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.