Jellyfish Lake✓ data verified
Palau · Oceania · Pacific Ocean
2.9
/ 5
★★★☆☆
Diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.
Level Beginner
Marine life
3.0
Visibility
3.0
Accessibility
3.5
Facilities
2.0
Pros
- Good visibility around 15 m
- Diveable year-round
- Direct shore access
Cons
- Minimal local facilities
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$$
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Shore diving from a beachfront resort or dive lodge, often just steps from the water. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
Good to know
- Accessible to Open Water divers.
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Depth
0–8 m (0–26 ft)
Visibility
15 m (49 ft)
Water temp
27–30°C (81–86°F)
Current
None
Best season
Year-round
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
0
Why go
Jellyfish Lake lies in the Pacific Ocean off Palau, offering a marine lake diving. Dives run to 8 m with around 15 m visibility, minimal currents and sea temperatures of 27–30°C. Marine highlights include golden jellyfish and moon jellyfish. Diving is possible year-round, typically reached by shore. Best for newer divers. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
Marine lake
Access
Shore
Clear water and the chance of moon jellyfish — what more do you want?
I bring my OW students here. The none current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.