Liveaboard Diving in Blue Corner
What to expect on a Blue Corner Liveaboard
Liveaboard diving to the Blue Corner should be on most divers' wishlist. This Micronesia dive site is a natural corner created in the sea, which borders on the deep open ocean and has been said to be one of the best dive sites in the world. It is located on the South West reefs of Palau islands and on the Northwest end of Ngemelis island. It is located about 46 km (25 mi) from Koror, so it will take between 50 and 70 minutes to reach the site on your Blue Corner liveaboard. The visibility is very much dependent on the currents, with outgoing current lowering the visibility. It ranges between 12 m (40 ft) and 30 m (100 ft). The level of diving depends on the currents which are to be able to change within seconds. The Blue Corner liveaboard you will be going with will know best, but when currents are low even inexperienced divers can dive here. The depth ranges from 8 m (25 ft) to 30 m (90 ft).
What You Can See
Liveaboard diving to the Blue Corner offers a thrilling experience. This dive site provides divers with a lot of different marine species as well as exciting underwater topography. The reef itself is thriving with many variations of hard and soft corals and it inhabits the largest schools of fish some people have ever seen. It has a sea wall which starts at 10 m (30 ft) and which extends all the way down to 330 m (1000 ft), this wall is covered in colorful corals and numerous Gorgonian sea fans, a spectacular sight. The reef then plateaus at 12m (45ft) to 20m (60ft) so accessible for most divers and this plateau is absolutely covered with massive coral heads and specifically a lot of cabbage corals.
When it comes to marine life, there is a high chance you will firstly see a large variety of species, but also some very spectacular ones. Apart from the extremely large schools of fish, some of the permanent species include Jacks, Barracudas, snappers, Pyramid butterflyfish, and the famous in Palau Napoleon Wrasse.
Some other impressive species which are there on a regular basis include Sharks, Eagle rays, Wahoos, Giant Groupers and Green turtles and Hawksbill turtles. These species have become passively minded about divers being about, so they come quite close so a great spot for some underwater photography. Occasionally you can see even more unique species such as Hammerhead Sharks, Whale Sharks, Manta Rays, and Marlins.
Getting To Blue Corner
To get to this dive site, or to get to any Micronesia liveaboards which will be visiting this area, then you will need to make your way to Koror, which is the largest city in Palau. The airport is located on the island of Babeldaob which is connected by a bridge to Koror. The airport is called The Roman Tmetuchl International Airport. There are only five destinations that have outgoing flights to Palau, so you would have to fly to one of these first; Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Guam. Once in Palau, everything is organized mostly from Koror, and any liveaboards will depart from the Malakal Harbour in Koror.
Blue Corner Diving Reviews
- 9.4 Superb
- 76 Verified Reviews
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Shelley S
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United States
Like walking in space! Very special and so glad we could do it twice!
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Palau Siren
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Christina K
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United States
Amazing with all of the sharks
Diving Blue Corner in February on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Richard C
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United States
One of my favorite sites of all time!
Diving Blue Corner in May on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Steve H
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United States
The Blue Corner was really fun. Lots of sharks, schooling fish, great current.
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Christopher H
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United States
Very cool, though I wish the sharks would come closer. They're quite shy in Palau
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Solitude One
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Gene F
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United States
Great! I think I enjoyed the friendly Napoleon Wrasse more than seeing the sharks. Reef hooks are a must!
Diving Blue Corner in April on the Ocean Hunter 3
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Scott A
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United States
Very nice, strong current but not overwhelming...plenty to see
Diving Blue Corner in July on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ronald M
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United States
Definitely different. Hooking off and watching the fish go by was interesting, but there was plenty of small stuff on the reef.
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Richard V
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United States
OUTSTANDING! Thrilled we got to dive this site multiple times. Never gets old!
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.0 Very good
- Fred G
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United States
The currents make every dive different.
Diving Blue Corner in January on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Edna D
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United States
Great reef hook diving! that exceeded my expectations. Front row seats to moving 'movie' sharks and fish schools.
Diving Blue Corner in March on the Solitude One
- 8.0 Very good
- Christopher E
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United States
Very good. Hooked in and the sharks were as close as 4-5 ft at times.
Diving Blue Corner in June on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Garrett W
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United States
BEST dive site in the world. endless variety and I could dive there over and over.
Diving Blue Corner in June on the Palau Aggressor II
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Sue Meng L
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United States
Incredible; and the reef hook is the best invention. Up there as one of the top dive sites I have ever been to
Diving Blue Corner in July on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Andrew J
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United States
So many fish. One loved getting close and having pictures taken.
Diving Blue Corner in September on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Loren R
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United States
Beautiful! Swift but manageable currents brought in baby sharks.
Diving Blue Corner in October on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Jesus S
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United States
Thrilling! Amazing Shark show, gazillion school of fish, octopus, turtles, so much to see. Intense!
Diving Blue Corner in November on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Jennifer C
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United States
So beautiful. We loved hooking in and just watching everything swim by.
Diving Blue Corner in January on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Daniel B
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United States
Not as good as it was for us three years ago. It was still great, but Oolong was better in my opinion.
Diving Blue Corner in February on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Jason C
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United States
Saw some sharks and the friendly Napoleon Wrasse.
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Palau Aggressor II
- 6.0 Review score
- Darrell H
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United States
Very good, 1st time I have been there with not current, missed the current and hooking in.
Diving Blue Corner in April on the Black Pearl
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Karl H
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United States
The blue corner was challenging and exciting. Our first time using reef hooks was really fun.
Diving Blue Corner in May on the Black Pearl
- 10.0 Exceptional
- BRYAN M
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United States
Different with a current and without. 50ft + visibility.
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Angela T
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United States
Very Strong current, a few sharks - not as many as had hoped
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Henry D
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United States
Fun hook in dive. Lots of sharks and red toothed trigger fish.
Diving Blue Corner in February on the Palau Aggressor II
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Alexandros K
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Greece
Very good, dove twice if i remember correctly
Diving Blue Corner in April on the Palau Siren
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Marcio C
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Brazil
My favourite dive. I got absolutely enchanted about this place.
Diving Blue Corner in June on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.2 Superb
- Christophe M
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France
Current can be very strong, but you see a lot of sharks, and other hunter.
Diving Blue Corner in July on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 7.6 Good
- Christian S
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Germany
Awesome. It was the best ever. Sharks and turtles everywhere.
Diving Blue Corner in July on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.2 Superb
- Michal V
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Czech Republic
Blue Corner was the best dive site on our trip.
Diving Blue Corner in November on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.0 Very good
- Ewa P
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Poland
Great - its a nice spot with a lot of sharks. But also lots of people.
Diving Blue Corner in November on the Palau Aggressor II
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michael H
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Germany
Stunning. So many sharks ...
Diving Blue Corner in February on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Chun Chang C
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Taiwan
Lots of ocean friends here brought me a great memory.
Diving Blue Corner in July on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.8 Fabulous
- shinta narulita B
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Singapore
Excellent - like blue hole most. the experiences of in and out the holes are really nice. especially when going down to the blue hole.
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- BYUNGSEOK K
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South Korea
had a not so strong current this time but intersted with hook-in diving
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Tiam Poh L
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Singapore
Amazing site. was hoping for stronger current though.
Diving Blue Corner in May on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Fran G
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New Zealand
So cool hooking in was awesome l.
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Fred H
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Australia
hook in and watch the action
Diving Blue Corner in August on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Fahdi D
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France
Blue corner is amazing, although current can be challenging
Diving Blue Corner in October on the Palau Siren
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Fred H
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Australia
We had a subsurface current at 35 meters which brought up 35- 50 reef and white tip sharks engaged in a feeding frenzy whilst snapper patrolled in countless packs. From behind on the reef we were assailed by two large Napoleon Wrasses and a myriad of other fish. You simply hook in and watch the show until you have 40 Bar or 600 PSI
Diving Blue Corner in June on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.4 Very good
- Preeyan S
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United Kingdom
Good. We didn’t see that many sharks or mantas, but the visibility was good.
Diving Blue Corner in June on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Christoph B
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Germany
quite an experiences. Many sharks!! Crystal clear water, but strong current. Need to hook in well.
Diving Blue Corner in September on the Palau Aggressor II
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nisan S
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Israel
Amazing view of sharks, barakudas, tunas and other schools of big fish, cruising at the blue water while we were hooked up at the reef edge.
Diving Blue Corner in October on the Palau Aggressor II
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Howard H
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Netherlands
Brilliant so many sharks, mantas at the cleaning stations
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Ocean Hunter 3
- 9.2 Superb
- Jukka Arimatias R
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Finland
Lots of sharks!! Medium current, good diving
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Solitude One
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Chris B
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Australia
Love the hook in aspect, allows you it back and relax.
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.2 Superb
- Neville D
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United Kingdom
that was fantastic a lot of life and action
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Solitude One
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Rudy W
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Canada
Predictable: fantastic every time
Diving Blue Corner in December on the Solitude One
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Tammie V
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Canada
Colourful and full of sea life
Diving Blue Corner in January on the Solitude One
- 8.4 Very good
- SAUD A
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Saudi Arabia
We saw the famous napoleon! Massive! Amazing!
Diving Blue Corner in January on the Solitude One
- 10.0 Exceptional
- Minseok K
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South Korea
I will come back again as soon as possible! Amazing spot.
Diving Blue Corner in February on the Black Pearl
- 9.6 Exceptional
- William H
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United Kingdom
Enjoyable but strong currents
Diving Blue Corner in March on the Black Pearl
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Steven C
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Germany
Blue corner is a very nice dive site, where a reef hook is usually used. You can watch sharks and all the other sea life, like barracudas and sometimes also some Napoleons are coming by.
Diving Blue Corner in September on the Palau Aggressor II
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Luis L
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Canada
Pretty good. Lots of sharks, but they didn't get very close to us.
Diving Blue Corner in March on the Palau Aggressor II
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Hsiaohsuan C
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Taiwan
we didnt have strong current but still nice
Diving Blue Corner in May on the Rock Islands Aggressor
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christiane L
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Germany
Sometimes very good, sometimes water too mirky to see a lot
Diving Blue Corner in September on the Palau Siren
