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Snorkel in Jellyfish Lake

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Snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake is one of the highlights of Palau, one of the islands in Micronesia. Around 22 million soft pulsating jellyfish have been floating in this maritime lake for thousands of years. From the point where the boat moors, you have to walk about 10 minutes through the jungle to reach this lake surrounded by mangroves. Jellyfish Lake in Palau was blocked from the sea a long time ago and is now a saltwater lake. The lake is filled with "golden jellyfish".

Their size varies from pinheads to the size of a human head. The jellyfish migrate horizontally through the lake every day. Do not be afraid to be stabbed, the jellyfish are harmless and that makes it a tourist attraction. Floating between these brownish creatures is like exploring an alien world.

Can I dive or only snorkel?

Palau is one of the best dive destinations in the world, but diving in the Jellyfish Lake is forbidden. The bubbles from diving bottles could damage the jellyfish.

Where to stay

If you're looking for an eco-friendly place to stay in Palau, The Pristine Villas and Bungalows are the perfect spot. This new property opened in May 2019 and is inspired by Palau's pristine paradise and unique biodiversity. It features pool villas with their own terrace and a private infinity swimming pool surrounded by the peaceful forest inhabited by some of Palau's endemic birds and plants.

What makes Pristine Villas and Bungalows, so green is that they encourage guests to bring specific in-kind donations to support the people positively.They also buy locally, which promotes employment and provides business opportunities that benefit the local communities the most. And finally, they reduce the amount of waste produced and manage it responsibly. If you're looking for an eco-friendly place to stay in Palau, Pristine Villas and Bungalows are worth checking out.

Best time to visit

We recommend visiting this lake from January til April, diving is good year round but this time is the dry season. Click here for more climate details in Koror City, Palau.

How to get there

Several tour operators in Koror offer excursions and tours to Jellyfish Lake. To go snorkeling, you need an access pass. This costs round 40 dollars.

This article was last updated on October 12, 2022.