![]() ![]() The neutral-toned staterooms come with a plush Four Seasons bed and turndown service. Ken Seetįour Seasons hotel touches are all over the Explorer. We sailed to a lagoon with water so clear you could see the white-sand floor, but our Palau Conservation Society guide pointed to the blue skies, where bush warblers gave a flute-like symphony that seemed straight out of a Disney fairy tale and the Palau fruit dove chirped its throaty, “Woo-woo.” It was a peaceful and scenic way to start the day.Įach evening ends with the onboard marine biologist giving a presentation and a video viewing of the day’s adventures from the paparazzi (you get to take home the footage as a souvenir).Īfter a day of adventure, retreat to your stateroom. birdwatching outing was a satisfying surprise - there are almost 200 bird species in the island nation. And it’s safe since there’s little to no stinging from these jellyfish.Īfter seeing so much underwater life in Palau, a 7 a.m. Even so, it’s still an unforgettable experience to snorkel (scuba is not permitted) close to these glowing creatures - it’s riveting to watch their translucent bell-shaped bodies expand and contract. You’ll likely encounter fewer of them - climate change has lowered the population. This isolated lake on Eil Malk Island is famous for its estimated 5 million golden jellyfish, a subspecies only found here. On another day, we headed out to Jellyfish Lake, one of the few places you’ll find tourists. If the scuba outings sound enticing, you can get PADI-certified from the Explorer’s instructors, and certified divers can take additional PADI courses like “Advanced Open Water” and “Adventure Course.” Plunging to lower depths, the divers found reef sharks (Palau became the world’s first nationwide shark sanctuary in 2009) and camouflaging octopuses. The scuba set on our voyage also embarked on nighttime dives, which made for compelling video. At our stops, we spotted juvenile hawksbill turtles neon jellyfish cobalt-blue starfish gigantic, vibrantly patterned clams and many schools of fish amid coral that resembled veiny brains, ginger knobs and avant-garde bowls. The ship’s guides bring you to the best spots where you will be the only ones gliding through the water aside from the marine life. It was a treat to grab breakfast and hit the waves early for a snorkel, return to the vessel for lunch and then venture into the ocean for another round. Palau has more than 1,400 fish species, 500 coral species and several shipwrecks, making it a prime destination for underwater explorers. ![]()
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