Ulong Channel
World-famous drift dive through a coral-lined channel.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is located in Palau and is renowned as a picturesque and popular drift dive. The Ulong Channel offers a unique experience, featuring a sandy bottom interspersed with coral formations that decorate the channel’s course. This channel gradually leads to a barrier reef extending perpendicular to it. A diverse array of marine life thrives here, including schools of Triggerfish and Groupers, making it a captivating destination for divers.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
drift divesharkturtlecoral reef
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
The site features potentially strong currents that require confident drift diving skills.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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