Per person for 10 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $2,900. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.
Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Oct · Nov · Dec.
Manta season, sharks at Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake
All diving is boat-based; Blue Corner delivers grey reef shark parades in 3-knot currents, German Channel hosts manta cleaning stations, Ulong Channel runs drift dives past schooling jacks, and Jellyfish Lake is a unique snorkel; water is 81–86°F with visibility 20–40m; intermediate to advanced.
Also known for: Red Rooster — Palau's local craft beer (stout, amber, wheat, cider) on draft
Jellyfish Lake Snorkel — Swim among millions of harmless golden jellyfish in a landlocked marine lake on Eil Malk island.
Badrulchau Stone Monoliths — Ancient basalt pillars on Babeldaob believed to be foundations of a great meeting house.
Palau National Museum — Small Koror museum covering Palauan history, traditional bai architecture, and WWII artifacts.
Ngardmau Waterfall Hike — Trek through jungle on Babeldaob to reach Palau's largest waterfall via an old Japanese rail trail.
Etpison Museum — Private museum in Koror showcasing Palauan artifacts, storyboards, and local marine photography.
The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Palau fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.