Overview
Sam's Tours, a PADI Five Star National Geographic Dive Center, is Palau's most award-winning dive center, eco-adventure tour company and host of Kids Sea Camp Palau, the 2 time Emmy award winning program! Located in Malakal Harbor, Koror, Palau, we operate every day of the year, offering scuba dive trips, snorkel trips, rock island tours, land tours, sailing charters, Palau's top rated kayak trips with Planet Blue Kayak Tours and unique live-aboard dive experiences on "Eclipse", a former racing sailboat customized for exploring Palau's reefs and waterways.
Sam's Tours, a PADI Five Star National Geographic Dive Center, is Palau's most award-winning dive center, eco-adventure tour company and host of Kids Sea Camp Palau, the 2 time Emmy award winning program! Located in Malakal Harbor, Koror, Palau, we operate every day of the year, offering scuba dive trips, snorkel trips, rock island tours, land tours, sailing charters, Palau's top rated kayak trips with Planet Blue Kayak Tours and unique live-aboard dive experiences on "Eclipse", a former racing sailboat customized for exploring Palau's reefs and waterways.
2010 is a special year for Sam’s Tours as we lead up to our 20th Anniversary. Throughout the years excellent customer care, personalized attention, and professional service have earned Sam's Tours recognition as Palau's premier dive company including eight Scuba Diving Magazine, Reader's Choice Awards since 1997, including “Best Dive Operator”, Best Dive Staff” and “Best Value”. Sam’s Tours was also named “Tour Operator of the Year 2008” by the Palau Visitors Authority!
We are a proud member of the Quality Divers Network and a leader in efforts to protect Palau's natural resources. Sam's Tours is a corporate sponsor of the Palau Shark Sanctuary and the only Palau dive center to receive the Palau Conservation Society “Corporate Partner in Conservation 10 Year Award”.
Sam’s Tours offers guests(of all ages and skill levels) : PADI & biologist trained guides, small groups (only 6 divers per guide), FREE NITROX up to 36% (with proof of certification), PADI courses and specialties, complimentary trips to famed Jellyfish Lake and Chandelier Cave, unlimited diving at Sam’s Macro Wall and complimentary hotel shuttle.
Our Reservation Department can assist with: individual, family and group travel, we offer tremendous group programs and can customize each package to the group’s needs, airfare, complete dive packages with accommodation, diving, meals and kayaking, general information about Palau and traveling here.
Once here in Palau guests will enjoy Sam’s remodeled dive center and modern amenities.
Our modern facilities and service include:
- a full service PADI 5 Star Dive Center
- Sam’s Logo Pro Shop
- Authorized Scubapro and Aqua Lung Sales and Service
- NEW Digital Photo Center complete with iMAC workstations, camera and video rental and download services
- Ocean Wonders Professional Video and Photography Services
- Hi- Speed Internet Access
- NEW Safe and Secure Guest Gear Locker
- Top Quality Rental Gear
- Bottom Time Bar and Grill – overlooking the beautiful Rock Islands
We are located in Koror less than 40 minutes by speedboat from Palau's stunning outer reefs and only 10 minutes away from the many ships and plane wrecks leftover from WWII. Our custom built boats provide safe, fast, and comfortable trips. All boats are equipped with DAN O2 kits, first aid, VHF radios, twin engines, sun canopies and operated by knowledgeable licensed local captains.
Come discover the Eighth Wonder of the World, simply amazing Palau! We would love to have you join the “Sam’s Family”! We hope to see you soon!

