Sam's Tours

Rock Islands, Palau

The team at Sam’s Tours are the kind of people you want leading your dives in Palau. We’ve spent enough time in the Rock Islands to know that while the diving is always incredible, the right operation can make it truly seamless. Sam’s consistently delivers that. They really shine when it comes to their detailed dive briefings – not just about the site, but explaining the currents, the best places to hang out for sharks, and how to approach the specific topography. We always appreciate a good briefing, and theirs are spot on. What we love most about Sam’s is their knack for hitting the spots at exactly the right time. We’ve been on trips where we arrived at Blue Corner just as the grey reef sharks started their patrol, or found the manta rays at German Channel feeding in a gentle current, not a washing machine. Their boats are quick, their gear well-maintained, and the guides know every nook and cranny of these reefs. If you’re looking to focus purely on the diving – those exhilarating drifts, the vibrant health of the reefs, the sheer number of pelagics – Sam’s makes it easy. They’re PADI through and through, offering everything from Open Water up to Instructor level, but we think their real strength is catering to experienced divers who want to maximise their bottom time on Palau’s epic walls and channels. They’re a solid choice for a serious dive trip.