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Please Note:  This is not the latest information on this area.  These are  archived pages for reference only.   The current Aquaquest Pacific Travel Pages are here:

 

PALAU is MAJOR BIG ANIMAL DIVING

PALAU is our most popular destination.

Pros: Big animals right in front of you, very good reefs, lot's of diversity in diving. Free dives at the dock with lots of macro critters. Walls, caverns, tunnels and the stunning rock islands. This is the most popular destination from Guam and it should be.    Many adventure land tours and kayaking for kids and your non diving significant other.  To see these go here.

Cons: We recommend that you don't go if you have less than 5 dives after your dive class. You can still go and dive, but you'll enjoy it much more if you have a little more experience. Make a few drift dives before you go.  Sometimes there are way too many dive boats at the same locations.  Palau has hotel room shortages due to charter flights. December, Feb-April can be very busy there.

Traveler to traveler info: We'll help you do your research. One of the best references on Palau is Trip Advisor. Want to see more of the diving, hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Palau?  There are 21 videos from our TV show right here.

You also have your choice of diving and kayaking with either FishnFins  or Sam's Tours.   Read what other divers say about Sams, and FishnFins.

Just exactly who is Aquaquest Pacific Travel and how experienced are we?

 

MDA Budget Package   OPTION 1 - 5 or 8 Dives
Includes: 4 or 5 nights at the Navigator Inn

What is a budget hotel?  A clean, comfortable basic hotel room with a/c, separate bathroom/shower in the same room.

Day 1: evening arrive at hotel 
Day 2: 2 boat dives + Jellyfish Lake snorkel
Day 3: 3 boat dives
Day 4: Optional day or 3 boat dives on 8 dive package
Day 5: Optional day
free macro diving at the dock
Free nitrox all dives for nitrox diver
MDA Travel 25% OFF retail coupon
MDA $10 Bc/Reg Rental program applies (see below)

Breakfast and lunch on dive days
all airport and hotel transfers
use of reef hook
includes midnight checkout

5 Dive Package $389 /  $939 incl Continental air 

8 Dive Package $599 /  $1149 incl Continental air

Note: We have extremely low airfares that we combine with your package.

More info?  You've got 3 choices:  Fill out this form  -or-  call Matt at 472-6321 /4  -or- call Pete at 565-2411.  

Palau General Information and tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

OPTION 2 / 8 or 10 Dives
MDA 5 and 6 Night Custom Packages

These are the typical packages that most use, but they can be easily customized to give you a wide latitude of hotel choices, diving, and many other activities. Below are the two most popular packages, but we can easily design one specifically for you.

5 Nights, 8 Dive Package: 8 dives, Jelly fish Lake Snorkel, Half day kayaking.

6 Nights, 11 dive Package: 11 dives, Jelly fish Lake Snorkel, Half day kayaking, half day ATV tour.

All of our 5 and 6 Night packages include:
free diving at the house reef
room, use of beach and/or pool
Free nitrox on all dives for nitrox divers
MDA Travel 25% OFF retail coupon
MDA $10 Bc/Reg Rental program applies (see below)
$20 Gift Certificate valid at many restaurants
Breakfast and lunch
all airport and hotel transfers

use of reef hook
free wifi at most hotels
Eight dive package as low as $731 / $1281 with United air.

Eleven dive packages as low as $907  /  $1457
*Prices are based upon a mid priced standard hotel room, double sharing. Prices will vary for different hotels by approximately $10-25 nightly. More info?  You've got 3 choices:  Fill out this form -or- call Matt at 472-6321 /4  -or- call Pete at 565-2411.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION: Here's the links to some of the hotels that we use in Palau. 

Budget priced hotel that we approve:  Navigator Inn

Mid Priced hotels:  Sea Passiion Hotel, Palau Palasia Hotel, Cliffside Hotel, Rose Garden Resort, West Plaza Hotels (5), Penthouse Palau
Upper End hotels: Palau Royal Resort, Palau Pacific Resort, Carolines Resort

Planning Note: Continental/United flies to Palau every evening and returns VERY early the next morning.  Since all hotels have their checkout at 11 or 12am you've got at least another 14 hours before you get on the plane.   We will quote you for an extra night so you can stay there until midnight.

Palau General Information and tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

 

Palau Pacific Resort Luxury Special


Includes:
Garden View Room
All dives including Jelly fish Lake Snorkeling
Full PPR Breakfast and Dinner Buffet
Free Nitrox
Special Massage Coupons
MDA $10 Bc/Reg Rental program applies (see below)
$20 Dive Shop Gift Certificate
MDA Travel 25% OFF retail coupon
Airport Transfers
Use of all PPR Facilities
Lunch on Dive Days

Palau Pacific Resort

4 Night / 4 Dive Package $1071 / $1716 with air*
7 Night 11 Dive Package$  1996 with air*

*These prices  are per person, based upon twin share. They apply on all dates except Dec 23, 2011-Jan 5, 2012.  Add $45 per night for their high season between these dates: Jan 6-March 31st, April 29 - May 8th, Aug 1 - 31st, 2012

Would you like an ocean view room?  We can custom design your personal luxury dive or adventure vacation.  Give us a  call.

 

 

Corallines Resort Palau Luxury Specia


Includes:
Bungalow Room
All dives including Jelly fish Lake Snorkeling
Full day of kayaking
Breakfast
Free Nitrox
Special Massage Coupons
MDA $10 Bc/Reg Rental program applies (see below)
$20 Dive Shop Gift Certificate
MDA Travel 25% OFF retail coupon
Airport Transfers
Lunch on Dive and Kayak Days

Carolines Resort

7 Night / 8 Dive & Kayak Package     $1159    $1704 with air* 

*These prices  are per person, based upon twin share. They are effective throughout 2012.  Airfare subject to change but all taxes and surcharges are included.  Airfare might change somewhat due to to fuel and tax fluctuations .

We can custom design your personal luxury dive or adventure vacation.  Give us a call.

Palau General Information and tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

OPTION 5 / 20+ Dives
The Ocean Hunter Luxury Liveaboard!


Includes:
Stateroom Accommodation on board
up to FIVE dives daily
Very short boat rides to the dive sites
3 gourmet meals a day, hot and cold drinks
Snacks (sunrise, morning, afternoon and late night)
Transportation to and from the boat
weights, weight belt and scuba tanks
MDA $10 Bc/Reg Rental program applies (see below)
$20 Dive Shop Gift Certificate
MDA Travel 25% OFF retail coupon


Click on the boat to see our video.
www.oceanhunter.com

We have VERY low last minute fill rates on the Ocean Hunter for Guam and CNMI residents and U.S. Military in the Pacific.  Save over $1,000 on your trip! The price is per person, and is based on availability of rooms and 2 divers to book at the same time that will share a room. Nitrox pkg is available also at additional cost.

 

These really are special prices. All special packages are valid for the entire year of 2012 based uppn our travel partner prices.  Bookings are subject to availability of rooms Upgrades to deluxe rooms are optional if you want them, or if the standard rooms are not available.  

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP:

We'd like to know where you want to go, when, and what you'd like to do.  We now have a very convenient info form for you to fill out right here.  This will speed up the process considerably or call us at 472-6321 ext 4.

 

Want to bring a special person along with you that doesn't dive? Looking for non-diving activities?  Want them to be smiling as much as you do when you return from diving? There are many activities in Palau including that special person in this hammock! Go right here to see what we mean

 

Here's another great MDA Bonus:  Book any package anywhere with us and you'll pay only $10 daily for a regulator, octopus, gauges, and bc.  And you only pay for your actual diving days.  This is a very special offer as you'll pay much more that that anywhere you visit.  You can even come in the day before and pick out exactly what you want.

Want free diving?  Get a group together, travel at the same time and schedule, and the 8th person dives FREE! Does not apply to Ocean Hunter.

 

Book any trip with MDA, airfare or not, and get a special MDA Travel 25% OFF coupon.  This is good for a one time purchase of most retail items

 

Are you a member?  if you are you get 10% OFF your bill at The Taj, Kramers, and the Bottom Time Bar and Grill at Sam's.  Just show your card.

 

Please read all of this "fine print."

MIN # OF DIVERS: These special package prices are based on 2 divers to book at the same time, share a room, and participate in the activities together.

SINGLE OCCUPANCY? If you want a room to yourself you'll have to pay a single supplemental room charge.

VALID DATES & PRICES: All special packages are valid between October 10, 2011 to April 1, 2012. Bookings are subject to availability of rooms. Upgrades to deluxe rooms are optional if you want them, or if the standard rooms are not available.  We are dependent upon our travel partners pricing, availability, and schedules. These packages are subject to change at any time.

 

HOTEL AVAILABILITY: If you are going to book your trip over a holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Easter) there are limited rooms available. These are very busy times in Palau. We might have to try other hotels at different price ranges. You might also consider booking them with us well before (or after) these holidays if you can.

WHEN DO YOU PAY? No payment is required until your reservations are confirmed. All confirmed reservations must be paid as soon as possible (this means very quickly) -or- at least 30 days prior to your departure date if it's NOT booked over a holiday.  If you're booking in 2012, it must be fully paid for by December 29, 2011. These trips must be completed prior to April 1, 2012.

Palau General Information and tips to make your trip more enjoyable.

DON'T GET LEFT AT THE AIRPORT! Your passport can't expire within 6 months from your return date of travel. Please check the expiration date. We'll need your name exactly as it's on your passport, your date of birth, and your phone number after your reservations are confirmed.

 

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: These are very special prices that our dive and hotels partners have committed to. There are no refunds within 15 days of your departure unless emergency, medical, or legal circumstances prevent you from going. The criteria for this would be military leave cancellations, deployments, and medical emergencies. In such cases we will need documentation to verify the cancellation.

Please note that during peak seasons some hotels limit their cancellation policy to 21-30 days prior to your departure date. We have no choice and will abide by this policy.


In all cases MDA will retain $75 for administrative costs. We are also not responsible for any penalties imposed by airline cancellations or changes in flight schedules. These are out of our control.

 

WHAT ABOUT AIR? We represent both Continental airlines and Fly Guam and can certainly assist you with this. Ask us for a quote or use your own miles.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: Airfare in some packages, and fees paid in Palau: Palau eco green fee, dive permit, and departure fees. 

Palau from our TV show.  This video will cover almost everything there.

 

 

 

Take a look at the hotel:

 

Want to see more of the diving, hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Palau? There are 21 videos from our TV show right here.

How much extra money to bring? Lots of travel tips are here.

How do you get on the trip? Call us at 472-6321-4, or end us an email at islands@mdaguam.com