Palau · Rock Islands lagoon
Helmet Wreck
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No
Safety notes
Unstable wreck structure - no penetration advised; historic ordnance (hundreds of WWII depth charges were removed from a Palau harbor wreck in a Dec 2025 cleanup operation, underscoring UXO risk at Palau's WWII wrecks generally)
Permits & fees
PPEF (USD 100 via airfare); RISL entry permit likely required as site sits within the Rock Islands lagoon - VERIFY
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.

