In just one minute, this clip captures why Blue Corner is Palau’s most legendary dive. Swift currents push across the reef wall, drawing in sharks, jacks, barracuda, and schools of fish from every direction. Divers hook in — a technique invented right here in Palau — and simply hold position as the ocean’s parade drifts past.
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Blue Corner is just one highlight of diving in Palau but it’s also the site that sets the standard for drift diving worldwide.
From the invention of the reef hook to the sheer variety of marine life, it’s a bucket-list experience for any diver.
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Because of its strong currents, Blue Corner attracts sharks, tuna, barracuda, and huge schools of reef fish. Divers can hook in and watch the marine life sweep past without drifting away, making it one of the most thrilling drift dives in the world.
Yes — reef hooks were invented in Palau for this exact site. They allow you to hold steady in the current while protecting the reef. Guides will brief you on when and how to use them safely.
Blue Corner is excellent year-round. Incoming tides often bring the clearest water, but every tide cycle offers action-packed diving when conditions are managed by experienced guides.
