Welcome to the breathtaking Virgin Blue Hole, a natural wonder that lies west of Ngemelis Island in Palau! This dive site offers a thrilling adventure for advanced divers with cave or cavern diving experience. With a distance of 26 miles (45 kilometers) from Koror, it takes only 50-60 minutes by speedboat to reach the site.

As you descend into the Virgin Blue Hole, you'll be surrounded by stunning marine life, including schools of Pyramid Butterflyfish, Moorish Idols, and Oriental Sweetlips. Turtles can also be spotted along the walls and in the deep canyons, while White Tip and Leopard Sharks can be seen sleeping on the sandy run-off near the tunnel exit.

The dive starts at the mooring buoy to the south of Virgin Blue Hole, but if the tide is very low or the swell is high, the dive may commence down along the outer wall and into the tunnel opening. The reef formation is simply mesmerizing, with the edge of the reef wall dropping to 110 feet (35 m) and changing to a run-off of sand and broken coral. A circular hole approximately 25 feet (8 m) in diameter marks the entrance to the Virgin Blue Hole, and a vertical shaft plunges downward 90 feet (30 m) into a cavern with a sandy bottom. A tunnel 30 feet (10 m) wide and 150 feet (50 m) long connects the shaft with the open ocean, allowing divers to exit the tunnel in either direction.

The highlight of this dive is exploring the four deep canyons that cut through the reef, creating windows, crevices, and small caves to explore. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, as they've been seen numerous times along the wall.

For photographers and videographers, shooting up toward the surface will provide good silhouette shots, while a dive light is recommended to enhance the colors of the soft corals and sea fans on the ceiling of the tunnel.

As you swim along the wall, you'll come across fascinating marine life, including colorful Butterflyfish that are active during the daylight hours and seek shelter close to the reef's surface at night, often changing their coloration.

Overall, the Virgin Blue Hole is a captivating dive site that promises an unforgettable experience for advanced divers. Book your trip with Fish 'n Fins today and explore this natural wonder in all its glory!