Palau Siren, Micronesia

Name: Palau Islands (Koror - Koror)
Start: 2027-02-20
End: 2027-02-27
Location: Micronesia

9.1 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage

from $ 485 / day Check dates

“Super diving with a first class Cruise Director, Guide and Staff.”
Ian G, United Kingdom

Highlights

Designed by divers
Explore pristine, remote dive sites
Massive shaded diving deck with personal storage
Nitrox available on board

The 40m S/Y Palau Siren was designed by divers for divers to provide superior ease and comfort. Aboard Palau Siren, scuba enthusiasts will explore pristine, remote dive sites and enjoy lavish accommodations. The Palau Siren crew of 12 is on hand to ensure guest satisfaction for up to 16 divers. This intimate liveaboard offers ample space, including 8 large cabins with individual climate control, an entertainment system, and en suite bathrooms.

The SY Palau Siren also features an air-conditioned lounge with a cocktail bar, sofas, a 42-inch TV, and a movie network. Massage service is available daily. The decks feature a covered outdoor dining area where meals and refreshments will be served buffet-style throughout the day and an upper-level sun deck with cushioned loungers.

A massive shaded diving deck provides individual stations and personal storage lockers. The main lounge offers a fully equipped camera and video station of professional quality. Palau Siren schedules year-round dive trips offering scuba divers the thrill of deep dives, the tranquillity of drift dives, and the opportunity to encounter huge numbers of pelagic. Book now to dive into the spectacular Palau waters on a Palau Siren liveaboard diving holiday.

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24 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,340

FULL

31 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,340

FULL

11 Nov

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,340

FULL

19 Nov

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,440

FULL

08 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,200

FULL

19 Dec

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,440

FULL

30 Dec

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,340

FULL

07 Jan

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,480

FULL

15 Jan

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,640

FULL

29 Jan

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,640

FULL

09 Feb

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 6,640

FULL

20 Feb

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 4,480

FULL

Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Park and Port Fees ($230-300 / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($120-180 / trip), Nitrox Course ($120-180), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($50-200), Laundry / Pressing Services ($1 / item), WiFi internet ($50-65), Massage ($60 / activity).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Kayaks On-Board
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Bar

Food & Drinks

Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
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
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for 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: 2012

Year renovated: 2024

Length: 40 meters

Beam: 10 meters

Top speed: 9 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 1 x Marinized Nissan RH-10 & Mitsubishi 6D-22

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Tenders: x 2

Freshwater maker: 16 tonnes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Crew trained in first aid

Palau Siren Reviews

9.1 Superb

Vessel

9.2
Crew

8.9
Food

9.8
Diving

9.4
Value

8.4

10 Exceptional
david W
United Kingdom

a truly amazing experience in every way!
Honestly, we can't fault any aspect of the trip - it was fantastic from start to finish - we will be back!!
Recommended for
the diving was stunning, the boat was fantastic and the crew were a delight!
16 Apr, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Michael J
United States

great dives, great crew, dinners could be a bit better
great dives, great dive guides, friendly crew, beautiful boat.
Recommended for
dives, crew, boat
14 Feb, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Shelley S
United States

A fantastic opportunity to see beautiful corals, dozens of sharks in close range, manta rays, turtles, frog fish, and mandarin fish.
The Blue Corner is not to be missed. Hooking in and hanging with the sharks and huuuuge schools of fish!!! Seeing our first frog fish and first mandarin fish were heart stopping experiences. Swimming with 8 mantas wishin arms rich, dancing and flying about us was almost too much to believe! The crew was the best. Always cheerful, helpful and there when you needed them. True professionals in every way.
Recommended for
The diving was top notch with top notch "valet" dive service! Help with donning and doffing your wetsuit, water and juice upon return, rinsing and hanging up of all your gear.
19 Dec, 2016

9.6 Exceptional
Matthias P
Germany

Dive cruise in the paradise of intact reefs and Easy Living.
Absolutely safe dive guidance, consistent and very funIntact reefs and feeling of untouched naturePleasant diving in a group "although" on the way as a UW photographerIncredibly harmonious and friendly organization on the boat.Simply Palau !
Recommended for
Natural fully intact reefs, safe encountering of big fish, feelung to live on the boat between the islands
25 Oct, 2018

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8.8 Fabulous
Haakon F
Norway

Great diving, crew and boat - Palau is a beautiful and different place.
Very good
Recommended for
Diversity, Friendlyness, Fun
05 Aug, 2015

9.2 Superb
Kerry B
United States

Captain & crew set spirit of extraordinary adventure
Highly recommended
Recommended for
Fun, peaceful spirit onboard boat. Manta rays. Healthy sea life !!!.
22 Oct, 2024

9.2 Superb
Morgan G
United States

Fantastic accommodations with very good diving
As for the diving, two dives each at Blue Corner, Ulong Channel, German Channel. One morning (two dives) at Peleliu (including Peleliu Express--single best dive of trip). Siaes Corner also counts as a highlight. The first day and last afternoon were in/around Malakal Harbor, so essentially it was 4.5 days of prime diving out of 6 dive days. The Siren itself didn't move much once outside the harbor, so 10- to 15-min skiff rides each way from the Siren to dive sites. Much shorter trips than diving from Sam's, but still a significant part of each day on small boats. Dives were always at least 45 minutes and occasionally closer to an hour. Great dive briefings.
Recommended for
(1) The boat itself (cabins, living room and dining room areas, dive deck, sundeck). (2) The crew (so friendly and accommodating). (3) The food.
17 Dec, 2018

10 Exceptional
Xiangfei K
China

Wonderful Palau trip with a wonderful crew
We had a wonderful time diving Palau with Palau siren. The dives were amazing and the Palau siren crew was was just outstanding. It’s my best liveaboard experience by far.
Recommended for
Variety of diving in Palau. Service of whole Palau Siren crew. How professional the dive guides and cruise director are.
15 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Vincent L
United States

Great Experience in the Remote Islands of Palau
The Palau Siren and her crew did an excellent job ensuring that the experience they offered was both genuine, unique, and amazing. The dive guides did an excellent job selecting the dive sites based on the conditions and ensuring that everyone was comfortable in the water. The dive sites around the islands of Palau are very pristine and the reefs are spectacular. The crew on board the Palau Siren is clearly a very tightly knit group which I think really helped them deliver an experience for the guests which was truly unique and special.
Recommended for
Diving, Meeting People, Food
25 Oct, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Alexander G
Switzerland

Great variety of Dives (Wall / Wreck / Cave / Current / Makro and Pelagic) for acceptable price.
Observing Reef Sharks at Blue Corner. Exploring remnants of WW II. Landscape (Islands) of Palau.
Recommended for
Variety of Dives / Crew Service / Food
08 Mar, 2023

36 reviews

9.1 Superb
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9.6 Exceptional
James R
United States

The best way to experience diving in Palau
This was our first trip to Palau. As avid SCUBA divers we are always on the lookout for new and amazing destinations and Palau is certainly one of those. Liveaboard diving is perhaps not for everyone, however if it is your goal to have the best possible experience and maximize your dive time and number of dives, there is no other way to go. I have seen others state they don't see the point, all I have to say is they probably have not experienced it to see the point. Being able to wake up, dive, breakfast, dive, lunch, dive, rest, dive, dinner - with rests in between and the ability to relax and have the crew see to your every need is beyond compare. The Palau Siren crew is no exception. The boat may be a bit dated - however it's a lovely ship with a great dining area in the aft section and a nice lounge amidships. The only thing I would love to see is AC in the lounge - I realize this may not be possible on this type of vessel - however it would be very nice. All the cabins are below deck in the forward part of the boat. we had one of the two bow berths and the cabins were large enough for our needs and the bow berths have larger bathrooms and double beds. The mattresses are not phenomenal, however they are absolutely fine and we slept well throughout the 10 night trip. Each cabin has AC and the controls are centralized - we apparently had a small freon leak in our system and the engineer needed to fix it twice, however it was unobtrusive to us as they made the repairs while we were out diving. The entire crew aboard the Palau Siren are top notch! They saw to our every need. From the captain and cruise director to the chef and housekeeping staff, we wanted for nothing the entire trip. They were all friendly and 100% concerned for us to have an amazing trip. The skiff driver was awesome - very skilled and a local Palauan - Lloyd was phenomenal with the skiff. I had an equipment malfunction on one dive and aborted two minutes in and Lloyd took us on a little scenic tour around the islands nearby. The generator that works the compressor was under repair to the crew had to transfer tanks from shore for each day - they did this seamlessly and without any interruption to our experience. Again, a phenomenal job done by all. The boat also has decent internet service available at a reasonable rate - we choose to go off grid on our trips, however many of the guests were connected throughout the trip. The diving was amazing - from Grey reef sharks to macro critters, we saw a great variety of ocean wildlife and had an amazing time - all dives were conducted safely and to the brief. As a 36 year diver and 31 year dive professional, I was thoroughly impressed. Dive Palau the right way - do it on a liveaboard!
Recommended for
The crew were all TOP NOTCH. The chef made excellent meals for us all. The location of being on a liveaboard enabled us to relax in between dives and have a better experience and more dives.
05 Dec, 2024

9.2 Superb
Sandra N
Switzerland

Wonders of the underwater world
The ship is great, crew makes a lot of effort and fulfills every wish. The dives are unique - a 1 A super experience.
Recommended for
Great ship, great dives and beautiful diving areas
14 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Mahmood M
United States

It was amazing,
the crew was wonderful and every crew member did an incredible job in my trip. Eric and Kailey as a cruise directors did an amazing job.They explained everything we need to know in depth dive briefing ,they were very serious on safety stop also very friendly. sebastian, our guide was professional,patience,friendly and knowledgeable in his job,he made the trip super enjoyable ,his running on the sand in a part of Ulong Channel was a nice action and fun. also he did a great job as my advanced dive teacher. he really took care of every body in my group dive.Thank you The food was excellent with good variety and healthy choices,thank u chef Michael and chef Edison.Ann, Roxy and Marvin were so attentive and always friendly and brought us more happiness. and Ula as a boat driver ,gave us a nice ride on a beautiful road through the islands of Palau and of course thank you the captain Bahari and Rommel as engineer. for me all dive sites were interesting ,beautiful and memorable. The only unexpected thing was water temperature. the water was cooler than I expected for Palau.so its better to have at least 3 mm wet suit.
Recommended for
comfortable live aboard. great dive sites . professional and friendly crew
28 Mar, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Alexandros K
Greece

As it was my first liveaboard I have no experience, but I really enjoyed it.
Marine life
Recommended for
Diving sites, service, weather conditions
21 May, 2016

8.8 Fabulous
Patricia T
United States

Excellent dive trip but was extremely disappointed to have missed the spawning of the bumpheads.
I love diving Ulong Channel, Blue Corner and the Cut.
Recommended for
Diving, staff, boat
27 May, 2019

9.6 Exceptional
Christiane L
Germany

Amazing experience
The Diving and the beautiful Islands, the nice crew that helped with everything just made it a perfect holiday!
Recommended for
enough reefsharks for a lifetime, mantas and turtels, very nice cabin
21 Sep, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
Sumit D
India

Extremely warm and friendly
👏👏👏
Recommended for
The spawning dive was spectacular. The entire crew was super friendly and warm. And extremely helpful.
14 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
Bob K
United States

A week of diving I will never forget
I expect to keep the memory of my week diving Palau aboard the Siren in as one of, if not thee, my most memorable diving experiences ever. The Palau Siren is at once well-appointed while also being casually comfortable in a way that all liveaboards should strive to be. I liked the feel of a well-kept wooden boat like her much more than the metal efficiency we more often see. The shaded outside dining area at the stern was the nexus of activity onboard while not diving or sleeping. It's here that our pre-dive briefings were held, post-dive experiences shared, between-dive hangtime spent, late-night talking and drinking convened, and of course, bread broken together during our copious meals together. Though we were taken to our dive sites by two roomy and powerful tenders, the Siren's forward dive deck is roomy and well-organized so that divers needed only a minute or two to get fully prepared for our next dive and then change and rinse off after we returned. I experienced Palau to be an almost ideal travel and diving destination. I found the Palauan people to be warm and friendly even though they live in a faltering economic environment increasingly dominated by Chinese tour groups that contribute too little to the local economy. The atolls of Palau are stunningly beautiful, both above and below the waterline. The waters are very clear, and warm enough that I didn't wear a wetsuit on every dive. I can list the names of the sites I was most struck by, but you can also read virtually the same list in most other reviews you'll see online. For me, the dive I'll never forget was being at 40 meters along Peleliu Wall with the morning sun still bright enough to light the canyon walls and highlight the sharks and an endless river of wrasses flowing in formation below us. But Blue Corner, German Channel, Chandelier Cave, Jellyfish Lake all must be experienced by every scuba lover at least once in their life. The divemaster on the team I was one was Chris. He was exceptional, as a divemaster I felt safe with in his capable hands, and as a fun-loving person to be on a dive boat with. We were all lucky to have crossed paths with him. I'll say that the food on the boat was very good, though not great. Most of the staff were also warm people who we felt well cared for by. However, the captain of the boat was clearly outside of his range. And sure enough, a typhoon was coming in on the morning I got off the boat. The following night, with the typhoon at full strength, the captain anchored the boat on the windward side of the island that Jellyfish Lake is on. Without the protection from the wind that anchoring leeward would have given, the anchors slipped, causing the Siren to hit the rocks, list to 45 degrees, and the captain to call for all to abandon ship with minutes. Thankfully there was time to get a mayday call out, and the Aggressor came in to take on everybody without any injuries. The Palau Siren was refitted in the year that followed and continues to offer magical adventures like mine to divers lucky enough to book a voyage, though now with a capable captain. Palau and the Palau Siren are an adventure not to be missed.
Recommended for
Palau, the Palau Siren, the dive-masters of the Palau Siren
18 Jul, 2018

9.2 Superb
Amy M
United States

Palau Siren
Bumphead Parrot Fish Spawning, If you go all the way to Palau make sure you go for a full moon or 1/2 moon spawning. The Palau Siren is the boat to go on as the experts in spawning are on this boat. It was unforgettable
Recommended for
Diving conditions, varied divers from around the world, Palau Siren staff
22 Apr, 2023

8.4 Very good
Lyn L
United States

Magical!
First...Palau, is a magical place and Erik and his crew understand this and make every effort to support this dream, so thanks! Second, even though I paid extra, it was great to have my own cabin...slept like a baby, never locked my room, as there was a wonderful sense of family aboard. As a 55 year female, slightly out of shape, it was wonderful to have my tank and gear set up for each dive...especially for those of us who do not dive much. What a treat. The boat, even though it's aging too..was kept in great shape, clean. Lastly, the staff really went out of their way to make it fun. The BBQ on a secluded beach..what an effort! Warm towels after the night dives, shakes and juice and smiling faces when we returned to the Siren after diving...always cookies and soda/water easily available, beer at night...all the while an underlining concept of safety for us, like 4:1 ratio with dive master, also very supportive of Mother Earth which is high ground thought...The Team on PS rocked!
Recommended for
The Crew. Location. The ease in which the diving was done.
30 Sep, 2017

10 Exceptional
Fahdi D
France

Incredible experience, great crew and simply beyond amazing dive sites
Amazing dive sites (Ulong channel, blue corner, etc...) Great, very professional team, spoiling us 24h/7 Beautiful boat
Recommended for
Crew
25 Oct, 2018

9.2 Superb
Cathy B
Canada

Most thrilling dive adventure to date!
Waking up every morning and looking at the beautiful islands that the ship was moored around. Diving on all days except first was SPECTACULAR Crew and boat were superb
Recommended for
Diving sites were spectacular. Scenery above water was second to none. Ship was superb.
27 May, 2019

10 Exceptional
Danny W
United States

Best live aboard ever
Great experience
Recommended for
Staffs are well trained and very professional in every aspect. Design of dive boat is first class. flexible on dive site selection.
18 Oct, 2024

9.2 Superb
Michael G
Australia

Wonderful warm experience of the best of Palau
Wonderful trip providing the best of Palau’s marine life from wrecks, ww2 relics, ocean sharks and manta rays, wide variety of fish and chandelier cave. I would book this trip again. The siren is a beautiful and unique vessel with character. The crew took every step to provide for the needs of the passengers.
Recommended for
Food, pelagic life, inspiring crew
23 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Jaume P
United States

great destination best boat
Red snapper spawning, sharks and manta rays in the blue
Recommended for
world class diving, great crew, very comfortable ship
11 Apr, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Audrey H
Malaysia

Amazing diving with a fun and friendly crew - very personalised service, very well organised itinerary (flexing as required based on weather conditions and currents)
Bumphead spawning, German Channel, Blue Corner, Ulong Channel, Orange Beach, Iro Wreck, Chandelier Cave
Recommended for
Excellent diving; Friendly and hospitable crew; Yummy food
15 Jan, 2024

8.4 Very good
Ian G
United Kingdom

As above
Super diving with a first class Cruise Director, Guide and Staff.
Recommended for
Guides and staff. Location. The Diving.
17 May, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
wing keung P
Hong Kong

Fantastic liveaboard experience
Saw the cocodilefish
Recommended for
Clean, comfort and good dive guides & crews
20 Apr, 2017

9.2 Superb
Patrick F
United Kingdom

Possibly the best diving in the world
Well designed programme of 33 dives in 10 days. We dived Blue Corner 4 times with 50m vis, dozens of sharks; turtles, barracuda on every dive; 6 night dives. Comfortable and elegant boat, great crew.
Recommended for
World class diving. Hospitable crew. Exploring Palau.
28 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
ERIC B
France

Very nice boat, comfortable
Lots of sharks: gray, coral, leopard, nurse, bullshark. Superb background.Great biodiversity.Large cabin. Only inconvenient portholes do not open....
Recommended for
Amazing shark diving!!
13 Sep, 2018

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