Discover Palau: An Ideal Off-Grid Paradise

If you’re searching for an off-grid vacation, it doesn’t get more tropically remote than Palau. Starting in October, Four Seasons Explorer, the 11-room, 22-guest luxury catamaran, will establish its home base in this stunning Pacific Island nation. Guests can charter Explorer for any duration, beginning with one-night stays.

1. Exploring Palau’s Off-Grid Getaway

Palau comprises 340 islands—only nine of which are inhabited—and spans 193,000 square miles of protected marine territory, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rock Islands Southern Lagoon. Consequently, it serves as a premier diving and snorkeling destination.

2. Luxury Aboard Four Seasons Explorer

Guests aboard Four Seasons Explorer can utilize the PADI 5-Star Dive Centre while exploring magnificent sites such as Helmet Wreck, which serves as a World War II wreck; Clam City, which is home to 250-pound giant clams; and Peleliu Wall. In addition, guided trips to some inland bodies of water, including the iconic Jellyfish Lake, are also available.

3. Premier Diving and Snorkeling

A journey aboard Four Seasons Explorer is not solely limited to marine exploration. With more than 4,000 years of Palauan history, visitors can also engage with the rich culture of the islands, visiting historic locations such as the ancient Badrulchau Stone Monoliths, the cave paintings of Ulong Island, and enjoying the natural beauty through hiking, bird-watching, and other excursions. Furthermore, programming onboard features lectures and musical performances by local Palauans, exquisite local and international cuisine, and, of course, luxurious spa treatments.

4. Cultural and Natural Wonders

“The core Palauan value of omengull—respecting all and everything—deeply aligns with our values at Four Seasons,” stated Armando Kraenzlin, Four Seasons’ regional vice president, in a recent statement. “Right from the Palauan Pledge that all visitors are encouraged to partake in upon arrival, guests are immersed in one of the world’s most unique cultures, founded on tradition and respect. Thus, it’s a thrilling paradise for anyone seeking harmony with nature and an opportunity to learn and embrace the unique Palauan way of life.”

Full-board rates, including up to three dives per day, start at $3,300 per cabin per night; visit fourseasons.com/explorerpalau for more information.