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The private live-aboard in Palau

Welcome to Ocean Hunter III, the latest and most luxurious addition to the Ocean Hunter Fleet in Palau. The boat represents 25 years of knowledge in the liveaboard industry and like all of our liveaboards was designed by divers, for divers. Ocean Hunter III will be diving the reefs of Palau, plus special trips to places such as Yap. As usual with Ocean Hunter fleet, you have the knowledge and hospitality of our very experienced local crew.

The Ocean Hunter crew can more accurately be described as a "family". Unlike the bigger liveaboard boats who change crews and captains often, this family-run business offers you the same famous service and local knowledge.

Departures and Prices 2010

About the diving

Ocean Hunter III will be travelling to all the usual spots and more! Not only will you be diving all the world-famous spots of Palau such as the fabled Blue Corner, we'll be taking her further afield too. Trips are planned to the Southwest Islands of Palau / Northern Papua New Guinea, Yap and the Outer Islands of Yap, The Northern Marianas and more. Please check the schedule for updates.

These virtually undived reefs are in pristine condition and represent a once-in-a-lifetime diving experience.

Explore Palau's famous reefs, wrecks, lakes and the beautiful Rock Islands with a maximum of only 16 guest on board and a shallow draft that allows for uncrowded dive sites and maximum flexibility. Enjoy Palau's best diving - the crown jewel of Micronesia, and among the top dive sites in the world for their unrivaled marine biodiversity and pristine diving.

Click here for more information about the diving in Palau.

Vessel

The Ocean Hunter III has a large main deck with saloon, galley and big dive deck. Guest quarters are located upstairs or downstairs from here, the spacious sundeck leaves plenty of space to relax between dives.

Accommodation

Ocean Hunter III has 3 standard cabins, 3 deluxe cabins and 2 master staterooms all with private bath and a/c, and accommodates up to 16 guests with personal attention and plenty of space. There is a large dining room and a comfortable salon with sofas and an entertainment system.

Itinerary
The beauty of live-aboard diving around Palau is that distances between dive sites are very short compared to some other destinations. This allows the itinerary to be very flexible as the only restrictions are tidal patterns and the general weather conditions. Ocean Hunter offers 7 day and extended 10 or 12 day cruises.

You can dive as much as you like or take it easy and explore some of the beautiful lagoons and caves in the Rock Islands area. With only twelve people on board your personal wishes and interest will be catered for. Of course the crew also has a number of dive sites that they want to show you!

Features

• Unlimited diving - Many boats advertise this, but only a few will truly let you dive as much as you want.
• Unlimited dive time - As long as you and your buddy have enough bottom time and air, you can continue the underwater exploration.
• Freedom underwater - The dive masters and captain will assist you and accompany every dive, but if you want to explore on your own, they will not hassle you.
• Night dives on every night - OH offer great night diving on every night. The small size allows you to spend the night right on Palau's dive sites.
• The vessel is designed for professional underwater photography, TV and Film production, with a sizeable working area, 110, 220 and 415 volt electrical outlets, extra storage space, and E-6 processing available overnight. Ocean Hunter III offers powerful PC’s for movie and video editing.

Technical diving support:

• Nitrox, TRIMIX and Rebreather support
• Nitrox certification available onboard
• Twin Bauer compressors, Nitrox membrane

Production support:

• Twin generators for high voltage equipment demand.
• 1.6 tons hydraulic crane offers lifting capacity for most ROV’s, underwater cameras and Mini-subs.
• Enclosed and Air conditioned lab for scientific research and film productions.
• Underwater Scooter
• 1200 Watts HMI lights to back-light corals, UV Filters, caves and wrecks
  

Departures and Prices 2010