Plongée à Jellyfish Lake — Palau

Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk Island contains millions of endemic golden jellyfish that have evolved to be effectively stingless. Snorkeling among them as they pulse through sun-dappled water is surreal — but scuba is banned (bubbles harm the jellies, and a toxic hydrogen sulfide layer lurks below 15m). A Palau rock island permit is required.

Score
53.7
Visibilité
5–9m
Température
29–32°C
Meilleurs mois
December, January, February
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Intermediate
Jellyfish Lake
PalauAsia-Pacific
53.7

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7.1611°N

134.3756°E

Jellyfish Lake on Eil Malk Island contains millions of endemic golden jellyfish that have evolved to be effectively stingless. Snorkeling among them as they pulse through sun-dappled water is surreal — but scuba is banned (bubbles harm the jellies, and a toxic hydrogen sulfide layer lurks below 15m). A Palau rock island permit is required.

Palau's Stingless Jellyfish Wonderland

Visibility5–9 m
Temperature29–32°C
Max Depth9 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$0
Best MonthsDecember, January, February, March
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML47.0CH31.0VIS50.0SV21.0TMP76.0DA45.0OP78.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL71.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

47.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
64
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
82
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
40
Marine Life Diversity
47.0
Coral & Reef Health
31.0
Visibility & Conditions
50.0
Dive Site Variety
21.0
Water Temperature
76.0
Depth & Access
45.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
71.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Dive Types

pelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

swimming with golden jellyfishRock Islands kayakingsnorkelingMilky Way lagoon mud bathLong Lake hiking

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Belau National Museum (Koror)
  • WWII Japanese command center ruins

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber20 km — Belau National Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber, Koror
Nearest Hospital20 km

Boat to Koror (30 min); scuba diving not permitted in Jellyfish Lake

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Sam's Tours Palau

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