Chandelier Caves
Protected Area
Ngerkebesang Conservation Zone
Why dive here
With 182+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lionfish, mandarin fish, napoleon wrasse and nautiluses - Chandelier Caves offers some of Rock Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, October, November.
Chandelier Caves isn't a wreck dive, despite what some might say, but a fascinating multi-chamber cavern system near Koror. We're talking four distinct air-filled chambers that you can surface in, each with incredible stalactites hanging like, well, chandeliers. You navigate through relatively shallow depths, around 10-12 metres, making it a great option for divers comfortable with overhead environments but not necessarily deep diving. Keep an eye out for the small shrimp and crabs clinging to the walls, and enjoy the eerie silence of the caves.
Typical Chandelier Caves Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (34m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Pacific Divers
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Palau Sea World Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Chandelier Caves
Chandelier Caves Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Chandelier Caves, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.2, 134.3) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.5–31.2°C
Current Speed
10.05 cm/s
Direction: N (5.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.026 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.62 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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