Hahei beach in Coromandel

Palau, Micronesia

Dates

2027 BRAND NEW TRIP

  • 27 March to 2 April 2027 (10 SPOTS LEFT)

Swim up to 5 km per day
2 swims per day

Join us for this extraordinary swimming adventure

from $3,669 NZD

Summary

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Rock Islands of Palau
  • Swim among world-class marine life, including dugongs, sea turtles, manta rays, reef sharks and hundreds of species of tropical fish
  • Visit the famous Jellyfish Lake, where you can swim and snorkel alongside golden jellyfish, subject to access and conservation conditions
  • Experience the famous Milky Way lagoon, where visitors can cover themselves in white, mineral-rich limestone mud as a natural spa treatment
  • Stay at the 4-star Palau Royal Resort, one of the country’s premier waterfront resorts, with direct access to boats, including our private charter
  • Choose an optional private guided tour of Peleliu Island on Day 5, where many battlefields, bunkers, caves, tanks and aircraft wrecks remain from one of the Pacific War’s fiercest battles
  • Travel sustainably. All visitors to Palau are required to sign the Palau Pledge on arrival, committing to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way during their stay
  • Spots strictly limited to 23 swimmers

Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast at the Palau Royal Resort, overlooking the resort’s stunning tropical grounds and tranquil waterfront as you prepare for another unforgettable day.

Cost

Priced from only $3,669 NZD per person for shared accommodation. The final cost depends on accommodation type chosen. Send us a booking enquiry with your numbers and accommodation preferences and we will get back to you confirming the price.

What's Included

We take the hassle away from you and organise your ocean swim holiday using local knowledge, years of experience and safety backup. This leaves you to focus on relaxing and having fun in a group of like-minded people who share your passion for the ocean. Our trips include:

  • Buffet breakfasts at the resort
  • Lunches on the full-day charter trips
  • 4 full days of guided ocean swimming with professional support from IMPAC Palau
  • Two swims per day (morning and afternoon), covering both the northern and southern regions of Palau, each with its own unique reef systems, lagoons and scenery
  • All swims supported by an experienced in-water guide and dedicated charter crew
  • Additional snorkelling opportunities at some of Palau’s most spectacular locations, including the Rock Islands, coral gardens and sheltered lagoons
  • Scenic boat exploration throughout the UNESCO-listed Rock Islands marine area
  • Guided snorkelling experiences at iconic sites such as Jellyfish Lake and the Milky Way
  • Airport transfers between Roman Tmetuchl International Airport and Palau Royal Resort
  • Daily boat access departing directly from the resort’s jetty for seamless start-to-finish swim days
  • Optional full-day Peleliu Island tour, including historical battlefield sites, caves, memorials and key locations from the 1944 Pacific campaign, guided by a knowledgeable local expert
  • High-quality (and undeniably stylish) merchandise
  • Plenty of witty banter
  • And of course… the time of your life

What's Not Included

  • Flights and transport to/from Palau

Other Important Information

Who are these swims for?

The minimum age of swimmers 14 years old (under 18 year old's must be accompanied by adult swimmer). You should have had some previous ocean swim experience and be able to swim 1km in under 40 minutes (flippers allowed).

We accommodate swimmers of different abilities and fitness levels. Flippers are welcome as is taking some time out during the swim and relaxing on the support boat for a spell or just participating in the morning or afternoon swims - the choice is yours!

Non-Swimmers

Non swimming partners/family/friends are welcome to join our trips. They may be able to accompany us on our support boats if there is space available.

Your Accommodation Options

We have chosen the stunning Palau Royal Resort to help minimise travel time and allow us to board our charter boat from the private dock, maximising your swimming opportunities along the way.

Let us know your choice of accommodation in the Booking Enquiry Form (link at the bottom of this page) and we will get back with a quote.

You are also welcome to book your own accommodation.

Accommodation options for the Palau Royal Resort

Palau Royal Resort Superior Garden Single Room

its your choice
$
400
per night

Single occupancy

1 double bed

Accommodation options for the Palau Royal Resort

Palau Royal Resort Superior Garden Twin Room

its your choice
$
450
per night

Double occupancy

2 double beds

Accommodation options for the Palau Royal Resort

Palau Royal Resort Superior Garden Triple Room

its your choice
$
590
per night

Triple occupancy

3 double beds

Itinerary Guideline

Saturday – Arrival in Palau and transfer to the Palau Royal Resort.

Sunday to Wednesday – Four full days of guided ocean swimming, supported by an experienced guide, private charter boats and crew. Each day includes approximately 3–5 km of swimming, split across two swims (before and after lunch), complemented by additional snorkelling opportunities in some of Palau’s most spectacular locations.

Thursday – An optional excursion to Peleliu Island, where you’ll enjoy a fascinating insight into one of the Pacific War’s most significant World War II battlefields.

Return airport transfers are included and will be arranged whenever you choose to end your stay at the Palau Royal Resort, giving you the flexibility to extend your holiday and explore more of Palau at your own pace.

Palau

Fly to Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to the Palau Royal Resort.

Qantas operates a direct service between Brisbane and Koror, taking approximately 6 hours.

Other Activities

So many choices – where do we start? Take a sightseeing flight over the Seventy Islands for breathtaking aerial views of Palau’s famous limestone rock islands and turquoise lagoons, visit Ngardmau Falls – Palau’s tallest waterfall – on a scenic jungle hike through bamboo groves, or enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and fishing. Or simply relax with a book or a cold beverage in hand (or both) on a sun lounger on the private beach at Palau Royal Resort.

So why not book your epic swim adventure with us today?

Send us a booking enquiry and we will get back to you ASAP!