409 Dive Log Australasia December 24

Sam’s Tours Sams Tours is a shore-based dive operation that travels to all of the Palauan dive sites. They are brilliantly run and make the trip to this amazing diving destination easy and comfortable. You’re picked up from your accommodation in the morning, and dropped back when you’re finished, and they have a bar and restaurant on site. What more do you need? www.samstours.com Direct Flights! Air Nauru has just started flying from Brisbane to Koror! The trip to Palau is now a six-hour flight ex Brisbane! Leaving on a Tuesday and returning on a Thursday, this direct flight brings Palau to an easy-to-get-to distance from Australia! If you’re contemplating a diving holiday this is the time to think about Palau. Put simply, we must use this flight, or it won’t stay We stayed at this luxurious resort for this trip, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The rooms are well appointed, and the restaurant excellent. It is only a few hundred metres from Sam’s Tours, though we still got picked up by the minibus, no need to cart cameras further than necessary! www.palau-royal-resort.com Kayaking It is a must to do at least one kayaking day during your trip. It’s a great activity to do on the day before departure to give you some time to get the nitrogen fully out of your system, but really, it’s just fun! To top it off that they will take you to some beautiful spots that you will not see from the dive boat! This can be organised through Sam’s Tours. as part of their schedule. I’m contemplating a return visit already! www.nauruair.com Royal Palau Resort

The boat rides to the dive sites are an adventure in themselves. The scenery here is truly stunning.

Ken Hoppen Photography: Check out my new website for information on dive trips, blogs, photos and more. It’s a work in progress! One space left for Cocos Keeling Islands/Christmas Island in October ’25. More trips coming soon! www.kenhoppenphotography.com.au

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