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Koror Liveaboard Diving

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Liveaboard Diving in Koror

What to expect on a Koror liveaboard

Liveaboard diving from Koror is the gateway to some of the best dive sites in Palau. It is one of 250 islands in this region but is inhabited by two-thirds of the entire population of all of these islands. Diving is definitely the main attraction here, and so there are many Koror liveaboards to choose from. Koror itself is a high energy island with many resorts, hotels, restaurants and much more to provide you with a good start to your Micronesia liveaboard diving experience.

Liveaboard Diving From Koror

There are a variety of Koror liveaboards to choose from that sail around the Palau area. Most go year-round to make it more convenient for anyone hoping to dive in these pristine waters.

From the coast of Koror, there are many sites all in quite close range, and most liveaboards immediately begin with two very exciting dive sites. The Chandelier Caves, where confident cave divers get to go exploring in this cave system, swimming around the glittering stalagmites and stalactites which are all throughout these caves and the other dive site is the most popular wreck in the Palau area; Iro Maru. A ship 143m (470ft) long and having sunk back in 1944 it has now created its very own underwater ecosystem, a beautiful wreck to dive around.

The famous Blue Corner dive site provides a fantastic drift dive opportunity at a naturally occurring corner absolutely filled with marine life with some of the largest schools of fish ever seen. If the larger marine species are what you are hoping to see, then diving at the German Channel Dive site will not disappoint, it is one of the top dive spots in the world to see Manta Rays, many of them.

Like many of the dive sites, Peleliu dive site will give you a dive filled with a huge variety of marine life to see, also a drift dive along a sea wall, there are excitement and beauty all in one.

As the last stop and a slight change of scenery, the Koror liveaboards visit Jellyfish Lake, where you will have the chance to swim/snorkel with over a million jellyfish in a scenic lake on a picturesque island.

All Koror liveaboards visit a large variety of dive sites, with a larger variety of marine life. There is something for everyone of all dive abilities to enjoy.

Getting To Koror

The nearest airport to Koror is located on the island of Babeldaob which is connected by a bridge to Koror. The airport is called The Roman Tmetuchl International Airport or Palau 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. Any Micronesia liveaboards from Koror will depart from the Malakal Harbour in Koror, its main port.

Koror Diving Reviews

  • Rating 9.3 out of 10
  • 9.3 Superb
  • Rating 8.8 out of 10
  • 8.8 Fabulous
  • Mary K
  • Flag of United StatesUnited States

Not sure if Koror includes Ulong Channel or Siaes Corner. Both Ulong Channel and Siaes Corner were terrific dives. Didn't like Chandelier Caves or Teshio Maru - poor visibility, not much to see, crowded.

Diving Koror in March on the Black Pearl
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  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Jason C
  • Flag of United StatesUnited States

The visibility was not that great, but Chandelier Cave and the Seaplane were cool

Diving Koror in December on the Palau Aggressor II
  • Rating 9.6 out of 10
  • 9.6 Exceptional
  • Edna D
  • Flag of United StatesUnited States

Enjoyed all the dive sites. Visibility 20-30'. Temperature 82 F degrees.

Diving Koror in March on the Solitude One
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  • 10.0 Exceptional
  • Vincent L
  • Flag of United StatesUnited States

The dive sites around Koror were all pretty interesting.

Diving Koror in September on the Palau Siren

What to know about diving in Koror

Where is Koror?

Koror is Palau's largest town, located on Koror Island in the country's southwest, connected to the main island of Babeldaob by a bridge. It's the commercial and tourism hub of Palau, and almost every liveaboard and dive shop departs from its Malakal Harbor.

Which country is Koror the largest city of?

Koror is the largest city in Palau, part of the wider Micronesia region, and served as the country's capital until the government relocated to the purpose-built city of Ngerulmud on Babeldaob in 2006. It remains Palau's economic and tourism center by a wide margin.

What hotels are available in Koror, Palau?

Koror has the bulk of Palau's accommodation, ranging from resort-style hotels along Malakal Harbor to smaller guesthouses and dive-focused lodges nearer downtown. Most liveaboard passengers book a night or two in Koror on either end of their trip for flight connections.

What flights are available to Koror, Palau?

Flights land at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, a short drive from Koror, with United Airlines, as of 2026, the main international carrier connecting via Guam. Regional routes have also run through Manila, Taipei, and Incheon depending on the season.

Is Koror a good base for a Palau diving trip?

Yes — nearly every dive shop, liveaboard departure point, and hotel in Palau is based in or around Koror, making it the natural hub for any diving trip. Malakal Harbor puts Blue Corner, German Channel, and Chandelier Cave all within a 30-to-45-minute boat ride.

How far is Koror from Blue Corner and German Channel?

Both sites are roughly 30 to 45 minutes away by dive boat from Koror's Malakal Harbor, close enough that operators often combine them with a third site on the same day trip. It's one of the reasons Palau's day-boat diving is so efficient compared to more spread-out destinations.

Can you dive directly from Koror, or do you need a boat trip?

You need a boat — Koror itself doesn't have shore diving to speak of, so every major site, including Chandelier Cave just across the harbor, requires a dive boat. The good news is that boat rides to Palau's best-known sites are typically 15 to 45 minutes.

What is the weather like in Koror?

Koror has a tropical climate with temperatures generally around 80–86°F (27–30°C) year-round, and a wetter season from roughly June to September, followed by a drier, calmer stretch from November to April. Rain showers can pop up any time of year, but rarely last long.

Is there anything to do in Koror besides diving?

Yes — Koror has a small but growing restaurant and market scene, the Belau National Museum for Palauan history and culture, and easy access to Rock Islands sightseeing and Jellyfish Lake snorkeling tours. Most visitors treat it as a comfortable base rather than a standalone destination.

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