Palau rates as one of the great underwater wonders of the world, taking its place alongside areas such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Red Sea, and Truk Lagoon.

The number of dive sites are staggering and few places on earth can offer such an incredible variety of dive experiences in such a concentrated area.

There are at least 60 superb drop-offs, such as the Great Ngemelis Wall, starting at the surface and dropping to 350 meters. There are a dozen blue holes; giant Tridacna clams measuring up to six feet across; fabulous underwater cave systems and a tremendous variety of colorful soft corals, large pelagics and reef fish.

Palau is without a doubt, a top contender as the very best all around dive spot in the world.

Palau is a large atoll with 200 islands of all sizes -- a geometric pattern of waterways, canals, small lagoons, garden-sized inlets, and secluded beaches. Only a few degrees above the equator, air temperature don't vary much. Water temperature begin at about 27°C at the surface and drops only two degrees at depth. Visibility can be estimated at 40-60 meters on a regular basis