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Palau · Ulong Island

Ulong Sandbar

Also known as: Ulong Sand Bar

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Nurse sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Excellent; the sandbar and shallow reef are a well-known snorkeling and picnic stop

Safety notes

Minimal given no current and shallow depth; standard boat-traffic and sun exposure caution on the exposed sandbar

Permits & fees

Koror State Rock Islands permit required (approx. $50 per person, valid 5 days)

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.