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Dive Review of Palau Siren in
Micronesia/Palau

Palau Siren: "Palau New Moon Bumphead Parrotfish Spawning Trip", Nov, 2023,

by Valera Sakhnenko, ON, CA (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 11 reports with 11 Helpful votes). Report 12854 has 1 Helpful vote.

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Boat and skiffs Dining Area Top deck Rinsing tanks Skiffs
Skiff Shark Our Cabin

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments The primary motivation behind choosing the Palau Siren for our diving advanture was the highly anticipated New Moon Bumphead Parrotfish Spawning event, coupled with the renowned expertise of The Unique Ocean Expeditions. Opting for a 10-day itinerary over a 7-day one was fueled by the expectation of encountering this captivating event in three separate dives.

Regrettably, we were granted only a single opportunity to witness the New Moon Bumphead Parrotfish Spawning, which left us disappointed.

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Websites Palau Siren   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Caribbean, North Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, Banda Sea, Komodo, Alor, Flores, Bali, Hawaii, Andaman Sea, Philippines, Fiji, Red Sea, Maldives, Thailand, Andaman Sea
Closest Airport Koror Getting There Taipei - Koror

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, rainy, dry Seas calm, choppy, currents, no currents
Water Temp 28-29°C / 82-84°F Wetsuit Thickness 5
Water Visibility 30-100 Ft/ 9-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions 60 min, 50 bar
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks Lots Mantas 1 or 2
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments There were several camera spots and ample power outlets onboard. However, with nearly everyone equipped with a camera, ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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