“The dives were all fantastic and the dive guides were excellent. ”
Highlights
Two Jacuzzis on the sun deck
State-of-the-art facilities for underwater photographers
Custom dive itineraries and personal attention
The M/V Ocean Hunter III Palau is a 29m liveaboard and was designed by divers for divers and offers superior diving comfort and enjoyment.
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Ocean Hunter III has 8 cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning and can accommodate up to 16 guests. Ocean Hunter III features a comfortable salon with a television, entertainment system, and spacious dining. Guest may also relax in one of the two Jacuzzis on the sun deck. Ocean Hunter III provides state-of-the-art facilities for professional underwater photographers, including a large work area and over 60 electrical outlets.
Aboard the MV Ocean Hunter III, divers will exit and enter from a spacious diving platform to explore Palau's unspoiled reefs, caves, and wrecks teeming with impressive marine life. Because of the small guest capacity, Ocean Hunter III works with divers to develop custom dive itineraries and offers personal attention. Ocean Hunter III schedules 7 and 10-night diving cruises to the best Palau dive sites.
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Boat features
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Camera room
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Cabin Types
Boat Specifications
Year built
1978
Year renovated
2008
Length
29 meters
Beam
8 meters
Cruising speed
11 knots
Engines
Twin 375HP each
Max guests
16
Number of cabins
8
Number of bathrooms
8
Tenders
Yes
Water capacity
4'000 gallons
Fuel capacity
24'000 liters
Freshwater maker
1'200 gallons per day
Boat navigation and safety
Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Oxygen
Fishfinder
Ocean Hunter 3 Reviews
9.2 Superb
28 Verified Reviews
Vessel
8.9
Crew
9.6
Food
9.7
Diving
9.1
Value
8.7
9.2 Superb
Henry R
United States
Got lucky!
The highlight was the 3 other guests that shared the trip. Next best was crew and location. Fellow travelers, crew and location made trip superb.
Recommended for
The crew was superb. 8 of 12 guests were no-shows. Loved the extra space!. Dive sites and Palaulands were gorgeous..
10 Exceptional
John P
Australia
Wonderful live aboard SCUBA diving in Palau
Many thanks to all of the crew of Ocean Hunter III for making outlive aboard dive trip so enjoyable. The dives were all fantastic and the dive guides were excellent. So many dives in such a short period of time, each different from the other.
First, note that diving was quite intense (5 dives per day). Although some would prefer a bit less diving and more land tours, some might love it. :)
The dives were quite diverse (wrecks, open ocean, walls, reefs, drift, night, lagoons, blue holes, and even an easy cavern). It was also a really good boat for underwater photographers and the right place for learning wide-angle.
The crew was also really nice and skilled. To be noted, the food was also really diverse and good. I highly recommend
Recommended for
The diversity of the dives, the crew and the boat itself (including the food)
10 Exceptional
Carolyn S
United States
I have already recommended it to others!
Great care taken to accommodate diver's needs! Staff went above and beyond!! Spectacular diving!!
Recommended for
FOOD!!!!!!!! Accommodated special diet incredibly well!!!!!! Well appointed with all the creature comforts!
9.2 Superb
Andrew A
Canada
A great liveaboard with a great crew!
My trip on Ocean Hunter III was my second liveaboard and I couldn’t be happier with the crew and the guides. The food was excellent and they tried to meet every dietary restriction by making a special food for every need. The diving was also excellent and the guides and the captain were great and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend it for someone who wants to dive in Palau on a liveaboard.
Recommended for
The food, the crew and the comfort
10 Exceptional
Roswitha G
Germany
Divers Paradise
Extraordinary Dive Spots as German Channel, Blue Corner - you can´t mention them all.
Professional and friendly Crew
Condition of the Boat immaculate
Not to forget the Chef and the kitchen crew - every day another surprise
Recommended for
Dive Spots - Crew - Boat
9.2 Superb
Dan B
United States
Great trip!
Excellent trip! Smaller boat but very comfortable. The dive boat is big with plenty of room and the guides were great!!
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Diving.
9.2 Superb
Michael F
United States
Fantastic week of diving
Great combination of sites, accommodating crew.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew, food
10 Exceptional
Howard H
Netherlands
Best Liveaboard ever!
Manta Rays on several dives, loads of different sharks, wreck dives, cave dive, friendly Napoleon wrasse who knew Ken the captain, great night dives with cuttlefish, grey reef sharks. Saw so many new fish species I’d never seen before like the Crocodile fish, Mandarin Fish, giant sea slug, lemon shark, bull shark, and so much more. This was my 5th liveaboard and definitely the best one yet.
Recommended for
Excellent service, excellent food for my vegan diet, dive sites all very unique
8.0 Very good
Anka K
Slovenia
Good
Good experience, no inpact of pollution but we missed the new moon spawn of bomphead parrot fish
Recommended for
Pristine corals on the dive sites. Friendly crew. Food onboard.
The highlight was the 3 other guests that shared the trip. Next best was crew and location. Fellow travelers, crew and location made trip superb.
Recommended for
The crew was superb. 8 of 12 guests were no-shows. Loved the extra space!. Dive sites and Palaulands were gorgeous..
10 Exceptional
John P
Australia
Wonderful live aboard SCUBA diving in Palau
Many thanks to all of the crew of Ocean Hunter III for making outlive aboard dive trip so enjoyable. The dives were all fantastic and the dive guides were excellent. So many dives in such a short period of time, each different from the other.
First, note that diving was quite intense (5 dives per day). Although some would prefer a bit less diving and more land tours, some might love it. :)
The dives were quite diverse (wrecks, open ocean, walls, reefs, drift, night, lagoons, blue holes, and even an easy cavern). It was also a really good boat for underwater photographers and the right place for learning wide-angle.
The crew was also really nice and skilled. To be noted, the food was also really diverse and good. I highly recommend
Recommended for
The diversity of the dives, the crew and the boat itself (including the food)
10 Exceptional
Carolyn S
United States
I have already recommended it to others!
Great care taken to accommodate diver's needs! Staff went above and beyond!! Spectacular diving!!
Recommended for
FOOD!!!!!!!! Accommodated special diet incredibly well!!!!!! Well appointed with all the creature comforts!
9.2 Superb
Andrew A
Canada
A great liveaboard with a great crew!
My trip on Ocean Hunter III was my second liveaboard and I couldn’t be happier with the crew and the guides. The food was excellent and they tried to meet every dietary restriction by making a special food for every need. The diving was also excellent and the guides and the captain were great and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend it for someone who wants to dive in Palau on a liveaboard.
Recommended for
The food, the crew and the comfort
10 Exceptional
Roswitha G
Germany
Divers Paradise
Extraordinary Dive Spots as German Channel, Blue Corner - you can´t mention them all.
Professional and friendly Crew
Condition of the Boat immaculate
Not to forget the Chef and the kitchen crew - every day another surprise
Recommended for
Dive Spots - Crew - Boat
9.2 Superb
Dan B
United States
Great trip!
Excellent trip! Smaller boat but very comfortable. The dive boat is big with plenty of room and the guides were great!!
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Diving.
9.2 Superb
Michael F
United States
Fantastic week of diving
Great combination of sites, accommodating crew.
Recommended for
Dive sites, crew, food
10 Exceptional
Howard H
Netherlands
Best Liveaboard ever!
Manta Rays on several dives, loads of different sharks, wreck dives, cave dive, friendly Napoleon wrasse who knew Ken the captain, great night dives with cuttlefish, grey reef sharks. Saw so many new fish species I’d never seen before like the Crocodile fish, Mandarin Fish, giant sea slug, lemon shark, bull shark, and so much more. This was my 5th liveaboard and definitely the best one yet.
Recommended for
Excellent service, excellent food for my vegan diet, dive sites all very unique
8.0 Very good
Anka K
Slovenia
Good
Good experience, no inpact of pollution but we missed the new moon spawn of bomphead parrot fish
Recommended for
Pristine corals on the dive sites. Friendly crew. Food onboard.
8.8 Fabulous
Iztok V
Slovenia
just loved it
Palau is always worth coming to. And Ocean Hunter allows you enjoy it in full
Recommended for
dive sites. excellent and knowledgable diving team. very good service and tasty food.
10 Exceptional
Pamela H
United States
If you love diving you'll love this boat!
If you LOVE diving this boat is for you! I still cannot believe how many dives we got in, and they were so diverse! We got to the "good places" before (and after) day trippers, always felt we had the ocean to ourselves, even when other boats might have been at some of the dive sites. Guides were excellent, knowledgeable (Ace and Epi), and super helpful. Entire crew was awesome, knew us all by our names, treated us very well. We were not a full boat so as a solo female traveler was thrilled to get a cabin to myself. Loved it so much I will be coming back next year with my husband. Cannot wait!
Recommended for
So many dives - 31 dives in 7 days!. Diversity of dives - walls, wrecks, reefs, channels (hook in and watch the sharks go by), cleaning stations, etc.. The other guests - we bonded, they were the best!.
10 Exceptional
Brian W
United States
Immaculate trip to Palau
We were fortunate to have a week’s worth of perfect weather and diving conditions. The boat is well maintained and you can tell the owners at fish n fins and the staff take great care in showing guests all of Palau.
Recommended for
Swimming with Mantas. Food quality. Overall service and staff.
10 Exceptional
Marie M
United States
totally wonderfull!
45 dives in 10 days - was very happy at end of each dive. Mind blowing all the creatures/ reef to view.
not having to carry my gear up the ladder after each dive.
staff was so welcoming and friendly.
Recommended for
45 dives in 10 days, lack of access to outside world, my own cabin
9.2 Superb
Caroline C
United Kingdom
Superb trip!
Lots of great diving. I did four different ves a day.
Best dive for me was the manta ray experience
Recommended for
Manta day!!. Wall drop off. Really comfortable - slept well.
10 Exceptional
Carlos L
United States
Great trip. I would highly recommended.
Excellent trip. The dive sites were varied (variety of ocean life, reck, blue holes, caverns, hanging on reef hooks, lots of turtles, etc.)
The staff at the Ocean Hunter 3 were very nice and helpful.
Recommended for
The Crew. The dive sites. The food.
9.6 Exceptional
Steven K
United States
Palau is amazing and Ocean Hunter 3 does a great job of maximizing your dives.
Lots of diving (up to 5 per day), including several night dives and cavern dives. Palau is amazing! Fabulous coral, manta rays, turtles, octopus, sharks, etc., better than Maldives and Red Sea IMO. Interesting WW2 wrecks. I am so glad we chose this trip and I definitely recommend it to intermediate or advanced divers as the current is strong in places.
Recommended for
Amazing corals and sea life. Very friendly and helpful crew. Plenty of good food.
9.6 Exceptional
Yevgeniya M
Greece
Great trip with lots of manta dives
It's been a great trip. The crew were really helpful and the food was excellent. I really enjoyed having several dives with mantas rather than a one off, even though it was the same dive site
Recommended for
German channel dives with Manta. Our dive guide Rico. Food.
8.0 Very good
Huseyin A
Turkey
A pleasant dive experience onboard
Overall, my experience was good.
I noticed that abot 40% of dives
In the advance program sent to us were not done and some dives were repeated at our will. As an example, we bought peleli dive permit to dive there 3 or 4 times. But had only one dive. Also. Jelly Fish Lake and Mandarin Lake dives were discarded automatically. I can understand such changes are at the discreteion of boat captain abd dive guide team, changes at this magnitude sound bizarre to me. They should modify their program accordingly, I admit 25 dives are more than enough for 7 days. Overall, I am a satisfied customer. Though I had more luxioruos food options in different liveaboard trips, this one was for the taste, preparation, and presentation of food. Thank you guys for the excellent job.
Recommended for
Food and drinks onboard. Crew Service & Friendliness. Boat & Cabin Comfort.
9.6 Exceptional
Gene F
United States
Amazing vacation!
Unbelievable diving in beautiful, clear water. The scenery was astounding every single moment I was above water. The crew was so friendly and attentive. The food - WOW!!!!! The only negative thing I could say about the trip is that I dove with heartburn every day from eating too much of the delicious food.
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, and the boat.
9.6 Exceptional
Joerg R
Germany
Great week around Palau!
To sum it up: if I ever return to Palau I would choose the Ocean Hunter 3 again!
Recommended for
Great vessel, great crew, great food and great diving!
9.6 Exceptional
Anton L
Switzerland
Nice diving holidays despite unfavorable weather
Compared to the Maldives, the corals here are much better preserved. Ulong Wall was like a cinema, hook up the current hook and just look: especially many reef sharks.The food on the Ocean Hunter was excellent too!
Recommended for
beautiful corals, lots of turtles, lots of sharks
Translated from German
8.8 Fabulous
Linda V
United States
Palau didn’t disappoint
This is the ultimate dive, eat, sleep, repeat experience. Lots of beautiful and varied corals. Sharks, turtles and many different fish. Reef is vibrant. Holes, tunnels and caves for variety.
Recommended for
Excellent food taste and variety. Friendly, helpful staff. Lots of dives.
8.8 Fabulous
Georg F
Germany
Palau delivered
It was a really nice trip. The food is great and the crew in general too. We had some great diving on top dive sites. It’s a bit sad, that the boat doesn’t travel around a lot and we stayed most of the time at german channel. That makes the trips with the speed boat longer and the breaks shorter. There could have been a dive guide more and sometimes more groups would be nice. But overall Palau delivered what I expected.
Recommended for
Top notch dive sites. 5 dives a day. Great food.
8.4 Very good
GIULIO R
Italy
A paradise well experienced
Great trip
Recommended for
Seabed. the availability of the crew. the fun atmosphere.
Translated from Italian
10 Exceptional
Uwe W
Austria
Spoil yourself in one of the best dive sites on the planet
There is not enough space here to describe it. 11 points out of 10
Recommended for
Boat, Staff, Underwater World
Translated from German
6.8 Review score
David R
New Zealand
Good food,great group of diving guests which made the trip
Overall was a little disappointed as the weather was not great and we were mainly around one spot in German channel so diving was repetitive ,that’s Mother Nature though .Chef and assistant chef were fantastic and most of the crew were great .Management and captain are a little more blunt around guests and staff so a little more work needed in customer relations would benefit the company.
Office management could be better organized,ie,refunds on park fees ,not visited due to bad weather ,should be refunded on day when settling accounts and not emailing guest days later after they have left the country only to get told their refund will be $70 US dollars less to cover the bank transaction fee .
Recommended for
Food and chefs. lots of diving. Tender boat setup.
6.4 Review score
Sabrina B
Italy
A great gourmet experience, but the dives could and should be better.
Sadly I have not been fully satisfied by this trip.
The food has been by far the best ever tried on a diving boat , but the diving management has been poor. The main boat has been moved only one time and for all the week we have been always around the German Channel : were the weather conditions too bad ? It has been not explained.
It has been evident from the very first dive that we should - and we could :9 guests 2 diving guides - be divided in 2 groups ：the photographers and the divers. Indeed the 2 guides has constantly tried to force everybody together, even when the pace was extra slow. And just to make everything worse in one day all the dives not only almost in the same area , but with the same profile " Maximum depth 21 meters" , why? We all know the max depth for AOW recreational is 30 mt and with the deep specialty 40 , so from what/where the constant 21 mtrs? I was so bored that I skipped some afternoon dives. At the middle of the week regarding this issues, I had a conversation with the Captain - Mr. Ken - after which he also step in the water and I admit the dives got better. DM313144
Recommended for
The participants, the food and the cabin absolutely spotless
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Cabin info
Standard Cabins
1 Bunk bed (singles)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
The 2 standard cabins on Ocean Hunter contain a queen-size double bed along with a single bunk. As always, there is a private ensuite bathroom with a shower, basin, and toilet. Large storage space and closets, separately controlled air-conditioning, and 110/220 volt outlets.
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Cabin info
Deluxe Cabins
1 Bunk bed (single and double)
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Solo traveler friendly
Privacy optional
Our 4 deluxe cabins contain a large living space with a king-size double bed with a single bunk above. The ensuite bathroom holds a shower, basin, and a Microphor toilet head providing silent and reliable operation. Large storage space and closets. Separately controlled air-conditioning and 110/220 volt outlets.
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Cabin info
Master State Rooms
1 Single + 1 Double bed
Aircon with control
Ensuite Bathroom
Max 2 guests
Private cabin
Specially designed to Mega Yachts standards, the Master State Rooms boast a large living space, extra-large double bed, private TV, DVD, and mini bar, computer/toilette table, and a sofa/bed. Large and spacious bathroom with an ensuite shower and Microphor Toilet head providing silent and reliable operation. Large storage space and closets. Separately controlled A/C. 110/220 volts outlets.
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Gear Rental
Rental Gear Prices
Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat.
15L tanks260-370 USD per trip
BCD22 USD per day
Dive Computer22 USD per day
Fins7.70 USD per day
Full Equipment (with: BCD, Dive Computer, Dive Light, Fins, Mask, Regulator, SMB, Wetsuit)71.50 USD per day
Mask7.70 USD per day
Nitrox tank260-370 USD per trip
Regulator22 USD per day
Wetsuit16.50 USD per day
Please provide your rental needs on the booking form.
Boat features
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Camera room
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Library
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Fishing
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar
Food & Drinks
Fine Cuisine
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Tech diving
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving
Languages Spoken
The crew speaks English.
Boat Specifications
Year built
1978
Year renovated
2008
Length
29 meters
Beam
8 meters
Cruising speed
11 knots
Engines
Twin 375HP each
Max guests
16
Number of cabins
8
Number of bathrooms
8
Tenders
Yes
Water capacity
4'000 gallons
Fuel capacity
24'000 liters
Freshwater maker
1'200 gallons per day
Boat navigation and safety
Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Oxygen
Fishfinder
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