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Chandelier Cave is a stunning limestone cavern system on Ngarol Island, 5–10 minutes by boat from Koror, Palau. Composed of five connected chambers (four submerged, one dry), it’s famous for ancient stalactites/stalagmites that glitter like chandeliers—hence the name.
Depth: 3–18 m (avg. 8–12 m)
Current: None to very mild
Visibility: 20–30 m
Water Temp: 27–30°C
Best Season: Year-round; Nov–May for calmest water
Type: Cavern dive, air pockets, swim-throughs
Formed by millennia of freshwater eros…
Chandelier Cave is a stunning limestone cavern system on Ngarol Island, 5–10 minutes by boat from Koror, Palau. Composed of five connected chambers (four submerged, one dry), it’s famous for ancient stalactites/stalagmites that glitter like chandeliers—hence the name.
Depth: 3–18 m (avg. 8–12 m)
Current: None to very mild
Visibility: 20–30 m
Water Temp: 27–30°C
Best Season: Year-round; Nov–May for calmest water
Type: Cavern dive, air pockets, swim-throughs
Formed by millennia of freshwater erosion, the cave flooded after the last ice age. Sunlight streams through entrances, illuminating crystal-clear water and dramatic limestone formations. Each chamber has an air pocket—divers can surface to admire towering stalactites overhead. A halocline (salt/freshwater mix) creates shimmering layered light effects. WWII depth charges lie near the entrance, adding historical intrigue.
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