Excursion Rock islands snorkel adventure tour at Koror

Enjoy a boat cruise through the beautiful Rock Islands, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, and snorkel a selection of Palau's abundant inner lagoon reefs. Of the thousands of idyllic islands that dot the mighty Pacific Ocean, Micronesia's westernmost island chain known as the Palau archipelago, is truly Mother Natures' work of art.

Boat Ride through Rock Islands

Depart the ship located in Malakal Harbor, for a boat cruise through a maze-like labyrinth of Rock Islands, hidden bays and marine lakes with a snorkelling sampler at a selection of sites chosen for their colourful soft and hard corals including a multitude of critters that dwell in the sandy lagoon bottom.

Snorkelling

The first snorkel experience of your cruise is in the abundant waters of "Fish Bowl" featuring ancient hard corals and plentiful schools teeming with reef fish. Watch tropic birds glide overhead while terns dive and feed in the rich waters below. Continue with your cruise until arriving at Soft Coral Arch, for a gentle drift-snorkel through a natural archway between the rock islands shrouded in a multitude of colourful soft corals. Head to the shallow waters of Tarzan Bay for glimpses of the wide variety of sandy bottom-dwelling critters of this seemingly benign but very lively inner lagoon habitat.

At the end, re-board your boat for a short boat ride past remnants of Palau's still remaining reminders of her pivotal role in WWII in the Pacific.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Palau, Rock Islands Cruise, Ancient Coral Reefs and Islands, Inner-Lagoon Reefs, Caves, Overhangs, Snorkelling

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate to extensive amount of activity and is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand and manoeuvre in and out of the boat. This tour is not suitable for guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. The cost of this tour includes a mandatory $50 per person visitor permit to enter the area. Snorkelling equipment is provided. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, and bring sun protection, sunglasses, hat and a towel from the ship. The route and sites may change and may be substituted. The sighting of marine life cannot be guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.