Palau · Ngemelis Island

New Drop-Off

Also known as: New Drop Off

Best time to dive

January to December; November to April

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Hammerhead sharkPossible
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

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

Snorkel-friendly - Possible on the shallow reef top in calm conditions, but primarily a scuba wall dive

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable currents; possible downcurrents on the wall

Permits & fees

PPEF (USD 100 via airfare) plus Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (RISL) entry permit, Koror State - amount VERIFY (~USD 50-100 range reported)

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.