Palau - Diving Trip

[KatRizzo]

Just came back from Galápagos last week with Galápagos Master. Also about 3 times in Komodo & twice in Raja Ampat. That's the way to go diving in those places.

Color me green with envy! If I can't sell this trip we're going to go. I was thinking Indonesia for around 2 weeks and then the week in Palau. We won't do a liveaboard so taking that into consideration where should we go?

 

[Dan]

Please tell me that's per person and not for two?!

Is your $3500 package for two?

 

[KatRizzo]

Is your $3500 package for two?

Yes

 

[Dan]

Color me green with envy! If I can't sell this trip we're going to go. I was thinking Indonesia for around 2 weeks and then the week in Palau. We won't do a liveaboard so taking that into consideration where should we go?

Raja Ampat, no doubt.

For 2 star resort in Mansuar, East Raja Ampat, with A/C bungalow, try Raja Ampat Dive Lodge | Dive Resor I was there in November 2010.

For 3 star resort in Palau Pef, Central Raja Ampat, without A/C bungalow, try Dive Raja Ampat Biodiversity Hotspot - Raja4Divers
& check out my trip report: Pulau Pef - Little Raja Ampat Trip Report I was there in May 2016.

For a 4 star resort in Misool, South Raja Ampat, with A/C bungalow, try misool eco resort, raja ampat, indonesia: overview of our exclusive dive resort I was there in April 2013.

 

[Dan]

Is your $3500 package for two?

That's a good deal!

 

[KatRizzo]

Raja Ampat, no doubt.

For 2 star resort in Mansuar, East Raja Ampat, with A/C bungalow, try Raja Ampat Dive Lodge | Dive Resor I was there in November 2010.

For 3 star resort in Palau Pef, Central Raja Ampat, without A/C bungalow, try Dive Raja Ampat Biodiversity Hotspot - Raja4Divers
& check out my trip report: Pulau Pef - Little Raja Ampat Trip Report I was there in May 2016.

For a 4 star resort in Misool, South Raja Ampat, with A/C bungalow, try misool eco resort, raja ampat, indonesia: overview of our exclusive dive resort I was there in April 2013.

Wow! How is it you do so much diving??

 

[KatRizzo]

That's a good deal!

Want to buy it???

 

[KatRizzo]

I purchased an auction for 2 people - 7 night vacation with 5 days of two tank diving valued at $3500. The diving is with Sam's Tours and I have a friend that dove with them and said they were great and the diving was amazing! Please let me know if you have any questions. It would be an awesome trip but I'm unable to go by the date it must be used which is December 17, 2017. Details are below. If interested you can email directly at kat.viaggio@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE; THIS IS FOR TWO PEOPLE

Palau Central Hotel - Palau Central Hotel Welcome
Sam's Tours - Sam's Tours Dive Center Palau

The package includes:
7 nights' accommodation at Palau Central Hotel (double occupancy), continental breakfast at the hotel
5 days of 2 tank diving, snorkel at Jellyfish Lake on one of the dive days
Additional 3rd tank dive at Chandelier Cave, hotel transfers during tours
lunch & refreshments, professional guide, tanks, weights, free Nitrox up to 32% (with proof of certification)
Sam's Tours water bottle and Reefhook.
Dinner for two (2) at Elilai ($150.00 value).
Not Included:
Airfare
Required Government Permits
Dive Gear
Roundtrip Airport Transfer
We offer weekly full gear package for $125.00 (bc, reg, mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit) for 5 days in which you can save more than renting each gear. Please let me know which one you need so I can include it in your package.
One thing to note is that Palau government requires all visitors to have a permit for all water activities. The permit costs are as follows:

REQUIRED GOVERNMENT PERMITS

KOROR STATE ROCK ISLAND PERMITS (for visitors 6 years old and older):
>Scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, etc. no Jellyfish Lake - $50.00, valid 10 days, non-transferable.
>Scuba diving, kayaking, snorkeling, etc. including Jellyfish Lake - $100.00, valid 10 days, non-transferable.
Guests wishing to upgrade for access to Jellyfish Lake will have to pay an additional $75.00.

PELELIU STATE PERMITS (for visitors 6 years and older):
>Scuba Diving - $30.00, valid 10 days, non-transferable.
>All Other Water Activities/Snorkeling - $10.00, valid for 1 day, non-transferable.

PERMITS FEE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE AT SAM'S TOURS. PREFERABLY CASH.

PLEASE READ:
· Palau Marine Law requires each diver must have a surface marker buoy (safety sausage) with them every time they dive.
· For safety reasons, guests who have not been diving for 2 years or more are required to do a refresher course prior to diving with Sam's Tours.
· We strongly advise guests to complete the refresher course prior to arrival in Palau.
· We no longer have DIN tanks. For guests with DIN regulator, we supply DIN adaptors for free.

 

[Dan]

Wow! How is it you do so much diving??

I just love doing it. Got enough vacation to do a couple big trips / year. I've been doing it for 12 years, averaging about 50 dives / year.

 

[Dan]

Want to buy it???

I'll have a dive club meeting on Wednesday. I'll mention this to my dive buddies.