Do I need to be certified to join?

Yes. Open Water certification is the minimum; a refresher is mandatory if you have fewer than 20 dives or haven’t dived in over a year.

Is equipment included?

Tanks and weight rentals are included; additional scuba gear rentals are available through Scuba.com NYC or the resort dive shop.

What are typical water temperatures and visibility?

Water typically runs 81–82°F with average visibility around 100 feet, ideal for photography and pelagic encounters.

How do I get to the meeting point?

Pickup is arranged from Palasia Hotel between 7:30 and 8:00 AM; confirm local pickup details with Scuba.com before travel.

What is the cancellation policy?

Participants may cancel in writing to Scuba.com with at least 90 days’ notice prior to the trip start; confirm full terms at booking.

Are there age limits or medical requirements?

Age requirements were not listed in the trip details; consult Scuba.com for any medical clearance forms or age minimums before booking.

Palau Dive Trip: 12 Boat Dives, WWII Wrecks & Blue Holes (Nov 6

Palau’s compact archipelago sits in the western Pacific, and this seven-night Scuba.com trip based in Koror uses the Palasia Hotel as your base. From November 6–13, 2027, the itinerary concentrates on classic Palau highlights: towering drop-offs, luminous coral gardens, WWII wrecks, blue holes and cavern systems that host schools of fish, sharks and manta rays.

You'll make 12 boat dives across six days, usually two daily, aboard custom dive boats run by Fish N’ Fins, Palau’s PADI 5-Star center. Guides from Fish N’ Fins shepherd small groups to famed sites where visibility averages 100 feet and warm water hovers near 81–82°F. The daily routine is punctual: hotel pickup between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, boats depart by 8:30–9:00 AM and return midafternoon. Shore dives are available and tanks plus weight rentals are included; additional equipment can be arranged through Scuba.com NYC or the resort shop.

What makes this trip sing is variety: drift corridors carpeted with schooling fusiliers; steep walls clothed in hard corals; WWII wrecks that have become vertical reefs; and the dramatic blue holes and tunnels that offer both photogenic topography and encounters with pelagics. Fish N’ Fins’ local expertise elevates every drop — they read currents and pick windows for mantas and gray reef sharks. The trip also offers the option to earn a Reef Renewal Diver Specialty, connecting dives with local conservation efforts.

Above water, Koror’s harborfront is compact and lively. Palasia Hotel sits near shops and restaurants and provides a practical home base with ocean-view rooms, a pool and easy access to the dive pick-up point. Trip leader Raul Romero of Scuba.com brings 27 years of PADI teaching experience and a background in marine environmental sciences; he’s listed as the contact alongside Devin ([email protected]) for booking questions.

Practical notes: this November window sits on the edge of Palau’s drier season but expect occasional tropical showers, high humidity and steady warm sea temps. Passports should be valid at least six months past travel. Power in Palau uses 110–120V with Type A/B plugs for U.S. travelers. A refresher course is mandatory if you’ve done fewer than 20 dives or haven’t dived within one to two years.

Groups are capped around 20 travelers, which keeps boat loads manageable and allows more focused time with guides. Expect surface intervals back at the hotel to relax, review photos and plan optional evening outings in Koror. Booking requires cancellation notice 90 days prior; read Scuba.com’s policy and confirm travel insurance before you go.