My girlfriend Jean and I just returned from a 2 week vacation in Palau. We had heard about Palau Dive Adventures in 2019 and booked a trip. After the world reopened we finally got our chance. We flew to Palau and were met at the airport by Jaime from Palau Dive Adventures (PDA). We were dropped off at our hotel and spent the next day recovering from the long flight. I inquired about a rental car and Jaime appeared minutes later with a perfect vehicle at a very good rate which we kept for just over a week and it was picked up, by Jaime, at our hotel when we no longer needed it.
The next day started our 5 days of diving. I have been diving since 1984 and a dive instructor for just over 30 years. In all that time I have never experienced a team like the staff at PDA. From the office staff to the “Backbone boys” (who fill the tanks, clean and sanitize the gear every night) to the boat crew they work as a
well oiled machine taking care of anything and everything. I realized my fin straps were about to let go and Jaime had new ones for me the next morning when the boat arrived to pick us up. Little things like that are the norm with PDA.
The boat picked us up at our hotel every morning and dropped us off in the afternoon. Arson, the skipper, and divemasters Chris, Miles and Allen were everywhere they needed to be both above and below the surface. Several dive sites had strong currents and
we had to “hook in”. Reef hooks were supplied and their use was clearly explained and demonstrated beforehand.
Every dive was fabulous, from the 12 foot manta rayon dive #1 to the wall dives with numerous sharks and turtles, to the Blue Holes to the cave dive on the last day.
If it was overcast or raining blankets and rain wear were provided on the boat as well as towels. Hot coffee or tea were available between dives as well as juice and water.
If you needed any assistance at any time on the boat or underwater it just magically appeared at exactly the right moment!
I can’t begin to thank them enough for making this the best dive trip I have ever had. The level of teamwork, organization, attentiveness and the warmth and caring of the entire staff set the bar for excellence very high.
Thanks to the entire PDA staff and to Chris Lubba, the Chief Amazement Officer and US contact for sharing this incredible team with us!! All of you Rock!!!
W Waite. and Jean B. – via 