Diving Palau's Astonishingly Rich Dive Spots

Deux jours incroyables avec Palau Dive Adventures — même avec une météo mitigée .... Nous avons réservé 2 jours de plongée avec PDA (l'épave de l'Iro Maru et Ulong Channel le premier jour, puis Ngerchong Wall, le jardin de corail de Ngerchong North et Chandelier Cave le second jour), et honnêtement, ça a été l'une des meilleures expériences de plongée de notre vie — malgré une météo assez capricieuse pendant notre séjour. Petit plus appréciable dès le début : ils viennent nous chercher directement à l'aéroport, ce qui simplifie vraiment la logistique dès l'arrivée. Nous étions les seuls plongeurs sur le bateau les deux jours, juste nous deux avec le dive master et le capitaine — une expérience complètement privée qui a fait une énorme différence. On avait moins l'impression d'être en excursion organisée que d'être emmenés par des amis qui connaissent chaque recoin de ces récifs. Ce qui nous a vraiment marqués, c'est la façon dont l'équipe a géré les conditions : ils ont intelligemment ajusté le choix des sites en fonction de la mer pour éviter le clapot et la houle, histoire qu'on ne soit pas secoués ou malades entre les plongées. Ce genre de décision — privilégier notre confort et notre sécurité plutôt que de s'en tenir à un plan fixe — en dit long sur leur expérience et leur professionnalisme. L'eau était magnifique et chaude — un confortable 28°C, largement assez chaud pour plonger simplement en maillot, sans combinaison. L'Iro Maru a été un début fascinant, chargé d'histoire. Pour Ulong Channel, le courant n'était pas top ce jour-là, donc notre dive master a intelligemment réajusté et nous a emmenés plonger autour d'Ulong Island, juste à l'entrée du chenal — et le pari a payé, avec des requins et des raies qui sont passés tout près. Cette capacité à lire les conditions et à changer de plan sur le moment, plutôt que de forcer une plongée qui aurait été moins belle, nous a vraiment impressionnés. Le deuxième jour, Ngerchong Wall et le jardin de corail ont offert un beau contraste, plus calme mais tout aussi riche en vie marine. Mais le vrai moment fort a été la façon dont ils ont terminé notre séjour à Chandelier Cave. Sur le chemin du retour, notre guide nous a fait éteindre toutes nos lampes de plongée pour ressortir en utilisant uniquement la lumière ambiante filtrant depuis la surface — c'était absolument magique, un de ces moments calmes et hors du temps qu'on n'oublie pas. Un petit détail, mais qui montre un vrai soin et de la créativité de la part du guide. Le bateau était confortable, le matériel était nettoyé et séché après chaque journée de plongée, et avec seulement nous deux à bord, on a bénéficié d'une attention constante. Petit bonus gourmand : les bento sur le bateau étaient vraiment bons, avec le choix chaque jour parmi 14 recettes différentes — un vrai plus pour la pause déjeuner entre deux plongées. Si vous hésitez à cause de la météo annoncée, ne vous inquiétez pas — cette équipe sait lire les eaux de Palau et prendra vraiment soin de vous. On ne peut que les recommander. On reviendra !

Amazing 2 days with Palau Dive Adventures — even with tricky weather! We booked 2 days of diving with PDA (Iro Maru wreck and Ulong island on day 1, then Ngerchong Wall, Ngerchong North coral garden, and Chandelier Cave on day 2), and honestly, this was one of the best diving experiences of our lives — despite some pretty mixed weather conditions during our stay. We were the only divers on the boat both days, just the two of us with the dive master and captain — a completely private experience that made a huge difference. It felt less like a tour and more like being taken out by friends who happen to know every inch of these reefs. What really stood out was how the team handled the conditions: they thoughtfully adjusted our site selection based on sea conditions to avoid rough surface chop and swell, making sure we weren't getting tossed around or feeling seasick between dives. That kind of judgment call — prioritizing our comfort and safety over just sticking to a fixed plan — says a lot about their experience and professionalism. The water itself was gorgeous and warm — a comfortable 28°C, warm enough that we dove in just swimsuits, no wetsuit needed. Iro Maru was a fascinating start, full of history. For Ulong Channel, the current wasn't ideal that day, so our dive master smartly adjusted and took us diving around Ulong Island instead, right at the entrance of the channel — and it paid off, with sharks and rays gliding by. That flexibility to read the conditions and change the plan on the spot, rather than forcing a dive that wouldn't have been as good, really impressed us. Day 2's Ngerchong Wall and coral garden were a beautiful contrast, calmer and just as rich in marine life. But the real highlight was how they ended our trip at Chandelier Cave. On the way back out, our guide had us turn off all our dive lights and swim out using only the ambient light filtering in from the surface — it was absolutely magical, one of those quiet, otherworldly moments you don't forget. A small touch, but it showed real care and creativity from the guide. The boat was comfortable, gear was cleaned and dried for us after every dive, and with just the two of us on board, we got constant personal attention throughout. If you're hesitating because of forecasted weather, don't be — this team knows how to read Palau's waters and will genuinely take care of you. Can't recommend them enough. We'll be back!

Palau Dive Adventures ROCKS!! We had an AWESOME time with PDA! They were incredibly helpful and spoiled us rotten. The dive guides Chris and William were outstanding. We often got to the best dive spots before the crowds arrived. I strongly recommend!!

A fantastic dive shop Palau Dive Adventures is a fantastic operation. Their equipment is good, their logistics seamless and the service is first-rate. Chris, William, Van and Jay made our week as enjoyable as could be!

PDA is just the next level Oh Wow. PDA delivered on every promise and we will come back over the next few years and do it all over again Where do I start? The promised pick up from the airport. Tick. We stayed at Palau Pacific Resort which is not cheap but it’s the best location. The boat picked us up day one directly from the resort for our first of five straight days of diving. Chris was our lead guide in the diving. Simply awesome guide. Did everything to make us safe in an environment that can serve up zero current to full on and can change mid dive. And kudos to his diving support guides that were so attentive. Our five days were just the best experience. PDA washes and drys your gear overnight so you just get back on the boat and everything is there for you. The hardest decision was which bento box to choose for lunch the next day. They provide water bottles and towels each day which you leave on the boat. Not to mention I had my 60th birthday on the dive boat and they gave me a birthday cake! So if that was just the end that would be enough for five stars in itself. But we stayed for 16 nights which is rare. Jan picked us up night one and continually helped us throughout the holiday including multiple trips downtown to the supermarket and to dinner locations. He was so awesome. We had an amazing time and PDA we will be back. You are all awesome.

We will come back Great people, amazing dive, and the food was INCREIBLE!!! super recommended

Highly recommended We booked a dive and accommodation package. Fantastic service from the office/ land crew Jan and Mary-Grace, everything was very well organised for a smooth and relaxing experience. The boat crew was outstanding, our dive master Chris had a wealth of knowledge, managed to tailor each dive day for an optimal experience for participants. Mark and Jade also made every dive day very enjoyable for us.

Unforgetable, fantastic dive experience Had 5 unforgetable days and 12 dives at Palau with Palau Dive Adventures. They delivered on everything. Great service, super nice and skillful guides that took us to the most fantastic dive sites, excellent equipment, and nice boats. The best dives I have had in my almost 50 years as a cerified diver. I give them my highest recommendations!!

A TRUE Vacation! Gear concierge and personalized, attentive service you don't get elsewhere! Had a great experience with Palau Dive Adventures- best customer service on the island! They picked me up from the airport and left me with a mesh gear bag, which I put my gear in and they picked up the next day. It all showed up on the boat ready to go! Between each dive they switched our tanks out for us. At the end of the day, they broke down the gear and cleaned it meticulously, stored it/dried it for the next day, and set it up again! They delivered the gear as clean and dry as they could get it on the day of departure. What more could you ask for? Jan and Gem were so helpful on land, and every divemaster/instructor/captain: Christian, William, Jade, Jay, Alan, were all excellent. They took such great care of you underwater, you never felt like you were neglected. They were so kind to the elderly folks on the boat as well, taking special care and helping them in the strong current to hook in, etc. They knew how to avoid the crowds of boats so it always felt like we were the only divers in the water. 100% would go with them again!

Great Service and Staff Best staff and dive leader ever. Great services. Recommend here in Palau.

Awesome! We dived with Palau Dive Adventures over 4-days, while staying at the Palau Royal Resort and had the best time! Dive guides Chris, Jay and Van along with skipper Allen, made each day fun, relaxed and really enjoyable. We felt informed and safe at all times. Honestly can’t fault anything! Amazing sea life, such a great variety of sites, a genuinely friendly crew, tasty (vegetarian) bento box lunches. The only problem was one week wasn’t long enough! Thanks also to Jan for the seamless transfers and looking after our gear!

2 days 6 dives Paul dive adventures went out of their way to to make me feel comfortable very professionally run from the booking to transport and the dive masters and skipper, the boat set up was awesome with your own seat and space best dive company I have ever used , I highly recommend Palau dive adventures to anyone and the dive site selection was great AAA rating

Palau Dive Adventures is Amazing Excellent dive experience with PDA. As promised, the dive crew took care of everything. The dive boat was comfortable and organized. Divemaster Chris was fantastic - the right balance of expertise, competence and fun! He knows the dive sites and conditions, and planned each day to ensure maximal access to the best sites and "happenings" on the reef, while being respectful of other groups on the water. Our group of 9 divers, most newly certified, included an 11-year old and two 15-year olds. PDA provided the divemaster, a divemaster-in-training, and another guide for our group, ensuring everyone was cared for and had an excellent experience. Highlights were the mantas at German channel, reef hooking, Chandelier Cave and the canyons at Virgin Blue hole. We completed AOWD while there, and even scheduled a 6th dive day with PDA as we couldn't get enough. The rental equipment was in good shape and of high quality. PDA's entire team was available and accommodating. We will be back to Palau and will dive with PDA again!

Absolutely the Best in Palau I have been diving Palau for about 20 years. In that time, I have been diving with 3 different organizations --- but that last 8-9 with Palau Dive Adventures as they are much better than any of the others. Being smaller always flexibility and the PDA folks will do anything possible to meet your needs and desires. The fact that the same people are there every years is a great compliment to the organization and the owner Jason. I just finished another wonderful week there and am already planning on next year. The PDA folks feel like family to me.

A really good operation This is a very well-run operation from start to finish. The coordination is seamless and the staff are excellent. Their knowledge of the dive sites, currents, timing of tides, etc made for very enjoyable and memorable diving. Everyone of the team on board was interesting and really fun to be with. This is expensive, but then everything in Palau is and this was worth it. The team handles everything at the end of the day and you walk away. On the final day they clean all of your gear and return it to your hotel. Unfortunately everything got jumbled up between the 5 of us, but we quickly sorted it out. Disappointingly, they lost one of my dive gloves but that was a minor thing and didn't detract from a great experience.

Dive with the best! I think this is my 5th or 6th time diving with PDA. They are the best! Efficient, friendly and most importantly, SAFE! I'm already planning to dive with them next year.

Highly recommended!!! Highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures! The booking process was simple and efficient, and for me included booking my hotel for three days before and two days after a liveaboard I went on. Jon was amazing at organising everything on the ground from collecting us at the airport, transporting us to and from the boat each day as well as ensuring all my kit was washed and dried and returned to my hotel in plenty of time for me to pack for my flight. The diving was great and we never repeated a dive site in the four dives of diving I did with them. The guides William and Chris, and captain Ben were great at ensuring we were comfortable and happy. Lunch was a bento box which was delicious and you get to choose which one you want the next day out of a huge selection. For me it was the eye for detail that impressed me, including providing us with own own water bottle for us to take away as a souvenir and ensuring there were jackets on board in our sizes in case of rain. I would highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures!! They were great.

5 star dive experience I had a fantastic diving experience with Palau Dive Adventures. The booking process was easy and the team responded quickly to some questions I had. Jan, their concierge, came to my accommodation the day prior to collect my gear, including providing me with a mesh bag to put it in and at the end, brought it back DRIED, (amazing!), ready for me to pack. Our dive guides Chris and William were knowledgeable, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. They took care of all our equipment set-up, switching tanks between dives, providing jackets on the one day it poured with rain. Their gear is good quality and well maintained - their BCD's are weight integrated if you need to hire, which is fantastic and not something I've seen with other dive operators. Would wholeheartedly recommend Palau Dive Adventures to anyone planning a trip to Palau. 5 Stars!

A fantastic company for diving in Palau PDA is a top notch company that provides fantastic diving on one if the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Their concierge service took care of everything, including picking up our dive gear the day before we started diving and picking us up at the resort’s pier. The provided lunches were delicious and filling, and the dive guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They made for a week of fun, enjoyable, stress-free diving in paradise. I’ll definitely book with them if and when I’m back in Palau.

A Great Choice if you like diving with a smaller group who know the area Excellent service, knowledgeable dive masters and small group experience. We had a five day excursion with them. The hotel they recommended was perfect (Palau Royal Resort) with pick up right at their dock. Equipment is in excellent condition, boat drivers were helpful and reliable. Staff are attentive.

A Most Excellent Dive Experience - Palau Dive Adventures! We had never been scuba diving in Palau before, so we were very excited to book or first trip to Palau. From the beginning Grace was quick to respond to our questions and very helpful in getting our dive holiday organised and booked for 6 days of scuba diving, staying at the Royal Palau Resort. John from Palau Dive Adventures picked us up from the airport and took us to the Royal Palau Resort. He was friendly, helpful and answered all our questions about the dive adventure we were about to experience, as well suggesting the best local restaurants to try during our visit. The Royal Palau Resort was an excellent choice, with great location, daily breakfast to prepare for a day of diving. The dive and boat team - Captain Jayven, Jason, Markus and William were exceptional. Everything on the boat was extremely well organised, with the PDA dive team picking us up every morning on the jetty at the resort with our gear on board, to the snacks and drinks between dives and the excellent bento box lunches. The team where attentive and always checked everyone's oxygen content for the Nitrox when we boarded the boat, as well as washing our gear at the end of each day and after our last dive of the trip. The team were on time every day, eager to answer our questions and always friendly and professional. Markus and William were our dive guides. They knew where to go and things to look out for, while keeping an eye on the group to keep the dives safe and enjoyable. Needless to say, the PDA team took us to all the amazing dive sites Palau has to offer and we thoroughly enjoyed the dives and the time spent with the PDA team out on the water. The team were determined to ensure we had great dives and an excellent experience out on the water, a true example of a caring and professional dive team. Overall, our experience with Palau Dive Adventures was excellent, as the PDA team made our scuba dive trip to Palau as effortless and enjoyable as possible. We look forward to returning to Palau and scuba diving with Palau Dive Adventures again in the future.

I'll Dive with PDA Again! This was my second dive trip with PDA. I've been diving in Palau since 1988 and have dived with various companies over the years. The reason I chose PDA this time was based on my first trip with PDA, 11 years ago. For this trip, again they were excellent. Attention to detail, small dive groups, concierge service, getting to dive spots early, great lunch bentos and overall great crew are just some of the reasons that made the trip a success. I will return to Palau and will dive again with PDA.

Great dive company ! We did 2 days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures in Jan 2026. I highly recommend them - we had a group of beginner divers and one advanced diver , and we were really well looked after by our dive master Che and instructor Chris - we were able to do some really amazing dives and felt comfortable and safe the whole time . We also had a “concierge” on land during our trip ( Jan ) who organised a hire car and other activities on the island for our non diving days, and he was easy to contact and really helpful. The dive boat is comfortable , food was great , and hire gear was in good condition .

Fantastic diving experience in Koror! The operation of this diving shop is very well-organized, offering daily hotel transfers and airport pickup.A huge thanks to Chris, a professional and safety-conscious dive master whose knowledge made every dive special.​The gear is in okay condition, and the 'Valet Diving' service is excellent—they handle all the changing of tanks in addition to cleaning and storage for you. Groups are small (max 10 people with 2 guides), which makes them feel personal. We saw grey reef sharks, whitetips, and several mantas. Truly an exceptional dive center that I highly recommend!

Phenomenal Diving in Palau w/an Expectional Dive Operation PDA is extremely well organized. They are where they say they are going to be when they say they are going to be there. The front-facing, padded benchseat boat, with personal dry storage underneath your bench and your three tanks in front of you is the bomb! No bumping elbows or misplacing your gear when getting ready or breaking down. PDA provides freshly laundered raincoats and towels daily. Everyone from the office, to the drivers, to the boatmen, and the guides are a delight to work with! The diving in Palau is extraordinary! We saw things we'd only seen once (zebra shark and African Pompano) in decades of diving and we saw things we've never seen before (ornate eagle rays, various wrasse and flashers). If you can afford Palau, which is mind-bogglingly expensive, we highly recommend diving with PDA.

Always the Best Operator in Palau This is my 6th time diving with PDA over the last 10 years and I keep coming back because they treat me like family. The diving is world class, the "white glove service" is fantastic, the DMs and captains are extremely knowledgeable, but the people are what keeps bringing me back.Jason, Christian, William, Marcos, Oscar, John, Grace, Mary Ann etc. are family. Can't wait to join them again next time.

Really Great The organisation is very good! Communication and Booking via email were easy. Airport Pick Up in time. Quick Hotel check in. Formalities for diving were done on arriving day and our dive equipement was taken, so it was on the boat next day. Easy boat pick up in front of our hotel. Very capable and friendly dive guides. Besides the diving they organize pick ups for the night market or car rentals. Everything is done very comfortable and without problems.Thank yo very much for this great stuff!!

Amazing Just back from 8 days of diving (24 dives) with Palau Dive Adventures. In over 30 years of diving, PDA is one of the best operators we have ever used and we feel really lucky to have discovered them. With small groups, incredible guides/captains and shore crew (shout out to Christian, Frank, Marcus, Jacob, Alan, John and Grace), they go where the corner action is every day (sharks, schooling jacks/barracudas and mantas) and made Palau a trip of our lifetime.

A great dive organisation in my favorite diving destination We had a great week of diving with these guys, I give them the highest recommendation!We took most of our own gear so we only needed tanks from PDA but all the rental gear we saw was modern, clean and in good repair. Importantly for us, all tank valves are modern convertible type suitable for DIN regulators so we had no problems with that issue and air fills were consistently up to the mark (this shows a shop that does not rush fills and indicates a measured, well organised approach to the details).When PDA says they deliver a full service, they mean it: after giving us a large mesh gear bag for us to bring gear to the boat on the first day, that was the last time we had to handle gear until it was time to go to the airport. Their gear handling was impressive: we left our gear on the boat all week for them to rinse and set up for each diving day and even though we switched boats twice, all our gear was consistently kept together with nothing missing or damaged. After our last day the gear was brought to our hotel clean, dry and intact ready for packing. As I say, impressive and the kind of service some of the well known operators have forgotten is possible.On the boats, we were given high quality rain jackets for the inevitable squalls and towels to dry off between dives so no-one ever needed to be cold or uncomfortable. Dive site choice was limited by weather but we got to visit the headline dive sites with our crew sneaking us in mostly ahead of the crowds. PDA leaves the dock earlier then most and usually managed to get to the first site ahead of the crowd. Diver numbers are limited on each boat so there was never a cattle boat feeling and the guides avoid being bossy or controlling (appreciated by this diver with thirty years of diving experience).This is a great dive organisation and I can give them my full endorsement without reservation.

Most Excellent Dive Operation Oh, what an excellent experience we had diving with Palau Dive Adventures!When we arrived at the airport (ROR), we were picked up by John in their transport van and taken to our hotel. There, he gave us two mesh dive bags for our dive gear. Then he told us we'd be picked up at the dock (he pointed to where it would be) the following morning.The following morning, we were still a bit sleepy from our long journey of three flights with layovers, but once we rolled off the boat into the ocean, we were greeted by water and sealife that could awaken anyone from slumber in a most pleasant way.Over the course of five days, including two during which our boat drove into the rain to the dive site, we were taken to gardens of beautiful communities of multicolored coral populated by many fish - in number and variety: we visited clown fish in their anemone homes, we watched teams of barracuda circulating their territory, we watched mantas swooping through the water filtering abundant plankton and green turtles of many sizes peacefully gliding into and out of our loose group. Because they limit their boats to eight divers, each diver had their own bench seat, underneath of which was a dry compartment into which they could stow whatever needed to be kept dry, as well as a "wet" compartment, into which one could slide their fins, computers, weight belts, etc., between dives and en route to and from the dive sites each day.After the first 50-minute or so dive, we were given cups of hot tea and coffee, which was much appreciated, as the coffee in the cafeteria at our particular hotel was horrible stuff, and a different dry cookie each day (one day, we had sandwich cookies with creme inside). After the second dive, we ate a bento lunch (we chose each lunch for the following day after the first day, when we all were given chicken teriyaki). After the third dive, our boat raced us back to our hotels (each boat picked up divers from a few different hotels), getting us home around 3:30, latest, each afternoon, leaving plenty of time to rest before dinner.Jason came on our boat about half of the days. The DMs, Mark and Chris, were knowledgeable and helpful, with Mark giving my buddy advice for cleaning his inflator valve, which was sticking open. He was able to diagnose that what was really needed was a thorough soaking in vinegar to clear the salt and other minerals that were keeping the valve from closing completely. When we got home, my buddy cleaned out the valve as needed, and it's good as new.We had initially signed up for five dive days, but on the fifth day, we asked if they'd have room on a boat the following day so we could enjoy a sixth day of diving instead of the two land days we'd originally planned. My buddy phoned the afternoon after our fifth dive day, and they found room on one of their boats for us, which was wonderful. Our last dive day went through a couple of channels, and one of our group found an octopus peeking out from a rock at the end of our last dive, just before we went up for our three-minute safety stop.It was, by far, the best dive vacation I have ever been on. The variety of life we saw was spectacular, and the professionalism of the crew was outstanding. Our gear was delivered to us, rinsed and dried, well in time for packing to return home. Bravo, Palau Dive Adventures!!!

Excellent Experience with PDA We dove with Palau Dive Adventure between Nov 8 and Nov 17, 2025, and had an excellent experience. We dove eight days and did 24 dives each. The service was exceptional. There were typically no more than four divers with a dive master. Chris was our diver master for all dives. He was very attentive to his divers, extremely knowledgeable of the area, and closely monitored the safety of the group. He made both our dive and surface times excellent experiences. The PDA boats are designed for comfort – and better than others that we have experienced. The first surface break included tea, coffee and cookies. Lunch was a bento box of good food. And the boat captain made the ride back to the marina a treat by allowing us to get a good view of the islands and beaches. PDA provided rain jackets and towels on the boat, which were unexpected but appreciated.John went above and beyond to accommodate transport and other issues that we needed help with. This included moving our luggage between hotels while we were on the boat (we opted to try several since it was a new country for us), taking me to a medical clinic due to an ear issue, transporting us to the airport, and delivering T-shirts to our hotel. The diving in Palau is incredible. We experienced the German Channel, Ulong Channel, Ulong Sandbar, Blue Corner, Siaes Tunnel, Turtle Wall, Big Drop Off, Iromaru Wreck, Buoy 6 Wreck, Lighthouse Channel, and Chandelier Cave. All were exceptional. The manta cleaning stations and hook dives were highlights. I highly recommend this company. The experience was amazing. They went above and beyond to make our vacation an experience of a lifetime. I will remember all of their staff very fondly and am glad that we chose them for our wonderful adventure!

Concierge diving with Palau Dive Adventures A great experience with the best dive team in Palau. PDA made the entire experience a pleasure. The sign up process was easy and PDA answered all our questions. Once we arrived in Palau, John from PDA came to our hotel (Palau Pacific Resorts) and we completed the paperwork. took our lunch order. and he took our gear so it was on the boat in the morning. John even offered to drive us to restaurants in town. The PDA boat picked us up at 8am on the jetty at the resort, with our gear on board, and we analyzed the Nitrox then we took off for 45 minute boat ride to the dive sites. In addition to our gear, PDA had towels, rain jackets, and water bottles on board , all marked with our name. The dive guides have been diving the site for 10+ years and know how to read the currents and pick the sites based on conditions. The dives lasted 50-55 minutes, and averaged 3-4 divers per guide, with no more than 8 people on the boat. At the ned of the dive, our gear was washed and on the boat for the next day. On the last day, PDA washed our gear and John returned cleaned and ready to pack for the trip home.

Best dive trip ever! Wow, we loved it. I had been wanting to go to this area of the world to dive since my 20’s. I made it! From collection at the airport, through to dropping off at the airport, the teams were great. Palau itself is stunning. PDA are a great company - thoroughly recommend. Special shout out to out to John - thank you! Chris you were amazing - and you were right it was SKIN DCS! William, Marcus, Alan. Food on boat great. Service great. Equipment good. Well looked after and got to see mantas! Repeatedly! Loved it and can’t fault anything.

Dive with these folks! Two friends and I had six days of truly incredible diving with Marcus, William and Chris from the PDA team. The combination of Palau's natural wonders and such a competent and caring team resulted in the best week of diving we've ever had. Thank you!

Highly Professional and Recommended This is a great outfit - they pick you up from the airport, arrange diving and even car hire and restaurant recommendations with a contact you can message when you need help. The diving had nice extras like towels and waterproofs to keep you warm when the boat is moving fast and you are wet. Over my three days diving, they made sure I visited all the main sites with no repeats. I was the least experienced diver in my group and the team (and my buddies) always checked I was ok and took me up if I ran out of air before the rest of the group. Separately my wife joined for a 1 day snorkelling as she doesn’t dive and this was very different from group snorkelling trips. She isn’t overly confident in water but she had a personal guide and was able to see sharks, mantas and turtles and loved every minute of it. Every team member was excellent.

Not recommended for big group We are a group of 14 with different diving levels. The 5 days with Palau Dive Adventure is disappointing. This diving company is tricky and unorganized.PDA promotes small dive groups, claiming a ratio of 1 dive guide to 4 divers, which was a significant factor in our decision to book with them. However, upon arrival, we were divided into larger groups (9+5). It is rediculous that 9 divers in different skill levels dive together in a big group. Despite our requests to split into smaller groups, these were not accommodated. During our dives, it became apparent that the company prioritized safety over the experience by avoiding currents at well-known dive sites... BLUE corner, Ulong Channel and Peleliu... while other boats were able to enjoyed most of all.On the 4th day, Jason, the captain, arranged our 1st dive in Turtle Cove which is included in the Koror dive schedule, did not justify the additional cost of USD 82.50. The worse was we did the 2nd dive in Peleliu cut. When the DM detected currents ahead, they made a U-turn. Why they did a u-turn when people usually hook there waiting for big creatures. This decision seemed to stem from an inability to manage a larger group safely in current conditions, resulting in a disappointing experience for which we paid USD 142.50.The 5th day, lowest tide at 13:30. We drifted in Ulong Channel inside out and ended the last dive in 20mins. It's 20mins only.... We came out of water at 13:30 with over 120 bars....In contrast, other boats waited until 2:30pm for the tides going in, they hook on reef and drifted in, dive time 60mins. Why is it so different??? The DM from all boats know the best dive time for different site, the only difference is the Captain's arrangement and how they treated their guest. Treat or trick is obviously we experienced in Palau with this dive shop.The Crew is good but not the Team Captain "Jason Maluchluw" , he refused all our requests. And with him on the boat, the crew could do nothing. Given our experience, I would recommend that groups larger than four divers consider alternative dive shops that may offer better organization and a more tailored diving experience.

Fabulous Diving great Dive Centre We were a group of TEN very experienced divers from Australia and New Zealand and wow! what a great time we had. I, personally have logged many thousands of dives all over Planet Ocean. Palau Dive Adventures operate one of the most professional seamless operations I have ever had the good fortune to dive with. We'll be back

NOT very good experience! Palau is my 159 countries visited meaning I had already experienced large part of the world hospitality and diving. Since I hadnt been diving for 6 1/2 years I was kind of nervous so when I know I wanna dive in palau. I contacted all the Dive shop in Palau. The contact person didnt response at all i had to call them in order to get a response. That' s how I felt that this dive shop was getting slow and I prayed that i would get a good experiences because they promised to have only 4 diver with one dive master. At the end it's 5 to 1, no problem! Palau is amazing I credited my great diving experiences to the DIVE SITES and not the tour company. The dive shop promised a valet service so i was expecting they did like all the DIV SHOP I experienced in GREAT BARRIER REEF, CARIBBEAN, FIJI, or the most reason one in BRUNEI. They didnt really do anything unless I asked them to. MY first dive I count on them put on my gear but I had to asked them politely to set it up for me but they didnt put my gauge inside the BCD zipper so it was floating around at the beginning!. I was kind of panic at first as I cannot located my gauge but once I knew that my second dive I for sure put it close to me!. Also they didnt help to secure the spare regulator so it was floating around also until i asked them to help me secure it! that's that lesson learn, i used to count on a dive shop but this time I couldnt but the dive site in palau is just TOO good with good visibility so I want really worried. The thing that really got me to give this dive shop a 2 stars was they always promised something but they never really do it ...for the customer!. During the last second dive, I asked the instustor to help me take a video of me with the turtles!. He promised would send me the videos through whatsapp but it's been a week he just didnt reply. I even asked other people in the dive shop to help me ask him. NO reply!. it's fine, i learned that you can never count on others. I did gave tips to the instructor and he did have good knowledge of how the current work that's why i gave this 2 stars. There's one day they offered to help me book something. never did. Also, people are telling me I should booked some korean or japanese tour because they did late afternoon dive and have a better chance to see menta ray! I wish I knew that! I hope someone book with this Dive shop have good experience( I already did 100+ dives before this) otherwise you might be out of luck ( or promise)

Amazing service with love Just finished a group dive for one week with these guys They thought of everything. Besides wonderful diving they make sure you enjoy the town booking good restaurants for you then driving you around telling you fun things to do as well like the Friday food market!!!So friendly Every morning your gear is clean and dry waiting for youAmazing dive guides pointing out little fish and big napoleon wrasse. Lunches on board were fresh and far too much but wonderful. Highly recommend!!!

Diving with Palau Dive Adventures. We had the opportunity to dive with Palau Dive Adventures for 7 days this past July 2025.I spent several weeks going back and forth with Grace the reservation expert to make sure I had everything right. Jamie was there to pick us up at the airport and take us to our hotel (Palau central) and set up pickup schedules (Jamie was always on time) and return daily to the hotelExcellent time with Jamie, Mark, Chris &Jayven. They took us to some great dive sites with lots of fish, turtles, sharks and a couple of mantas thrown in for good measure.They provide plenty water, tea or coffee, snacks and a great Bento Box lunch on the boat as we are out from 8am to 4pm.Thanks again to Palau Dive Adventures for a great time.

Above and beyond! The whole team at Palau Dive Adventures was awesome from start to finish! Jaime was a superstar who was able to use his network to find us contact lenses on a Sunday when everywhere was closed, and it was urgent as we were going to go dive on the Monday. Jaime honestly saved the day and we were super grateful. The dives were all well organised and it was clear the team was very experienced. Thank you to Jaime, Chris, William, Jven, Mark and Funa for making the trip a memorable one.

Discover Koror with PDA: a must! We did 7 days DE dives with PDA and we are absolutely conquered by this experience! Precise organization, adorable and pro coaching, comfort and relaxed Mood, we enjoyed the rhythm of 3 dives per day. Dive master and guide, 4 divers for 1 guide, small groups very safe!Thanks to Jaime, Chris, Marcus, William and the captain, David!As for the funds DE Koror... wow! Sharks, moray eels, turtles, electric clams, multitu DE fish, gorgonians, corals, tunnels and blue holes... a diver's dream!

Flawless Dive Experience – The PDA Team Orchestrated Perfection in Palau Flawless Dive Experience – The PDA Team Orchestrated Perfection in PalauIf you're on the fence about diving in Palau—or debating between land-based diving and a liveaboard—let me make this easy for you: Go with Palau Dive Adventures. It's one of the best dive trips I’ve ever had, and I wouldn’t change a single thing.From the very start, Mary Grace was outstanding. Her prompt, detailed communication and professional handling of all our pre-trip questions, quotes, and logistics are the reason we booked with PDA in the first place. Her responsiveness gave us confidence—and she absolutely delivered.But it’s the in-water team that will bring us back. Jamie, Jason, Christian, William, and Captain Javin—every single one of them exceeded expectations. Jamie met us at the airport, and from that moment, everything ran like clockwork. The boat picked us up each morning at the dock with a fresh plan and a thoughtful selection of dive sites. And every day, they somehow managed to top the last.Each site was unique, expertly chosen, and perfectly suited to our group. The briefings were thorough, the crew was proactive and professional, and the vibe was relaxed but always safe. It was world-class diving guided by a world-class crew.We stayed on land at Royal Palau Resort, which was excellent—daily breakfast, great service, and walkable to at least six fantastic, moderately priced restaurants. Every spot we tried worked for both the burger-loving teen and the foodie parents in our group.If you're torn between a liveaboard and land-based diving in Palau—go land. You’ll get all the adventure without sacrificing comfort, flexibility, or access to amazing food and culture. And with PDA, you’re in the best hands imaginable.This was a bucket-list dive trip made perfect by people who care deeply about what they do. We’ll be back—and we won’t change a thing.

Great day out diving (but a little expensive) Booking process was easy and elected to pay cash on the day. Was picked up from our hotel on the tour date and taken to departure Marina with individual mesh bags for our personal dive gear. This was great. Boat - excellent setup, with station for each person and under-seat storage. Staff happy to setup your gear for you to make the day super easy and relaxed (we did our own personal dive gear). Dive sites were excellent, and dive guide was informative. We dived nitrox and crew analysed tanks in our presence once we boarded the boat. Hot coffee and biscuits provided between 1st and 2nd dive. Fruit would've been nice so there was a healthy snack option. Lunch was a bento box ordered from a local vendor. While nice, it was cold, so evidently was taken with us and sat on boat during the morning dives. Overall, nice day out, super friendly people and great boat setup. However, we felt price was very steep for a land-based operator at $704 usd for 2 of us, not including gratuities, which is encouraged in Palau.

Palau Dive Adventures Exceeds Expectations!! My husband and I dove 6 days with PDA, it was our second time with them. The first time was so impressive we did not even consider going anywhere else. This time in March 2025 was even more impressive. The service, safety and consideration given to each diver was commendable. The dive briefings were spot on. The company crew and owner were the same people we met originally. That alone speaks volumes to us about the quality and care that is taken of not just the divers but the people who work at PDA. They go above and beyond on the water and off. We stayed this trip at Palau Pacific Resort. When we needed to go off grounds and shop PDA came and picked us up and showed us around. We went to the waterfall on the weekend (don't miss that) and they arranged for the rental car. We cannot thank them enough for their professionalism and courtesy. Palau is by far the most interesting and beautiful diving we have done and PDA just enhances that experience.

Great diving experience We had a beaut six days diving with PDA. The guys on the boat were very careful and helpful at all times. From morning pick-up at our resort to drop-off at the end of the day they were always on time and courteous. The diver numbers varied from 4-7 but it was off-season. Most dive sites are about 50-55 minutes from the harbour, but the beautiful scenery and super efficient speed boats made the ride most enjoyable. We would love to return again.

Great dive company!!! Palau Dive Adventures is a first-class operation. Chris, Mark, Jason, Jason and Jon did everything to make our diving trip perfect. They provided great white glove service! I would rate the PDA team as one of the best we have ever experienced. We had great dive briefings and loved all the sea life! PDA took great care of our gear and didn't let us lift a finger. We loved the team and would highly recommend them.

Palau Dive Adventures - A must dive with team in Palau We had a great time diving with Palau Dive Adventures. We had a range of experience in our group and the dive team was very accommodating of that. We had dived Sipadan, Raja Ampet and Great Barrier Reef and the dive team was one of the best we have experienced. We dived a variety of places and experienced the very best of Palau. The boats are really new, we only had 8 people on our boat (max 10) and the dive team was thorough and experienced. I cannot recommend Palau Dive Adventures highly enough.

Diving in Heaven I have been diving in Palau each year for 18 years as it is my favorite place in the world to scuba dive. All of the marine life including lots of the big stuff (sharks everywhere) are there. I think when I die I want my asses to be spread at Blue Corner. Over the years I have been diving with a number of Dive Companies but fortunately about 5 years ago I learned about Palau Dive Adventures and I intend to keep diving with them until I can no longer dive. Their people are real professionals, friendly, knowledgeable, very accommodating and just fun to be with. Their groups are not very large (which I like) and somehow they attract people to dive with them that are just fun being around. Jason and his team are truly the best.

Diving Palau Just returned home from 8 days in Palau including 6 days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures who went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. This included a hire car for the last day when I could not dive which was delivered to my accommodation, airport pick-up and drop-offs, and best of all a brilliant dive itinerary that was adapted to meet specific requests by the divers. Safe diving was a prerequisite; however, the dive groups were small and flexible and the diving did not feel restrictive. High recommend Palau Dive Adventures and will dive with them when I return to Palau.

Five Stars for the ENTIRE PDA Crew We had an absolutely amazing experience with Palau Dive Adventures. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by Jan, who was an incredible host throughout our stay. Not only did he make us feel immediately at home, but Grace and the team organized our entire trip—everything from the diving to the hotel accommodations was flawlessly planned and executed.We dove for four days and were blown away by the white glove service and exceptional professionalism of the crew. Our divemaster Chris, safety diver Adam, and boat captain Shogun made each day unforgettable. They were knowledgeable, fun, and made us feel completely safe and cared for every step of the way. The dives themselves were spectacular—easily some of the best we've ever experienced. The boat and equipment was top notch and appeared to be the best of all of the dive boats we saw during our time in Palau. Palau Dive Adventures took all the stress out of trip planning and gave us a truly unforgettable experience. If you're heading to Palau and want a seamless, stress free dive trip, this is THE team to go with. We can't recommend them highly enough!

You have to go....... Tickets for two to Palau and the weeks accommodation turned the conversation from " We should think about" to " we are going" - 5 day dive package with Palau Dive Adventures" made getting back into the water after a few years the perfect experience.From the first interaction with an inquiry for a booking to arrival, 5 days diving and departure PDA was exemplary - Chris and his team were professional and a joy to be with both above and below the water - from taking us through a refresher dive to 15 wonderful dives across the most spectacular of sites.The only problem was it was over far too quickly.Rob & Emma - Brisbane

Another fantastic trip to Palau with PDA Another great dive experience with Palau Dive Adventures (the 4th or 5th -- but whose counting!). I've been back in the States only 4 days and can't wait to get back there to do some more diving with them! I love the small boat experience, the flexibility and good cheer of the crew, the fantastic "white-glove" service for gear and of course diving in Palau just can't be beat. Every inch of real-estate is covered with colorful coral. The reefs are brimming with fish and critters. No place like it. And PDA makes it all easy and safe to experience. A special thanks to Grace, Jason, Marc, Jaywin and Jan for everything you did to make my trip wonderful.

Great operation for divers Everything about PDA went as well as I could ever want. (Our group was 5 experienced divers.) Our dives were led by the extremely capable and wise Chris, who knows the dive sites and best times to dive them. Chris knew when to get the best currents on the Corners or to wait out the tide by visiting the Tunnel or Channels or wrecks first. He also knew precisely where to set up with our reef hooks or at manta cleaning stations to get best sightlines. He and the other DMs, Adam and Will, show they are eco-conscious and promote good and safe diving practices. The boats were configured in a way that makes several days of diving 3 tanks a breeze -- each diver has their own padded bench, with a dry box under the seat, and 3 tank holders directly in front of them, which makes set up easy. Our boat captain Stacey navigated through the islands and various sea conditions expertly, and even slowed down to make a few passes for a pod of spinner dolphin who enjoyed our wake and jumped appreciatively. PDA DMs swap tanks for you, make certain you witness Nitrox analysis, and rinse and dry gear overnight. PDA provides towels, lunch boxes, and transfers to the boat every day. They throw in a few small swag items, too. Jon was a great driver, and he made certain we knew that PDA could help us with laundry, evening rides across town, t-shirts, land tours, private boat tours, etc., and of course transfers to the airport. It was good to meet Jason, who sat down with us one evening to get our feedback and share dive stories. Keep it up, PDA! I'd gladly recommend you to any avid diver who wants to dive Palau or Philippines.

The Dive Company for you We just back back from our honeymoon to Palau and have nothing but amazing things to say about Palau Dive Adventures. They are extremely communicative, friendly, and professional and go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience possible. They were consistently checking in with us in the water and through email on anything we needed and even helped us to get to the airport for our early morning flight. The boat was comfy, not overcrowded and all of the dives were incredible. They made sure to bring us to new sights over the 6 dives we did and if we didn't have to fly we would have extended our time with them. Jason, Marcos, and William were amazing leaders and they made my husband, who is a newer diver, feel confident and safe. We will definitely be going back to them.

Best Dive shop in Palau From start to finish, my experience was exceptional. The customer service team made booking seamless, the airport pickup was smooth, and the diving itself was incredible. I did five days of diving, and every dive master was not only highly professional but also genuinely kind and attentive, always going the extra mile to ensure we had the best possible experience. The entire crew created a welcoming and well-organized environment, and everyone on board was beyond satisfied. Special thanks to Chris who taught me AOW! I'm sure I'll be back. Sending love from Taiwan!

Outstanding introduction to dive sites in Palau.Chris,Jay,Jan and the crew all put me at ease on my first ocean dives. I had no previous experience diving apart from my 2 days PADI course in Manly,Sydney.The first dives,15 in total over 5 days,were awe inspiring.

Highly recommend this dive operation! The Dive Masters and instructors at this center were fantastic, with Chris standing out as particularly excellent. They were very accommodating and always made sure to consider our skill levels when selecting dive sites. It was clear that they took great care in pairing divers with appropriate dive sites based on experience, and they ensured everything on the boat was set up properly. The personalized approach made all the dives enjoyable and safe. Highly recommend this dive operation!

The dive holiday you want and need If you want to do a dove holiday in Palau - you found the perfect spot. I mean, just take a look at their website. My experience of 9 days diving with them was absolutely amazing and I had some of my best dives in my life here. I want to especially point out the incredible boat crew, and dive guides (thank you so much, Chris!), as well as Jan and Grace which keep the show rolling off the water (you can ask/book with them whatever experience/excursion you want in Palau).I can unconditionally reccomend this operation and it feels just the best quality service you could get in Palau.

Very professional and safe PDA treated us very well. We (2 experienced divers with 1000+ dives) had a great time over 5 days on 3 dives/day. Very well run outfit with excellent staff (shoutout to dive guides Marco). Jason and his staff made sure we would get to dive sites early so even the most popular dive sites (Ulong Channel, German Channel) weren’t crowded. They marched people up into small dive groups by experience and capabilities so everyone, experienced or new, had a great and safe dive. We appreciated the roomy boats with really good ladders. Nice touch on the little luxuries (towels, rain coats, water bottles) and the excellent Bento box lunches.

Experienced, knowledgable, excellent experience Chose to dive with Palau Dive Adventures for a single day trip and wasn't disappointed. Experienced, knowledgable staff and easy going crew, made for an enjoyable trip. 3 well planned dives through the day that were excellent and well chosen based on local knowledge of the currents and tide times to maximise the experience and minimise swimming effort! Will certainly use this company again when I go back.Thanks

We had a awesome time diving with PDA , We really in enjoyed our trip to Palau, everyone there was very helpful and friendly, which was very awesome for our first trip being there , PDA crew was great to dive with

Amazing dive operator Amazing dive operator! Probably the best I've had.I forgot my tank straps for my BCD in Australia so used their jacket BCD day 1Day 2 when I arrived at the boat they had found 2 spare straps and attached them to my BCD so I could use my own for the remainder of my 4 days!Super friendly, safe operating and help you with every little detail throughout your trip.From the pick ups at the hotel, the boat ride out and the dives it's all seamless.Would highly recommend!

PDA is a Top Tier Palau Operator. 5 Stars! Over my 30 years of diving around the world PDA was one of the most professional and well oiled dive operators from airport pickup to airport drop off. The DMs/Instructors were fantastic, especially Chris. They did their best to accommodate dive site request and it seemed were cognizant to properly setting up the dive boats with right experience divers after observing their skill levels if they were diving repetitive days, as most are. Jan the ground operator was fantastic and always on time and very easy to get a hold of anytime and even gave us a quick lift to pick up some mobile WiFi hot spots. The bento box lunch was fantastic. I’ve never had such great meals on a dive boat. You put your order in each day with a choice of maybe 18 different options. You won’t go hungry!My only critique was there was some difficult communication at first with the reservation coordinator over email but I seemed to get more active responses when I went straight to direct communication through WhatsApp. Overall, highly recommend and would dive with PDA again in the future.

Great Dive Trip We visited for 5 days of diving in December with our adult son and his partner. We had booked 5 days of diving, lodging, and airport transfers all through the company. Everything was perfect. The person picking us up from the airport and taking us to the pier every day went above and beyond expectations. About half the nights he returned and picked us up to drop us off at a local restaurant. The diving was fantastic as expected in Palau. I was a little nervous because my son’s significant other was a bit inexperienced and the strong currents in Palau were a concern. The dive guides handled the current masterfully. The briefings covered the currents and how the dive group would approach the area and were spot on. There was an assistant dive guide on almost all our dives and I noticed they were paying special attention to my son’s girlfriend. We had a great cross section of dive sites and even a surprise birthday cake for my birthday. When it rained, the dive guides pulled out windbreakers for all of us. Towels were available on the boat and they served great lunches and snacks. We will definitely be back,

Wonderful Experience with Palau Dive Adventures! Just back home after a wonderful week+ of diving with Palau Dive Adventures. Over the course of 21 dives I had the opportunity to interact with nearly all of the PDA team. I won't call out any of them by name to avoid accidentally omitting anyone, but suffice it to say they were all wonderful.The booking process and airport transfers were smooth as were the daily transfers from the Palau Central hotel. Their dive boats were thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and uncrowded, staffed by excellent captain and crew.The service from the dive team was outstanding. Dive sites were well chosen to accommodate the conditions and skill level of the group. Pre-dive briefings were clear and informative.Diving in comparatively small groups with a skilled professional team above and below the water made for a safe and rewarding experience. And, of course, the diving itself in Palau was spectacular. Mantas, sharks, massive schools of fish, corals....Top notch all the way around. Highly Recommend Palau Dive Adventures!

Amazing!! Awesome dive company, Grace was super helpful when booking everything, John was amazing when I was there picking me up, dropping me off for the dives and helping coordinate everything, Oscar and Nick were also brilliant, working so hard all of the time! The dive crew Jason, Javen, Mark, Chris, Will and the captain were great! Really looked after everyone, fun and professional at the same time. Hope I can come back and dive with you guys again one day! Thank you 🙂

The best! It's hard for me to imagine diving with any other dive shop when in Palau next time. In fact, I won't even consider anybody else after my experience with PDA!I initially booked a 5-day dive trip with them, but since I had some extra days while staying in Palau, I had added another day, so total of 18 dives with this shop and all of them were awesome.When you are on a diving vacation, thousand miles away from home, at one of the best diving destinations in the world, you just want to dive, relax, dive, relax, and so on. With nothing distracting you from that. And that is exactly what PDA provides. Really, you just need to show up and roll into the water, everything else is taken care for you. They are a very well organized dive shop, attentive and accommodative to your needs.Dive guides Chris, William, Marcos are the best. Very knowledgeable and helpful before, after, and during the dives.Not forgetting boat captain Allen for his services and assistance.Also, all of them are just fun guys to chat with about various things, not necessarily diving related.Finally, a special shout-out to Jan (concierge) and Grace (reservations) for great service and all the info/help provided.Thank you Jason and the whole PDA team for an amazing experience!

World Class Diving in Palau! Our family of 4 spent 5 days/3 tanks per day scuba diving with PDA. The dive boat picked us up & dropped us off @ our hotel dock each day. The dive boat crew went above & beyond for us! They provided, managed & switched out our tanks & equipment for us each dive. All we had to do is roll off the boat & into the water. At the end of the dives there was always someone to help me with my tanks since I am a little gal. Each & every dive site was beyond amazing! We hunkered down on the ocean floor while giant manta rays flew over our heads. Saw the most gorgeous coral gardens…colors I have never seen before. There were lots of sharks & turtles & fun fishies. My daughter is a huge nudebranch fan & the dive guides helped to locate those elusive little guys for her. We were introduced to hooking in & had a blast “flying” in the current & watching schools of fish swim by. We always felt safe & watched over by our dive guides…a big shout out to Marcus & Jason & Jaywin! The dive guides & boat captains are a friendly, fun group. We enjoyed getting to know them & laughed a lot. We were provided chilled fruit & hot drinks between dives & tasty bento boxed lunches. The entire experience was next level. Please do not hesitate to book your dive adventure with them. You will not be disappointed!

Small groups, amazing dives The guides did a great job and always checked of best conditions (i.e. not going to the dive sites where already many other boats are)Service at the boat is also great (loved the bento boxes)

A magical day out on the ocean in Palau! I had an incredible day out with Palau Dive Adventures on November 27. As someone with less than 20 dives under my belt, I truly appreciated how the team went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable and safe underwater. They were patient, professional, and made it their priority to ensure I had an excellent experience. I could really tell that all they wanted was for me to have fun, enjoy the incredible natural beauty of Palau, and leave with a positive impression of the country.A huge thank you to Chris, William, and Jason, who took great care of me and my friend throughout the day. You guys were amazing. Also, a big shoutout to the boat boy (whose name I'm unfortunately forgetting) – I decided to snorkel instead of do a 3rd dive, and he was able to drive the boat right near where there was a group of feeding mantas... Even though I didn't do a 3rd dive, I got to witness everything that our group from the boat did!Highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures to any divers, whether you’re a beginner or experienced. You’ll be in great hands!

ONLY BOOK WITH PALAU DIVE ADVENTURES Coming to Palau to dive? Choose Palau Dive Adventures for a first class experience. We did the 5 day dive package. From booking through to arrival we had frequent contact and timely responses to questions. Once we arrived the concierge Jon came to our hotel to collect our gear - every morning we were picked up and taken to the dock, our gear was cleaned, ready in our own space on the boat for our day of diving. No clambering over anyone to get off the boat, you drop in from your own seat allocated for the day. The staff on the boat were nothing other than excellent. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly we had a great time with them. The dive briefings were thorough and safety from entering the water, throughout the dive and returning to the boat was paramount. Dive masters constantly monitoring divers throughout the dive. You get an excellent lunch box of your choice every day, fresh fruits and coffee and cold drinks as required. As for the diving … well… it’s got to be up there with best dive sites in the world. So many fish, turtles, sharks and rays included. Splendid hard and soft corals.Numerous dive sites to choose from, caves and drop offs , drifts in channels, feeding and cleaning stations for sharks and rays .. totally spoilt for choice. At the end of each day diving we were chauffeured back to our hotel. The guys booked restaurants for us for the evening and taxi’d us all back and forth wherever and whenever we wanted to go. They couldn’t do enough for us. This really is a first rate small local owned operation with first rate diving. Recommend 100%.

Fantastic Adventure What a fantastic experience. From the boat crew to the dive masters, it was truly first class. Chris and William were informative, patient, entertaining and engaging. Their wealth of experience paid off on every dive. I will use this dive company whenever I venture back to one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Palau. Thank you Chris and William, it was an unforgettable trip.

Terrific two days of snorkeling in Palau My travel group wanted to experience the beauty of Palau but none of us were PADI certified. We were well aware that Palau is a diver's destination, but we wanted to see what we could snorkeling. I reached out to a couple operators, and Palau Dive Adventures was the best fit. We had a terrific 2-day experience with them. To begin with, it was difficult for me to get good information on the status of the jellyfish lake, and when I reached out to operators leading up to our trip, I asked about the status of the jellyfish and whether it was worth even going. All the other operators sent me stock itineraries including the jellyfish lake without discussing the state of the jellyfish. Palau Dive Adventures was the only operator who wrote back telling me that a visit there wasn't going to be worth our time or extra money for the permit because the status of the jellyfish is very poor at the moment. We really appreciated their candor, and that was the biggest determining factor in choosing them.I had asked Palau Dive Adventures to create a two day itinerary of snorkeling activities with us - one that had some standard stops and another than would have some more adventurous snorkeling opportunities to see larger marine life, and that's exactly what they did. On the first day they took us to the Milky Way first (to avoid any crowds) and then to some easier snorkeling spots where we were able to see giant clams, some smaller sharks, and other terrific coral life (maybe 5 stops in all with lunch on the beach). On the second day we went out with SCUBA divers to deeper water further out and away from the islands, and while the divers swam maybe 40 feet down or so along deeper reefs and shelf drops, we snorkeled along the top. It was a terrific day, and sure enough we saw much bigger schools of fish, turtles, and larger sharks.Masks and fins were provided (we were asked to bring our own masks to guarantee the best experience, but we don't own any). The guides were extremely friendly and helpful throughout the entire two days, both of which ran from about 8AM to 2:30PM or so. For example, when the current shifted on us during one swim, the guide with us very quickly signaled the boat from a distance, and we were immediately picked up and moved to a better spot to drift along with the current. The whole process from the pickup at our hotel through the drop-off at the end of the day was punctual and professional. We could have not asked for a better experience. Palau Dive Adventures is a great operator if you are considering snorkeling in Palau. They are very friendly and professional, will build itineraries to your interests, and you will have a terrific time with them from pickup through drop-off.

Excellent thread and professional staff. Recommending to anyone, Safe and friendly. Excellent thread and professional staff. Recommending to anyone,Safe and friendly. One of the best places to scuba dive in the world. Amazing place to visit, we are coming back for sure, thanks to Palau dive adventure

Relaxing, fun, beautiful Diving with the most Professional Dive Team To start this team made our holiday relaxing by taking care of every small detail from room bookings, to valeting our personal gear each day, airport transfers and trips into town. They are contactable 24/7 and are so willing to help with every small detail. The boat setup was the best we've used yet with dry boxes and lunches were delicious and generous. We were picked up on the jetty from our hotel Palau Royal Resort at 8 am each morning with our equipment ready to go to head straight out for 3 dives per day. The team were warm, fun and safe. They offer Nitrox and the tanks were always full and the team helped us into our gear each dive. All we needed to do was roll off the side and float in the warm clear water and enjoy the fish. The team worked out a great schedule based on the weather by doing outer dives while the weather produced insanely good conditions and inner bay dives when things took a turn for the worst. We did a perfect mix of wreck and reef dives including drift and hook dives as the sharks, fish balls, mantas and fish swim past. They even took my son and I out diving when there was just the 2 of us. We know other dive operators cancelled another pair of divers when they didn't want to send an additional boat. They took very good care of some inexperienced divers and the other divers could then relax. The boat captain drove expertly so we could enjoy the experience rather than getting to the next destination fast. When the weather was anything other than glass, they moved the boat to "Some place else" which was beautiful and calm for a relaxing lunch. I'm really particular with everything and it was the best holiday and dive experience we've had yet. Thank you so much Palau Dive Adventures Team!

Awesome Experience I cannot speak more highly of the PDA team. They asked us clearly what we wanted to do over six days of diving (hit the famous dives but also do a diverse range of dives) and then made sure that we got exactly what we wanted and made sure we got to do our favorite dives twice. Since it was rainy season (we had gorgeous weather by the way), the three of us had the boat to ourselves most days. The whole team is great but will shout out Christian and Arson who were both absolutely awesome and great to hang out with. I will definitely use PDA again and would not dive with anyone else in Palau.

All that we hoped for We hoped to dive some of the most famous dive sites in the world within a small group of similarly experienced divers and with a safe, adventurous, and knowledgeable crew. We got exactly what we came for! We went in June, so technically off-season because of rain. It did rain, but mostly the weather cooperated. One day, just my husband and I were on the boat. Other days there were 2 or 3 other divers. On our last 2 days, there were 6-8 divers, so another guide was added to keep the ratio small. Chris, our only guide for our 10 day stay, took us to The Blue Holes, Blue Corner, German Channel, Chandelier Caves, and oh, so many more. Since I was uncomfortable hooking myself in during the drifts, Chris handled it effortlessly for me. He and Marc (another guide who joined us for two days when the group was larger), set up our kits, assessed our abilities, and introduced us to new creatures (a Disco Clam!) as well as the sharks, mantas, turtles, rays, Bumphead Parrotfish, and Napoleon Wrasses in huge quantities that we hoped to see. On they boat they provided snacks and Bento Box lunches, dry towels, and rain gear when necessary. When my husband’s reg sprang a small leak, Chris deftly fixed it on the boat. Our boat captain, Jacob, was a jovial storyteller during the intervals between dives. On other days, Allen or Belau, steered us safely through the seas providing help and care and information as needed. Enough cannot be said about the kindness and helpfulness, Jan provided on a daily basis. From picking us up and returning us to the airport, providing transportation to dinners and shopping, making recommendations for restaurants and activities, and in general answering our questions, and caring for our gear. He is extraordinary! All of the crew went above expectations when my husband had an accident while walking to the boat. He slipped and sprained his knee. On days when he could not dive, the crew were so understanding and flexible. On days when he could dive, they helped him manage his gear and arranged for dives that were a little less athletic as he tested his pain levels.

Seamless dive experience in the pristine Palau! Went to Palau in May2024 from Guam. My friend and I had a fabulous time with PDA. Marcus and Chris were incredible guides. We felt very safe the whole time. Jan was amazing in coordinating everything for us and anticipating even our smallest needs. Jason and Shogun were very friendly and knowledgeable captains. We can't wait to recommend PDA to all our friends in Guam. This dive company provided top notch service. Communication prior to arriving was so easy and even when we had a two day flight delay they rebooked everything without issue, including the hotel. Recommend staying at Royal or Cove—they picked us up at the dock every morning with everything ready to go. They coordinated dinner arrangements and transportation which was included. This was an incredible experience. 10/10 recommend! This company seemed superior to others that churned and burned—we never had more than 8 divers on a boat.

One of the best dive trip in the world Exceeded all expectations and more, ticked Bull Sharks, Manta Rays, Turtles, Massive School of Fish and the biggest shark fest I have ever seen.

Great experience from start to finish I had a great experience with PDA. The office was very responsive to my emails in the booking process. The boat was comfortable and equipment was well-maintained. We even got towels and raind/wind jackets id necessary. It is great that they take you out early, so that we were the first ones on the dive site. The staff and crew were attentive, helpful, really friendly and professional. I enjoyed my stay a lot and hope to be back one day!

Outstanding Outfit I did 18 dives over 6 days. This was my third time to Palau and second time with Palau Dive Adventures. They are simply outstanding; the boats are very well set up, their knowledge of local dive sites and more importantly selecing the best dive site for the prevailing conditions; weather and tides is superb. They are very accomodating for different experince levels. Snacks, lunch, water, coffe, rain jackets and towels are provided every day. Dive guides and boat drivers are second to none and they provide very personalized service. I thoroughly enjoyed diving with PDA and would recommend the outfit with no reservations.

best for small groups independent divers Palau expensive to get to and expensive to dive, so you want to make the most of it. Palau Dive accommodates independent divers with a 5 day dive package seeing different sites all out on the main spectacular reefs. Many of the other dive shops cater more for package charters so independent divers can end up on a single boat and if someone only doing two dives then boat comes back and the third dive is then usually something disappointing close to harbour and you can sometimes end up back at the same sites as the dive guides change etc = so if coming independently i would recommend Palau Dive Adventures

Amazing Diving Experience with Palau Dive Adventures! I have been diving in multiple destinations in the past 10 years and I must say PDA is one of the best! The boat is super comfy and every diver has own area for gears. There is dry storage under every seat so you don’t need to worry where to put your towel or dry clothes. The crew is very professional and knows everything about the dive sites. Briefing before diving is very informative and we know exactly what to expect in every dive. We always arrive earliest to make sure the site won’t be very crowded. Our itinerary is very flexible and depends on every diver’s choice. Guide to diver ratio is also good. There are always one instructor and one diver master leading a group of not more than 9 divers during my days with PDA. Sometimes there are only 5 divers in the group and there are still 2 guides to take care of everybody. The lunch bento is very tasty and there are plenty of choices. They also provide fresh fruits and hot/cold drinks, not to mention towels and jackets. They also give out water bottle and T- shirt as souvenir that I have never expected. Conflicts easily occur in group of divers coming from all over the world and of different levels. Sometimes we may get accidentally kicked or our photo/video taking get unintentionally disturbed and PDA handled all these very professionally. Prior to my arrival I received email from PDA encouraging me to inform the captain immediately for anything I feel unhappy on the boat. Sadly in my group that’s a guy trying to damage other’s gear and PDA reacted promptly and banned him from further diving with us. PDA does not only offer dive trips, but also offers land transportation and tours, helps restaurants booking and dries dive gear after diving. Thanks PDA for providing me a safe, wonderful and unforgettable diving experience in Palau. Highly recommended!

Worst experience in my 1000+ dives Hi everybody. I want to share with you my experience with this dive center as it was my worst experience in 12 years of diving! so, for the last 5 years I have been diving 200 dives a year, I dive in different parts of the world and on everything except a rebreather, I have a whole stack of certificates, including technical ones, my opinion about this company, the team is not professionals, the dives are carried out with a lot of violations , from the number of divers per divemaster, to the absolutely unprofessional verification of participants. I dived with them for 4 days, all the days they shined a flashlight in my face, interfered with me when I was filming a video, hit me on the head with fins, the team did not react to this in any way, since during the dive they were minding their own business and, as they say, they did not hear or see my signals, which may indicate the professionalism of the team. avoid this center, wasted time and money, they promised a lot before booking and paying, but did nothing of it. I think that for $250 a day you need to work better!

Stunning diving with an amazing crew Five days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures where we were treated like family. Communication before we arrived was helpful, detailed, and timely. The crew handled every detail, even anticipating needs we may have or dive sites we may want to visit based on conversations we had on the boat. Chris was our dive master 4 out of 5 days and went above and beyond to make our trip the best it could be. He was thoughtful and kind, fun, and most of all attentive to safety. Allen, our boat captain, helped out as well and chimed in with friendly banter. Jan was our go-to guy who gave us rides when needed, rinsed and washed our equipment, and even set up a day tour for us on our final day when we couldn't dive. Each and every moment of our week was spectacular thanks to this great team. Oh, and the diving? Stunning! I think we saw more sharks in one dive than we've seen combined in all of our diving. The schools of fish were abundant and the coral lovely. Our WWII obsessed son was over the moon to see the wrecks and items left behind after the war. I cannot recommend diving in Palau, and diving with Palau Dive Adventures, highly enough.

Perfect diving experience Perfect dive experience Local dive masters and captains who know the dive places extremely well, they make sure everybody gets to the best spots and since they start early we were often the first boat. We were 4 divers on the boat plus the guide, for the spawning dive of red groupers (very early) we were 8 divers with 2 guides. The guides seemed to know where the fish will swim to next and take us there before. Equipment is well maintained, BCDs with weight pockets and nitrox anyhow. Nice food and snacks, drinks, towels and jackets for the trip back. They even offered to wash and dry our own suits and deliver to the hotel the next day. The best dive experience in Palau! Make sure you reserve early since they only have two or three boats!

Fantastic diving experience with great crew! We dove 5 days with Palau Dive Adventure. We really enjoyed the experience - Jason, Markus, Javen and the captain were a fantastic dive crew. They took very well care of us and made this tripe a true delight. Even in times with bad weather they found great dive spots and made sure we feel comfortable all the time. They are really nice and very experienced people. Fun and safety were high on the agenda. They were very service oriented and always there to help. Lunch was great! We were the same small group of divers during the 5 days which made it were easy and comfortable. Grace was very helpful in organising our trip and helping us during our stay. We highly recommend Palau Dive adventure. Thank you! You were a fantastic crew

Great dive experience in Palau! Thanks to PDA we had a great trip to Palau. Everything worked exactly as planned, and on time. Dive guides and boat crew were excellent. Dive groups were small and adjusted to experience. I would recommend PDA at any time!

Excellent dive operation. PDA was a great group to dive with. This was our 8th trip to Palau. We did three days of 3 dives a day with PDA. They picked us up at our hotel (Palau Royal Resort) in the smaller of their two boats along with another couple. They were happy to take us to dive sites that we requested. The boat captain and dive master were very professional and fun at the same time. Really nice bento box lunches. You can’t go wrong with the personalized service of PDA.

Thank you to the amazing PDA team for the best dive trip ever, all around! The greatest dive trip ever thanks to Jason and the PDA team! From the incredible service, to the delicious food, to the super helpful equipment management, to the unreal dive sites full of thriving sea life, they are certainly the best and most accommodating dive company on the island. Thank you to Mark and Cheiven for being such fun, kind, knowledgeable, and considerate dive guides, and to Jan the amazing driver - we’ll miss diving with you all and hope to visit again!!

Best Dive Shop! This is our second time diving in Palau. When we were there in 2016, we dove with Palau Dive Adventures (PDA) and another shop. With our 2024 trip there was no doubt who we were going to dive with. We dove with PDA for eight days (24 dives) and everything is just as amazing as we remembered it! The coral is just as beautiful as it was in 2016. The diversity of marine life is incredible. Everything you see online about the Palau dive sites is true. Definitely our favorite diving that we've ever done. A bit about PDA. Their dive team is top notch. They are super friendly. Absolutely no cattle call with PDA! We stayed at Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) and they picked us up right on the PPR dock every morning. Jan came to PPR the day before and picked up all of our dive gear and it was all set up for us when we got on the boat. They limit the number of divers to just a small group. Their boat is one of a kind. The most comfortable, well thought-out boat we've ever been on. They are very safety minded which is important to us. We got to the dive sites before anyone else so the sites weren't crowded with other divers. They give you hot coffee/tea and some sort of fruit on the first service interval. The second surface interval has delicious bento boxes. They have towels and jackets onboard. And then, they even brought a cake onboard because we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. They also changed our dive days to coincide with the full moon when requested. I really cannot say enough about this team! From Grace and Jan in the office to Chris, Marcus, Miles (dive guides), Jayven (boat captain), and Jason (team captain) EVERY SINGLE PERSON was incredible. Jason even offered to come pick us up from PPR to go into town for dinner. At the end, they took all of our equipment back to their shop and rinsed it and brought it back to us the next day after it had dried out. I really cannot recommend this dive team enough! If we're ever lucky enough to go back to Palau, we will definitely be diving with PDA!

Amazing experience There is no doubt, Palau is one of the best places to dive in the world. Many of the 20 dives we made while in Palau rank for us among the best ones we have done in our lives. Yes, it's both far and expensive, but well worth it. If you have decided to go, you need to decide who are you going to dive with. Our recommendation is to dive with Palau Dive Adventures. We tried another shop for a day and chatted with other divers too, and while it seems like you can't go wrong with most places, Palau Dive Adventures just has that extra something. The entire crew it’s a dream team. Jayven, Chris, the captains, Jan and Grace did an excellent job, the dives were not only spectacular but well organized, secure and fun.

THE BEST! This is the best crew I've ever dove with. They look out for you and take good care of you, friendly, courteous, well organized. All the things I look for in a dive trip I found here!

10/10 diving experience I can whole heartedly recommend Palau Dive Adventures as the best dive shop for your time in Palau. The reservations team make it easy to book and arrange accommodation, hire cars and book additional tours. Jan made our lives very easy! The boat crew are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We loved every dive and the variety it offered. The snapper spawning and large pelagic interactions were unreal experiences. We would highly recommend going with PDA. Thank you Chris, Mark, Jayven, Ace, Jan and Grace for an amazing trip. We’re already planning the next one!

Best in Palau We just returned from Palau and we can't recommend Palau Dive Adventures enough. We had a group of six with who have all dove in multiple destinations around the world and PDA was the best we've encountered. Their boats are extremely comfortable and roomy and they only take out a small group at a time. The dive guides had a wealth of knowledge of the area and were also a pleasure to spend time with on the boat. They provided tasty bento boxes for lunch with drinks and also offered coffee and tea between dives, as well as jackets and towels. We dove with other highly rated operations while in Palau that were also very good, but PDA is on another level. When we return to Palau we will be only using Palau Dive Adventures.

World Class Diving Adventure and Experience A group of six of us recently booked a week of diving through Palau Dive Adventures. From start to finish, each step of the way, they took care of every detail. Everything from greeting us at 1:30am at the airport, chauffeuring us to our hotel and various restaurants, planning 18 of the most spectacular scuba dives over 6 days, delicious daily bento box lunches, a fabulously equipped boat that was comfortable and roomy, and the guides, led by owner Jason, were the most competent, fun, professional crew that at all times made me feel safe. We saw "the Serengeti of the ocean" on our dives; mantas, sharks, tuna, barracuda, hundreds of schools of colorful fish and amazing coral and sealife. Our hotel, Palau Pacific Resort, was spectacular, the included breakfast buffet hearty and delicious, the setting stunning and the rooms while simple were clean and perfect. We are looking to book again! Palau Dive adventures offers you a window into this beautiful Archipelago of Islands.

Amazing! We booked 5 days/13 dives with this dive shop online months before our arrival in Palau. They responded promptly to our inquiry and provided all the necessary information, including pricing. Mary Grace took care of our reservations and answered our questions. They kept in touch with us, providing updates/information before our arrival in Palau. One of their staff, John, met us the day before our scheduled first dive, which started Monday. We signed some documents. He briefed us on a few things and took our gear. PDA picked us up every day at our hotel dock. Their boat is nice and well-maintained. We had individual seating areas with all gear set up. We were very comfortable on the boat. They provide good/informative safety briefings before each dive. We felt confident and safe. We ended up doing 3 dives/day, a total of 15 dives. Dive sites visited depended on weather/surf conditions. The experience in each and every dive was unique and simply amazing. Fresh fruits were served after the first dive, followed by a bento lunch (many choices) after the 2nd dive. Compliments to the team - Jason, Javen, Chris, Marcus, and Miles. They all made our dives fun, memorable, and safe. All our dives were awesome. In addition to the awesome diving, PDA can also help make arrangements for dinner, transportation, massages, and other tours. We absolutely enjoyed scuba diving with PDA. They are the best. We look forward to many more scuba diving experiences with PDA in the future.

Among the best dives ever! The dive sites were amazing and very varied including walls, caves, wrecks and sandy bottoms Wide range of animals to see including manta rays, sharks, napoleons, large shoals. The diving boat was most comfortable with a cubicle for each diver with plenty of space for gear and storage. Plenty of good food and warm and cold beverages and most importantly attentive crew and instructors

Palau Dive Adventuers Feb 2024 Highly recommended Palau Dive Adventures everything from booking to diving was exceptional and all the staff went out of their way to make the experience memorable from making life easy for us Air divers, repeating favourite sites and flexing the schedule to get in that extra Manta dive. Gear was set up and washed every day and delivered back to the hotel dry for departure. Shout out to our Dive Leader Miles! Nothing was too much trouble even getting last minute rides into town. The diving of course was amazing. Even got a hammerhead sighting .

What You See is What You Get And as you can tell from the photos from all the prior guests you get a lot. Over the course of 6 six days diving Jason, Jaylin and Christian embodied professionalism, charisma and friendliness. Every morning at 8 AM there they were with all our tanks, gear, food, and beverages for the day. Over the course of the next seven hours we did our morning dive, had a hot coffee or tea break, did our midday dive, had a great Bento box lunch, and finished our last dive so we were back at the resort between three and four pm. The boat is extremely well laid out so there’s no crowding and you have a dry area to store your gear. Only thing I would try to improve would be pre trip communication as the seven hour time difference with west coast of US made it cumbersome to make sort out the wire transfer payment arrangements which did feel sort of last minute.

Excellent all around - every detail exceeding expectations! Was in Palau for work but managed to squeeze in a wonderful day of diving with Jason & the PDA team! I rented everything and the gear was in excellent condition, the boat was super comfy, and they had thought of everything, even bringing tea, towel and jacket for after each dive as it was cold day. Can’t recommend Palau Diving Adventure more highly!

Diving in paradise My sister and I had an amazing time diving with the PDA crew on our first trip to Palau. The wildlife we saw underwater was beyond our wildest expectations and included giant manta rays, many sharks, moral eel, octopus, colorful schools of fish, sea turtles, and beautiful coral. Not to mention dolphins jumping around our boat at the surface. The staff took time to explain each dive site, safety protocols, and details of the dive which made for an exciting and relaxing dive experience. They know the ocean well and timed the dives for the best current conditions. They kept the group small which allowed for a more personal experience. The dive masters would offer to take our underwater camera to take great photos of and for us. Overall would return to dive with PDA in a heart beat. Great fun!

Best dive shop in Palau! Must go with them for the best diving experience in Palau!! My partner and I travelled to Palau for 7 days and did a 5 day dive trip with PDA. The team at PDA made sure everything on our first trip to Palau was taken care of. PDA managed the end to end booking of the holiday, including the hotels, diving (and all gear rental), transport to and from airport. They provided all the information we needed prior to the trip as their standard protocol and were very quick to reply when we had additional questions. If we had more time in Palau, not diving, they would have helped us book our on land / non diving tours as well with other operators on the island. We had 1 day when we first arrived to explore the island and Jan, our go-to PDA guy to take care of all things on-land, helped us rent a car so we could drive around the island and check out some sites on our own. The diving in Palau was absolutely amazing. But what made it the best diving experience we’ve ever had was the PDA team. Jason and his team were super professional and attentive to all the divers both above and under water. Chris, our main dive master, is probably the best dive master we’ve ever had, spending time to give us safety briefings, dive site briefings and taking us through our Nitrox certification in a fun and practical way. Him and the dive team made us feel safe and taken care of at every point. The crew are experienced and know the area so well and what sites to go to and how to approach them based on the currents at the time. Sometimes they would recommend that we go back to the same dive site on a different day, but for good reason as the conditions under water can be so different it would be like we were diving a completely different site as the things we’d see would be so different. Most importantly the crew were super fun and made our diving experience super enjoyable. Definitely exceeded all our expectations!! We highly highly recommend diving with PDA!! Thank you to the PDA crew, in particular Jason, Chris, Miles, Mark, Jayven, Jan. We look forward to coming back to Palau and diving with you all again!

Concierge Dive Operation with safety first! Jason and his crew operate the best dive shop in Koror. If you want a company who values safety while providing a concierge class of service, this is it. From the moment they pick you up at the airport, they make you feel like you are their priority. They go above and beyond to help with anything and everything. Your dive safety is their number one priority so they keep their groups small. You are provided a reusable water bottle, jacket and towel every day. They care for and dry your dive gear every night after you are done. They are the first boat to hit the dive spots every morning. Hot tea or coffee after first dive, snacks and nice Bento box lunches! They were super flexible with us as well since we had to sacrifice an afternoon dive before flying to Yap and let us make it up the following week. Thank you again to all the ladies in the office Mary Grace, etc, deck crew Jaywen, Jayvin, Christian, Miyles, Mark, Jason and the behind the scenes crew Jan. We can’t wait to come back to Palau!

Fantastic diving experience We just returned from our diving trip with Palau Dive Adventures. I highly recommend them for any of your diving needs in Palau. A concierge experience and then some! Our dive gear was set up for us each day, they took care of rinsing the equipment each day as well. They know their way through the rock islands and get you to the best diving locations for the conditions each day. Underwater, they are safety focused and have guides in the water keeping an eye on things. They also point out the many incredible things to see. Their hospitality didn’t end there-they provided drinks, snacks and lunch as well. It was quite rainy for our visit, they were prepared with dry towels and rain jackets for everyone. The crew is very polite, professional and engaging. Dive with Palau Dive Adventures, you will enjoy every dive with them and take home memories to last a life time!

An awesome experience (despite some rainy weather) After 2020, a group of friends (10-14) vowed to return to Palau 2 yers later. That was halted by the pandemic, and finally, JAN24, we got back to visit “our friends” at Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). The dive op (PDA): many of the same locals staffed the boat, under the tutelage of Jason M. They do an awesome job. They met up early in the AM at the airport and got us safely to our hotel. We met the following morning in the lobby - 1030AM - to hand over our dive gear. We were issued a mesh bag the evening before. The gear was set-up and ready to go on our respective boat at 12N. Subsequent days, we did three (3) tanks/day and gear was at our seat, set-up and ready to go each day. The staff removes it and rinses it each evening. We simply step-on/off the boat. Bento boxes are ordered daily for lunch, rain coats are on the boat, and our own iced-down water bottom is fresh daily. To everyone - Jason, Miles, Ace, Bax, Jan, Mary G., Mark and those I’ve forgotten, thank you! A great time had by all, according to their comments.

Best dive operator in Palau Always the first dive boat out and first to arrive at the dive sites. Dive guides super knowledgeable about tides, currents and where the sea life will be. Great bento box lunches. Small groups and great space on the boats. Highly recommended!

Excellent dive company. They arranged everything. We arranged our Palau trip with Palau Dive Adventures. The company was easy to work with. They arranged everything, including transportation, diving, and hotels. In the evening, they had a driver who would (via WhatsApp) take us to restaurants, not within walking distance or the grocery store. On the boat, the crew handled everything from setting up our gear to lunches. After diving, they rinsed our gear and prepared it for the next day. We did three dives per day for five days. The guides were excellent and able to manage any issues that developed.

Safe, fun, amazing experience Really awesome experience! This is our second trip with this company. They take safety seriously while also taking us to the best dive sites for a particular set of ocean conditions. They give clear briefings about the dive plan and safety information. Three dives a day with a large variety of dive types (drift, hook, walls, caverns, etc). We got to see mantas, lots of sharks, amazing corals, tons of fish, disco clams, octopus, etc. They are a friendly and welcoming crew who are local, so they know the area, history, and conditions well. We'll be back!

Great week with them! I am lucky to be able to dive often and in many places. For me, Palau sure is one of the most beautiful diving areas in the world (if not the best). Palau Dive Adventure is a great diving centre. Everything always works perfectly and the comfort around diving is very high. Very good dive guides and perfect service from A to Z! Many thanks to the whole team! Too bad we didn't manage to see a polar bear this time either, hopefully next time!

Perfect dive trip with small groups and great guides! I did 5-days of diving with PDA over the Christmas holiday and enjoyed every minute of it. Dive sites like Blue Corner and German Channel are incredible and PDA made it effortless. What's great about diving with PDA is that everyone who works with the company is focused on maintaining personalized small dive groups and anticipating the needs of the divers. When any of the divers had requests to visit specific sites like a plane wreck or chandelier cave, they made a plan to visit them at the best conditions possible. The dive guides are great and instinctively knew how much attention and support to give to us divers based on our skill levels. This meant that despite our groups having divers with vastly different levels of experience, we never spent any time waiting on the boat to jump in. I also appreciated that they took safety seriously and gave very detailed dive briefs with emphasis on how to handle currents and to stay safely within Nitrox MODs. On our dive trips we always felt cared for by the PDA team and could see that they had assembled a team of great people. For instance, at the end of one of our dives, while we were drying off and enjoying our snacks on the boat, our boat Captain noticed that a group diving with a different dive company had surfaced and was drifting away in the blue, trying to yell to get the attention of their boat captain. But their boat never came to pick them up. The PDA team drove to check on the other boat and found that the captain was fast asleep. They woke him up and made sure other divers got to their boat safety, which took especially long since the other dive boat was having mechanical problems after that Captain woke up. While this all was happening our dive group reflected on how great it was to be warm, well fed, and to be with a dive company was always ready for us the moment we surfaced, there to help with our gear. All that said I highly recommend diving with PDA if you are looking to be in a more intimate dive group that has all of their needs taken care of. And don't forget to ask the team if you want to do other activities on the islands, they can help plan land tours and car rentals.

Best Diving Class in Palau Best dive company in Palau. Chris trained me in my open water diver and I couldn’t be happier with his lessons. Palau dive adventures takes care of all matters from pick up over food and is always open for questions. 10/10 will book again with them.

Highly recommended Great experience, highly recommended!! Obviously Palau is a great place to dive but I cannot recommend PDA highly enough. It’s the difference between being one of 50 random people or actually being in a small group with staff that takes good care of you. We were between 4 and 10 people on the boats, with 2-3 dive masters. The crew sets up all your gear, helps you in and out of your stuff and basically does everything for you, which makes it much more relaxing. The dive masters, especially Chris and Marc, are really friendly and keep a good banter. We were able to see all the dive sites we wanted. The other staff (Baks the captain, Jay the driver, Jason) are great too.

Palau Dive Adventures for a superior dive experience Jason and his team from PDA provide a superior and safe Palau dive experience. From early morning pickup to mid afternoon hotel dropoff, everything was well organised. The dive boat was excellent, speedy, reliable, with well arranged seating, storage, egress ladder, lunchs, coffee, towels, rain jackets. The friendly skipper and dive crew were very skilled and knowledgable on the dive sites, provided informative dive briefings and kept a watchful eye. Nitrox was provided. Given the amazing marine life, cave and wreck diving opportunities, one of the best dive trips. Recommended!

Wonderful dive crew! Had a great time diving with these guys this week! Professional, took care of you, and fun to be around! Will definitely use them when we come back again!

Unforgettable - favorite highlight: five-star valet dive gear service Unforgettable. Absolutely phenomenal – could not have asked for one single thing to be any better. Palau Dive Adventures takes such attentive care of everything from start to finish – it was truly a liveaboard experience on land. To highlight, my favorite part was the valet dive gear service where the crew takes care of your gear every afternoon and returns it to the boat (already set up, of course) each morning. From start to finish- Grace was extremely responsive while booking this trip- my first dive travel / dive trip ever. I reached out to several different companies, not really knowing what to expect or what to ask, and felt immediately drawn to PDA because of Grace’s responsiveness and care. After arriving in Palau, Jan was there to pick me up from the airport, and he was there each morning at 0730 at my hotel (which was also wonderful) – Palau Hotel. We dove three times a day at the most incredible spots. The crew had an interesting mix of divers – experienced divers with 100+ dives, two divers over 70 years old, overly chatty happy divers, more introverted divers, and me with only 20 dives. The crew did an amazing job balancing all of this and still providing all of the best dive locations in the best dive conditions possible. The crew took great care of my dive gear each afternoon, and helped me plan activities during my off-time. One of the co-owners, Jason, owns a car rental business as well and I was able to rent a car from him. Of course- that was seamless as well. The car was dropped off to and picked up from me on my “land day” before flying. There was fresh fruit and hot beverages provided after the first dive, a phenomenal lunch from King Palace after the second dive (the best option is #11 – DUMPLINGS!!!!), and more hot beverages and a fresh-water rinse provided after the last dive. Ice-cold water was provided daily, along with jackets and fresh towels. The crew also made special stops at the Milky Way, Peleliu, and Jellyfish Lake for us. We even celebrated a diver’s 100th dive, the traditional way! Truly, this was an experience of a lifetime and I am so grateful to Palau Dive Adventures. I can’t thank the crew- Grace, Jan, Allen, Chris, Miyles (Reeellaaaaxxx), Jason, and Jayven- enough. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU ! What we saw: whitetip reef sharks, grey reef sharks, turtles, manta rays, octopus, crocodile fish, frog fish, marble ray, dolphins, eagle ray, jellyfish, nudis, flatworms, and so so much more ! Favorite spots in order: Ulong channel, Peleliu, Blue Corner, and German Channel

Best diving experience If trip advisor had 10 stars these guys would definitely get 11. Best dive company I've ever dived with. The guys were so accommodating helping out every step of the way as soon as you walk out of the airport. I was there for 10 days and every day with PDA was unforgettable. Not just the diving but also the crew . They made everything so easy and really enjoyable. Plenty of laughs along the way (even underwater) 😂 can't thank you guys enough! Massive thanks to the crew, Jayson, Jayven, Myles, Chris, Ace, John, Mark (current master) also Grace for being so helpful in organising everything. I'm sure I've missed someone but I will be back to see you all again. Can't recommend these guys enough. Thank you!

Perfect for scuba diving away from the masses! Staff were great and very friendly. I felt very safe diving with these people and they clearly knew the region very well. Great service with towels and jackets provided as well as a very yummy lunch every day!

Best choice for Palau diving PDA is amazing. The guides and boat crew were excellent. Jason provided ground support, picking me up and dropping me off at the airport and renting me a GoPro when my camera failed and generally taking me wherever I needed to go. Highly recommended!

An amazing vacation experience Everything exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Grace, in reservations, was fantastic to work with and explain everything within the 10 months leading up to my arrival. Jason met me at the airport and got me to the hotel. He was my personal concierge for the week and made sure that I had restaurant recommendations for my personal tastes, helped me to find activities to do during my downtime from diving, and made sure my dive gear was well taken care of. Each day that I arrived to dive my gear was set up and one of the staff was available to help me get it on and make sure I didn't strain myself when getting up. The dives were fantastic and the guides, Chris and Myles, know and understand the water. They were able to make changes to the itinerary so we had the best dive possible based on weather, currents, and conditions. The daily lunch has to be the best food provided on a dive charter I have ever had. I would 100% stay and dive with Palau Dive adventures in the future. What you will get in the experience from start to finish far out weighs what you will pay.

Great customer service and friendly staff! The dive staff were awesome, professional, and trustworthy. This is the second time diving with PDA. Last year in August was the first time, and I am very happy and satisfied with the company. The staff do great dive briefs, help with gear setup, and take care of gear after the dive. The lunch was really delicious! Definitely looked forward to it after our dives;-) Jason helped me find a rental car which was beneficial so that we were able to drive around the island after our dives. He is very knowledgeable and helped coordinate other activities outside our diving adventure. During our dives, we saw sharks, humphead wrasse, napoleon wrasse, manta, eagle ray, turtles, groupers, and much more. If you want to feel like a VIP , then you’ll want to try booking your next dive with them. PDA keeps dive pax ratio down, so you don’t ride in a crowded boat like many other dive shops that you see out in the water.

The finest dive crew PDA are the most knowledgeable, courteous and fun diving crew I have ever met. Everything from the airport welcome to the daily dives, from the lunches to the spots chosen based on the sea and winds and currents, PDA provide the best experience one can have in Palau. Having a small group of divers ensures you are always first out of the harbour and on your way to the dive sites, and having a fine skipper and dedicated dive masters makes the whole experience simply wonderful. I had six days, three dives daily with PDA, and each dive was unique, perfectly organised, and wonderfully enjoyable. I will be returning for sure, as soon as I can.

Great boats and crews for diving and snorkeling Enjoyed three days of diving and snorkeling. The instructors were excellent: very knowledgeable, kind, responsible and fun. They made us feel safe and knew the name of seemingly every fish or coral. We were six divers in the boat and the crew was 3-4 strong, including the boat captain. The diving and snorkeling were amazing. Very special and strongly recommended. Would use same company again.

Just go with these guys, you won't regret it! I had done 8 days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures. These guys run a fantastic system, from the booking to my departure from Palau. Several times during my trip, the crew would regularly check in to see if everything is well. The lunch bento (with 14 selections) is fantastic and the boat is very comfortable with a dedicated space made for each diver (boats from other companies just too cramped). When not diving, PDA also offers to shuttle me around the different places for dinner. These guys really made sure that you have a good time in Palau. To the best part: Diving! I dove with Christian (SI) and Myles (DM) from PDA along with other guests. While the weather was wrecking havoc on certain days, they were flexible to bring us to other dive sites which they deem best in the current situation. They also made sure that everyone was comfortable on the boat. When the weather finally settled down, we went to dive Blue Corner and wow, it was just spectacular! Sharks, barracudas, jacks, huge wrasses when we were hooked in to the current. Besides the big stuff, there were also wrecks and caves (recreational) to dive. Corals and walls there were beautiful too. Overall, I had a great time! Will definitely look to this company when I go back to Palau to dive again! See you guys again! 🙂

Thsi adventure "Rocked". Great people and a fantastic adventure. I loved the Milky Way and Shark Island. Smiled all day long.

Trustworthy and top notch service We had the best time diving in Palau with PDA. They are such a sweet team and wowed us with an exceptional service… the dive equipment is great, the service helping getting in and out of the equipment top notch. They organize yumma bento boxes for lunch. And the rock islands and the dive are just out of this world. Would absolutely recommend PDA to my friends.

Great Experience, Comfortable Boat Excellent diving trip - particularly with my dive guide Chris. Unlike some of the other dive operators, the boat is very comfortable and spacious per person (bench-style seats like on an airplane unlike some more cramped dive boats where the seats ring the edge of the boat). Jaime at the shop was also great at arranging non-diving tours with other companies, even on short notice

The Absolute PDA We been searching for Palau dive centre a few months before our trip. But most of them require min 4 to 6 pax. We then search online and found PDA website. Grace who was communicated with us over the email, always replied as soon as she is available and even double confirm everything is fine the days before we head to Palau. Make us can't wait to go because they already well prepared to welcome us. Jaime is the coordinator from the first day we touched down Palau until we left. Their service is beyond our expectations, not inferior to other bigger organisations, they are so attentive and helpful, take care the needs of each of everyone of us. Jaime even text us if we have landed home safely although it is 4am in the morning. Their team deserve to grow bigger and stronger, so everyone can stand firm on their position with restful night. I will definitely back to them if we are going Palau again and introduce PDA to anyone who love to go Palau for diving. Especially if you are looking for a comfy dive group. Keep up the good vibes and energy team PDA!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

Best dive shop ever! Cannot recommend Palau Dive Adventure enough, by far the best dive shop I have ever dived with! The entire experience was smooth and seamless. Grace at reservations was incredibly responsive and efficient and answered all our questions. Jaime from customer service was there for us every step of the way, from picking us up, helping us book restaurants, arrange renting a car and giving us recommendations. Diving was spectacular and the diving team made it so much better. Chris and Jeyven are very experienced, took us to the best dive sites, managed currents, kept us safe and helped us enjoy the experience to the max (Great place to do your nitrox btw - Chris is a great instructor). Captain Arson was very experienced and taught us a lot about Palau. Boat and equipment in great condition and food was delicious ! Overall - amazing experience , very easy to arranged , very well managed dive shop with friendly and experienced people . Would recommend to everyone!

Excellent diving We were in palau for a 6 days Diving Tour with Palau Dive Adventures in April/MAY 2023. I have been Diving for 45 years at many different sites of the world. The first time 1979 on the Maldives. Diving in Palau was ohne of the best diving experiences of my life. Especially beautiful the healthy reefs and corals. What made the trip perfect was the treatment by Palau Diving Adventures. From planing our trip and diving schedule with Grace, to the Organisation of everything we needed during our stay including dinner reservations and transport by Jamie, and wonderful highly experienced dive instructors and boat team led by Kris it could not have been better. It is not cheap but it is worth every Cent.

Outstanding, Awesome, The Best Diving Ever! Just returned from a scuba diving trip to Palau. Our group booked a dive package (diving and Hotel) with Dive Palau Adventures, and everything was seamless and no issues. Our group of 6 divers went scuba diving for 8 days of 3 dives per day. Our trip was outstanding. Our group consists of very experienced divers with hundreds of dives and who have taken many, many dive trips throughout the Caribbean and Central America, and this trip was the best dive trip ever. The Palau Dive Adventurers team, Grace in Reservations, Jaime, our concierge, and Miles and Jayden, our dive guides, and Javi, our Captain are a special team who provided outstanding service and care to us. Grace was patient and made all of arrangements a breeze. Jaime was great providing surface transportation to and from our hotel to the dive boats, arranging dinner reservations and transportation, taking care of our scuba gear, and arranging for laundry service and vehicle rentals. Our group all agree that Miles and Jayden, who were the most pleasant and best dive guides we have ever had. They made our diving very special. We all agreed that diving in Palau ins best diving we have ever done. I cannot emphasize too much how the entire team is what make diving with Palau Dive Adventures so special and outstanding. They made our trip so much fun! We highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures to anyone looking to g scuba diving in Palau. We all hope to go back to Palau soon and dive with Palau Dive Adventures.

Great crew The crew was exceptional. They were attentive, safe, professional, and a joy to be around. I looked forward to every dive.

PDA rock the Palau dive experience!! When our original booking fell through, we were referred by the owner to PDA, and from the moment he handed us over, everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - was flawless. From Grace in admin handling our reservations to Jaime who showed up at midnight at the airport to make sure all went well with our car rental to the dive crew of Arson (with his ‘FIRE RESCUE t-shirt 😂), Christian (‘Chris’) and Alan, we were treated with kid gloves. They were serious about the business of diving and serious about having fun while staying safe. I took a nitrox certification course and Chris shepherded me through it with care; he and Alan took it in turns to buddy up with my wife, who hadn’t dived since 1992 and was understandably nervous. They did her checkout dive and saw her through five ‘real’ dives. Oh yes, the dives. They were stupendous. PDA have done so many dives and they know Palau. They made a lifetime dream of mine come true by dropping us into a location frequented by manta rays. We had mantas coming close enough to touch (although I didn’t touch them - I’m a responsible diver!) and my heart still beats faster as I think of that dive. We tacked on so many extra things that Jaime thought we needed an extra meeting to go over the bill but I found they accounted perfectly for everything and the meeting lasted 2 minutes. I can’t recommend these guys highly enough. My family - wife, daughter and daughter’s boyfriend - would probably say I’m going light on the praise, but that’s my conservatism kicking in.

Awesome WOW - what a fabulous group. I can’t say enough about the great staff and their constant care of clients. I didn’t want to leave. THANKS to the entire team for a fabulous dive.

Best Dive Operation in Palau WE cannot say enough about the crew of Palau Dive Adventures. Our boat crew- Miles, Allen, Javon, Chris, and Capt Arson could not have been better. WE dove 15 dives over 5 days all over Palau. The crew were all very knowledgeable of the local sites and onlt took us to the best spots. WE went one day to Peleliu to dive and take a land tour to see Japanese tanks and planes. Jaime took very good care of us on the shore and escorted us everywhere, even to the hospital when my wife needed meds for a cold.

Sets the bar extremely high! WOW - where do I even start? This trip was a girls trip that was planned 6 months in advanced. From the planning phase, Grace from PDA was extremely courteous, patient, timely in answering all questions and handling all reservations to include lodging and transportation. She kept in touch as the vacation got closer and sent us reminder emails. When arriving, everything was absolutely flawless and taken care of. Jamie was our concierge and driver - he was so friendly and welcoming. We stayed at the cove resort and they came to pick us up in the dive boat at the marina right behind our hotel making it super convenient. Jamie gave me a scuba duffel the first night to put all my stuff in and after that first day, I never had to lay a finger on my gear for the rest of the trip. My gear was cleaned and dried each night and set up for me on the boat each day. My friend rented all her gear and the rental gear was great quality and she had no issues. The first day they had multiple options around her size and she was able to pick the best fit for her. The boat crew and our guide/dive master was FANTASTIC!! Chris was our dive guide and he did an amazing job catering to the needs of each diver (3 of us total) and ensuring we had the best possible experience. He made sure he briefed us before each dive answering all our questions and laying out expectations of the dive so we knew exactly what we were getting into. Obviously Palau is going to have a lot of tourists and other divers and he did his best to ensure we still had a enjoyable experience while catering around other divers. Before one particular dive where we were going to have to hook in, there was another company of divers with tourists that got in the water before us. He included in his dive brief to us to make sure we do not hook in the reef in front of that group to not block their view and ruin their experience. The fact that he was considerate of other companies and their experience is a testament to the morals, professionalism and respect for the community/diving that Chris and PDA have. Jayven, Myles, Arson were the other boat crew and each of them were always professional, respectful and extremely patient/helpful in between each dive grabbing our gear for us and setting stuff up. The snacks and lunch on each day were delicious. They had plenty of towels, rain jackets, hot tea/coffee for us in case we were cold. More importantly the crew was SO FUNNY! I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much underwater while diving than on this trip with this crew. Overall PDA was an incredible company and I will definitely be returning to Palau and booking with them again. If you’re wanting a stress free, extremely professional and fun trip - book with PDA!!

Professional and excellent service, value for money! Professional and excellent service, value for money! Booking : Grace is very responsive and make the process easy. Greet and Meet, daily pick up and drop off: Jaime always comes with friendly smiles and on time. Safe and fun Diving: Captain Arson, Dive guides Chris, Jay and Myles always ensure the divers are safe and the dives are enjoyable and comfortable. Each day, dive sites were carefully considered and safely planned, the equipments were set up, checked before and during each dive. At the end of trip, all gears are clean and dry ! Good for lazy diver like me. Definitely value for money! Highly recommended! Come as guest, leave as family! When you dive in such a pristine dive sites with such an passionate team! It is just so fun and memorable.

Palau Dive Adventures, what a great trip! Our first dive trip with Palau Dive Adventures in 2017 was so much fun we had to go back! Our March 2023 dive trip was like coming home to family. The same crew welcomed us to island and got us diving right away. Once our gear was set up the first day they made sure we never lifted a finger the rest of the trip. The dive groups were small and intimate, so the dive masters learned our dive styles, listened to our interests, and catered the dive experience to us. We encountered giant manta rays, sharks, turtles, extraordinary schools of fish, and healthy vibrant corals. Our adventures included manta ray/shark cleaning stations, drift dives, reef hook theaters (not just the Blue Corner), blue hole drop ins to caves, and wrecks!

Excellent diving, great group of people We did a 5 day 14 dive package with PDA in March 23. Could not recommend the outfit more. Like all good dive shops they are very well organized, are experts in the local dive sites, and have modern and well-maintained boats and equipment. Where these guys differentiate themselves is in the people - not only was there a great dynamic with the dive folks in the boat, but they went the extra mile to ensure that our whole trip was great start to finish. One of the owners, Chris, called multiple times before the trip to chat and answer any of our questions in advance. The concierge, Jamie, was super helpful in pickups and organizing other stuff to do in the area. The other owner, Jason, is a very fun guy and joined us for a few days diving and a dinner. Chris, Miles, Arson, Jay, Grace - really solid group, you'll have a great time diving with these guys.

Great Diving Experience I booked these guys for 14 dives over 5 days. Could not recommend them more. From the front office staff of Chris, Jamie and Grace, to the dive team with Jason, Christian, Myles, Jayvon and Arson I could not have asked for friendlier, more accommodating people for this once in a lifetime experience. I was particularly impressed by the experience and planning that went into each dive, given Palau's incredibly unpredictable weather and tidal conditions. These guys knew exactly where to go.

Wonderful holiday in Palau I've visited Palau in Feb 2023 and joined 8-day diving tour with Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). I was totally amazed by Palau beautiful scenery, stunning underwater world and the best attentive, responsible and professional service provided by PDA. Grace provided all the necessary information for my trip planning, Jaime arranged everything we needed during our stay, Chris and crew members gave us professional and attentive assistance and guidance and Jason gave us warm-hearted assistance and accompanied my daughter to clinic. Therefore, I strongly recommend PDA to those who wants to have a carefree holiday in Palau and appreciate PDA for everything. Wishing all the best to PDA.

Excellent diving I dove for 4 days with PDA. A great experience. The staff were friendly and accommodated the divers' preferences. Everything ran perfectly and on time, from pick-up to the return at the airport. Palau is a stunning place to dive, and this is an excellent choice for a shop. No idea how the snorkeling experience is, but they offer that as well.

Professional and Accommodating We absolutely had a great time with the Palau Dive Adventures (PDA) team. From booking and coordination to pick up and accommodations, to diving and post dive adventures, the service couldn’t be beat. Jamie was easy to work with and made sure we were well taken care of and our dive guide Chris was professional and we felt safe diving with him.

Great experience. I took a group of friends to Palau for a week of diving. The service with Palau dive adventures was amazing. Super friendly staff and they were very attentive to all our needs. Jamie our Concierge went above and beyond with any request. Have made previous trips with other dive operators in the past in Palau and this was by far the best experience so far.

Amazing! Amazing! We’ve been to Palau and dove with other scuba companies but Palau dive adventures went above and beyond for us. They made the hectic schedules from flights and our group staying at different hotel easy. All the staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Amazing Diving with Palau Dive Adventures has been on the list for the last 5+ years. In January we were able to make it happen and the trip did not disappoint. From initial inquiries to the end of our trip, the hard-working PDA team had everything covered. Couldn't have asked for a more fun and knowledgeable group to dive with! Ready to go back!

Fantastic diving experience! Make sure to book with Palau Dive Adventures! My time diving with PDA was absolutely outstanding!!!! During my six days of three-tank diving (a great feature as I’m usually only lucky to go on two-tank charters) and a night dive the staff at PDA treated me like royalty. From the variety of dive sites that I was hoping to do (Blue Corner, Blue Hole) and those that I didn’t know I needed to do until we actually dove them (German Channel, Chandelier Caves) - I was seriously impressed at the knowledge of the staff for these dives and others! Both the on-land and in-water aspects of PDA were solid. Whether it was the first interactions with the booking staff, the cheeriness of the shuttle van pick up at the airport after a late night flight or the treatment on the boat in regards to not having to touch my gear at all and the drinks (coffee/tea post dive), the snacks (fresh fruit and samplings from the local bakery) and the lunches (a choice of *fourteen* different Bento Boxes daily)… everything was top notch! A solid organization top to bottom. I’m so sorry it took me so long to get to Palau to dive but I was insanely happy that I spent my vacation with PDA! To summarize: make sure you book your dives in Palau with PDA! You won’t regret it!

First to dive sites. From the very first enquiry Palau Dives Adventures we’re great. Grace responded very quickly and efficiently to my e mails giving clear answers to my questions. They met me at the airport at 2.30 am ( there are no taxis so this is essential ) and took me to my hotel. I dived with PDA for 5 days, each day we were just a small group of 4 or 5 divers accompanied by 2 guides, Chris as head guide was very knowledgeable and safety conscious, backed up by Alan who followed at the rear. Boat captain ‘Arson’ is amazing knowing the whole are like the back of his hand. There is a wide selection of bento boxes for lunch on the boat, fruit as a snack, towels and wind jackets were also given out for use on the boat. Jamie collected us every morning for the hotel, as well as the dive centre he also has hire cars should you wish to explore on non dive days, which I did. But what I really have to highlight is that Arson and Chris got us to,the dive sites before everyone else by setting off that bit earlier. We had the German channel to ourselves, yes two divers and Chris, plus 4 mantas and a few white tips, as we surfaced 7 other boats were just arriving. As a dive professional myself I cannot recommend Palau Dive Adventures more highly.

Awesome The whole experience was awesome. It's a smaller operation so the dive group consisted of 10 divers, 1 dive instructor, and 2 dive masters. I felt safe, and they looked after everyone, helping out when anyone needed some assistance. Great communication every step along the way. They were really knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. Much better than the bigger operations, hands down. Give your business to this group. You won't regret it. Manta, sharks, amazing coral, fish, and Chris is great at spotting nudibrancts. We'll be back next year!

10 Plus! Diving in Palau is all I thought it would be and more. Warm water, pristine reefs, and abundance of sea life. The folks at Palau Dive Adventures (Christian, Javin, Allen, Jamie) were great. Picked me up right at the hotel dock and delivered two full days of diving some of the best spots Palau had to offer. They were knowledgeable, service oriented and fun to be with. I highly recommend this dive company.

Best. Diving. Ever. Over the last 40 years, I have been diving all over the world — Indonesia, Thailand, Nevis, Colombia, Honduras, Belize, Florida, Hawaii, Panama, Little Cayman, Mexico (Los Cabos, Cancun, Cozumel) — but my experience in Palau is honestly the best dive experience I’ve ever had. No other diving venue has as many breathtakingly beautiful dive sites—the Blue Corner, the Oolong Channel, Turtle Cove, and the Big Drop Off, are now my top four dive sites based on underwater topography alone. Throw in well-protected, healthy coral reefs, unbelievable visibility, and 84 degree water temperature and you have prefect conditions for diving. On one day, you could do a wall dive where the reef disappears into the blue water along a spectacular wall of coral, a reef hook dive where you hook on to an old piece of coral and watch the big fish (mostly sharks but the occasional mackerel and tuna) swim out in the blue water, and a drift dive where you float effortlessly along with turtles and rays over extremely large and colorful clams. On top of that, the variety, quantity and diversity of the aquatic life inhabiting the Palauan reefs is truly amazing. Over the course of 5 days and 15 dives, we swam with huge manta rays (as well as sting rays and eagle rays), more sharks than I have ever seen, and turtles, lots and lots of turtles on almost every dive. To top it off, on the 5th day, we went early in the morning to watch the Bumphead Wras spawning. I’ve never seen anything like it, and I would recommend it to everyone. Importantly, I would be remiss if I did not mention the dive shop — Palau Dive Adventures — that made this all happen. My wife and daughter and I got our enriched air and advanced open water certifications during our five days of diving, and our divemaster Chris and his assistants Javon and Andres were always right there to make the experience as convenient and safe as possible. The PDA boat was small on not at all crowded — no more than five people total, per day. The food was great, and our boat captain was wonderful. Finally, we relied on Palau Dive Adventures for everything: they booked our diving, the booked our hotel (the Palau Pacific Resort — review coming), they drove us around the Island and they took us to and from the airport. I think it was on the second day we were in Palau that we all concluded the PDA employees who were not on the boat — Jamie, Grace and Jason (the owner) — worked just as hard and cared just as much as the people on the boat. Palau Dive Adventures is a Five Star outfit, the best in Palau.

Fantastic experience with PDA We dove for a week with PDA and the experience was wonderful! From the minute we arrived in Palau, the staff showed us great service and made sure we had everything we needed before, during, and after dives. The dive masters were great about explaining sites and what to expect, and made me feel safe underwater. I would definitely dive with PDA again!

Best diving experience ever!! Palua Dive Adventures is AMAZING!! I can't say enough positive things about our experience diving with them. Every person is so helpful and friendly and concerned about safety. This was by far the BEST diving experience we have ever had. They thought of everything from jackets on the boat to lunch to ground transportation. It truly is one stop shopping. They can arrange everything for your trip....even down to their laundry service. Our dinner reservations were arranged including pickup/dropoff. I wish I would have known how all-encompassing their service was going to be before I arrived in Palau so I wouldn't have been wondering how I was going to arrange certain aspects of our trip once we arrived. Every dive they chose for us was unique from the ones before. I give them a 10 out of 10 and hope I can come back to Palau and experience their exceptional service again. I will miss them....and the truly memorable dives they created for us.

10 out of 10 on concierge diving experience to Palau Dive Adventures This was the most amazing dive trip! Not only was the diving phenomenal but the Dive Company Palau Dive Adventures too concierge diving to a new high. Our group has been diving to amazing places around the world like the Maldives, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Galapagos, Philippines and more but have never had concierge diving like this. We never had to touch our gear the entire week ( unless you wanted to). Tanks were taken from us in the water and put on us before each dive. Gear was rinsed and dried each night and back in your spot each morning. The dive guide was phenomenal! He was very attentive to anyone that needed anything but continually pointing out amazing things that we may have missed. He was great in that he subtly helped those that needed it without making them feel awkward and allowing the rest of us to enjoy a great dive. One of our divers is less experienced and struggled clearing her ears and with the current but the dive guide became her buddy and got her down and comfortable so that she was confident and could enjoy these amazing sirs while not affecting the dive fir the rest of us and that is something VERY difficult to do to keep the whole group happy. These dive operators have to be great at reading the weather, the current conditions and visibility with the strength of the dive group. The merging currents bring in the plankton that bring in tons of manta rays, eagle rays and sharks but also lower the visibility and increase current strength. The five guides prepared us in the briefing for what we might encounter and how to handle it so that no one panicked and all enjoyed phenomenal dives. On the dives we used reef hook to stay in one spot and observe the shafts and fish feeding in the currents, our dive guide was able to get to each of us and ensure we were hooked properly and in most cases did it for us do that no one damaged any coral. Our boat driver was great about keeping the ride as smooth as possible and because we had rain every day on the return trip, we had towels, rain jackets and hot tea/coffee doing everything they could to make us as comfortable as they could. Weather is nothing they can control so suck it up if you want to experience these amazing sites. We will definitely be going back to this amazing place and won’t consider diving with anyone but Palau Dive Adventures!! From the reservations team to our driver for any land excursion to the boat crew nothing but 10s!!

Excellent Diving Experience Spent five days to dive with PDA. The five-day diving package includes airport pick-up/drop-off and daily hotel pickups to the boat. Diving crew was really professional and experienced: they knew where to find good stuff depending on condition. Our captain even spotted a manta while the boat was running at high speed. He stopped the boat and let us jump in to snorkel with it. Depending on the condition, the ratio of dive guides to divers were at least 1:3.5. We had a day to a site that was expected to have strong current, the ratio was 3:7 Crew took care of tank switching and after dive gear clean-up, so basically you don’t have to worry about anything. Overall I’ll give five star to PDA and definitely will recommend it to anyone who wants to dive in Palau!

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When you dive with PDA you are a member of the family! I am so grateful for Jayson and his crew's hospitality and kindness during our recent dive trip to Palau. I planned this trip last minute after having experienced a health scare brought on by a stressful job that caused me to seriously reevaluate my priorities in life. My husband and I stumbled upon PDA by happy accident. I wished I had had more time to research companies so we could have booked them for the entire trip following our 10 star experience! As it turned out, we had 3 days with 3 top-rated dive companies and PDA put the others to shame in all 10 categories: best customer service above and below the waterline, best guides with the most infectious laughs, beautiful smiles, and positive vibes, best bento box, snacks, & drinks, best feeling of security and safety, best in heavy gear lifting, best in dockside pickup & paperwork convenience, best in intimate tour numbers, best in airport transfers and goodbye hugs, best in local souvenier hunting & restaurant happy hour suggesting, Best above all the Rest! Period. If you have 1 hour to plan your trip, look no further.

Excellent Diving with Palau Dive Adventures Our family of 5 had a memorably spectacular trip with Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). From quickly lining up hotel rooms when we arrived early, to picking us up and dropping us off for the midnight arrival and departure schedule, the PDA team was so nice, so accommodating, and extremely customer focused. As for the diving, it was excellent. We have dived many sites around the world and Palau stood out with 1) spectacular, pristine, coral reefs without eye bleaching and dead zones we have unfortunately seen many places; 2) interesting sightings of sea turtles, manta ray, sea snakes, moray, lobster, and lots of sharks on most dives; and 3) big schools of fish like we’ve only seen in the Galapagos and nowhere else. The dive team led by Christian, was so good, so fun, and made every day easy. Our most sincere thanks to the PDA team for giving us an amazing experience!

Adventure experience of a lifetime I just finished a 5 day trip that exceeded all expectations. PDA was amazing in each phase of the trip giving us an integrated adventure experience. To start with, PDA has great trip planning guides on their website. Super helpful for choosing hotels, restaurants, etc. We were assigned a personal concierge for the trip (Cheryl) who provided airport transfers and daily pickups for the dives. She even came early each day to bring us to breakfast (the best coffee and donut house). Palau is out of this world beautiful above the water and even more unique and beautiful under the water. Our boat captain (Arson) was native Palauan and knowledgeable of the divesites and local customs and history. Our divemasters (Chris plus Miles, Che, Jay and wally) were equally impressive. They prepared us well for each dive and pointed out some great finds on each dive (disco clam, sea serpent, Manta, shark, nudy brach, clown trigger fish and so much more). They took pics and video of the dives that they shared with us at no additional charge. PDA also provided all snacks, beverages and lunch on the boat (fried chicken was my favorite and marinated pork was a close second). They also had all the gear we needed plus towels and rain jackets for the few times they were helpful. All we had to do was to show up and be adventurous. I also took the nitrox certification with Chris. I felt so much better diving with nitrox rather than air. I didn't realize how fatigued I was on air until switching to a mix. I went on this trip thinking it was a once in a lifetime experience. Now, I can't wait to do it again. Sure, it is inconvenient to fly so far for a week of diving but after my 2nd tank, I was convinced it was worth the investment of time.

Great Experience with Palau Dive Adventures We just finished 10 days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures and they were the best dive company I have ever dived with. We had personal attention that was the greatest. They thought of everything including towels and jackets for the travel to the dive site. Our gear was rinsed and dried each night and set up for us each day. The dive guides were attentive, engaging and knowledgable. I would recommend highly.

Outstanding Operation This is the best diving operation I have ever used. I recently returned from 10 days of diving with a group of 12 people. Jason and the rest of his crew, Arson, Chris, Myles, Wally, and Jayven were top notch. They waited on us hand and foot and made me feel like royalty. They are great genuine people who truly care about their customers happiness. Every day our gear was clean and set up, and they made sure we had everything we needed on the boat. Underwater they were top notch dive guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the dive sites and the currents. The briefings were very detailed and accurate about the topography and currents. We were a pretty experienced group and they quickly identified the weakest divers to provide them extra attention, and left the rest of alone to dive and take pictures while keeping an eye on us. The concierge service was also top notch. Cheryl was waiting to pick us up from the airport, and drove us to and fro the boat dock from our hotel every day. If we wanted dinner as a group, Cheryl made reservations for our group and arranged all of our transportation, which was usually her picking us up and dropping us off. Cheryl also handled any swag we wanted. If we had laundry Cheryl took it and returned it to us that evening clean and folded. I cannot recommend this operation enough, I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the entire experience, and I can't wait to go back and hang out with these folks again.

great experience Great operator for Palau diving. We used them for a 5 day dive trip. Very professional and attentive. Captain and dive masters were very accomodating and really tried to give you a great experience. They have a contact person on land there who acts as a concierge and helps take and bring you places as well as serves as a contact for help with anything such as setting up other excursions. Highly recommend using Palau Dive adventures. The whole experience from booking to arrival to diving was great.

Truly wonderful! Outstanding! Our group of 12 just finished 10 consecutive days of diving, and Palau Dive Adventures was absolutely fantastic. They were very quick to learn the names of each person in our group and each of our dive gear. Our gear was set up properly when we arrived each morning and they were quick to change our tanks after a dive. Each day they met us as we approached the dock and carried cameras and our bags. They quickly identified my wife and I as less experienced divers and one of the dive masters, Wally, basically became our personal guide. All of the dive masters and boat captains were outstanding and left us wanting for nothing. They were incredibly attentive to dive briefings, care of equipment, and monitoring everyone in our group. Palau Dive Adventures is a first-class dive operation who we will return to without hesitation.

Outstanding dive company Review for Palau Dive Adventures This was one of the most attentive dive companies I’ve ever used. The service was friendly and first class. There were a great variety of unique and spectacular dive sites, which probably all of the companies go to. The guides knew every inch of them. Cheryl acted like a concierge and facilitator for our whole vacation and drove us to and from our required Covid tests, and also to an unrelated kayak excursion, as well as to and from the airport. Our hotel had a dock and each day the boat came on time or early, and picked us up directly from our hotel, and returned us there at the end of the day. On the boat they set up all the tanks and you didn’t have to lift a finger. The boat captain Arsen knew the islands and surrounding seas, for miles, like the back of his hand. Literally with no map or GPS he could put the boat on a tiny dive site in the middle of the open ocean. No searching around. On one day after diving in the morning, the boat took us to the island of Peleliu where we did a 3-4 hr WWII land tour and the boat waited for us and took us back. The guides Chris and Wally were very safety conscious. For example at one point I was slightly under weighted and he noticed and gave me a extra weight which he was carrying, while on a drift dive. They provided a bento box lunch every day from a local restaurant which was pretty good, although for 5 days of diving it might have been nice to mix it up a bit and get the lunch from a different place 1-2 days. (Picky point). They provided jackets in case you got cold and hot tea or coffee and snacks. At the end of the week they held on to my BCD, cleaned and dried it and delivered it to our hotel, ready to be packed in a suitcase for the trip home. We would highly recommend this company.

Amazing Palau Dive Family If you are wanting to dive in Palau, check out Palau dive adventures first. It is a one stop shop. When they advertise valet- they mean valet!! One call and you will have lodging, transportation, and any excursions taken care of for you. Pack light, they even offer laundry services. Now about diving. There are no words to describe this experience. The dive masters and captain are brilliant. They know where and when to go to all the top dive sights, they know just how to make you feel comfortable and attend to your every need. I felt we payed a typical price per day but got a royal experience rarely experienced by those of us regular people. We were originally booked on a live aboard which got cancelled. I am so glad it did. My skills are quite different from my husband's and I was planning on just a few of the easier dives while he would go full throttle. I ended up diving 9 days with 27 dives including one night dive. The diving was amazing and between dives, the crew shared their life stories which gave us an authentic personal experience of Palauan culture. Myles shared some underwater pictures he took and made us a video complete with music. It really was beyond special. I suggested he charge a fee for his incredible talent and he just smiled and said he was happy to do it. I can not recommend or say enough about the entire staff at Palau Dive Adventures except call them today. This was a trip of a lifetime!!!!! .....Sara

Concierge Service / World Class Dive Sites OUTSTANDING dive operation! They have thought of everything. Truly! PDA staff are exceptionally knowledgeable and customer oriented. Impeccable service at every step. For example, starting the day BEFORE you dive, PDA’s Concierge comes to your hotel to welcome you to the island and get your dive gear ready for diving the next day. All transfers between your hotel and boat dock are included. Each day is 3-tank dive at various fabulous dive sites that are full of abundant marine life. One dive site called “Turtle Cove” definitely lives up to its name with numerous turtles (6), hundreds of Soldier fish, a stingray and nurse sharks. Visiting “Blue Corner” is like watching a beautifully choreographed theatre production with numerous sharks in the canyon and dozens of Pyramid Butterflyfish and Red-Toothed Triggerfish in the foreground dancing back and forth. When you’re not in the water, you’ll enjoy your time on the boat talking with Capt. Arson and professional dive guides, Christian, Miles, Wally and/or Jazen. At lunch time each day enjoy a yummy, generously portioned, restaurant quality bento box lunch. For those interested in advancing their PADI certification, PDA is a great place to receive one-on-one training (just let them know in advance). Final thought… It takes a lot of time, effort and $ to travel to Palau, so definitely make your dive experience top notch with PDA.

Out of this world! Before you finish reading this, reach out and book with PDA! You will not be disappointed. I truly had one of the *best* weeks of my life with this bad ass delightful magical crew. I traveled to Palau for a few weeks as a solo woman which is always its own type of experience. With so much magic in Palau you’d think it would be hard to think of anything as stand out, but my time with PDA was truly miraculous. Cheryl also just goes above and beyond with coordinating and driving. Truly the whole team is a gem! From the delicious food to the stories to watching miyles free dive to soaking in arsons stories to Chris overseeing the whole dive with a thoughtful and considerate eye — there’s nothing like it. I did dive with other shops and trust me there was a difference. Everyone is great on the island but PDA is magical. You won’t regret it! Guys, please forgive me for how long this review took to write! Thanks for all you taught me and all the adventure you gifted me. I’ll be back, with friends next — though I made friends aplenty on the sea! Rachel xx

I can't wait to return. Palau Dive Adventures (PDA) are open for business. Despite COVID, now is a great time to go. The crowds are low, and PDA welcomed our business. I agree with the other 5-star, excellent reviews. PDA is a top-notch company with staff who are truly dedicated to making your adventure special. They treat you exceedingly well, and they go out of their way to make your trip easy - from the day you arrive to the day you leave. Their comprehensive knowledge of the area coupled with their exceptional diving skills makes this a trip worth repeating. I felt safe and relaxed with them, and it will be a hard to find another dive company that I love as much as PDA.

Jan ‘22 Two Week Dive PDA is an outstanding dive group. The boats are ideal for the conditions, the boat captains are very local conditions aware, and the dive masters the utmost attentive. We were picked-up at the airport, dove 3 times a day for two weeks, and returned to the airport. They do it all very well. Palau is very open for business and tourism. Highly recommended.

Top Notch Trip We did seven days of diving with PDA and the experience was outstanding. The dive masters Chris and Miykes demonstrated exceptional knowledge and skill- technical and natural . The captain, Arson, was impeccable. His navigation through sometimes choppy seas was aimed that keeping us comfortable and as dry as possible. During surface intervals we were treated to traditional stories and descriptions of our environment. As a frequent diver, I have experienced range of leader ship skills and boat trip experiences. This one rates at the top.

The best diving shop ever I dived 3 full day and did a Rock Island snorkeling tour with the company. Actually my package was booked back in 2020 before the pandemic. The company was very responsive when it was clear there was no way for me to travel to Palau and made sure my deposit was safe with them and I could claim my rights whenever I got to visit Palau. They returned me the difference of the tour I eventually did and the one I originally booked. Not only the booking office of the company is helpful, responsive and professional, the diving crew was top tier as well. Captain Arson is an almost 30 years veteran so he knows the ocean too well, we got to enjoy the most of the dives because of his experiences, like we literally arrived when the currents at the German Channel stop but mantas were still around. Diving guides Chris and Miyles are so professional, we never needed to worry about anything on the boat. They took care of all the gears, tools, food, and briefings of the dives. And I like it the most that they really enjoyed their work. You can feel how happy they were to dive with clients and admire the beauty underwater, even they have done it a thousand times. I didn’t get the chance to dive with other diving shops in Palau, but other guests on the same boat did, and they told me the company delivered the best service and vibes. I strongly recommend to dive or snorkel with this company. I have been to many diving places around the world, but few diving shops ever delivered similar quality of service! Thanks again for all the cares from the crew, Grace, Cheryl, Arson, Chris, Miyles and Javen!

Way beyond expectations! Four of us from Guam booked with PDA because of all the high ratings, but almost no one in our diving community in nearby Guam had heard of them; so, we wondered how they’d be. Turned out they’re absolutely amazing. None of us have been better cared for, guided, or entertained by a dive company. They’re a small company with two well-designed, Palau-built dive boats (36ft and 29ft), a thoroughly expert crew from the region (Palauan, Yapese, and Filipino-Palauan), with thousands of hours of diving experience and a genuine love for the islands, the history, the legends, and the natural environment. Cheryl managed an array of special requests, from taking us to get COVID tests, to making dinner reservations, to accommodating last minute things (extra night dive, trip to the storyboard wood carving studio, the ATM). Our group of four shared the boat with two divers each traveling solo from California and Taiwan, who joined us in adding on extra days; we all became great buddies, which really enhanced the whole experience. All by itself Palau is stunning; PDA added a layer of luxury, expertise and fun that made this one of the best trips we’ve ever made.

Another wonderful dive trip to Palau with Palau Dive Adventures I just finished my 5th dive trip to Palau with Palau Dive Adventures. I cant say enough about the fantastic service this organization provides. Their trip planning, equipment and guides are first rate. I have never had better in my ~500 dives. So friendly, so flexible and so very very safe. Try them. You will not be sorry! A big thanks to Grace, Cheryl for organizing everything for us and much appreciation to Jay, Javin and Wolly for providing such a splendid two weeks of diving. You were a joy to be around and were a highlight of the trip — in addition to the fantastic fish and scenery of course! If you have the opportunity to dive Palau, go with Palau Dive Adventures. They are the best!

Amazing Diving in Pristine Paradise We were fortunate to be the first on the reefs with Palau Dive Adventures since Palau reopened. We had an amazing time on the reefs with happy sharks and mantas thanks to Captain Arson and dive guide Chris. Cheryl was always helpful and on time to drive us to and from the airport and boat. The bento box lunches were good and the boat was comfortable and had a good layout for divers, especially compared to other bots we saw. When the weather changed, the crew did an excellent job navigating the reef for amazing dive sites in calm waters. Even better, we has the reefs all to ourselves. Definitely recommend diving with Palau Dive Adventures!

Excellent Dive Operation My wife and I have been diving for years in the Caribbean and south Pacific region and without a doubt this is one of the most competent crews you will find. The entire experience was first rate: booking, airport pickup, dive boat logistics, dive spot selection and knowledgeable crew. We did 3 dives per day for 5 days all over the best spots in Palau based on weather, tide, and visibility conditions - it was truly a great experience start to finish. Other dive companies had huge boats and a ton of people at key spots and it almost had an amusement park vibe. If you are serious about diving and building a connection with locals that have a passion for their homeland and what they do for a living, booking with PDA is a must.

Fantastic Experience Our experience with PDA was fantastic from the moment we landed til the time we left the island. The entire staff made every effort to make sure our trip was a great experience. Our time on the water was exceptional and every dive was a memorable experience. Can’t wait to go back.

Truly Personalized Dive Trip I feel privileged to have been able to dive with the team at PDA. This being my second time to Palau I knew what the diving is like, and while I did want to see the ' Big Game" I also wanted to be able to slow down and have time for macro photography. This was not a problem at all. There was only 7 divers on our boat and three very skilled and enthusiastic dive masters gave incredible service. But even before arriving they helped us make all our arrangements. I knew I wanted to stay at PPR and they got us a deal. They also picked us up in the middle of the night after waiting 90 min due to the runway lights not coming on. My wife was receiving from back surgery and the help they provided in and out of the water was amazing. Also she didn't do all the dives and they didn't charge us for those. That was not what I expected and even felt a bit weird about it. I came with the goal of getting a good picture of a Mandrin fish and they allowed me three dives just for that. I got it. Like has been said I am always satisfied with the best. Palau and the Raja Ampat are the two best places in the world I have found so far.

Perfect Diving Experience! Had some really amazing diving experiences with Palau Dive Adventures. Really social and friendly atmosphere during the day trips. Was great to hear about their origins at Yap and local lifestyle. Underwater wildlife is spectacular as well. Can really recommend freediving or snorkeling with Miyles, he's a really high level freediver and cool guy. Overall, a perfect diving experience!

Five day diving package Extremely good experience. We were here at the end of 2018 for a five day dive package. Professional crew and fantastic dive sites. World class

Diving Muy amables y profesionales. Una gran experiencia y un buceo espectacular!!! Muy recomendables si te gusta disfrutar del azul.

PDA helped us with the most enjoyable dive trip in Palau in Nov 2017 My wife and I with friends, had a 5 day dive trip with PDA. It was a truly memorable trip, PDA was so helpful and look after the smallest details. I am a disabled person and cannot use my legs - PDA assigned me a full-time DM who helped me throughout the trip. I get to go to all the best dive sites - it was really an outstanding trip. The crew is professional, knowledgeable and attentive, all with long years of experience. The boat was comfortable, I could get in and out easily, very good lunches snacks out in the boat while we had out surface time in the most scenic settings. We will love to go back to Palau and will certainly go with PDA

Best Diving Team in Palau I had a wonderful diving trip with PDA and would like to go back to Palau again. Wish everyone stay safe and healthy.

Impressive Experience I had 3-days diving with them. I got really great service from all staffs. All the dives there are really great! I really highly recommend to everyone who would like to have an amazing experience.

A fantastic experience!! We were 3 siblings travelling from Norway to Palau just for the diving. We used a lot of time on research before choosing PDA. It was really worth it! They are 3 divemasters on 1 boat so we never had to leave the water because someone got low on air or for any other reason. We were always first to a spot and they placed us for a perfect show every time. The service was excellent, the food was great and the crew was good company. They made the diving experience absolutely amazing! I will definitely choose them again next time we go!

Highly recommended! Would definitely return. The team at PDA were professional, friendly, and very accommodating. Communication prior trip via email was smooth and follow up letters was a very nice and personal touch. We were a group of 3 and all of us were very satisfied with the service and experience.

great dive operation My friend and I dived with them. The dives were great, with great guides. As a small operation, we got personal attention and were able to dive within our experience. We did not feel limited on dive time as long as we dived safely. The crew was attentive and professional. My friend told me that his dives there were the best diving of his life, and I was so glad we shared that time together especially since about a year later he died. I can always think back to our time on Palau with pleasure. I would like to go back some day.

Nowhere better A friend of mine and our grown kids have been diving with Palau Dive a number of times. Two things go to make up a successful dive trip we believe. First one is the quality of the dive sites and the second is the standard of service you receive when you get there. Palau has unequivocally some of the best dive locations on earth and we have been lucky enough as older guys to have now been to all the top places around the world. So we’re privileged and confident enough to be able to say there is nowhere better. Service is not just quality of equipment and experience of boat and dive crew and you can expect the best on both counts. The Palau Dive team are congenial fun loving friendly people who like what they do. It is simply nice to be with them, and this friendliness rounds off the experience of a week or so in Palau as one of life’s really special events.

Excellent snorkeling and kayaking experience! My brother and I did a 3-day custom snorkeling and kayaking tour with Palau Dive Adventures in November and were very happy with the service. We spent our first day kayaking with our private guide through picturesque surroundings, as well as snorkeling with jellyfish. On our second and third day, we snorkeled in several different locations and excellent up-close sightings of sharks, giant clams, an array of fish and coral, and jellyfish. At all times, we had an experienced local guide in the water with us, while our boat captain Arson took us from one location to the next. The team was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to customize the tour to suit our preferences. Would highly recommend booking a snorkeling, kayaking or diving experience with PDA for any trip to Palau!

What a wonderful trip with PDA in PALAU My group and I visited Palau in Nov2019. We had so much fun and lots of memories during our trip. I had planned for this trip over a year and PDA provided me lots of suggestion in my planning. If I had a second chance to visit Palau, I will definitely stick with PDA again.

AWESOME Experience with Palau Dive Adventures! My wife and I were able to take a trip to Palau in February before the Corona Virus started shutting things down. We spent eight days in Palau and booked the five day dive package with Palau Dive Adventures. We can't say enough about how amazing Palau is and how wonderful the people there are. The staff at PDA took care of everything we needed with Cheryl being our personal concierge throughout our stay. She was fantastic, as was the diving crew. The diving is unbelievably spectacular and the crew became like good friends over the five days of diving. They were very attentive and did everything they could to make our trip special. We would love to go back to Palau, and will absolutely book PDA again if we get the opportunity to return. Palau is a special place, and I hope they continue to protect the unique beauty is possesses and resist the lure of big money development. Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends and their families at PDA as they get through this difficult time, and we hope we will be able to dive with them in the beautiful waters of Palau again! Meral ma sulang!

Excellent dive company I visited Palau for five days in mid January. Although Palau Dive Adventures was recommended to me, their preferred option of people taking five day dive programs did not suit my other arrangements. However they were able to offer me a single day with them - a three dive program. Although a little more expensive than the other dive company I used in Palau - Sam's - in my view the extra money was well worth while. The boat was more comfortable, the attention to detail in terms of things such a preparation and gear was better and - overall - the operation was more professional. The dive leader was attentive to all participants in the dive and was clearly considering each of their levels of experience. I would definitely recommend Palau Dive Adventures and intend that when I next visit Palau - which I surely will - I will by preference dive with this operator.

As Good As it Gets I did a dive package with Palau Dive Adventures in January 2019. I enjoyed it so much I added several more dives. It was my second visit to Palau and I was very happy this time to have chosen a company with small groups. Well worth the money. Very professional and caring. Felt treated like family. I hope these guys get back to work as soon as possible. They richly deserve it.

8 AMAZING days of Diving I visited Palau in early March with 3 of my friends. I can't imagine having any more fun diving that what I experienced with PDA. Their entire staff was fully engaged in making every aspect of our trip a true pleasure. The ground crew was always there to pick us up on time and willing to make any short stops that we needed along the way. The captain and dive crew seemed to truly enjoy their careers. In fact, if you even thought about lifting your own tank, one of them was almost immediately at your side reminding you that you were on vacation as they lifted it into place. They were all so personable and cheerful, we felt like we were leaving many new friends behind when we had to leave for home. Oh yah, I almost forgot, the diving is Palau is amazing! I loved hooking into the reef and watching the underwater world come to me.

PDA is no 1 in dive trips in Palau This was my third dive adventure to Palau. 3 weeks,2 weeks and 1 week trips. My second trip with Palau Dive Adventures. The small groups trip they do is what I love most about them. Compared to the large groups of their competitors this is a bonus for safety during diving. It also gives you the opportunity to take part and be heard when discussing your favorite dive sites... Jason and the staff will do everything for you to have a wonderful time on the island. Best regards Tore Skjefstad

Top notch operation and fantastic diving Of course the diving in Palau was amazing. But what made this trip so great was the crew and the way the trip was run. I have done land based diving and live aboards but PDA’s concept is unique. I wish more companies would take their lead. I travelled as a single diver and joined their 5 day trip. Having only six divers the entire trip allowed us the flexibility to choose where we wanted to go. We were often the only ones at the sites. They even accommodated us when we wanted to add a sixth day of diving (we didn’t want it to end!) I was a bit nervous about the currents before going, but the crew was super helpful and made everyone feel safe. Hooking into the reef and watching the show go by was something I’ll never forget. I found the ride to the sites through the rock islands beautiful and incredibly peaceful. If I ever make it back to this part of the globe, and I hope I do, I’ll definitely dive again with Palau Dive Adventures.

Great dive spots and extremely friendly staff I was there alone and wasn’t sure if I would have great time since everything was new... But I found out all my worries were not necessary when I arrived there. As they promised I was picked up right at airport and brought to the hotel I booked. So it went during whole my stay, I was picked up and brought back where ever I asked for and all the arrangements they promised me. Not mention the all great diving spots, we all know how important to have experience and trusted staff for diving! Thank you for all PDA staff, grounds transport/ captain and crew/ dive guides/ back office! They’re so good organized and I will be back as soon as the trip restriction from Germany, because of current situation, gets normal.

we dove only one day in Palau, we did the German trench, the Blue Corner and Jellyfish Lake. Palua is a great island to visit, PDA took us on a great dive day, we did three dives and both Jellyfish lake and the Blue corner are worth the trip. PDA was very accomodating and had good gear. we had a small group which make the day very enjoyable. we wish we had had more dive time than we did. We had done a side trip from Guam/Truk and it is well worth it. Plan to return.

Snorkeling with the best I reached out to several Palau companies about snorkeling, not diving. Most were not helpful. PDA was great. For a few days, four of us (two from a former trip) had amazing snorkeling, designed just for snorkelers. After those two left, we joined scuba divers, but had our own snorkeling guide. Not only could we snorkel while the divers dove, we usually could continue to snorkel while the divers took their hour break. They made every effort to design trips appropriate for snorkelers. Unlike the boat of the largest company (I was on it once as a part of the end of another trip), their seats were quite comfortable, a pleasure as the trip out to snorkeling or diving is long. I understand from the divers that they also had excellent experiences. Snorkeling in Palau is AWESOME!! So much variety, amazing corals .... I had been briefly some time before (I was on a land trip with Adventures Abroad--UGH!!--and arranged for a couple of days of private snorkeling), and was eager to return to this paradise. It is the best and PDA was the best.

Best Dive Trip of my Life If your like me and you want dive lots, but not live-a-board lots so that you can still enjoy the island at night, the 5-day dive package is a MUST! PDA is incredibly professional and amazing to dive with. They'll help you get everything booked and make sure you are pampered along the way. My wife was fairly inexperienced and they took excellent care of her and gave her some additional attention under the water. Can't say enough good things about these guys. Would dive with them again if I'm ever back in Palau (one can dream)!

Diving above and beyond Stands out above any diving trip I have taken. Not only is Palau stunning, so are the people who work for PDA. Not only did they taxi me to/from the airport, Cheryl made sure to stop by with equipment to size prior to a day of diving. I was greeted at the dock every morning by the cheery crew (Chris, Ace, Miles, and boat captain Arson). Pre-dive checklist/site info was provided in a non-rushed manner. Your equipment was cleaned and set up each day. The mid-morning snack break and lunch are things I still recreate at home. Put this place and this dive company on top of your bucket list, words can’t do the experience justice. They make you feel like royalty. Can’t wait to go back.

Dive in Palau Unforgettable place. Perfect service. Wonderful people. One of the best.Some of the best diving spots. An island with a non-spawning history.

Best dive trip ever! Long overdue review but it is definitely one of the best trips in my life! Palau is super beautiful and definitely a diver’s paradise. Everything at PDA is awesome and professional including the dive trips, the DMs and the crew, the food, transportation and all the thoughtful little touches. The equipment was well maintained and I felt very safe diving with the crew. Highly recommend!

Snorkelling in Palau Palau Dive Adventures was fantastic. As a snorkeller, the guys from Palau Dive adventures went the extra mile to make sure that we all had an amazing time and saw beautiful sites. One of my friends didn't have much confidence in the water but she felt very safe and supported. I've snorkelled around Australia, Hawaii, other places in Micronesia and this is by far and away the best. I'm talking to my friends about coming back ASAP!

Amazing trip This is a long overdue review of our 2016 honeymoon trip. We booked the entire trip through Palau Dive Adventures, including a stay at the Palau Pacific Resort, the 5-day dive package w/gear rental and a private guide, and a Peleliu land tour. The diving itself was spectacular. Palau deserves its reputation as one of the world’s premier diving destinations. The number and variety of fish, sharks, rays, turtles, clams, live corals, and other interesting sea creatures is just beyond belief. Each of the spots we visited was amazing and unique, and we were very happy with the package that Jason’s team puts together. The lunches and snacks provided on dive days were tasty and sustaining. All the gear was well maintained. The crew was very knowledgeable, and they were great about explaining the dive plans and what to expect on each dive, pointing out anything interesting, and keeping the dives safe. All of the communication ahead of our trip was very clear and timely. Upon our arrival we found that everything was arranged just as we’d booked - no last minute surprises. If we ever make it back to Palau, we’d love to book with Palau Dive Adventures again.

A Great Adventure It was a long trip from Florida to Palau but worth every minute having done my diving with Palau Dive Adventures. We were picked up each morning on time and taken to different sites each day. If we had requests they were respected each time. The lunches served on the boat were excellent. The staff was highly experienced and most courteous and helpful. I had never used a reef hook before and, with their guidance, had an outstanding experience floating in the water. Not only was there a lot of shark activity to observe but a small fish mating ritual was taking place right beneath me. There was a good mixture of wreck, reef and drift diving. The reefs are so pristine that, as a photographer, I had a hard time finding a bare spot to steady myself with a finger. I have fifty-two years of diving under my (weight) belt and this trip certainly was one of the best. I can't imagine a better company to dive with in Palau than Palau Dive Adventures.

Ein unvergleichbares Taucherlebnis Wir sind über einen Tauchreiseführer auf diese tolle, familiär geführte Tauchschule gekommen. Als Individualtouristen benötigten wir kein Dive&Hotel Package und buchten deshalb das 5 Day Dive Package - aber eigentlich buchten wir auch damit ein All-Inclusive Rund um Sorglos Paket. Der Kontakt war schon im Vorfeld per Mail mehr als herzlich. Obwohl wir eine eigene Unterkunft gebucht hatten, wurde wir uns ein Airport Shuttle und auch ein täglicher Abholservice, nach Möglichkeit direkt mit dem Tauchboot organisiert. Cheryl hat sich wunderbar um uns gekümmert, hatte tolle Ideen für Aktivitäten neben dem Tauchen und organisierte uns zum Beispiel einen Mietwagen zu einem sehr günstigen Preis. Dabei hatten wir nie das Gefühl namenlose Touristen zu sein, sondern man hat wirklich versucht uns unseren Urlaub zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis zu machen. Die Crew, der Kapitän und auch die Tauchguides waren immer bestens gelaunt, hilfsbereit und stets bemüht uns einen unvergesslichen Tag zu bereiten. Wir haben uns rund um wohlgefühlt und man hatte das Gefühl unter Freunden zu sein. Wir konnten uns glücklich schätzen, dass wir sogar nur zu viert auf dem Tauchboot waren ! Und trotzdem eine vollständige Crew mit vollem Elan dabei hatten. Im Internetvergleich mag Palau Dive Adventures vielleicht nicht die günstigste sein, aber ich denke, man sollte sowieso nicht bei seinen Urlaubserlebnissen am falschen Ende sparen. Hier haben wir keinen Cent bereut und wir würden jederzeit wieder, sobald es uns mal wieder nach Palau verschlägt mit den Jungs von Palau Dive Adventures abtauchen. Danke für diese tolle Zeit, wir schätzen uns so glücklich, dass wir kurz vor der weltweiten Corona Pandemie noch so eine tolle Zeit erleben konnten und hoffen, dass wir bald mal wieder vorbeikommen können!

Best Dive Trip ever We have been to Palau in February and did the 5-Day-Trip with PDA. At our arrival at the Airport we were picked up by Cheryl and she told us a lot about the Main Island and Palau. In the Drive days we were picked up at the Hotel and did 3 dive Trips per day. On every diveside we did a Short Briefing to get to know the area and to know what we are looking for....a lot of Sharks! The Crew was super nice and very helpfull. They are the Islanders and they know everything about their Islands and their dive sides. Every day you are served a tasty bento box. Overall was this one of my Best dive experiences and i‘m sure that i‘m coming back to this paradise. Thank you PDAfor this experience!

PDA was amazing Hi, My husband and I went diving with Jason for 6 days and it was amazing. We loved the small groups and it wasn't a meat-market like the other diving groups in Palau. They were flexible so when they saw a big group at a site, they changed their plans, without the loss of quality. Our weather wasn't great so we did have to move dive sites a few times, but they took care of us. We liked that we dove with the same group for the entire week. I'd highly recommend PDA and when we go back, we'll definitely dive with them again.

Great customer service I had booked a dive package for my college age son, who was meeting up with family friends on the Island. The company was extremely helpful with all our questions and lined everything up flawlessly for his arrival solo, and separate departure, etc. They easily handled some travel changes and the group had an amazing, GREAT trip with them. Next time, I want to join in too 🙂

Diving in Paradise with angels You feel yourself pampered, as sono ad you land in this angle of Paradise. From Airport pickup to hotel drop off...in everyday back and forth transportation between your hotel and the jetty...during the sailing time to the diving sites...at lunch time, on the boat, with a delicious lunch box ready at hand...and underwater... God, you should go there at Leasys once in Life...friendly and skilled staff, they will accompany divers to the top sites around those breathtaking small islands and reefs...everything is simply perfect. What can i pay more? Definitely, i'll come back soon!!!!!

Best adventure ever! Mixed diving and snorkeling. We had an amazing time! PDA was outstanding from start to finish. We even added a day sightseeing the island beforehand - well worth it. PDA went above and beyond to take care of our every need making our trip absolutely wonderful. I can't say enough about their expertise and professionalism both in and out of the water. Can't wait to go back!!!. A dream come true.

amazing trip with an amazing dive company Palau Dive Adventures was recommended to us by our dive travel agent, Journey Pacific, for a dive package. This was our first trip to Palau so we were not sure what to expect when we arrived. We were met by Cheryl in the very early hours of the morning after arriving from our overnight flight. She drove us to our hotel and provided us with a large bag to place our gear in for diving. After resting, we were promptly picked up the following day, by Cheryl again, and taken to the dive boat. The boats are mid-sized, but we each had our own bench with 3 tanks of nitrox (free if certified, and each tank was checked and recorded when we got on the boat). There was plenty of room and we were not banging into each other like some dive boats, and we also had room for all our gear (under the seats where it was dry). Every day the staff helped us set up and dismantle our gear. We also had our ice-cold personal water bottle and microfiber towel, along with a designated jacket for our use if needed. A gift of eco-sunscreen, a fish identifier card, and t-shirt was given to us on our first day. We left punctually every day. Chris (divemaster) provided a thorough briefing before each dive. Arson was our amazing Palauan boat captain and got us to dive sites quickly and very efficiently. He knows the islands so well! These boat rides provided absolutely beautiful views of the Rock Islands. Miyles was also one of the dive masters and was an excellent guide - fun-loving and personable. All the dive crew was delightful but professional. They had many tales to tell and had lots of insight of the islands and of things to do there. The crew are mostly Palauan, Yapese, and Filipinos. Like a lot of Polynesian islands, the locals are very friendly and tight knit. The dive sites are, of course, amazing, but the trip was made memorable by our time with the wonderful crew as well as time underwater. They know these sites so well along with all the intricacies of the sites. The divemasters take time on the trip out and during the surface intervals to try and get to know you, and have helpful tips for diving in the challenging conditions of Palau. They treat each other like family and are fair minded. There was no hunting for tips... it was all handled by the office with a single envelope with departure flight confirmation. We felt like we were treated like part of the family! They handled our equipment well and there were no mix ups. It was rinsed and fresh smelling everyday. We had our own gear, but we noted their rental gear was top notch with excellent computers, regs and Waterproof brand wet suits. They provided reef hooks and dive lights when needed (along with instruction) at no extra charge. We felt like we got live aboard service, but without the extra cost. At the end, they even dried all of our equipment for our departure - no extra cost. Our wet suits have never been more clean and dry when preparing to return home. After three weeks were sad to end our trip with them! Our next trip with Palau Dive Adventures will include our kids (teen divers) and other family. We can't wait to go back! It was truly a wonderful and memorable time with this company. We highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures for service and professionalism.

You could not ask for anything more! As a dive operator on Grand Cayman, I was part of a trip to Palau (10 of us), and our dive op of choice was Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). Our trip was the last week of JAN2020. We were greeted each morning at 730AM by dive leader, Jason, and the boat promptly pulled up to the dock at 745AM. We were off for a 3-tank trip each day. Many consider Palau to be a “liveaboard” dive destination, but our group of 10 found part of the charm, the boat ride to the side, through the Rock Islands. It is a beautiful trip. We’d return to the dock anywhere from 3PM-430PM depending on distance (Pelileu) we traveled. The dive guides were professional and made the trip fun. They were courteous and attentive. (Our group of 10 was an experienced group that did not need to be babied, yet, we were very respectful of the rules). Each morning, one of our gift, a water bottle, was handled out to us and it was cold. Our gear was set-up and ready. All we had to do was analyze the EAN. Even on the day we got a “shower”, they brought out rain jackets that were already sized. The dive staff quickly learned of our capabilities and as mentioned, we respected each other, and were given 1hr+ dives. Our group of 10 discussed the trip again tonight (April 20) on a ZOOM call and asked that I write this, on behalf of all (Marilyn, John, Jimmy, Haley, Susan, Mitch, Judith, Simon, Fran and Tom). During these “trying” times, our thoughts are with the PDA team. You will not be disappointed with PDA and we strongly recommend utilizing their services.

Wonderful vacation My husband and I did the five-day dive package in spring 2019, and we had *the best* time. We were so happy that we chose PDA and that we chose to do a dive vacation from land instead of a liveaboard. With the speed of the boats, and the expert driving of the PDA captains, we could access all of Palau's famous and amazing dive sites and still come back to explore town for dinner in the evening. The diving was fantastic: PDA divemasters kept us safe and informed, lunches were delicious, and the boat was beautifully set up. Arrival and departure were smooth and well organized. If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime Palau dive vacation, look no further than Palau Dive Adventures!

PDA offers exceptional service Traveled to Palau in 2018 and it was the first visit to that part of the world for our dive group of 4 people. A first class experience from start to finish. They picked us up and returned us directly to our resort every day. At the end they washed all our gear and delivered it to the lobby of the resort hotel. The dive guides were all very special, one of them contrived a way to share air with one of the other divers new to the sport so he could stay down longer. For myself they set up a reef hook tether that was longer than normal so I could stay down longer at a shallower depth (not using nitro, my bad). And of course the blue corner lived up to its reputation along with the giant clams and spectacular reefs. All in all if we ever left the Caribbean, etc. again this would be my first choice for dive operators.

Flawless and Flexible Private Dive Tour We had 5 amazing dives while in the excellent care of Palau Dive Adventures. Jason and Wolly were fantastic. Even though United Airlines had caused us to be a day late, Palau Dive Adventures was understanding and flexible. They rearranged schedules and planned dives so that we could still see as much as possible. Beyond the flexibility was the excellent service. They made sure we were comfortable, well-fed, and well-informed. Not only were the dives great but so were the surface breaks in between. These folks know the dive spots, the fish, and the equipment perfectly--and were happy to show, explain, and explore when we asked. The folks behind the scenes clearly do a great job too. Everything was ready on time. It's also worth noting that these folks have great respect for the natural environment with extra attention to being reef safe and avoiding unnecessary disposables. They take pride in being a smaller operator, and I am glad my family was able to book with them. I hope to do it again.

Diving Op Done Right ~ We checked out a lot of dive op reviews for Palau online at various travel and diving specific forums. After all our research we chose Palau Dive Adventures for our 9 day trip. It lived up to the great reviews it received and we were glad we chose them. . Every day as we walked the dock to our boat we were glad we weren't diving with the "crowd". PDA boats were always roomy with a limited number of divers. When doing Indonesian diving, it's very important to select a dive op that has native DMs and boat captains. They know where the best sites are, and are familiar with the currents and conditions of ALL areas. Also PDA grouped divers together that provided them with the best experience in accordance with their level. Normally we choose to dive on liveaboards but if we go back to Palau we will dive with PDA again. Also, the office staff were among the most helpful and personable that we've encountered. They made it quite smooth for us to put together a 10 day diving trip to Palau from 1/2 a world away.

Diving with PDA Diving in Palau was spectacular. Its geography, reefs and walls, and islands had a beauty that must be seen to be believed. The experience was enriched by a professional dive crew and staff who were friendly, knowledgeable, and were clearly excited to share their small corner of the Pacific with us. Our group of 10 contained divers of varying levels of experience, from seasoned (several thousand dives) to novice. The dive crew took it all in stride. Because air consumption varied greatly, they arranged for dive guides to accompany individual or small groups as they negotiated currents and as they made their ascents. My wife and I will certainly use PDA again the next time we visit.

The best diving trip ever! We had a fantastic time diving with Palau Dive Adventures. They took care of us every step of the way. Even during rough seas with a little weather, they made our diving a wonderful experience we will never forget.

Some of the best diving of all time! Palau Dive Adventures is one of the best dive operations I have ever dove with. They are very knowledgable divemasters and have your safety in mind at all times. The boat is very comfortable with small dive groups which was really nice. One of my favorite dives was when we did some reef hooking, it's like flying and we had 5 or 6 Manta rays circling the cleaning station along with a huge school of silver Jack fish etc. etc. In the end I think we did just about every type of diving there is including great coral reef dives, night dives, wreck dives, shallow cave diving, deep dives, drift dives, wall dives etc. We saw a multitude of varieties of sea life such as Octopus, Moray Eels, Sharks, Manta Rays, Dolphins etc. etc. I always felt like PDA was catering to us with little extras. They even had extra jackets for us to use on the boat when riding on the way back to the marina. They also picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at the end of the diving day. It was some of the best diving I've ever experienced and I've done quite a bit of diving! I highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures!

The best dive operator I've ever dived with I dove with PDA for five days and I must say that PDA is the best dive operator I've ever dived with. I contacted several dive shops before my trip. PDA was not the cheapest but I chose them because of the dm-to-guest ratio. I'm not going to write a long and detailed review because other reviews already describe everything so well but I want to highlight some things: On the first day Cheryl picked me up from my hotel at 7:20 and checked my certificates and the liability form which she had delivered to my hotel prior to my arrival for me to fill in advance. I also got a named mesh bag for my equipment. She drove me to the dock where the boat was waiting. Other days she picked me up at 7:30 and was always in time. Before the dives the dive masters told about the sites and safety procedures. I consider myself quite an experienced diver but I have dived in a strong current only a few times before and I had never used a reef hook. I have never been so scared in my life as I was when I was hooked in for the first time yet I felt safe because I knew the dive masters were there to help me if needed. Every day after the first dive we were served coffee, tea and snacks and the lunch was served after the second dive. There were several options for lunch: bento boxes and sandwiches. I tried a couple of different bento boxes and a sandwich and all were delicious. The lunch was served either on the boat or on beautiful islands where there were tables and benches. Every day after the dives I placed my equipment in the mesh bag and they were cleaned and dried and waiting for me on the boat the next day. The day after my last diving day they were delivered to my hotel clean and dry. All in all, everything was extremely well organized and professional yet I felt like I was diving with friends. Special thanks to Cheryl who helped to book me a land tour on Peleliu Island for the last day of my trip. I knew Palau would be amazing but thanks to PDA it exceeded all my expectations. I'm sure I'll be back and I will certainly dive with PDA again. I highly recommend PDA to anyone planning to dive in Palau.

Nothing for you to do, but dive.... After achieving 20 years with a metropolitan police department, I decided to take a "once in a lifetime dive trip". I selected Palau for this trip and on reviewing several dive operators, I went with Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). I made this choice based on reviews, mostly from Trip Advisor. Contact/arrangements: Thru email, even before I booked the trip, I was having issues getting into Palau Sunday, to start diving Monday. It seems starting Monday, you will stay with the same boat and get to know all the other divers and crew. I was reassured that PDA is very accommodating, and that even flying in on Friday, I would be able to make all 5 dive days. PDA also has a representative in Los Angles who could be reached by phone for any immediate questions. Arrival: With PDA's dive package, transportation was included from/to the airport. I was picked up at 3:30a.m. by a member of PDA. A wet bag was provided to place your equipment into so it could be loaded onto the boat for the next day. You will use the same bag the entire trip, so your equipment can be cleaned before the next dive day. I placed everything into the bag (skin, BCD, fins, booties, ect..), only keeping my reg and computer. My PADI cards were checked along with pre-dive paperwork being filled out. Shop/Dock: I did not see a physical dive shop for PDA. With my dive package, the hotel I picked had a dock, and was picked up there every morning. Divers who stayed at other hotels would be picked up by van and dropped off at other dive boat pick-up points. Dive Boat: You can see pictures of the dive boats on PDA's website. On arrival, all of your equipment was pre-loaded on the boat (very nice). Weights were distributed along with a metal water bottle. The boats had eight, double seats facing forward with you tanks stored in front of you. Under the seat was a large dry area to place towels, clothes, phones, ect. There was a ladder to board, on the right side, after the dive. There was a typical safety brief by the captain and one by the dive-master which gave a detailed description of the area where we would be diving. The boat was stocked with cold water and various snacks and fresh fruit. Bento boxes for lunch were also carried, along with two types of punch. Sometimes you would pull into a beach to eat, others while heading to the next dive site. The metal water-bottles that were issued to you the first day and were constantly refilled with cold water. The boat had no head (Toilet), and an overhead cover to protect from the sun and occasional rain. Dive(s): NITROX - Drift Diving. There were 8/10 divers on our boat. No less then two dive guides were provided on each dive. Other divers on our boat had paid for a private dive guide so my Ratio was 4:1. The NITROX mix was checked on all three of my tanks before we left the dock. Of my 15 dives, all mixes were either 32 or 33% with the max depth on any of our dives being 75/80'. On my last day, several divers came aboard that used regular air. Those three divers were assigned their own dive master and went out, just without the extended bottom time we enjoyed. Dive sites: The Dive Master and Captain would ask what sites you would like to dive based on tides and currents. Yes, majority does rule. But once you know the rest of your fellow divers, especially after a day or two of diving and eating the Bento's, everyone seemed to dive where they wanted. Don't be afraid to ask about a specific dive site or trip to the arch on the way in. Overall: Dives change every day if not every hour, so I did not concentrate on the fish or specific site, just customer service, equipment or anything that might help plan a great trip. I would highly recommend PDA operation to any solo diver, couple or group diving. Bruce - Phoenix

Highly recommended! fantastic people in a beautiful place! I dived with a PDA for 7 days. Thanks to PDA and beautiful of Palau it was a fantastic diving holiday. Small groups of divers, a comfortable boat, experienced, always smiling and helpful divemasters. Experienced captains who managed even in bad weather and were always able to choose the best dive sites. The PDA looks after clients perfectly. They have an individual view of each client and his needs. They look after their guests from landing on the island to the end of the holiday, not only on the boat. Their service is fantastic. Unfortunately, during this trip I had a small accident. The PDA helped me a lot in the hospital and took care of everything I needed in connection with the injury. They offered me an additional service (individual guide) so that I could enjoy diving and spend this time comfortably despite the inconvenience. Thanks to the excellent PDA service, experienced and friendly crew, the PDA guarantees wonderful diving vacations! I definitely recommend PDA!

Amazing One of the best trips we have ever taken. My husband and I spent a week with PDA and it was unbelievable. The boat was nice. The staff was phenomenal, they were funny, friendly, very knowledgeable, and professional. The service was unbeatable. You will not be disappointed with your week. When we go back to Palau, we will dive with PDA.

AMAZING DIVE COMPANY Palau Dive adventures was such an amazing experience. They are a first class, small boat dive company. We stayed at the Palau Royal Resort. PDA picked us up at the airport and transferred us to the Palau Royal Resort. Upon arriving at the resort, our group of ten were each given mesh bags to put our dive gear in. The next morning we met them at the pier and our gear was set up and ready for our inspection. They took care of every little detail. The entire team was devoted to safety and making sure we were happy. The rides out was spectacular, it took around 45 minutes to get to our first site. They always gave us a great briefing before we suited up and entered the water. We usually had 3 dive guides and a captain on board at all times. On our first morning they gave each of us a gift…..a shirt, small reef safe sunscreen gift and a reusable water cup (which they refilled very day with cold water for our use on board). Between the first two dives, we were offered coffee or tea along with fruit or cookies. After the second dive we had our Bento Box lunch. We were able to order the day ahead…..there were over a dozen choices and if you didn’t want the Bento Box, you could order a sandwich!!! The food was delicious. After we digested our lunch, we headed to our last dive spot of the day. The diving in Palau is spectacular. You see the most stunning coral formations and abundant sea life. Our favorite dives were Ulong Channel, Ulong Sand Bar, Blue Hole and Blue Corner. The amount of sharks, manta rays and turtles were just incredible! We added another day of diving onto our package!! We can’t say enough about everyone who works at PDA. The level of service was beyond our expectations. On board we had Jason, Jayven, Wolly, Miyles, Arson and Ace. We did a land tour with Fonzie, also a perfect day. Cheryl was our contact and coordinated our tours and transportation. The people behind the scenes also deserve recognition, After we returned home we received a hand written thank you note with a person message from each of them. Such a nice touch! Miyles even remembered to have Mary Grace send me a picture of a cool nudibranch we had never seen before. If it wasn’t so far away we would have already booked our next trip to Palau!! Hopefully we will return in a year or two!!

Superior and Safe Dive Company My husband, adult daughter and I just returned from an extended visit to Asia and we were lucky enough to go diving with Palau Dive Adventures. This company goes above and beyond the normal expectations of any dive company we have ever used and we have been diving all over the world. We are intermediate divers at best, and they gave us the necessary technical skills and confidence to do some challenging dives. We are nitrox-certified and have done some drift-diving, so we felt fairly prepared. Every person involved from beginning to end, was knowledgeable, polite and completely professional. We do not have one single negative thing to say. Diving the Ulong Channel, the German Channel, the Blue Corner and Chandelier Caves with our daughter is probably the most magical and memorable experience we have ever had. PDA's number one concern is diver comfort, safety and security. We did two full days of diving with them, so in total 6 dives. They picked us up at the dock of our hotel on time, provided all kinds of special amenities, like flashlights, hooks, extra weights and whatever else you could think of you might need. Each day we did 3 separate dives and for lunch we would stop in some pristine location for a fantastic on board Bento Box and a swim. They also gave us a goodie bag with a T-shirt, towel, a water bottle, sunscreen, lip block to use and take home. They also had rain jackets available on the boat and we did need them one day for a passing shower. All of their equipment was top notch and we did the Nitrox analysis together. We learned a lot and we had a ton of fun. Both boat captains were fantastic and our dive master Chris was excellent! Miyles made me feel safe and secure in the caves with his technical skills and great sense of humor. Wolly was a constant source of security as he always had his eyes on the group at all times. Our group was never bigger than 6 divers and there were generally 3 dive masters in the water with us at all times. Chris was the best dive master we have ever had! If you want the best, do yourself a big favor and dive with Palau Dive Adventures. It was the best diving experience of our lives including unique marine life including sharks of every shape and size, giant Manta rays and the stunning Mandarinfish. If you are headed to Palau, this is your dive center!

The best! Highly recommend PDA!! I have been diving since the 60's and have been all over the world underwater. This is my 12th trip to Palau and my first with Palau Dive Adventures. For a first class, small boat, personalized dive experience they exceeded all my expectations. I recommend them without hesitation. There were five of us on a private charter: three scuba divers and two snorkelers. Our crew of Jason, Javon and Wolly were terrific...highly skilled, attentive and great company. The boat was comfortable and well designed, with one of the best boarding ladders I've seen anywhere. With individual mesh gear bags, after the first day, we didn't have to touch our gear except to dive. What a luxury! Lots of other small touches made us feel pampered in paradise. And the diving was...well, this is Palau...fabulous! There is a reason it is our favorite Pacific destination. Also appreciated was the way they incorporated scuba and snorkeling at every site. Palau is especially well suited to that combo, but not everyone does it well. Javon always knew where the snorkelers were, and was on the spot when the divers came up. Jason led the scuba dives and Wolly was in the water with the snorkelers. Best summary: Palau Dive Adventures delivered everything their website promises. And staying at the Palau Pacific Resort made the whole trip one of our best ever!

Snorkeling package We snorkelled from the dive boat with a dedicated snorkel guide for 5 days. I don't know if divers usually get their gear taken care of at the end of the day but for snorkelers it was a real pleasure not to have a soaking wet suit hanging around the hotel room. The boat was great with our own dry hatch for things we didn't want to get wet (assigned seating). And more importantly we saw an amazing amount of marine life. Spawning Titan Triggerfish, Sharks (I have a photo with at least 22 (mostly baby) sharks (1 Hammerhead) and gorgeous coral to name a few. Much, much more. We particularly enjoyed watching the snorkel guide go down to point things out to the divers. The guide towed a boogie board and offered to tow me though I'm happy to say I didn't require the service. The guides always went the extra mile. Best of all we had a great time. Thanks, PDA

Professional and Excellent Customer Service - Five star experience Our group from the Philippines dove with PDA for 3 adventure-filled 3 days! As a first-timer in Palau, our experience was remarkable and unforgettable. We dove in different sites and profiles. It has been our dream to see a manta in the German Chanel and we were not disappointed to witness these beautful creatures among with other unique tropical pelagics In Blue Corner. We also tried cave diving and the surreal Blue hole notable in our dive logs. I would say the crew had impeccable customer service headed by our professional dive instructor Christian, DM Miles and our very attentive Capt Arson. We were taken cared off and pampered -every single detail were curated and taken cared of from our dive plan and orientation, gear cleaning preparation, meals, pick-up service and even give-aways as remembrances of our trip. I would say thier nurturing nature and patience made me calm and enjoy the dive in instances where I was experiencing anxiety from close spaces and dirfts. They were knowlegeable and freindly. Absoloutely masters in their field. I would definitely come back to PDA , take a longer trip and likely take a course in my next trip in Palau. Overall, Five star experience! Thumbs up!

Simply the best! I would highly recommend! Diving with PDA was pure pleasure. PDA is a great diving center. Small diving groups, individual approach, flexibility. Thanks to this, you don't have the feeling that you are the next diver served by the factory (it is really worth paying for it, it will pay you back many times in impressions). Fantastic crew, helpful, friendly and professional. My wife had a small accident during our trip, and thanks to the PDA we managed to save our trip. They helped her a lot, took care of her, thanks to which she could continue diving. We could not have made a better choice than a PDA. Thanks for everything Jason, Chris, Miyles, Willy, Cheryl. You are the best.

Highly recommend PDA! Top service! I did 5 day diving package with PDA recently. Despite being a relatively smaller dive shop vs the largest shops, they were highly professional, took extra care of everyone and were extremely friendly. Our boat was the first boat to dive at our first site for my first & second day. We were usually first or second boat to arrive at our first morning dives. I felt that PDA provided much better diver vs guide ratio. We usually had at most 6 divers on our boat (excl PDA crew) while most other boats we saw had crowded seating with higher number of divers (9~11). One of the other divers got a self-imposed toe fracture and PDA went above and beyond to ensure she was taken care of by taking her to hospital, obtaining crutches on a Sunday through personal contacts, checking up on her frequently, etc. Very attentative. Boat captain was very knowledgeable about weather/c On one of the rainy days, boat captain maneuverrd us smoothly through choppy waters and found routes to minimize splash/rain while divers from another shop on same day complained they were forced to wear scuba masks in the boat when returning to Koror. Cheryl and Grace were extremely caring and helpful. Christian, Miles, Rockson were great dive guides, Both boat captains were very experienced and helpful. Overall, great experience. Would definitely recommend PDA to anyone going to Koror for diving.

Excellent Dive Operator I dove with PDA for five days. We are a family of four. My two teenaged kids were attending the Advanced Open Water Course, led by DM Chris. This was my second visit to Palau after sever years. At that time my wife and I were junior divers. The experience was quite different when we compared the two. The last time we were diving with Fish n Fins. They will take care of everything for you including equipment cleaning and set up. For other companies, I believe one has to work on your own gears cleaning after the dive and set up of the tanks. We arrived at Palau on Saturday. PDA already left a message to my hotel front office about the arrangement. Mesh bags were given to us already via the hotel. The PDA staff then came over to collect your gears the day before diving. Pick up was at 7:30am on Monday. The dive master to guests ratio is about 1:4 maximum. I do appreciate this as safety is the priority of everything. We dove with mainly the same DM over the 5 days diving. The underwater scenes in Palau were fantastic though we did repeat in two of the dive sites. We did German Channel, New Drop off, Big Drop Off, Blue Hole and Corner, Hafa Adai (fish boat wreck), Ulong Channel, Ulong Sand Bar, Turtle wall... Chandelier Cave to finish up. The most amazing dive was the last dive on Friday with the two-minute dark swim towards the cave exit with ambient light in Chandelier Cave which made my trip totally perfect. The trip included Jelly fish lake visit. Undoubtedly, when your are swimming with these jelly fish in the lake, you will be speechless! We met a school of dolphins and we had a great time playing with them up-close. I was an unforgettable experience for everyone. For some reason we did not go to Peleliu, probably the other divers on board were not up to the level of big currents. The boat did not equip fresh water for rinsing. That's the only point that I would deduct marks. I am a macro shooter, so I did not bring my big camera this time. I am not sure if they would provide fresh water tank for serious photographer. Snacks and fruits were provided after the first dive. Lunch boxes were given after the second dive. The lunch was very good (provided by King Palace with a menu over ten choices). My wife's gear got some problem with a broken mouth piece and O-ring in the regulator. The staff act promptly and fixed them the next day. My kids also enjoyed the course and their time with the instructor Chris. You are professional, informative and caring. Thanks again Chris!

Without question... 5 star plus Been diving since the early 70’s, and as such have been to several oceans that has included just as many dive organizations... however, this PDA ranks in my experience as NUMBER *1*. Just have say more positive things about these folks starting with Cheryl, (the head Hancha booking person located at the Palasia Hotel), that made the entire adventure flawless, in addition it gave my wife and I a positive feeling about each day of diving. Went to a few other dive organizations in the two weeks on Palau, which were all good, BUT, if you want a notch above with a white glove approach without massive commercialization; then this is the place. Now for the good stuff. All dive gear was in good condition and well maintained and if needing something extra you forgot, they will have it if needed. The (always attentive) skipper(s) knew their business in and around the rock islands knowing exactly where to drop the divers off for best results... they did not disappoint. There is also an instructor and Dive Master (sometimes 3 Dive Masters) on board making sure all is right, and you are good for diving and this applies in the water... they are always near-by and attentive to you. The boat is well set up for diving and they spare no motor horsepower to get you to the dive sites. I also noticed how cognizant they where about each persons bottom time, which was always well within safety limits. They help you don and doff your gear, and I have to say I didn’t need this much attention, but got used to it really quick and enjoyed it. All dive sites were excellent and prior to diving a boat briefing was given with diagrams to insure what to expect. No surprises. I can on forever, and I’m not a new diver. Special thanks to a few persons that I can remember; Whaley, Jason, Arson, Jay-lo, Miles and to Christian’s patience who made my wife feel safe... and because of that; I’ll be back. Retirement is so nice.

BEST SCUBA DIVING OF MY LIFE!!! Diving with Palau Dive Adventures (PDA) was absolutely incredible. My husband and I are experienced divers and this was a dream trip for us. PDA made the entire process so easy and great! We booked our entire 8 day trip through them and we stayed at the Palau Pacific Resort (I cannot recommend this resort enough!). We literally woke up, had an amazing buffet breakfast, and then got picked up right at the hotel dock by PDA's great dive team each morning at 8am. Basically every dive site was under an hour away. It could not have been better. This is truly luxury diving! Liveaboard quality diving and resort-style luxury. We ended each day by immediately getting in the hot tub. It was great. The diving was, of course, incredible. Our very first dive we saw 5 manta rays, several sharks, and over a dozen turtles! Truly the best diving I've ever seen in my 500+ dives across the world. The team and dive masters were also great and the equipment was high quality! No rusty old weight belts and leaky regulators; their stuff was top of the line. Diving Nitrox (included) was also so easy and we felt the difference after 6 days of diving. The little breaks we took for surface intervals were also perfectly executed. In the morning, there was hot coffee, tea, and cookies. After the second dive, they had a variety of bento box lunches you could order - way better food than typical dive day fare. All of the drinks, snacks, and lunches are included in the package price, which is great! If you're a scuba diver and are on the fence about Palau, GO! Once you decide to go to Palau, be sure you book with PDA.

Boutique service, world class crew, best dive experience yet From start to finish, PDA has given us the best service we could have asked for. Grace patiently emailed back and forth with us for two years, answering all our questions and helping us arrange the trip from across the globe. Before getting to Palau, they confirmed our arrival and picked us up at the airport at 2am and brought us to our hotel. Now to the diving. They really mean it when they say they dont want you to lift a finger, they just want you to dive. The awesome crew, Miles, Javin, Wolly, Jason, Chris, Rumpong, Ace and all the captains were so incredibly knowledgable about the tides, currents, sealife, and each site. It was clear that they knew these islands like the back of their hands. They changed all of our gear after each dive, and offered almost 2-1 or 3-1 max diver to dive master ratios which is crazy! We got to dive with the same group the whole week which was great to get to know eachother. They told great stories, but most importantly, we felts so safe with them, even in the challenging dives like Blue Corner and Peleliu express. At any moment, I would look around and see one dive master infront, and one behind. They also took special care of us because we were the only air divers on the boat and definitely the least experienced on the boat. One of us ran out of air twice and they were on it. They knew he was low on air because they checked our computers often and stayed close. We saw mantas (highlight) soft corals galore, countless turtles, so many sharks that we stopped paying attention, giant wrasse, and so much more. The PDA crew keeps small boats and goes out early to get the best spots before the masses. I really cannot express how thrilled I am to have had this experience with PDA, and I don’t think any other operator would have been as good. The extra goodies like the free t shirt and waterbottles are just icing on the cake. What it really boiled down to were the outstanding crew. Thank you PDA for an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience.

Great Family Dive Experience We had a wonderful five days diving with PDA. They picked us up every morning at 8am from our hotel dock (Palau Pacific Resort) and we did 3 dives every day, with the exception of a 2 dive day with jellyfish lake. Jason was a great dive master and knows the dive spots very well. Every day the dive team took us to great spots depending on the weather and where we wanted to dive. Most days we had just our family of 4 on the boat. My parents and I dive but my sister does not, so at each location we dove with the dive master and my sister had a private snorkeling guide. The dive team set up all of our equipment and washed our gear at the end of each day. PDA goes above and beyond gifting us with t-shirts, water bottles, reef safe sunscreen, and delicious bento boxes for lunch (including vegetarian options). Our family has going diving with Fish & Fins and Splash (the company at Palau Pacific Resort) and Palau Dive Adventures has been our favorite so far.

Excellent Experience Booked 10 days in Palau along with a week in Yap all through Palau Dive Adventures. Trip went off flawlessly from airport pick up to drop off. Cheryl took care of everything from our arrival to departure. Prices for accomadations through them had no noticable markup. The dive staff is the best I have dove with anywhere. They were courteous, safe, and accommodating of any request they could help with. I can not imagine a more positive expierence from a dive company. The diving in Palau may be one of the few places that lives up to it's reputation.

Top Tauchurlaub I’m Dezember Wir haben alles direkt auf der website von PDA gebucht. 1 Woche in Palau und eine Woche in yap. Alles war Perfekt organisiert. Cherryl war immer present und hat sich um alles gekümmert. Mit der Crew von Chris, Myles ACE und Aslan haben wir tolle Tauchplätze erlebt und viel Spaß gehabt. Absolut empfehlenswert. Besten Dank an alle. Heinz (der Babymanta) und Ulrich

Memorable diving experience with professional dive guides! It was my first diving experience in Palau. To be honest, I was slightly skeptical before my trip, but with the leadership of Christian, the lead dive guide, my experience has completely proved me wrong. Below are a few bullet points that I can share: 1. Dive briefings was detailed and clear to ensure all divers are well prepared. 2. Very good quality of dive gear rentals. 3. Dive guides were very attentive to everyone during dives 4. During the planning of dive sites, the dive guides were considerate as to not just avoiding traffic and strong currents, but also the chances of seeing underwater creatures. 5. Quality lunch boxes, drinks and coffees are provided. I would rate my experience 95 out of 100. If the dive guides can show us more underwater macro creatures, it will be a 100 out of 100. Other than that, my diving experience in Palau simply cannot be better. Thanks Palau Dive Adventures for bringing me and my friends for such memorable experience!

Palau Diving Adventures is the best -even for new divers or the recently re-certified! My 25 year old son and I recently completed a trip to Palau spending four days diving with the team from Palau Dive Adventures. Our booking was handled very well by Grace and Chris despite numerous back and forth emails as we were determining our flight schedules and a PADI certification day for my son. Our airport transfers with Cheryl were flawless despite us arriving on separate flights and one of them delayed by 2 hours. We started the week with a final PADI certification for my son. Chris (our local dive master) spent the entire day with us doing the requisite skill checks for my son. I took the opportunity to snorkel and enjoy the scenery from the boat. On Monday we started our regular dive schedule. The boat picked us up at 7:45 am at the Palau Pacific Resort dock. The team (Chris, Miles and Ace) was prompt and professional and brought great snacks, refreshments, lunch options pre-ordered by us, rain jackets and water bottles. On the first day one of our dive mates had a birthday and the team brought a cake! We had three dive masters to our 11 divers. Despite the fact that I hadn't been diving in 20 years and my son was newly certified, the team made sure we were briefed on the dive sites and supervised appropriately. They were very careful to oversee our air supply and dive times as we were on air and most of the boat was on Nitrox. In one instance when I was unsure about a dive site, Miles took me aside to dive with me around a wall which turned into my favorite 65 minute exploration. We used dive hooks for the first time and the team was careful to ensure we were set up safely. We visited the following sites: Blue Corner, German Channel, Helmet Wreck, Ulong Channel, Peleliu Wall and snorkeled Jellyfish Lake. The offered us a night dive which we added to the schedule. Overall the diving in Palau is unbelievable. Our departure flight left at 3:30 am and Cheryl was at our hotel to pick us up at 1:00 am as scheduled. This bucket list vacation exceeded all my expectations and I highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures for their professionalism and excellent oversight of new divers. The quality of the reefs, soft corals, amount of fish and conditions are unparalleled. If you have the ability to get to Palau, you will not be disappointed.Thanks Team! -Karen and Kurt

Plongée magnifique avec une équipe professionnelle We had a very good week with the team of Chris and felt us in security every minute under water. Thanks again! Maybe the group was almost to big but we get used to it. Also huge thanks to Cheryl who organized everything for us beside diving.

Other shops cram their boats , this company limits it to You will see all the other dive boats out and about . The main reason why I chose palau dive adventures was because their boat can easily hold 18-20 divers but limit all their boats to ten divers . If you are an experienced diver on a boat , many times they will put you at the back of the pack so they can keep an eye on the newbies . These newbies are needed for the industry but they will kick up sand , scare away wild life . With only ten divers ( we never had more then seven last week ) it makes for a much better chance to see the real show under water . The other nice thing about small groups is it is easier to custom pick your dive sites . They have recommendations but if enough people in the boat want to do the same dive the next day , it is easy for this to happen in a small group . These guys are very nice and knowledgeable, one of the dive masters on every trip had a camera . After we were done with all of our diving they sent us pics of us and what we saw , FOR FREE . I have paid for similar pics from other dive operations in other countries . These pics we professional quality, my favorite is where I am looking a a turtle and the dive master was on the other side showing me and the turtle . This outfit picks you up , drops you off at the airport , picks you up and drops you off at your hotel on each dive day . Every day they let you order your lunch , a bento box from a local Chinese restaurant, more food then I could eat each day . And it was nice to have seven different lunches , yes I dove with these guys seven day and would highly recommend them . You get a free metal water bottle with their logo on it and a free dive site and fish guide . After seven hundred dives I know how to set up my gear but it is nice to have this service where they set up and break down your gear each day . Some of the other dive shops do not give you this option I will try to attach one or two pics that they do for free , if no pic then my lack of technology is showing .

World class dive operation in a world class dive destination I would highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures for any divers visiting Palau. They are the smallest of the main operators on the island and I believe charge a bit more but what you get for that is highly attentive personal service. They work very hard to take care of their guests’ needs; from getting in and out of the water to "hooking in" at Blue Corner they were there to help. The PDA dive staff are super friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and safety conscious. We dove with at least two dive guides for 10 or 11 divers. Their knowledge of the water conditions and currents meant that they were able to plan our week such that we got to experience all the variety in diving that Palau offers. We had such a great time that we begged them to add a 6th day of dives on the Saturday and this they did without hesitation. All in all it was an amazing experience and we really hope to dive with PDA again some day.

Best Dive Company Ever! I have no idea how Palau Dive Adventures could improve upon their service. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the moment Cheryl dropped us off at at the airport, PDA handled every possible detail, including non-diving activities, restaurant recommendations, and lodging. Cheryl was awesome; she was on time every time, so we never had any stress wondering if we had misunderstood when and where we should be. Captain Arson is the man I want driving my boat in any ocean condition, and Christian, Miyles, Javon and Ace were truly awesome on the boat. The PDA staff takes care of every diving detail and are extremely likable people who truly enjoy their jobs. They offer great guide to diver ratios, fun and knowledgeable staff, a large variety of lunch options, super comfortable boat space with ample dry storage for every diver, and many other details that make your vacation ideal. They totally spoiled us! (For example, we did not carry even one heavy tank or weight belt down to or from the boat all week!!)

10 Star Service - diving crew, dive sites and accommodations! Palau has always been on my bucket list of dream dive trips. Having this trip finally realized and finding Palau Dive Adventures to put it all together to make this trip happen worked out perfectly and memorable for us. The Captain, the dive crew and the shore team met and exceeded our expectations.Definitely would recommend Palau Dive Adventures to anyone looking to plan a dive trip to Palau.

Best Diving experience ever!! I have worked in the dive industry for over 25 years with 15k dives. This diving company was top notch... from the very beginning. An airport pick up and drop off were just the beginning. We had no idea what was in store for us... as we made our first descent into Ulong Sand Bar.... I couldn't believe what I was seeing....the diversity of marine life was like no other!!! We enjoyed 12 dives total each of which had its fill of beauty, fishes, sharks etc and adventures. The crew on our boat was first class... not for just a day...but for the whole week.!!!! Thank you to our Captain Arson whose 30 years on the waters bought us safely to our dive spots and quiet secret coves to enjoy our lunches. A special thank you to our dive team Chris, Myles, Jarmen for leading spectacular dives and pointing out Palau's rare underwater sights. And to Cheryl and Grace for driving us and making sure we had everything we needed. We have nothing but the best of memories. We can't wait to join this awesome team again for more 5-Star diving. With Fondest Aloha....Mike and Rachel

Spectacular dive week with wonderful people!! My husband and I just finished 5 days of diving with Palau Dive Adventures( PDA). We are so sad it is over and look forward to coming back. The service provided by PDA exceeded all expectations. Our dives included dock pick up and drop off at the hotel, weather permitting, or alternatively van service to the main dock 10 minutes away. Everything is well planned, communication excellent and always exactly on time. Cheryl seems to tie all of this together. All we had to do was show up at the designated time. All of our equipment was cleaned and cared for back at the dive shop. The dive crew prepares the tank and everyone is attentive to our comfort and safety. We completed our 54th dive at the end of the week and learned a number of new things during the week from our dive master, Christian. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable. While we will always dive with a guide, we learned things that are important to know for ourselves as divers. We also appreciated both Arson and Jayven who drove the boat but are experienced divers as well. They took us to cool places for our surface intervals and lunch, due to their extensive knowledge of the area. In addition we were joined one day by additional staff, Myles, who took pictures and Ace, who helped with reef hooking and keeping an eye on us! We realize that it is expensive for the company to provide so much staff for just two divers. I think the main thing we appreciated was the quality of the people at PDA. In addition to all of the above, everyone is absolutely so friendly and fun to be around. They really make you feel at home and we always had fun talking on the boat. Finally, of course, Palau is a spectacular place to dive. One is surrounded at all times by natural beauty and great diversity and quantity of marine life....a feast for the eyes and spirit!! We booked our hotel through PDA, at the Palau Pacific Resort which is an awesome place to stay in every way. Tomorrow, we start the long journey back to NYC and will be thinking about how and when we can get back here!!!!

Best dive operation! We loved our time in Palau, and these guys made it exceptional! We loved that our group was small, and our divers to dive master ratio was always 5:3. They took great care of us, were attentive to any hesitancies I had getting in the water, always had a third DM in the outskirts looking out for all of us, took us to the top dive sites, fed us lunch and were fun people to dive with! They provided thoughtful details, like water bottles, snacks and t-shirts, and lunch everyday. They were thorough before every dive, and made safety a priority. We loved our five day dive package with PDA! We’d definitely book with them again. And encourage all our friends to dive with them as well!

Best dive shop in Palau I am a Naui instructor diving for 15 years all around the world from Cocos island in Cista Rica to Baja California Hawaii you name it and this is the best dive shop I everndove with. Professionalism safety and valley dive equipment handling. Maybe not the cheapest but best dive shop in Palau. Dont look further. We were early out on the best sites beating the crowd. Will definately return. Regards from hungary tomthe entite crew!

EXCELLENT - Highly Recommend!! I highly recommend Palau Dive Adventures if you want to have a great experience for your diving trip. They were extremely responsive via email to all of my questions from prior to booking the trip, through all the weeks leading up to it, to the night before we were picked up. Everything about our experience was fantastic. We booked a private boat for 2 days, the crew came to our hotel dock early in the morning and from that point on we were speechless! The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, food was great, the locations we were taken to were gorgeous, and all the logistics were handled extremely well! Thank you, guys!! We will definitely be coming back!

Experiencia única Estuvimos buceando con los maravillosos chicos de Palau Dive Adventures. Hay otras empresas de buceo, pero no dudes en bucear con ellos; PDA for ever!!!. Están en todos los detalles y hacen que la experiencia en Palau sea única e irrepetible. Los Instructores muy profesionales y familiares, el barco muy cómodo, la equipación de buena calidad y cada día buscan los mejores lugares según las condiciones climatológicas. Van a hacer todo lo posible por hacerte sentir cómodo y porque veas el mayor número posible de vida submarina y corales. Te recogen en el hotel, preparan y limpian todo el equipo... Les pedí un detalle por el cumple de mi chico y trajeron una tarta de chocolate y una cervecita para terminar el día ¡Fantástico! Suelen bucear en semanas de lunes a viernes, pero si es temporada baja puedes coger días sueltos y bucear también el fin de semana. Recomendable reservar con tiempo. Nosotros estuvimos dos semanas y repetimos un día más para seguir disfrutando. Como mucho con 4-6 buceadores y uno o dos instructores. Te dan todo lo necesario, toalla, botella de agua, chaquetas que vienen estupendas para no pasar frío, desayuno, comida e incluso unos regalitos de cortesía. Si no buceas también puedes hacer snorkel y vas a alucinar igualmente. Uno de los mejores lugares para la biodiversidad marina: tiburones, mantarrayas, napoleones, barracudas, tortugas y todos los peces que puedas imaginar. Esperamos poder repetir algún día. Palau merece la pena y los llevamos a todos en el corazón. Chris, Ace, Jason, Captains and all of you THANKs!!!!! We miss U!!

Great diving experience ! It is the second time I'm joining Palau Dive Adventures' diving week. Amazingly it was even better than the first time, of course diving in Palau is one of the best in the world, but the PDA team is making it more enjoyable, by taking care of everything, and all you have to do is breathe ... I'll do my best to have this experience again ! Highly recommended !!!

Küçük ve profesyonel dalış okulu 5 gün dalış yaptık . Palau'daki diğer dalış okullarına göre daha küçük, ancak size özel hizmet var. 10 kişiye 3 dive master düşüyor. Diğer okullarda bir veya iki. Dalış teknesi şimdiye kadar gördüğüm en güzel dizayn. Herkesin kendi ayrı oturma ve kuru yeri var. Ayrıca bütün transferleri ve diğer turları isteğinize göre ayarlıyorlar. Tek eksiği patiksiz paletler. Dalış için Ocak -mart aylarını öneririm. Yine görüşmek üzere.

5 Star Snorkelling in Paradise First of all I would like to thank Jayven, Myles, Alain and the skipper Arson for going the extra mile to make our 5 day snorkelling trip absolutely incredible. My wife and I booked this snorkelling trip after reading the reviews on trip advisor and we were not disappointed. They showed the same enthusiasm to our snorkelling as they did to the divers, we had our own guide Jayven who was keen to show us the best that Palau had to offer. On the first day we went to the Jelly fish lake, we were the only guys there and enjoyed the magical serenity of the lake all to ourselves. This was a theme of the entire trip, Arson had a knack of getting us to places before any other boats showed up and to other places where no one showed up. The atmosphere on the boat was always fun, the guys are light hearted and seem to genuinely take pleasure form you enjoying yourself. The bento boxes were great for lunch and there is always some fruit on the go. I always thought that Palau was going to be a one off bucket list affair but I seriously think I will be back. One last thing I would also like to thank the back of house team Grace, Cheryl and Jamie, who were happy to answer our many question and continued to help us even after our trip had ended.