

Best for beginner divers, 4-15m, boat entry.
Chandelier Cave is a multi-chambered marine cave system located near Koror and Babeldaob. Accessible only by boat, the site features depths ranging from 4 to 15 metres with an average of 10 metres. Divers and snorkellers can surface within air pockets inside the chambers. The environment is calm with no current, though the overhead ceiling requires careful navigation. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres, and a torch is recommended to view the cave walls. Marine life recorded here includes mandarinfish, Napoleon wrasse, banded pipefish, giant moray, harlequin sweetlips, and various wrasses, triggerfish, surgeonfish, and butterflyfish.
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Turn off all dive lights while inside the cave to see the green glow from the entrance.
Located in Malakal Harbor, accessible by a short boat ride from Koror.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter mandarinfish, Napoleon wrasse, banded pipefish, giant moray, and harlequin sweetlips. Other common species include wrasses, lagoon triggerfish, Pacific sailfin tang, and various butterflyfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as there is no current to contend with, though the overhead environment requires careful navigation and close control of your position.
The diving depth ranges from 4 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-only site located approximately 1600 metres from shore.
Yes, Chandelier Cave is accessible for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The primary hazard is the overhead environment. Maintain close control of your position to avoid contact with the ceiling and exercise caution as visibility can change inside the chambers.
Diving at Chandelier Cave in Koror requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Chandelier Cave in Koror. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
Visibility at Chandelier Cave in Koror typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.