Palau's green, mushroom-shaped rock islands offer a variety of exciting dives: World War II wrecks, shark-infested channels, blue holes, a freshwater lake with stingless jellyfish and even a few caves. There are also sheer walls covered in lush soft corals and huge anemones. All dives are made from the 18-passenger dive skiff, which is lowered into the water by a hydraulic cradle. Mid-week, the Palau Aggressor II catamaran journeys south to Peleliu, the site of one of the fiercest battles in the Pacific during WWII, Bloody Nose Ridge. A knowledgeable, local guide offers an informative island tour.
Tel: 800-348-2628; Website: aggressor.com; E-mail: palau@aggressor.com

