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Place · Malakal harbour & dive docks

Rock Islands boat dayRock Islands

Book with an operator that includes the Rock Islands permit and a lunch stop; leave from Malakal early, carry water, reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest.

go at hour · first boat of the dayboarding: unknownNot field-verified
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Rules in force · 7Heat and few pavements
  • Palau ↗Entry rules are Palau's own, not US rules: check the Palau Bureau of Immigration or a Palau embassy for your passport before booking.
  • Palau ↗You sign the Palau Pledge (a promise to protect the environment) in your passport on arrival; the pledge is enforced by law.
  • Palau ↗Reef-toxic sunscreens are banned and can be confiscated: bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest.
  • Palau ↗The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon needs a permit (sold by tour operators); Jellyfish Lake opens or closes depending on jellyfish numbers.
  • Koror and the Rock Islands ↗The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon needs a permit, usually sold by your tour operator; book operator and permit before you fly.
  • Koror ↗Heat and few pavements: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
  • Koror ↗You sign the Palau Pledge on arrival; reef-toxic sunscreen is banned and can be confiscated, so bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest.

Key facts

Time on site
300–360 min
p95 480 min
Price
on site
Hours
unknown
Best time
first boat of the day
quietest window
28″ bags
No
Malakal harbour & dive docks: forbidden

Weather here, next 7 days

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Time on site (minutes)

240
min
300
worthwhile
360
typical
480
p95

Departure and return times are set by each operator and not published until verified: ask when you book.

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Getting in

Stop
Taxi or operator pickup to the dock
Exit
—
Ticket
on site · official site
Stairs
dock: a few steps
Shoes
Sandals or water shoes.

Crowds and switching

Crowd clock
Busiest in the dry months and Asian holiday weeks.
Sensory load
5/5
Exposure
high
Queue rule
Switch if the queue passes 20 min; come back when under 5.

Bailouts

  • heat: Shade at the dock waiting area

Nearest rescue anchor: C — Dive shop, AC (field-verify)

Combine in the same cluster

    Red lines

    • Weather can cancel boats: keep a spare day.
    • Jellyfish Lake opens or closes depending on jellyfish numbers: ask your operator.

    Nearby

    Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

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