Harshit Bajpai
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I read some Palau vs Maldives vs Raja (which I have already done so looking for something different), but they are quite old and I hoping to get some feedback from someone with more recent experience. Below are my options -
1. Maldives Nautilus 2 (4/11-14/11) - Ari and South (Male-North Ari Atoll-South Ari Atoll-Felidhoo Atoll-South Male Atoll-Male)
2. Solitude one (07/12-17/12) - Koror - Koror
3. Solitude Gaia (21/11-01/12) - Koror - Koror (Same as solitude one itinerary)
Few points I am comparing them on -
If anyone has any recent experience, please do suggest what should I do? Is Palau really that good that in 2024 that it makes sense for me to shell out 3000-4000 EURO extra and spend 20 hours extra on flying time too? My main concern is if the diving is more or less going to be the same, it doesn't make sense for me to spend that much extra time, money and effort in planning it.
Having been really frugal throughout the year to save up for a liveaboard holiday, but still struggling a bit with vacation guilt of the idea of spending a bit extra on the Palau trip.
1. Maldives Nautilus 2 (4/11-14/11) - Ari and South (Male-North Ari Atoll-South Ari Atoll-Felidhoo Atoll-South Male Atoll-Male)
2. Solitude one (07/12-17/12) - Koror - Koror
3. Solitude Gaia (21/11-01/12) - Koror - Koror (Same as solitude one itinerary)
Few points I am comparing them on -
- Marine life -- I don't know, TBH. Which is better in 2024? What is the difference between the two?
- Liveaboard -- Undoubtedly, Solitude is much better, and it reflects in the price. But Nautilus is good enough too. Perhaps one of the best one in the Maldives (I can think of only Scubaspa being ahead)
- Price - Solitude is considerably expensive for the same number of nights. I am willing to compromise on this a little as I feel now is the time I can shell a little extra, and I might never get a chance again to visit Palau. But the overall price difference is coming out around 3000-4000 EURO extra if I go to Palau, which is not a small amount for me.
- I live in the UK. Very easy to get to the Maldives, but quite challenging to get to Palau, especially when I am considering to stay in India either after or before the trip. I am fine with the travel as I am 27 years old and will be travelling alone. But still, it will be tricky for me to get to Palau.
If anyone has any recent experience, please do suggest what should I do? Is Palau really that good that in 2024 that it makes sense for me to shell out 3000-4000 EURO extra and spend 20 hours extra on flying time too? My main concern is if the diving is more or less going to be the same, it doesn't make sense for me to spend that much extra time, money and effort in planning it.
Having been really frugal throughout the year to save up for a liveaboard holiday, but still struggling a bit with vacation guilt of the idea of spending a bit extra on the Palau trip.