Micronesia Liveaboards
During your stay in Truk Lagoon you will find that the majority of your diving will easily be done directly off the large dive platform with two ladders. Once you arrive and set up your gear in your own private seat and protected dive locker, you won't have to take it apart until you prepare to go home. Your tank will be conveniently filled at your seat. The dive deck also has a freshwater shower, camera table and rinse tanks. Truk Odyssey offers free Nitrox for all Nitrox certified divers. There are two tenders for shore excursions and diving.
Palau Aggressor II
Palau Aggressor II is a 105-foot catamaran with eight deluxe cabins with a queen bed and an upper single bunk, and one double cabin with the same bed configuration. The deluxe cabins are located on the main deck; the double cabin opens to the dive deck. All cabins have private bathrooms, hair dryers and individual climate controls.
The dive deck has personal gear lockers, rinse tanks, two freshwaters showers and a camera table with low-pressure air hoses. All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Tanks remain on the skiff and they are filled in place with either air or Nitrox. For relaxing between dives, the partially covered sundeck features a wet bar, hammocks and a hot tub. Inside, the lounge has plenty of room to stretch and watch movies, listen to music and work with your digital photography. Also onboard is a computer station with email access.
Ocean Hunter I is a 60-foot liveaboard designed for divers by divers and perfectly suited for diving Palau’s varied sites. With only three cabins onboard, joining a cruise is like chartering your own luxury dive yacht. Cabin A is located at the bow and has two bunk beds. Cabin B has a large lower bed and single on top. Cabin C is the most spacious with a large lower and a single bed. All cabins have private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Unlimited diving is conducted from a spacious dive platform at the stern although there is also an 18-foot inflatable onboard if needed. The lounge area is separately air-conditioned and has an entertainment system. Meals onboard are delicious and low-fat – the chef will happily cater to your needs whenever possible.
Ocean Hunter I serves the underwater photographer with a big working area, more than 60 electrical outlets throughout and extra dedicated storage space. With just six divers onboard, you will get uncrowded reefs, fast and easy entry into the water, truly flexible schedule, personal attention, freshwater showers on dive deck and maximized bottom time. Built by the pioneer divers of Palau for others to explore Palau's reefs, caves and wrecks for themselves in comfort and intimate luxury, the yacht provides a high-class, unrivalled liveaboard experience for diving the true Palau. Nitrox is available onboard.
Ocean Hunter III is the newest and the most luxurious addition to Palau’s dive boats. The 96-foot boat was purpose-built for the beautiful waters here but will also venture further on yearly special cruises. There are accommodations for a maximum of 16 guests onboard in eight cabins. The two master state rooms are located on the upper deck and feature a large living space with a sofa bed and desk, large double bed, television with DVD and minibar. The three deluxe cabins are located on the lower deck and have a king-size bed with an upper single bunk, and the three standard cabins, also on the lower deck, have a queen-size bed with an upper single bunk. All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms, plenty of storage space and both 110 and 220 volt outlets.
The common areas include a spacious salon with an entertainment system, a separate dining room with an espresso machine and a partially covered sun deck with two jacuzzis.
Ocean Hunter was designed for the underwater photographer and film production with lots of work space, and all the outlets you will need – and an underwater scooter, 1200 watt HMI lights and hydraulic cranes for equipment! There are also powerful computers for movie and video editing, CD burning and email. Most diving is done from the large dive deck but a 35-foot covered rigid hull tender is used when needed. The boat offers Nitrox, Rebreather and Trimix. Even if you not shooting the next IMAX movie, come and dive Palau in total comfort and style.
Launching in June 2010 in Palau, Tropic Dancer will be the newest addition to the Dancer Fleet. The 106-foot catamaran liveaboard is specifically built for diving with the highest standards of comfort and safety. Onboard you will find nine double or twin cabins for the maximum of eighteen guests. All cabins are identical in size and feature a lower double and upper single, private bathroom and plenty of space. Common areas include both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a large dive deck with gear and camera storage, an entertainment area with comfy sofas and a sun deck with open and covered areas.
From warm water lagoons to dramatic drop-offs, the Palau archipelago that surrounds and protects the famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands is known as one of the top dive destinations in the world. Diving will be conducted from an eighteen passenger tender which will transport guests to exciting Palau dive sites like Peleliu Corner, Blue Corner, German Channel and Ulong Channel, just to name a few. Most of the diving in Palau is drift diving and this speedy tender, easily boarded from the dive deck of Tropic Dancer and easily re-entered from the water when you surface, will deliver you to the best diving. Tropic Dancer offers Nitrox.
Big Blue Explorer is a 167-foot well-equipped liveaboard cruising Palau’s best dive sites. There are twelve cabins onboard for a maximum of 24 divers. All cabins have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, hair dryers and bathrobes. The common areas include a large partially covered outdoor dining and lounging area, an inside dining room, a lounge with an entertainment center, a small library of books and movies, a boutique, and a jacuzzi on the sundeck. Kayaks onboard are free for guests to use.
Diving onboard is done with two 26-foot skiffs or directly from boat. Good food, attentive crew and plenty of space make this a great choice for Palau diving vacation. Itineraries include Blue Corner, German Channel, Peleliu Island, Ulong Island and the wreck of Iro. Last day, snorkel the famous Jellyfish Lake. Big Blue Explorer offers Nitrox and Rebreather.