Palau New Moon Spawning Trip

Located in the heart of Micronesia, the archipelago of Palau offers one of the best diving on the planet. Spawning snappers, manta’s, hundreds of sharks and sizzling channel dives: this place is alive. We combine the underwater beauty with some cultural treasure in a WWII island tour.

sea breams and bumphead parrotfish
March 7 - 18, 2026 a guided small group trip

Spawning Rituals In Palau

unforgettable „Destination“ Moment

New Moon Expedition March 7 - 18, 2026

So, during the full moon, it’s the snappers who put on the show … but when it’s time for the new moon, it’s the bumphead parrotfish. And, oh, what a show it is ! Often seen patrolling the reefs in schools of up to 20 or more, these encounters are favorites for many divers, but imagine being in the water with nearly a thousand of these uniquely weird but beautiful creatures!

The New Moon Expedition takes you to a remote dive site, where the bumpheads begin forming groups early in the morning. Awaiting the exact time for spawning, hundreds of bumphead parrot fish from all around the area come together for an unforgettable event.

In the build-up, you’ll observe the behavior of the males, as they begin their display of dominance, attempting to attract as many mating partners as possible. As the females continue to gather, the school spills out into the blue where the tension erupts into a climatic mating dance.

Black Pearl Liveaboard

“Crafted to meet the rigorous standards of the International Integrity Stability Standard for yachts surpassing 46-metres, M/Y Black Pearl was constructed using only the finest materials and outfitted with the latest in navigation, safety, and scuba diving systems and equipment.”

Palau is a destination that demands quite some travel time, so we wanted to assure our divers get a luxurious boat that offers anything an advanced diver requires. With up market accommodation, sufficient camera space, stellar food and a top crew the Black Pearl is the right answer.

The vessel offers guests comfort, convenience, and entertainment through various amenities, such as outdoor seating, a whirlpool, a bar, an indoor dining area, gym equipment, and a business center.

Itinerary, Inclusions & Rates

Included:

Liveaboard March 11 – 19, 2026

7 nights in a standard cabin
Full-board accommodation with 3 meals for every full day onboard
Free drinking water, coffee, tea, except specialty coffee
Two-way transfers strictly between the hotel and Malakal Port
3 guided dives a day (except 2nd last day), 1 night dive
12-litre diving tanks, weights and weight belts
Complimentary Nitrox-filled diving tanks
Palau Goods & Services Tax (PGST)

On Land – The Cove March 7 – 11, 2026

4 nights standard room with breakfast included
Pelileu 2 dives – WWII Tour
3 dives with Sam’s Tours
Rock Island Tour including Jelly Fish Lake
All transfers

Not included:

Mandatory Government permits: Rock Island – $50 pp / Jellyfish Lake Permit – $100 pp (valid for 10 consecutive days) * Trip to Jellyfish Lake requires Jellyfish lake permit.
Pelileu State permit: Permit for SCUBA Diving – $60.00 per person, valid for 10 consecutive days. Non-transferrable

Liveaboard

Fuel surcharge is $0
Sea View Cabin surcharge $300 per person
International flights
Pre- or post-cruise accommodation
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
15-litre tank rentals and other dive gear rentals
Internet – can be purchased onboard
Crew gratuities ($200 recommended)

On land – The Cove

Tips
Rock Island – $50 pp / Jellyfish Lake Permit – $100 pp (valid for 10 consecutive days – has not to be paid on the Liveaboard then twice)
Dinner
Taxi transfers if needed to the restaurant (mostly free of charge)

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