currents maintaining neutral buoyancy and perfect trim. Many of the techniques of drift diving were developed in Palau, including the reef hook. Using a reef hook is the bit different than a typical drift dive. The waters of Micronesia are known for the abundant marine life and amazing currents. The dive spots of Palau, like German Channel, Ulong Channel and Blue Corner will wow you and have you flying through the sites full of colorful soft corals, turtles, sharks, manta rays, and tons of other fish.



                                   

Maldives, Indian Ocean

 

The Maldives offers plenty of drift dives to those lucky enough to visit. Teeming with life, many species of sharks are commonly seen as well as sea turtles, schools of fish, manta rays, and whale sharks. Add Lhaviyani Atoll, Noonoo Atoll, and South Ari Atoll to the top of your dive list here. Most of the liveaboards in the Maldives offers itineraries that include some fantastic drift diving.

Micronesia Combo - Palau & Yap - Best of the Pacific

Palau and Yap

*** The Perfect Combination *** 

Dive Buddies... thinking about where to go on your next dive trip? Are you looking for a once in a lifetime scuba diving experience?

Ever thought about Yap and Palau?

These two western Micronesian islands together offer the best diving in the Western Pacific. 
Both have stunning natural beauty, fabulous coral gardens and guaranteed encounters with big ocean marine life like sharks and manta rays.

Palau is one of the world’s underwater wonders and Yap is both the most culturally intact isle in the region and a worthy diving and snorkeling mecca in its own right. 

Two Islands, two marine sanctuaries, two dive experiences in one trip. 

Explore Palau’s iconic dive sites and exclusive reef diving Yap offers.Palau has it all; big schools of fish, sharks, healthy reefs, WW II wrecks, and world-famous Blue Corner. 

Yap has year-round Manta’s but has so much more to offer. Healthy reefs, great macro, sharks, mandarin fish, and caverns just to mention a few of Yap’s highlights. 

Palau and Yap boast a staggering variety of things to do, sites to see, and cuisine to indulge in. Experience eco kayak tours, hiking, cultural tours, land tours, deep sea fishing, traditional sailing canoe trips, and an in-house spa. 

We know that before you commit to an epic trip like this, you’ve probably got questions. . .
Well, we’ve got all the answers....! We work closely with Chris at Palau Dive Adventures and Bill at Manta Ray Bay Resort to get you the best deal on accommodations, diving and flights. Contact us now for answers to your questions...!  

Dive Yap & Palau - One Big Trip

* * * Dive Trip of a Lifetime * * * 

Manta Ray Bay Resort on Yap & Ocean Hunter Liveaboard Palau

Guaranteed big animals, clear water, schools of fish, healthy reefs and an exclusive diving experience at uncrowded sites.

Experience Palau on a liveaboard, and the exclusive dive sites in Yap to create a Micronesia adventure with just you and your dive buddy's bubbles.

Two-week packages starting at $4,764  - Contact us via Email for details and availability..!

 

OCEAN HUNTER 3

 

Manta Ray Bay Resort Pool View

Palau and Yap Combo - 2 Islands, 1 Trip

Palau and Yap Combo Trip

2 Islands, 1 Amazing Trip

Check out our previous post for the Yap 30th Anniversary celebration and if that wets your taste buds for a trip to Micronesia, then you are probably ready to continue this adventure with a week in Palau. 

Chris and Jason with Palau Dive Adventures with be joining Bill Acker and his staff at Manta Ray Bay Resort for the week of June 19-25 for the anniversary celebration. Then they will be leading a group from Yap back to Palau for another week of the best of Micronesia scuba diving.

Yap 30th Anniversary at Manta Ray Bay Resort starting at $1699 USD per person for Standard Room, Ocean View $1799 and Deluxe Room $2199 per person. June 19-25, 2016

Palau trip with Palau Dive Adventures starting at $1699 per person. June 25 to July 2, 2016.  

Contact us for availability and additional details.

Yap & Palau - 2 Islands, 1 Trip

Yap and Palau - Best of Micronesia, 14 Days

May 2-16, 2015  $3,599

We are now offering an amazing special from Chris at Palau Dive Adventures (Palau) and Bill at Manta Ray Bay Resort (Yap). This 2 islands, 1 trip special gets you diving the best of Micronesia.

** Available only for 12 people during the given dates at this one-time special rate...!

** One week at Manta Ray Bay Resort, Yap and once week at Palau Royal Resort...!

** Complimentary room upgrades, 7 nights in each country, 3 dives per dive day...!

** Includes breakfast and lunch on dive days, nitrox, Wi-Fi, late check out, and ground transfers...!

** Palau includes a Peleliu tour, jellyfish lake and 13 dives...!

$3,599 per person Contact us for additional details. We can arrange flights on United or China Airlines.

May 2-9, 2015 Yap / May 9-16 Palau  Space limited to 12 divers…! Act fast.

Ocean Hunter III Palau Liveaboard

We are pleased to be booking the Ocean Hunter Palau fleet. Their main vessel is the Ocean Hunter III. Ocean Hunter III has 3 standard cabins, 3 deluxe cabins and 2 master staterooms all with private bath and a/c, and accommodates up to 16 guests with personal attention and plenty of space. There is a large dining room and a comfortable salon with sofas and an entertainment system. The salon also contains a high quality espresso machine. Alternatively you can relax in the jacuzzis on the spacious sun deck. Furthermore, Ocean Hunter III is designed for professional underwater photography, TV and Film production, with a sizeable working area, 110, 220 and 415 volt electrical outlets and extra storage space. Ocean Hunter III offers powerful PC’s for movie and video editing with download, email and cd burning services.

Prices start at $3495 for 7 night charters, standard cabins 2 and 5; $4990 for 10 night charters, standard cabins 2 and 5.  

Palau & Yap 2 Islands - 1 Trip May 2-16, 2015

We have been working with Chris Lubba at Palau Dive Adventures (Palau) and Bill Acker at Manta Ray Bay Resort (Yap) to offer a fin-tastic Micronesia combo package, 2 Islands - 1 Trip special. Here is this amazing package. 14 nights for $3599 per person double occupancy.

We get you to the Palau's Blue Hole

  • 14 Nights accommodations:
  • 7 Nights at Palau Pacific Resort on Palau
  • 7 Nights at Manta Ray Bay Resort on Yap
  • 15 Boat dives on Yap, 13 Boat dives on Palau
  • Breakfast at both resorts, lunch on dive days
  • Complimentary room upgrades at both resorts
  • Unlimited nitrox
  • Free internet on Yap
  • Palau and Yap ground airport transfers
This trip is limited to 12 lucky divers so contact us fast to book this bucket list adventure. 20% non-refundable deposit required, balance due 60 days before travel. The price quoted is a cash price, add 3.5% for credit cards. $3599 per person double diver occupancy. Contact us for space.

From the macro to the magnificent, you will experience a wide range of critters. From giant mantas and sharks to mating Mandrin fish, Micronesia has it all. 

Palau Dive Adventures & China Airlines

Palau Dive Adventures & China Airlines
Get a Deal to Micronesia & Dive Amazing Palau

Our buddies Chris and Jason with Palau Dive Adventures have some smoking' deals right now. And China Airlines can make the deal even sweeter. We are getting some discounted airfares out of LAX to Palau via Taipei and that makes Micronesia a great choice. Scratch this destination off your bucket list in 2015.

Dive with Palau Dive Adventures, stay at Palau Pacific Resort (PPR), fly China Airlines. Yea!

7-nights Garden View accommodations at PPR, 5 dive days $1880 per person double occupancy.
 
Valid travel dates are April 1-24, 2015; May 7-July 15, 2015; Oct 1-Dec 15, 2015. Opt for the upgrade to Ocean View room for $135 per person.
 
Let's blow some bubbles! Prices quoted do NOT include airfare (add approximately $1020 per person depending upon travel dates - purchase by 31 Dec 2014 for travel to 30 Nov 2015).

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