Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best time of the year to visit Palau?
2. Do you provide transportation to and from your dive center?
3. Is there someone we can contact from our area who was your previous customer?
4. What diving experience do I need in Palau? Is it safe for a beginner?
5. Do you have any services for people with disabilities?
6. How many divers can I expect to be sharing the dive boat with?
7. Is there a market in town?
8. Are DIN valves available?
9. If my equipment breaks, can I get it repaired?
10. Are there any additional costs associated with the dive packages?
11. What type of wet suit should I wear?

1. What is the best time of the year to visit Palau?

Probably the most frequently asked question

Palau is located 400 miles north of the equator and is totally out of typhoon range. The weather is typically the same any month of the year. Many years ago we experienced the phenomenon of DRY and WET seasons. However, due to global weather changes this no longer applies. The reefs around Palau and inside the lagoon allow us to dive and enjoy the water throughout the year. Since 1972, Fish 'n Fins has not cancelled a single day of diving!

 

2. Do you provide transportation to and from your dive center?

Yes! We provide free transportation to and from the Dive Center to all our guests! You can be dropped off at your hotel at the end of the day and picked up every morning.

 

3. Is there someone we can contact from our area who was your previous customer?

To learn more, right-click here and save target as to download an e-mail list of divers who went diving with us. They will be happy to share their experiences with you.  

 

4. What diving experience do I need in Palau? Is it safe for a beginner?

We are very proud to welcome all levels of divers to Palau! With our experienced staff, we can train and take any diver.

 

5. Do you have any services for people with disabilities?

Yes we do! In fact, we have an Instructor on our staff trained to work with blind divers. We annually take diving a group of deaf divers from Taiwan.

 

6. How many divers can I expect to be sharing the dive boat with?

Depending on the size of the boat we take 8, 10 or 12 divers only.

 

7. Is there a market in town?

Yes, Surangel and Ben Franklin are full service grocery and dry goods markets. The selection of goods is not extensive, but almost everything is available.

 

8. Are DIN valves available?

Yes there are DIN valves available.

 

9. If my equipment breaks, can I get it repaired?

Yes, we have a workshop with certified repair technicians on staff.

 

10.   Are there any additional costs associated with the dive packages?

There are special taxes levied by the various states. The collected fees go to conservation of the islands. The Koror State Rock Island Permit is $15.00 for 15 days. The Peleliu State Dive Permit is $20.00 for 30 days. The dive tax for the island of Angaur is $75.00.

 

11.   What type of wet suit should I wear?

3mm is fine, the water here is warm enough for a skin or T-shirt.