The Palau Royal Resort is a 4 star experience on the island of Malakal, Koror. With only a short transfer between the airport and your hotel, you arrive at your dream destination speedily after landing. With plenty of on site facilites, this is an excellent choice for non divers and families or for anyone that wants more than diving. The harbour views alone make this a wonderful option for anyone that wants to experience the beauty of Palau.
The Palau Royal Resort is comprised of 157 rooms and suites to chose from. All have air con, mini bar and are ensuite. The decor is inspired by the awesome Rock Islands and has a tropical flair. Each room has a balcony and full room service. There is 1 restaurant on site so you don't have to go far for an exquisite dining experience with international flavours from all over the globe. Fill your days with table tennis, mini golf or a trip to the Mandara Spa. There is a childrens' playroom making the Royal Resort an excellent option for families. The pool is large and perfect for a lazy day enjoying the sunshine. If you want to explore more of Palau, Koror is only a short taxi ride and the cultural hub of Palau.
Fish 'n Fins are your diving centre and will pick you up from the Palau Royal Resort for each day's diving. There is no one else in Palau that can rival their experience and enthusiasm for the local marinescape. The team know every nook and cranny and from the comfort of their 7 custom built dive boats you can explore legendary dive sites... Jellyfish lake, Blue corner, Peleliu Expressway... these are just some of the world class dive sites on offer. Groups are kept small so you can enjoy your diving away from the masses. Fish 'n Fins are a full PADI, BSAC and CMAS facility so no matter what your training needs, this is the dive centre for you! Together Fish 'n Fins and the Palau Royal Resort are the ingredients you need for an unforgettable holiday.
All rooms in 2-4 floor of north side facing to harbour, where you can enjoy over-viewing a quiet scene of sailing yachts and cruisers. Enjoy the beautiful maintained trees and flowers around the pond down below the balcony. Double, Twin and Triple rooms available. Includes telephone, alarm clock, air conditioning, refrigerator, kettle, In-room safe, hairdryer, slippers, sewing kit, tea and coffee and bath amenities.
Freshly renovated rooms on the 2-3 floor on the east wing, overlooking the beach. Here you can watch the waves as you relax on your balcony. Double, Twin and Triple rooms available. Includes telephone, alarm clock, air conditioning, refrigerator, kettle, In-room safe, hairdryer, slippers, sewing kit, tea and coffee and bath amenities.
This is a very unique design concept basically having no obstruction in between the bed room and the bath room if you keep a sliding door open. Modern rooms on the east wing at 4-6F overlooks an ocean view from the balcony. Shower booth is in separate to bathtub. Double, twin and triple rooms available. Includes telephone, alarm clock, air conditioning, refrigerator, kettle, In-room safe, hairdryer, slippers, sewing kit, tea and coffee and bath amenities.
Large suites are available ranging from the Premier Suite overlooking the ocean, the uniquely desinged Corner Squite and the giant Royal Suite on the top floor.
View entry requirements here All travellers to Palau must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except those under 12 years of age. A Pre-Arrival Negative COVID-19 test (or Documentation of Recovery) must be provided. PCR tests must be taken within three (3) days. Antigen tests must be taken within one (1) day before departure from the point of origin to the Republic of Palau. Proof of Vaccination: All travelers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose received at least 14 days before arrival in Palau. On Day 4, you will be required to appear at a designated health facility to take a mandatory COVID-19 PCR test From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 13SEP 2022
Located between Guam, The Philippines and Papua New Guinea, Palau is a 640km long archipelago that harbours one of the world's greatest concentrations of corals, fish and other marine life. The Palau islands include more than 200 islands, of which only eight are inhabited. Having emerged from the United Nations trusteeship in 1994 it is one of the worlds youngest and smallest sovereign states.
Few other travel destinations in the world can compete with Palau when it comes to diversity - sharks, mantas, wrecks, caves, reefs and the unique Jelly fish lake. Palau is a scuba destination like no other. Many of the dive sites are reachable from both resort and liveaboard. Scuba Travel have worked for many years with the premier scuba diving operators in Palau and we're more than happy to help you discover this fantastic destination.
View entry requirements here All travellers to Palau must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except those under 12 years of age. A Pre-Arrival Negative COVID-19 test (or Documentation of Recovery) must be provided. PCR tests must be taken within three (3) days. Antigen tests must be taken within one (1) day before departure from the point of origin to the Republic of Palau. Proof of Vaccination: All travelers must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, with the final dose received at least 14 days before arrival in Palau. On Day 4, you will be required to appear at a designated health facility to take a mandatory COVID-19 PCR test From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 13SEP 2022
Palau enjoys a tropical climate all year round with an annual mean temperature of 28 °C. Rainfall can occur throughout the year, averaging a total of 150 inches (3,800 mm). The average humidity over the course of the year is 82%, and although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine. Typhoons are rare as Palau is outside the main typhoon zone. Water temps are usually around 28C
There are no direct flights to Palau. The best route is via Manila (you may need to overnight here) and then onto Palau. On some dates the flight will stop in Guam before landing on Koror. You will fly with United Airlines between Manila and Palau. We are able to book most major airlines as far as Manila. If you have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Koror, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
You can chose to break your journey in Manila or en route with your airline. Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai are popular options.
UK passport holders are able to obtain a visa on arrival. Please ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. Guam is a US protectorate - you must have a valid ESTA before travel if your flights transit through Guam. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Previous travel to certain countries (eg Cuba, Sudan) will exclude you from the ESTA programme and you will need to apply for a visa before travel. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation. Find out more about our combined dive and travel policy click here
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here
You will be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here
On arrival in Palau you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
All transfers will have been arranged for you. Transfers are by land and not usually more than about 30mins.
Return transfer details will be advised locally. There is a $50 departure tax & green fee on leaving Palau
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
US Dollars are widely accepted. Credit cards can be used in larger hotels and shops - a local surcharge will apply for all card transactions
Non Palau phones will not work - you will need to purchase a local SIM to make calls. You may need to unlock your phone for this.
On land, electricity and plug sockets are the same as in the USA (Single phase 60 cycles, 115/230 volts AC).
Kit hire can be arranged in resort and is paid for locally
Kit hire and courses can be arranged locally with the dive centre
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Nitrox 32% for all Nitrox certified divers is free
A typical deposit is is 30% of your holiday cost, although this will depend on your exact flight option and travel class. Larger deposits may be required for some flight options (eg premium economy/business class).
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
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7 nights accommodation in garden view double share (2 people sharing) 5 days diving - 10 dives with 2 dives/day Nitrox 32% for all Nitrox certified divers is free 12lt tanks, air fills and weights
Excluded from your package are any additional local services (spa, land tours, additional dives). Any food or drink outside of your prebooked meal plan will be added to your resort bill Additional diving, kit hire, private guides and special trips can be arranged locally with the dive centre and are paid for directly to the dive centre Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures. Airport transfers can be added to your booking
Palau is one of the most remote diving destination on the globe. Far, far from the madding crowd this is a high adrenalin diving holiday, set against the verdant backdrop of the green islands. The sites are some of the most famous in diving. German Channel feeds an tidal lagoon and doubles up as a manta and shark cleaning station. Hook into the reef at Blue Corner and be amazed by the parade of sharks, tuna, eagle rays and turtles pass by. These are just for starters. There is Chandelier Cave, where stalactites cling to the cave walls. Scenic reef dives a plenty too for all to enjoy. Or how about a wreck dive at Teshio Maru, a reminder of the vicious battles here during the Second World War. There is an enormous amount to discover on a Palau diving holiday - sit back and enjoy the show unfold!
Fish 'n' Fins is Palau's only 5* PADI Gold Palm dive centre and know what modern divers need. E-learning is fully supported so you can get a head start on your course theory from home. Spend more time enjoying the warm waters and astonishing sights. The diving is well worth recording and the on site photo pro can rent cameras as well as teach you how to get those all important wow shots. Fancy diving deeper? Guided technical dives are available on request. No matter if you have never dived before or are looking to take your training further, this knowledgeable team can help you every fin kick of the way.
Most divers will spend the majority of their dives out on one of Fish 'n' Fins' superb dive boats. Groups are kept small here so no one feels crowded either on board or underwater. The diving programme is left open to suit each diver's experience level and interest. Somewhere specific you want to dive? Just let the team know. Two tank days are the norm with the surface interval and lunch hour spent at Rock Island enjoying the tropical weather and beach. Special shore excusions are also made to the snorkeling sites such as Jellyfish lake - a must see phenomenon. And if you are taking a day off, why not change the pace and try out a day's fishing or kayak tour. Everything is possible here!
Waves offers all-day dining with an extensive menu. With lavish dishes made from fresh seafood, and a variety of meals including noodles, pasta, and sizzling US beefs! Waves caters to all nationalities and generation. Cakes and breads are made by the hotel's Pastry Chef(headed by the Executive Chef, Neil) that are particularly popular amongst both guests and locals.
The well-stocked bar features a variety of beverages including colorful island cocktails, wine, whisky, and sake.
The laid-back beach bar features stunning ocean views and gentle sea breezes
The Palau Royal Resort is a 5 star experience on the island of Malakal, Koror. Diving with Fish n Fins this is a holiday that you will want to last forever.
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