Luxury And Adventure Travel Palau is a new destination for Four Seasons sailing adventures. The stunning marine wilderness of Palau is accessible to all aboard Four Seasons Explorer. Eco-adventurers, divers and cultural explorers are able to explore the wild and untouch expanses of more than 340 islands surround by protected marine territory, and steep in 4,000-year-old civilizations while enjoying the warmth and comforts of Four Seasons from the deck of this unusual catamaran.
A canvas paint by nature’s hand, Palau reveals itself as a masterpiece of unparallel beauty with pristine beaches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, mythical lakes, and landscapes containing dense jungles and towering limestone cliffs.
Four Seasons Explorer in Palau: Luxury And Adventure Travel Palau
“For many years, Four Seasons Explorer was a hugely popular option for exploring the waters and atolls of the Maldives, and now we are able to introduce the hide paradise of Palau for the first time through the lens of Four Seasons,” says Rainer Stampfer, President, Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts. “The Explorer sets a new standard for luxury yachting that is at once enriching for our guests and respectful of the country’s natural beauty.”
Four Seasons Explorer is, in fact, a 128-foot luxury catamaran, with three decks, 10 staterooms plus the lavish Explorer Suite, restaurant, bar, lounge, library, PADI 5-Star Dive Center, spa corner plus a dedicate team ready to create unforgettable experiences for guests.
Having swapp its former Maldives homeport for The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon of Palau, Four Seasons Explorer now offers guests the option to embark daily, with no minimum stay requires. Accompany by several dive boats and tenders to transport guests to and from shore, Explorer guests can customize their stay, whether for serious diving, cultural encounters or simply relaxing in this tropical utopia.
Palau is considered one of the world’s last remaining frontiers, almost untouched by time. Just nine of Palau’s islands are inhabited, and nearly 200,000 square miles of its waters are protected – 80 percent of Palau’s total marine territory. The world’s first national shark sanctuary, Palau is also home to the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon – inaugurated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012, and the locale for many Four Seasons Explorer experiences.
Diving into Palau: Luxury And Adventure Travel Palau
With visibility up to 325 feet beneath the waves, Palau’s myriad lagoons and marine features create an underwater world of wonder presenting more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of healthy coral, and even numerous shipwrecks. The on-board PADI 5-Star Dive Center caters to guests of all experience levels, offering dives at renowns sites such as Blue Corner, German Channel, Peleliu Wall, Chandelier Cave and Helmet Wreck as well as access to lesser-known gems.
In addition, guests can snorkel, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, fish and free dive. A favorite excursion is to Milky Way, a shallow “lake” enclosed by islands, with its seabed of volcanic ash creating a warm, milky-blue retreat for yoga sessions and mineral-rich mud bathing.
On Land in Palau
On Palau’s fertile green islands, Four Seasons guests can hike through jungles to hide waterfalls, or grab a pair of binoculars and check off a list of dozens of rare birds that inhabit the region. History buffs will find much to discover while bicycling on Peleliu Island, with numerous military ruins including an old airstrip and American and Japanese memorials to the infamous World War II battle name for the island. At just under 7.5 square mile, Peleliu’s diverse terrain includes steep rises of up to 250 feet, casuarina forests and mangroves, and is home to many endemic bird populations.
As for ancient history, Palau has inhabit for more than 4,000 years and offers an intriguing journeys into the past, with many bai or traditional meeting houses; the mysterious Badrulchau Stone Monoliths – famous as “Micronesia’s Easter Island” – a double row of 2,000-year-old carved basalt that may have form the pillars of a bai capable of sheltering hundreds of people; and the ancient red and yellow geometric rock paintings of Ulong Island.
Palau with Four Seasons: Luxury And Adventure Travel Palau
In the country’s main commercial hub of Koror, guests are met by Four Seasons representatives and transported offshore to wherever Four Seasons Explorer is anchored at the time. Arrival and departure times are flexible, while inclusive rates aboard Four Seasons Explorer cover on-board accommodations and three meals daily including hot beverages; unlimited diving, water sports and island adventures; daily yoga and wellness experiences; and pop-up events from beach barbecues featuring local musicians and dancers to expert talks hosted by the boat’s on-staff marine biologist.
In the galley, the culinary teams create menus to suit international tastes – whether dining on board, enjoying a castaway-style picnic during a day of diving and exploring, or retreating for a romantic toes-in-the-sand dinner à deux under an endless canopy of stars. Guests can also enjoy the local fare, savoring delicacies such as ulkoy (coconut bread) and badil (fish soup).
Palau: Making Plans
Given its remote location, Palau is ideally enjoyable in conjunction with other nearby destinations. Palau International Airport in Koror is currently accessible via Taipei, Singapore, Honolulu, Guam, Manila and Brisbane, with the island nation well placed for further exploration of Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan and other islands of Oceania such as Yap, Chuuk and the Federate States of Micronesia.
Four Seasons Explorer is also available for tailore private yacht charters in Palau for groups of up to 26, including dedicate seasonal charters for surf enthusiasts with the experts from Tropicsurf.
Rates per night for sailing the Palau Islands on the Four Seasons Explorer average around $3000 for two with packages and deals available. Contact: reservations.pme@fourseasons.com
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