Bumphead New Moon in Palau - February 15-25, 2025
February 15-25, 2025 - Ocean Experience and Photo Expedition! $6440/dbl occ.
Total trip 12-13 days, 10 days on Palau Siren Liveaboard, 3 nights land based (optional)
$2000 Deposit and payments as listed below.
Leading up to the new moon hundreds of Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum) are gathering around Palau’s outer reefs and channels preparing to spawn. We begin our expedition before the new moon diving some of the big name sites with currents in preparation for the main event.
These dives are early morning starts, as the sun rises, we will begin the dive to watch as the spectacle unfolds. A huge aggregation of Bumphead parrotfish will spill from the lagoon into the dive site like a waterfall, to ensure the continuation of their species.
Witnessing this natural behavior--which only can be described as some kind of majestic dance is a must see.
These are our Unique New Moon Expeditions. It has taken us many years, hundreds of hours underwater and a lot of patience to work out the exact timing of these spawning events. Each expedition has been carefully chosen in accordance with date, month, moon and tide to give you something unique and special. Our new moon expeditions will concentrate on the spawning of the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum). Every month around new moon thousands of bumphead parrotfish will gather at certain sites around Palau to spawn and reproduce.
We will concentrate on one main site leading up to the new moon, documented as the biggest aggregation of bumphead parrotfish on the planet. Dives are early in the morning to witness one of mother natures true spectacles, thousands of bumpheads spawn in front of you. There will be two or three chances to dive the spawning events along with the rest of the world class dive sites in Palau during your expedition.
The Palau Siren Liveaboard is an exquisite vessel with spacious double rooms. Launched in 2012, the 40m Palau Siren liveaboard was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Palau waters and, being built by divers for divers, you can be rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per cruise ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 comfortable, double occupancy cabins offer a choice of double or twin beds; 2 cabins are flexible double/twin. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water.
The dive deck has individual personal storage for your smaller equipment items and is most likely be one of the most spacious and comfortable you will have come across. Separate rinse tanks are provided for scuba and camera equipment as well as fresh water showers on deck.
The covered outdoor dining area provides a great setting for all your meals and the spacious air-conditioned saloon offers a cocktail bar, comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV.
The saloon also has designated areas for charging and preparation of your camera and video equipment making the Palau Siren liveaboard a top choice for underwater photographers and videographers.
Palau Siren also benefits from 2 shaded, high-bottom, fiberglass skiffs, nitrox compressor, equipment rental, kayaks, laundry and massage services.
Not Included:
Airfare
Crew Gratuity
Nitrox $100 for 7 days
Add on days in Palau to pre-dive/relax/acclimate before boarding the boat- typically 1 to 2 days and 1 day at end — Total trip 12-13 days
Hotel accommodations
Total: $6440/dbl occ. 10 days/Palau Siren Liveaboard
Payment Schedule:
Deposit $2000 due to hold your space based on dbl occupancy. Limited spacing! Contact kim@scubatravelmt.com
September 1, 2024……… $2000
December 1, 2025……… $2440
Blackwater Night Diving -https://www.flickr.com/photos/100986835@N04/albums/72157639269714965
February 15-25, 2025 - Ocean Experience and Photo Expedition! $6440/dbl occ.
Total trip 12-13 days, 10 days on Palau Siren Liveaboard, 3 nights land based (optional)
$2000 Deposit and payments as listed below.
Leading up to the new moon hundreds of Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum) are gathering around Palau’s outer reefs and channels preparing to spawn. We begin our expedition before the new moon diving some of the big name sites with currents in preparation for the main event.
These dives are early morning starts, as the sun rises, we will begin the dive to watch as the spectacle unfolds. A huge aggregation of Bumphead parrotfish will spill from the lagoon into the dive site like a waterfall, to ensure the continuation of their species.
Witnessing this natural behavior--which only can be described as some kind of majestic dance is a must see.
These are our Unique New Moon Expeditions. It has taken us many years, hundreds of hours underwater and a lot of patience to work out the exact timing of these spawning events. Each expedition has been carefully chosen in accordance with date, month, moon and tide to give you something unique and special. Our new moon expeditions will concentrate on the spawning of the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum). Every month around new moon thousands of bumphead parrotfish will gather at certain sites around Palau to spawn and reproduce.
We will concentrate on one main site leading up to the new moon, documented as the biggest aggregation of bumphead parrotfish on the planet. Dives are early in the morning to witness one of mother natures true spectacles, thousands of bumpheads spawn in front of you. There will be two or three chances to dive the spawning events along with the rest of the world class dive sites in Palau during your expedition.
The Palau Siren Liveaboard is an exquisite vessel with spacious double rooms. Launched in 2012, the 40m Palau Siren liveaboard was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Palau waters and, being built by divers for divers, you can be rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per cruise ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 comfortable, double occupancy cabins offer a choice of double or twin beds; 2 cabins are flexible double/twin. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water.
The dive deck has individual personal storage for your smaller equipment items and is most likely be one of the most spacious and comfortable you will have come across. Separate rinse tanks are provided for scuba and camera equipment as well as fresh water showers on deck.
The covered outdoor dining area provides a great setting for all your meals and the spacious air-conditioned saloon offers a cocktail bar, comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV.
The saloon also has designated areas for charging and preparation of your camera and video equipment making the Palau Siren liveaboard a top choice for underwater photographers and videographers.
Palau Siren also benefits from 2 shaded, high-bottom, fiberglass skiffs, nitrox compressor, equipment rental, kayaks, laundry and massage services.
Not Included:
Airfare
Crew Gratuity
Nitrox $100 for 7 days
Add on days in Palau to pre-dive/relax/acclimate before boarding the boat- typically 1 to 2 days and 1 day at end — Total trip 12-13 days
Hotel accommodations
Total: $6440/dbl occ. 10 days/Palau Siren Liveaboard
Payment Schedule:
Deposit $2000 due to hold your space based on dbl occupancy. Limited spacing! Contact kim@scubatravelmt.com
September 1, 2024……… $2000
December 1, 2025……… $2440
Blackwater Night Diving -https://www.flickr.com/photos/100986835@N04/albums/72157639269714965
February 15-25, 2025 - Ocean Experience and Photo Expedition! $6440/dbl occ.
Total trip 12-13 days, 10 days on Palau Siren Liveaboard, 3 nights land based (optional)
$2000 Deposit and payments as listed below.
Leading up to the new moon hundreds of Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum) are gathering around Palau’s outer reefs and channels preparing to spawn. We begin our expedition before the new moon diving some of the big name sites with currents in preparation for the main event.
These dives are early morning starts, as the sun rises, we will begin the dive to watch as the spectacle unfolds. A huge aggregation of Bumphead parrotfish will spill from the lagoon into the dive site like a waterfall, to ensure the continuation of their species.
Witnessing this natural behavior--which only can be described as some kind of majestic dance is a must see.
These are our Unique New Moon Expeditions. It has taken us many years, hundreds of hours underwater and a lot of patience to work out the exact timing of these spawning events. Each expedition has been carefully chosen in accordance with date, month, moon and tide to give you something unique and special. Our new moon expeditions will concentrate on the spawning of the Bumphead Parrotfish (Bolbometepon muricatum). Every month around new moon thousands of bumphead parrotfish will gather at certain sites around Palau to spawn and reproduce.
We will concentrate on one main site leading up to the new moon, documented as the biggest aggregation of bumphead parrotfish on the planet. Dives are early in the morning to witness one of mother natures true spectacles, thousands of bumpheads spawn in front of you. There will be two or three chances to dive the spawning events along with the rest of the world class dive sites in Palau during your expedition.
The Palau Siren Liveaboard is an exquisite vessel with spacious double rooms. Launched in 2012, the 40m Palau Siren liveaboard was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and is handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area). You will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in Palau waters and, being built by divers for divers, you can be rest assured that every need has been thought of and addressed.
Welcoming a maximum of 16 guests per cruise ensures that there is ample space to relax. The 8 comfortable, double occupancy cabins offer a choice of double or twin beds; 2 cabins are flexible double/twin. All cabins have individually controlled air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms with hot water.
The dive deck has individual personal storage for your smaller equipment items and is most likely be one of the most spacious and comfortable you will have come across. Separate rinse tanks are provided for scuba and camera equipment as well as fresh water showers on deck.
The covered outdoor dining area provides a great setting for all your meals and the spacious air-conditioned saloon offers a cocktail bar, comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV.
The saloon also has designated areas for charging and preparation of your camera and video equipment making the Palau Siren liveaboard a top choice for underwater photographers and videographers.
Palau Siren also benefits from 2 shaded, high-bottom, fiberglass skiffs, nitrox compressor, equipment rental, kayaks, laundry and massage services.
Not Included:
Airfare
Crew Gratuity
Nitrox $100 for 7 days
Add on days in Palau to pre-dive/relax/acclimate before boarding the boat- typically 1 to 2 days and 1 day at end — Total trip 12-13 days
Hotel accommodations
Total: $6440/dbl occ. 10 days/Palau Siren Liveaboard
Payment Schedule:
Deposit $2000 due to hold your space based on dbl occupancy. Limited spacing! Contact kim@scubatravelmt.com
September 1, 2024……… $2000
December 1, 2025……… $2440
Blackwater Night Diving -https://www.flickr.com/photos/100986835@N04/albums/72157639269714965