Private Tour
Palau Snorkeling
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the crystal-clear waters of Palau with premium scuba diving and snorkeling adventures. With over a decade of experience, this local destination management company ensures top-notch service and safety, featuring PADI-certified instructors and well-maintained equipment. Guests can enjoy the vibrant marine life and breathtaking coral reefs, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned divers. Additionally, the company provides private pier access and owns its boats for seamless excursions.
- Dive into stunning underwater landscapes with expert guides
- Enjoy personalized attention in small group settings
- Benefit from a fully-equipped PADI-certified dive center
- Experience a local company's commitment to guest safety and satisfaction
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Milky Way
This is a flexible itinerary, and not all attractions listed are guaranteed to be visited in one day. We will choose the best spots on the day to ensure safety and the best experience. Milky Way Lagoon is famous for its smooth, mineral-rich white mud and calm turquoise water. Here you can swim and relax in the sheltered lagoon, apply the natural mud mask, and rinse off in the sea for a refreshing feeling. Your guide will share local tips and help you enjoy this unique “spa in nature” experience, with plenty of time for photos. Please note: The exact sites visited may vary depending on tide conditions, weather, sea conditions, and shared boat/crew arrangements.
Big Drop-off
This is a flexible itinerary, and not all attractions listed are guaranteed to be visited in one day. We will choose the best spots on the day to ensure safety and the best experience. Big Drop-Off is one of Palau’s most iconic underwater sights and is often considered a top highlight of the “Seven Underwater Wonders of Palau.” Just a short distance from the reef edge, the seafloor suddenly plunges into deep blue water, creating a dramatic wall-like view. Please note: The exact sites visited may vary depending on tide conditions, weather, sea conditions, and shared boat/crew arrangements.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Rock Islands permit。 If you already have a valid permit, you’re welcome to use your own, and you won’t need to pay for it again.
Free required snorkeling gear is provided: life jacket, mask, snorkel, and a disposable mouthpiece. Other equipment is available for rent, but it’s optional—there is no mandatory extra spending.
Pickup points
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Palau Snorkeling
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Some of the best coral...
Ben R,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Some of the best coral you will ever see and exquisite marine life. Organisers were really helpful leading up to the event and George (our guide on the day) was also extremely helpful.
The operator is really...
MarkusMatthias G,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The operator is really easy to communicate with and gave me a lot of information before the trip. They also did their best to fix things they didn’t go well. The captain was very professional and friendly. All in all it was a nice day. As an experienced snorkeler you might not be lucky with every spot so double check wich places are you going to see and if the guide speaks English. But still! Your are on Palau so every place feels exciting and I saw a lot of the underwater life. You also do SUP in the beginning so be prepared for that. The food prepared by the guide on the island was very delicious.
Disappointed
Carmy12345,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00This trip is suited to Chinese speaking people only. Whilst the itinerary said English guide, he could only communicate with iPhone translator. This is a safety issue as I found it frustrating and at one point 3 boats altogether and I was the only westerner there and in the water I almost missed our boat. Whilst the snorkeling sites are nice and I chose this trip because Blue corals and Fantasy coral gardens seemed interesting, however we spent too much time doing drone photography waiting for each person to do their Instagram thing on a boat in Milky Way, ok I’ll accept one but then again after lunch with a canoe. Not for everyone. Viator and Trip advisor should check the language specifications. I didn’t eat the lunch, didn’t have a guide that could explain things in the water nor did I participate in the second drone filming and I still was demanded (several times) to pay the tip. In my case the boat driver was lovely which saved the day and luckily I’d done a couple of other snorkels in prior days.
Excellent snorkeling...
Christian V,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent snorkeling trip, had really good Chinese BBQ for lunch, stoped at many different sites including a shipwreck
Day in Palau
Troy M,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is probably one of the best tours you can take in Palau, definitely the best offered on Viator. No other tours have you catch your own lunch and have it prepared on a private island! The guides cook your fish for you, it’s delicious. Then after you visit some amazing snorkeling sites, including a sunken Japanese ship. The guides are so friendly and helpful, I highly recommend this tour to anyone.
February 2026
Jasmine H,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience with this tour. We had a fishing experience in the morning, which was then barbequed foe our lunch. We then went to snorkel at Giant Clam City and the Japanese shipwreck site. We joined the tour for the second day (for an additional fee) and went to the Milky Way, Blue Coral Reef and Shark City. Our tour guide was George and he was wonderful! He helped us take some wonderful photos/videos and was overall very helpful.
Snorkelling
von g,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The snorkelling sites were great, especially shark city. Getting to swim with reef sharks was a thrill. The freshly cooked lunch by Jerry was delicious!
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