Chandelier Cave, near Ngermeaus Island close to Koror, Palau, is an underwater cave system formed in limestone karst that leads to several air-filled chambers. The entrance lies below the surface, so divers must swim in submerged; inside, stalactites hang from the ceilings of the air pockets, giving the cave its chandelier-like name. Visitors can also observe a distinctive halocline where fresh and salt water form separate layers.
Highlights
A cave structure leading through a submerged entrance to several air-filled chambers
A chandelier-like landscape created by stalactites hanging from the chamber ceilings
A visible halocline where fresh and salt water separate into distinct layers
Easy access via a short boat ride from Koror
Good to know
RulesEntering the cave is only permitted accompanied by a qualified local guide.
SafetyWithout cave or cavern diving experience, poor buoyancy control risks damaging the stalactites or clouding visibility.
Β·Divers can surface briefly to breathe inside the air chambers, but this is not a substitute air source.
MannersMaintain precise buoyancy so as not to touch or bump cave formations such as the stalactites.
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