Must see
Jellyfish Lake is a very popular destination for snorkelers from all over the world. The lake is situated deep in Rock Island. This lake used to be connected to the ocean, but now it is secluded, except for the seawater that percolates into the lake through fissures and tunnels in the limestone cliffs. Snorkeling is safe as long as divers stay away from the unsafe hydrogen sulfide layer that hovers between 15 -20m/49-65ft deep. To reduce the risk of hydrogen sulfide poisoning scuba diving is prohibited here
When To Go Diving
Diving is available all year long, though the high season is between November and May. The average water temperature ranges between 26-29°C/78-84°F
What to see
There are about two million jellyfish (including moon and golden species), whose sting is not detectable on most human tissue so snorkelers will be delighted with the dive. During the day the jellyfish come after the movement of the sunlight, which feeds the algae they survive on
Best liveaboards in Jellyfish Lake
Solitude One
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Safely Swarmed by Thousands of Stingless Jellyfish
If you haven't been to Palau you must put this location on your diving bucket list. We made our first trip there in 2012 with the Palau Aggressor. Sure, the air travel is a little long, but it is absolutely worth the jet lag. Both above and below the surface, Palau is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. After an amazing week diving from your live-aboard you finish off with a morning snorkel in Jellyfish Lake. Just a short hike through a lush tropical rainforest and you are standing at the shore of a large lake formed ... Read more
in a freshwater volcanic crater. Somehow, some time long, long ago, these jellyfish made there way into the lake without any predators, so they lost their sting. As soon as you allow yourself to let go of your fear, you become part of a gigantic, pulsating swarm of life shimmering across the surface. Yes, Palau is a destination every serious diver needs to experience at least once, hopefully twice