Palau · Ngerchong Island, SE Koror
Ngerchong Outside
Also known as: Ngerchong Coral Garden
Best time to dive
September to November; December to June
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Manta rayLikely
- Sea turtlePossible
- Whale sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site
Safety notes
Current direction reverses with tide; canyons/crevices reach 100+ ft depth
Permits & fees
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Koror State) permit required - Rock Island Use Permit ($50) or Jellyfish Lake Permit ($100)
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.