Excursion Jellyfish lake snorkel adventure tour at Koror

Palau's world renowned Jellyfish Lake is the only one of Palau's 57 marine lakes open to the public. Formed an estimated 20,000 years ago, Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of golden jellyfish found only in this lake and nowhere else in the word.

Boat Ride through Rock Islands

Depart the ship in Malakal Harbor for a 45-minute boat ride through Palau's beautiful Rock Islands, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012. Proceed directly without stopping to Jellyfish Lake, located on the island of Mecherar although the boat may slow down for picture-taking along the way.

Short Hike to Jellyfish Lake, Snorkeling

Upon arrival at the lagoon-side boat dock at Mecherar Island, a short orientation and interpretive briefing is conducted before departure up the trail to Jellyfish Lake. A 15-minute hike up and down a concrete-stepped trail from the lagoon-side boat dock leads to the floating entry dock from which you will be able to enter the lake. See millions of golden jellyfish that evolved and adapted themselves to this unique habitat over thousands of years.

The swimming distance from the entry dock to the jellyfish varies from approximately 50 meter to 150 meters as the jellyfish follow their migration path around the lake in response to the sun light, time of day, and season.

Cruise Back

Upon returning to the boat, continue on your sight-seeing cruise through Palau's World Heritage Rock Islands as you make your way back towards Malakal Harbor. The choice of equally breathtaking return routes varies due to tide, time, and weather conditions with ample opportunities for picture-taking along the way.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Rock Islands Boat Cruise, Jellyfish Lake Snorkelling

Note

Please note: This tour requires an extensive amount of activity and is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and can swim in water too deep too stand and manoeuvre in and out of the boat. This tour is not suitable for guest with neck and/or back problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Getting to Jellyfish Lake requires a short but somewhat steep hike up over a concrete-stepped path followed by a short swim / snorkel from the dock inside the lake out towards the center of the lake where the Jellyfish tend to congregate. The cost of this tour includes a mandatory $100 per person visitor permit to enter the area. Snorkelling equipment is provided. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, light rain jacket, and comfortable footwear for hiking. Guests are also advised to bring sun protection, sunglasses, hat, bottled water, camera and a towel from the ship. The route and sites may change and may be substituted. The sighting of wildlife and marine life cannot be guaranteed. A signed waiver is required to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.