Zentacle
Get the appSign up

Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Koror

The top 50 dive and snorkel sites in Koror, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Koror guide

dive sites
50
dive shops
9
50 sites, ranked by diver reviews
No photos yet
1

Jellyfish Lake

No reviews yetPalau

The lake is marine, 30 m deep, and characterized by both oxic and anoxic water layers separated by a distinct chemo-and thermocline. Above 15 m, the lake is well lighted, oxic, and with normal marine salinity and temperatures. Below that, the lake is dark and anoxic with high sulfide content in the water and sediment. The locals tell visitors before they jump in the water: "when you see 1000 jellyfish, keep going, when you see 10,000 jellyfish, keep going, when you see 100,000 jellyfish, keep going, when you see 1,000,000 jellyfish, stop, you're there." This is a unique snorkeling experience! Eil Malk Island Jellyfish Lake is also known as Ongeim'l Tketau.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
2

Zeke Zero

No reviews yetPalau

Upside down WW2 Zero aircraft Just west of the Harbour entrance and in the vicinity of Short drop off

BeginnerMax depth 52.5 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
3

Shark City

No reviews yetPalau

Another great site in Palau Thru Ulong Channel to dive site

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
4

Ngerong Channel

No reviews yetPalau

Some big sharks and cuddle fish South of the Rock Islands

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
5

Chandelier Cave

No reviews yetPalau

An excellent easy dive, guided for the inexperianced. Stalactites and stalagmites to the water's edge, above and below. 4 inner rooms with the first very large. A massive air pocket allows educational information to be shared. A 35 foot deep entry hole opens to the first and largest chamber.

BeginnerMax depth 39.4 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
6

Iro Maru

No reviews yetPalau

470 Foot length, 58 foot beam Shiretoko Class Combined Fleet Oilier. The Iro was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Bunker Hill as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and finished off the following day by aircraft from the Carrier Yorktown. She had been previously hit by a torpedo from the US Submarine Tunny on March 22, 1944 West of Palau Western Lagoon North of the Rock Islands Iro Maru is also known as Iro.

BeginnerMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
7

Clam City

No reviews yetPalau

Huge Clams Across the Lagoon from Ngermeaus (Nair Mouse) Island

BeginnerMax depth 13.1 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
8

Short Dropoff

No reviews yetPalau

Great site for fish and corals Just west of the main (western) entrance to the harbor and inside the barrier reef

IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
9

Jake Seaplane

No reviews yetPalau

Aichi E13A Jake Seaplane North of Arakabesan Island. Her final resting place is about 4 miles west of the bridge joining Babeldaob and Koror

BeginnerMax depth 42.7 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
10

Teshio Maru

No reviews yetPalau

321 Foot length, 45 Foot beam Army Cargo Ship. Often ranked as one of the best wreck dives in Palau. She was attacked by aircraft from the Carriers Bunker Hill and Belleau Wood as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and sunk. Her final resting place is a little over 5 miles north of the Malakal Harbor entrance west of Babeldaob.

BeginnerMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
11

Chuyo Maru

No reviews yetPalau

The Chuyo Maru was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Lexington as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and again the following day by aircraft from the Carriers Yorktown and Lexington but was not reported to sink until April 1. Northern side of Malakal Harbor. Chuyo Maru is also known as Chyuo Maru.

BeginnerMax depth 88.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
12

Ryuko Maru

No reviews yetPalau

She was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Lexington as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and finished off the following day by aircraft from the Carrier Yorktown. Her bow is at 60 (18.2 Meters) feet and her stern at 85 feet (26 Meters) When I last dove her there was a monkey's fist (Big knot)about 10 feet under the surface that you must tie off to.

BeginnerMax depth 85.3 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
13

LST

No reviews yetPalau

The LST was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Lexington as part of Task Force 58, Operation Snapshot, on July 26 and finished off the following day by aircraft from the Carriers Lexington and Bunker Hill .272 Foot length, 40 Foot beam The final resting place of LST is just North of Ngargol Island near shore and a large piece of rock that has fallen from the island into the water

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
14

Helmet

No reviews yetPalau

The Helmet or Depth Charge Wreck or Helmet lays right side up in 55-100 feet of water, with her stern shallow and her bow deep(about 100 Feet). There are aircraft engines, and many depth charges South side of Malakal Harbor near Japanese Cut and marked with a Buoy. Helmet is also known as Depth Charge Wreck.

BeginnerMax depth 68.9 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
15

Urakami Maru

No reviews yetPalau

387 Foot length, 52 Foot beam She was attacked by aircraft from the Carriers Hornet and Montarey as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and sunk. Her final resting place is the middle of Malakal Harbor, just west of Malakal Island

Boat entry
No photos yet
16

Sata

No reviews yetPalau

She was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Hornet and Enterprize as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 and finished off the following day by aircraft from the Carrier Lexington. 470 Foot length, 58 Foot beam, 14000 Tons Her final resting place is in Western lagoon North her sister ship the Iro. Sata is also known as Sata Maru.

Advanced
No photos yet
17

Hafa Dai

No reviews yetPalau

Japanese Fishing Trawler Malakal Harbor Hafa Dai is also known as Hafa Dai Maru.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
18

Zero

No reviews yetPalau

Easy shallow dive for a WW2 zero aircraft. Propeller out of the water most of the time Just inside the western reef on your way to Jellyfish Lake

BeginnerMax depth 6.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
19

Unidentified Maru

No reviews yetPalau

Small Cargo ship about 130 feet long Her lays on her side. She is at the southern end of Urukthapel Island in an upside-down 'V' formed by the island Unidentified Maru is also known as Unidentified Maru 7.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
No photos yet
20

Nagisan Maru

No reviews yetPalau

She was attacked by aircraft from the Carrier Bunker Hill as part of Task Force 58, Operation Desecrate One, on March 30 an hour later aircraft from the carrier Belleau Wood attacked with no hits, and she was finished off the following day by aircraft from the Carrier Yorktown . 362 Foot length, 50 Foot beam Inside the Rock Islands

BeginnerMax depth 45.9 ftBoat entry
Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Koror: numbered map of the top 20 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
1234567891011121314151617181920
Numbers match the ranked list of Koror dive and snorkel sites. Full map with key

Top dive shops in Koror

All 9
Palau Dive Adventures
4.9 (67) · Koror
Book
Blue Marlin
5.0 (28) · Koror
Book
S/Y Palau Siren
4.7 (129) · Korror
Book
Sam's Dive Tours
4.7 (129) · Koror
Book

Koror diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Koror for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 50 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

Are there dive shops in Koror?

Zentacle lists 9 dive shops in Koror. The top-rated are Palau Dive Adventures (4.9 from 67 reviews) and Blue Marlin (5.0 from 28 reviews).