The real cost of diving in Palau
Blue Corner, German Channel and the Rock Islands - remote Micronesian diving with strong currents and big pelagics. A Koror State Rock Island permit is required on top of dive costs.
Dive centers in Palau
Price comparison
All-in prices first. Inclusions and the last-verified date are shown on every row.
Discover Scuba
Discover Scuba — no certification needed| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Discover Scuba | €223 Base price | No inclusions listed |
- Discover ScubaNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026Best value
Fun Diving
Single dives for certified divers| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Single Fun Dive | ≈ €138 Base price |
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- Single Fun Dive
- Boat
- Guide
Verified Sep 2026Best value
Get Certified
Open Water & certification courses| Dive center | Activity | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
Verified Sep 2026Best value | Advanced Course | €599 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €599 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Open Water Course | €625 Base price | No inclusions listed |
Verified Sep 2026 | Advanced Course | €625 Base price | No inclusions listed |
- Advanced CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026Best value
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Open Water CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
- Advanced CourseNo inclusions listedVerified Sep 2026
Prices last verified against each operator's official website.
Estimate your trip
Most divers do several dives. Set how many to see a rough total — packages usually cost less per dive.
Single-dive rate × your dives. Many centres discount multi-dive packs, so you’ll often pay less.
Dive centres in Palau
The dive operators we track here — visit each one directly to book or confirm current prices.
- Niu's Tour Palau2 verifiedPADI
- 3 verified
- 1 verified
- Fish 'n FinsPADI
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