Jellyfish Lake
Jellyfish Lake
4.5
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AMW9219
Brooklyn, NY371 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Anyone traveling in Palau must visit jellyfish lake. There are approximately 700,000 jellyfish in this lake and none of them sting! You can only snorkel here because deep in the lake there is poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas that would not be safe if diving. You need to access this area by boat but if you’re diving many dive companies will take you here on one of your dive days. You also need a permit to access the lake but that can easily be arranged ahead of time. You cannot wear sunscreen here because it will harm the jellyfish so plan ahead and bring a rash guard or something similar. Definitely go see these jellies!
Written 10 January 2020
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rogzog
UK596 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
I don't know why this is still open - except that they are raking in literally thousands of dollars every day in permit fees for nothing. They don't even maintain the steps and path. We went there and saw literally 4 small isolated golden jellyfish, though we swam right across the lake and were there nearly 45 minutes. Those who stayed near the entry platform won't even have seen one. We felt ripped off, and very annoyed about the 60 - 70 other tourists there at the same time being charged for nothing.
Written 14 January 2024
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Diver210
Gilbert, AZ17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
Jelly Fish Lake is a snorkeling adventure into a fresh water lake where there are a bunch of non-stinging jelly fish swimming around. It makes for some great photos, and is very unique for sure, but I have not found it so exciting that I have returned to repeat it on subsequent trips. You should definitely do it once if you haven't done it before. I found Peleliu island tour and diving in Chandelier Cave to be far more interesting for my tastes.
Written 13 May 2020
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Dewi S.
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
The jellyfish lake is about 10-15 minutes walk from the boat ramp, up and down a steep hill with steps and rope to hold on. I did it using my crocs closed toe sandal with backstrap. it was a lot of fun swimming with sun and moon jellyfish. You need to hike with your snorkeling gear and any camera equipment so a mesh bag is a good idea. Our group spent 1.5 hours on the lake. We must use eco friendly sunblock that is not harmful for the jellyfish.
Written 30 August 2022
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jasmine c
Hong Kong, China197 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Family
I embarked on an otherworldly adventure at Palau's renowned "Jellyfish Lake," and oh, what a marvel of nature it was! over thousands of golden, stingless jellyfish surrounded me, and the experience felt surreal and magical, like stepping into a dream. As I snorkeled in the lake, these ethereal creatures gracefully glided around me, filling me with wonder and tranquility. Need to hike a bit before arrive the lake which tested my fitness, but the reward was beyond compare—the chance to connect profoundly with nature. However, I must mention that the water quality was a bit unclear on that day. Nevertheless, I cherished the moment with swimming with jellyfishes. It's an enchanting journey, and the memory lingers long after leaving—a must-do for any Palau traveler seeking to be truly enchanted beneath the waves.

Remember, do not put sunscreen before go there, which to essential to preserve the delicate ecosystem and all jellyfishes.
Written 6 August 2023
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gasd0c
Cedar Falls, IA10 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Jellyfish lake has been on my bucket list since I first read about it over 20 years ago. I was so disappointed when I got there. It is nothing like the pictures on the Internet showing people surrounded by beautiful golden jellyfish. I only saw 2 while snorkeling the lake and a few more white moon jellyfish. Maybe it's climate change, sunscreen, or too many tourists. Sad.
Written 1 January 2024
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blossomflower
Elene, Belgium225 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
No jellies

Unfortunately, due to the hot summer of last year, the jelly's are almost extinct. We swam through the entire lake and counted maybe 30 Jelly's in total!
So right now it's not worth going there. So inquire in advance whether they are back.
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Written 29 January 2024
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Dream773126
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Friends
Brilliant now back open please do not wear oils sun lotion pee and wash in the sea before you go to the lake
Written 31 July 2018
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T0000Ts
Pennsylvania91 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
I have wanted to see Jellyfish Lake for years. Unfortunately the lake has been closed to visitors because several years of dry weather have killed off the jellyfish. Our flights and hotels were booked and non-refundable so we traveled all that way even thought we knew the lake would be closed. I was thrilled to discover that the government very recently reopened the lake to visitors. I paid $100 for my permit and hiked up and over the trail to get to the lake. After an hour of exploring the lake and not seeing a single jellyfish I finally gave up.
The people at the entrance to the lake indicated that they had no idea why the government reopened the lake since the jellyfish have not replenished themselves. This was a huge ripoff on the part of the government and I wish there was some way to recoup the money that I paid in good faith based on their decision to reopen the lake. Don’t waste your time or money on this.
Written 5 February 2018
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CSMOHR
Dublin, OH24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Couples
Jellyfish lake is closed now due to the Jelly Fish all dying off. Likely due to over snorkeling and suntan lotion killing the marine life. Let is recharge but there are a ton of great things to do in Palua if you are a water sport person.
Written 13 February 2017
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