Disneyland Dive Site

Site Overview

Disneyland, within the Other Notable Sites (Macro & Special) of Palau, is one of the region's most rewarding dive sites and a highlight of any Micronesian diving trip. A section of the Rock Islands of small coral heads and abundant macro, ideal for slow-paced critter hunting. Geographically the site features coral-heads and slope formations built from coral and sand substrate, dropping from a shallow top of around 4 metres to a maximum depth of about 20 metres, with an average working depth near 12 metres. Visibility is typically excellent, ranging from 12 to 30 metres, while water temperatures hold between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round. The marine life is the headline attraction. Divers routinely encounter Nudibranch (Chromodoris), Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), Frogfish (Antennarius striatus), Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Goby (Gobiidae), alongside dense reef fish, invertebrates, and the soft and hard corals that blanket the reef. The mix of nutrient-rich currents and Palau's protected status makes Disneyland one of the most reliable places in the country to see both abundant macro life and large pelagic visitors on a single dive. Disneyland is best enjoyed as part of a boat programme out of Koror, and it rewards wide-angle photographers, naturalists, and adrenaline-seeking drift divers alike. The Palau Protected Areas Network helps keep the reef pristine, so divers are asked to maintain perfect buoyancy and respect the fragile coral at all times.