Travel Guide

Palau Travel Guide

Jellyfish Lake, Blue Corner dive site, WWII wrecks, and the most biodiverse coral reefs in the Pacific Ocean.

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Why Visit Palau?

Palau is a small island nation in the western Pacific that is universally recognised as one of the world's top three diving destinations. The Palau barrier reef protects a lagoon of extraordinary biodiversity — manta rays, whale sharks, and thousands of reef fish species in water of exceptional clarity. Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk Island is one of the world's most unique natural phenomena — a marine lake of 5 million golden jellyfish that have lost their sting, allowing visitors to swim among them. The Blue Corner dive site is famous for its shark patrol — over 200 grey reef sharks circling in a majestic, prehistoric ritual. Peleliu Island holds the sobering WWII battlefield where 12,000 American and Japanese soldiers died in 1944. Palau was one of the world's first countries to ban certain sunscreen chemicals to protect its reefs — a model of environmental leadership.

Best Time to Visit

When to Go to Palau

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Must-See

Top Highlights of Palau

Unique

Jellyfish Lake

Swim with 5 million stingless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake — one of the world's most...

Diving

Blue Corner Dive Site

Palau's most famous dive — 200+ grey reef sharks patrolling a coral wall in an adrenaline-charged cu...

UNESCO

Rock Islands

200 mushroom-shaped limestone islands — a UNESCO World Heritage lagoon of extraordinary natural beau...

History

WWII Wrecks

Operation Desecrate's Japanese Zero fighters and transport ships — accessible recreational wreck div...

Snorkelling

Ngemelis Reef

The world's best snorkelling — a pristine shallow reef of extraordinary colour and biodiversity....

WWII

Peleliu Battlefield

A sobering Pacific WWII battlefield where 12,000 soldiers died in 1944 — well-preserved and deeply m...

Practical Tips

Before You Go — Palau Essentials

FAQs

Palau Travel Guide — Common Questions

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