Micronesia Dive Liveaboards
From £1522 per person*
Dive Micronesia with Big Blue Explorer
Overview | Big Blue Itinerary | Big Blue Explorer
The MV Big Blue Explorer, based in the waters of Micronesia, is a large and well-equipped, fully air-conditioned cruiser. The MV Big Blue Explorer offers ensuite restroom facilities, a full compliment of superbly trained crew, an ambiance of planned comfort while cruising the remote and enchanting islands of the tropics. She is set to provide the best diving and island adventures.
The Big Blue Explorer is the most well known of all the Explorer Fleet vessels. Based in Palau since 1999, she has become a familiar figure on the seascape. Big Blue offers 7 nights / 8 days live-aboard dive expeditions in and around the pristine waters of Palau. Divers are invited to experience one of the finest dive destinations in the world. From a drift through the German Channel to the wonders of Blue Corner, Palau brings the excitement back to your underwater experience.
Big Blue Itinerary
Day 1 - Saturday: Manila - Koror
- 13.30 Arrival in Koror
- 14.30 Immigration Clearance
- 15.30 Transfer to M/V Big Blue Explorer
- 16.00 Check in and room allocation
- 17.00 Signing, briefing and gear set up
- 18.00 Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday
- 7.30 Light Breakfast
- 9.00 Welcome Briefing
- 10.00 1st dive: Ngedbus Gardens/Ngemelis Gardens
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 2nd dive: Turtle Cove
- 15.00 Snack
- 16.00 3rd dive: Turtle Wall
- 18.30 Dinner
- 19.30 4th dive: Night dive at Ngedbus Gardens/Ngemelis Gardens
Day 3 - Monday
- 6.30 Light Breakfast
- 7.30 1st dive: Big Drop Off
- 9.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 2nd dive: Blue Corner
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 3rd dive: German Channel
- 15.00 Snack
- 18.30 Dinner
- 19.30 Night Dive: Big Drop Off
Day 4 - Tuesday
- 6.30 Light Breakfast
- 7.30 1st dive: New Drop Off
- 9.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 2nd dive: Ngedbus Corner
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 3rd dive: Ngemelis Wall
- 15.00 Snack
- 16.00 4th dive: Blue Corner
- 18.30 Dinner
- 19.30 Night Dive: Barnum Wall
Day 5 - Wednesday
- 6.30 Light Breakfast
- 7.30 1st dive: Peleliu Wall
- 9.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 2nd dive: Peleliu CutCorner
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 3rd dive: The Pocket
- 15.00 Snack
- 16.00 Land Tour at Peleliu Battle of WWII or dive Orange Beach
- 18.30 Dinner
- 19.30 Night Dive: Peleliu Wall
Day 6 - Thursday
- 6.30 Light Breakfast
- 7.30 1st dive: Siaes Tunnel
- 9.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 2nd dive: Ulong Channel
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 Snorkel Trip: Jelly Fish Lake
- 15.00 Snack
- 16.00 3rd dive: Blue Corner
- 18.30 Dinner
- 19.30 Night Dive: Ngemelis Wall
Day 7 - Friday
- 7.30 Breakfast
- 10.00 1st dive: Wreck Dive
- 12.00 Lunch
- 13.30 2nd dive: Chandelier Cave
- 15.00 Snack
- 16.00 3rd dive: Mandarin Fish Lake
- 18.30 Dinner
Day 8 - Saturday
Breakfast - Gear Preparation - Disembarkation - Transfer to Airport
Notes
Schedule and Prices
# Destination days/nights Departure Arrival Price per diver * ST DL M
BB48 Palau 8/7 02-Aug-2008 09-Aug-2008 USD 2,149 2,349 2,449
BB49 Palau 8/7 09-Aug-2008 16-Aug-2008 USD 2,149 2,349 2,449
BB50 Palau 8/7 16-Aug-2008 23-Aug-2008 USD 2,149 2,349 2,449
The Big Blue Explorer
Boat Information
- Name : Big Blue Explorer
- Destination : Palau
- Seasons :
- Capacity : Up to 30 guests (max no. guests)
About the cabins
- Cabin Facilities Room : Fully air-conditioned and carpeted interiors; 9 twin cabins ensuite toilet and shower facilities; 9 twin cabins with common toilet and shower facilities; 1 whirlpool Jacuzzi; hot and cold water; 8 open rinse showers on deck; Entertainment center with TV, VHS, and stereo; saloon; Library of books, magazines, VCR/VCD/DVD and tapes; 50 sq.m. large sundeck for open dining with teak furniture;telephone system in each room; Satellite telephone and e-mail available; 18 experienced service crew.
- Electricity :220v
- Sockets:
Technical Data
- Length x Beam : 167 foot
- Engines :
- Max speed :
- Cruising speed : 14 Knots
- Navigation equipment : Icom SSB Handheld VHF , Radar - Furuno video platter
- Communications equipment : Radio - Anritsu marine VHF
- Fuel capacity/range :
- Fresh water capacity : 10 tons
Further Information
- Dive Entry :
- Life jackets :
- Life rafts : 4 x 20 Inflatable Life Raft
- Boat Crew : 18 experienced service crew.
The MV Big Blue Explorer is large and well-equipped fully airconditioned cruiser . This vessel offers ensuite restroom facilities; a full compliment of superbly trained crew; an ambiance of planned comfort while cruising the remote and enchanting islands of the tropics. This moving vessel is set to provide the best diving and island adventures. Big Blue Explorer is currently operating in Palau.
* NOTE. Prices indicated on this website are shown as a guideline only and may be subject to currency fluctuations, banking fees and other changes outside our control. Pricing information is available in
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