Four Seasons Explorer, Palau, a Liveaboard in the Rock Islands

Four Seasons Explorer, Palau is one of the more unusual experiences in the brand's portfolio, a ten-stateroom liveaboard catamaran, plus an Explorer Suite, homeported in Koror. Rather than a fixed resort, it offers a floating base for exploring one of the most pristine marine environments on the planet.

The catamaran sails the UNESCO-listed Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, a 500,000-square-kilometer protected marine sanctuary of mushroom-shaped limestone islets, hidden lakes, and world-class dive sites. Onboard, guests have access to marine biologists and dive experts, along with an Oceania Spa drawing on Palauan healing traditions, making the vessel as much an expedition as a cruise.

For divers and snorkelers, Palau ranks among the great bucket-list destinations, and the Explorer places guests directly among its reefs and channels. It is a rare way to experience the archipelago from the water.

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