About this tour
This 5-8 hour Palau tour combines snorkeling and kayaking across three distinct zones: the bioluminescent Milky Way shallows, Shark City Island's reef gardens, and pristine rock islands. You'll paddle or dive through turquoise channels, encounter rays and reef fish in their natural habitat, and explore the alien landscape of Jellyfish Lake. Lunch and gear are provided. Minimum three participants required.
Highlights
- Paddle through bioluminescent plankton at night in Milky Way shallows
- Snorkel Shark City Island's healthy coral gardens and fish schools
- Wade among thousands of harmless jellyfish in enclosed lake
- Kayak through limestone rock islands and hidden coves
- Spot rays, groupers, and reef sharks in open water
- Lunch included on island or boat
- All snorkeling gear provided
What to expect
You'll depart by boat and move between three ecosystems. Early stops focus on reef snorkeling where visibility runs deep and marine life congregates—expect close encounters with mid-sized sharks, rays cruising the sand, and dense schools of fish around coral heads. Jellyfish Lake offers a surreal contrast: thousands of golden jellyfish drift harmlessly through still water, their stings dulled by evolution in isolation. Paddling takes effort but requires no prior skill. The Milky Way segment (if scheduled at dusk) showcases dinoflagellates that glow when disturbed. You'll be wet most of the day. Bring sun protection.
Good to know
Permits for Jellyfish Lake are mandatory and separate from tour cost (roughly $20 for 5-day access). Minimum group size is three people. Gear fits most body types. Infants stay on laps in boats; children ride free. Arrive early—boats depart by tide schedule. Wear reef shoes or sandals you don't mind losing.
Frequently asked
- How long does Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour take?
- Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour runs for approximately 5 hours – 8 hours.
- How much does Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour cost?
- Prices start from USD $200 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour run?
- This tour operates around Palau. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Milky Way, Shark City Island, Beach and Rock Island Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. Coral Reef Info earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Coral Reef Info summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.