Palau · Ngemelis Island, SW barrier reef
Blue Corner
Best time to dive
January to December; January to March
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- Tiger sharkLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - mostly a scuba site, though shallow plateau can be snorkeled in calm conditions
Safety notes
Strong, unpredictable current including possible downcurrents; reef hook essential in current
Permits & fees
PPEF (USD 100 via airfare) plus RISL entry permit, Koror State - VERIFY current amount
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Koror
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.