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.

