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P.O. Box 142
Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: (680) 488-2637
Fax: (680) 488-5418
Email: info@fishnfins.com
Website: http://www.fishnfins.com
Contact: Tova, Charito, Jacky, Andrea, Loreen
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The PADI/DAN trained staff is local and international with many languages spoken (English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Palauan). Flexible itinerary and personalized service. Fish 'n Fins offer a variety of activities:
· Diving to Palau’s famous dive sites and their own hideouts and special sites
· All PADI courses from Open Water to Instructor level
· Technical diving center, including: Nitrox, Trimix and Rebreather support
· Snorkeling
· Canoeing and Kayaking to the rock Islands and beyond
· 4X4 land tours
· Fishing trips with local guides
· Camping and hiking
· Family tours
· Professional Photoshop with a wide range of underwater cameras and video for rental.
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Fish'N'Fins - 4 X 4 Landtours
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| Fish ‘n Fins Land Tours offers a wide range of 4x4 trips to the big island of Babeldaob, Peleliu and Anguar.
All trips include local guides and can be arranged for half or full day.
· The Abai in Airai- once the center of Palau’s culture, this men’s meeting house still function today. Magnificent carvings and paintings.
· The Abai in Melekeok- Palau’s most ancient meeting house (estimated at 300 years).
· Ngatpang water falls- Magnificent waterfalls, 45 minutes from town (10 minutes walk from road)
· Ngardmau waterfalls- Palau’s most pristine waterfalls, 2 hours from town (45 minutes hike from road)
· The Stone Monoliths in Ngarchelong
WWII Japanese Lighthouse/Headquaters in
Ngarchelong.
· The Stone faces of Melekeok
· The new Palau Capitol at Melekiok
· The abandoned village of Oykul- visit the pathways that once connected the traditional villages of Palau.
· Rain forest hikes- visit the last undisturbed rainforest in Micronesia and learn about its flora and fauna from local naturalists |
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August 20, 2004-Nagisan Maru survivor to dive his sunken ship after 60 years
Mr. Hiroshi Oyamada from Tokyo, Japan visited the Nagisan on Aug 20 2004. Mr. Hiroshi Oyamada was born on March 23,1923 (81 years old). He was Working on the Nagisan Maru for 4 months until she sunk in Palau during operation Desecrate 1 on march 30 1944. He was 21 years old at that time.
On August 20, 2004, Mr. Hiroshi Oyamada joined a team of divers from Fish ‘n Fins lead by instructor and technical diver Yoko Higaside and did his first dive ever aboard the sunken wreck of the Nagisan Maru, his former ship.
Yoko and Mr. Hiroshi Oyamada have performed a traditional pray and Sake ceremony for those who lost their lives during the war. Mr. Hiroshi Oyamada is one of the last survivors from the Nagisan and it was his dream to come to Palau and visit his former ship for the last time.
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Best Of Palau FREE DVD
Best of Palau, above and underwater, is a 25 minutes DVD that feature Palau in a way never seen before: Information about Palau, diving, Aerial footage, Rock Islands, Sharks and Pelagic, Jellyfish Lake, marine life, Culture, Canoeing, Kayaking, Arrival information, Palau’s best dive and tour operators and much more…..
For your free copy please contact: info@fishnfins.com Phone: 680-488-2637 Fax: 680-488-5418 DVD is free. Shipping and handling: USA $9.95, Europe, Asia $ 11.95. Please specify format: PAL or NTSC.
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Discounted airfare to Palau
Contact us for discounted airfare from west coast USA or Manila.
We offer great dive/hotel/airfare packages or any combination that will reduce your vacation cost.
Los Angeles- Palau- Los Angeles: from $1,100.00 round trip
Manila- Koror- Manila: $475.00 year round
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D-Log Palau
D-Log Palau- A new tool for the divers of the 21st century. D-log Palau is a newly design interactive logbook of Palau that illustrate the dive sites in a way never seen before. The D-log package includes 3 items: (1)D-Log binder- PADI style binder, you can insert your old PADI pages into the D-log binder. (2) D-log Inserts- an illustrated booklet that summarizes the knowledge of diving, you can read it on the plane or before diving. 32 Log pages of Palau’s most famous dive sites. The standard logbook pages have one additional feature: 3-D view of the dive site to help you understand the dive site and prepare you for the dive. (3) Interactive CD-ROM: User-friendly computer program that illustrate the dive sites in a 3D view: zoom, rotate or pan to view this magnificent illustration of the dive site. You can learn about the dive sites, view Videos and pictures of each site, and browse through information about Palau. · D-Log is a great tool to prepare yourself for Palau’s diving but also a wonderful souvenir to take home with you · Now available in all major stores and diveshops in Palau · To order email: info@fishnfins.com or call 680-488-2637
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Fish ' Fins Jellyfish excursions
Location: Southern Lagoon on Mecherchar Island. Distance from Koror: 18 miles, 30-40 minutes by speedboat. Snorkeling only! Ongeim’l Tketau is suitable for every person who is a capable and calm swimmer, although people with allergies to jellyfish should consider wearing protective clothing while swimming among these animals. Visibility: 6’-18’ (2-6m) depending on the tides. General Information: Jellyfish Lake, or Ongeim’l Tketau as it is called in Palauan, is one of approximately 70 marine lakes scattered throughout the limestone “rock islands” of the southern portion of the main Palau archipelago. SCUBA is prohibited because the air bubbles exhaled by divers can become trapped in tissue pockets of the jellyfish. The marine life of Ongeim’l Tketau differs substantially from that encountered on a typical dive in Palau and thus provides a refreshing experience. The golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.), for which the lake is famous, are found in great abundance (5 plus million animals) throughout the lake. Please do not remove the animals from the water, as gravity, pulling on the mass of their waterlogged tissues, will stretch and tear them. Try to float serenely on the surface using slow, gentle fin kicks to propel you above the animals. Avoid quick actions with both your hands and feet as you can easily snag an animal in your hands or on your fins unintentionally tearing or slicing them. More information about Jellyfish lake and Jellyfish in Palau is available in D-log Palau or www.fishnfins.com
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Fish 'n Film photoshop
Fish ‘n Films professional Photoshop is located at Fish 'n Fins dive shop at the tip of M-dock, a walking distance from downtown and facing the beautiful rock islands.
All photo services for above and underwater photographers.
Fish ‘n Films professional staff offer a complete rental center for both Video and Stills, underwater housings, Apple Mac G-5 editing center with Final cut Pro, DVD and CD burners, Editing support, Films and tapes, printing services.
1200 watts underwater HMI lights are available for unique photo opportunities underwater. Call: 488-2637 or 488-4455 or 488-5416 and ask Richard Brooks
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Fish n Fins - D-Log Palau
D-Log Palau- A new tool for the divers of the 21st centaury. D-log Palau is a newly design interactive logbook of Palau that illustrate the dive sites in a way never seen before.
The D-log package includes 3 items:
(1) D-Log binder- PADI style binder, you can insert your old PADI pages into the D-log binder.
(2) D-log Inserts- an illustrated booklet that summarizes the knowledge of diving, you can read it on the plane or before diving. 32 Log pages of Palau’s most famous dive sites. The standard logbook pages have one additional feature: 3-D view of the dive site to help you understand the dive site and prepare you for the dive.
(3) Interactive CD-ROM: User-friendly computer program that illustrate the dive sites in a 3D view: zoom, rotate or pan to view this magnificent illustration of the dive site. You can learn about the dive sites, view Videos and pictures of each site, and browse through information about Palau.
· D-Log is a great tool to prepare yourself for Palau’s diving but also a wonderful souvenir to take home with you
· Now available in all major stores and diveshops in Palau
· To order email: info@fishnfins.com or call 680-488-2637
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Fish 'n Fins - Kayak tours
Paddle silently through the Rock Islands, Mangroves and Marine lakes aboard Fish ‘n Fins single and double Kayaks. Discover the beauty of the lush Palauan Fauna and Flora. Guided tours with local naturalist guides that will tell you all about legends, culture and myths in Palau.
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Fish n Fins - Tri-fish Technical Diving Center
Dedicated to technical divers from around the world, Tri-Fish technical diving center offers a complete support for your technical diving needs.
· NITROX mixtures from 32% to 100%
· TRIMIX blends
· Rebreather support: Sofnolime, 100% oxygen, 3 litter cylinders are available for Inspiration.
· Double tanks with manifolds
· Deco tanks (50, 63, 80 cubic feet)
· Rental equipment
· Certified guides for TRIMIX, Deep Air and Advanced Nitrox
· Guided tours to USS Perry (240 feet) with the dive shop and guides that discovered her.
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Fish n' Fins' Kabekel Tours
Fish ‘n Fins unique Kabekel (traditional palauan canoe) Tours.Paddle silently through the Rock Islands, Mangroves and Marine lakes aboard a traditional outrigger canoe. Discover the beauty of the lush Palauan Fauna and Flora. Guided tours with local naturalist guides that will tell you all about legends, culture and myths in Palau
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Fish 'n Fins Rock Islands tours
A Fish ‘n Fins Rock Island Tours offer a wide range of boat trips to the Rock island, Peleliu and Anguar, Kayangel and beyond. Wide range of Comfortable fast boats will take you throughout the rock islands labyrinth. All trips include local guides, Snorkeling, Swiming, lunches, drinks and can be arranged for half or full day.
Individuals, couples and groups are welcome. Private charters are available upon request.
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Fish 'n Fins SHARK WEEK PALAU March 19-26, 2011
Sharks...Sharks... and more Sharks... Join Shark experts and Fish ‘n Fins for a week of diving dedicated to the sharks of Palau. Explore Palau’s shark sites during the day and enjoy lectures, movies and documentaries at night.
Divers will have the opportunity to observe the behavior of sharks during early morning and late afternoon (when they feed) and participate in an ongoing research and monitoring of Palau’s shark population. Shark Week is sponsored and organized by Micronesia Shark Foundation and Fish ‘n Fins.
Fish 'n Fins is the pioneer dive shop in Palau. The staff is local and international with many languages spoken. Flexible itinerary and personalized service. Fish 'n Fins offers a variety of activities: diving, All PADI courses, technical diving with Nitrox and helium available, snorkeling, canoeing, kayaking, 4X4 tours, fishing, camping and hiking and family tours. Fish 'n Fins has been catering for many world famed photographers and TV productions and has the back up support for such services.The dive shop is located at the tip of M-dock, a walking distance from down town and facing the beautiful rock islands.
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Fish 'n Fins the Pioneer diveshop in Palau
Often described in dive magazines as one of the best dive operation in the world, Fish 'n Fins is the pioneer dive shop in Palau. The PADI/DAN trained staff is local and international with many languages spoken (English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, French, Hebrew, Palauan). Flexible itinerary and personalized service. Fish 'n Fins offers a variety of activities:
· Diving to Palau’s famous dive sites and their own hideouts and special sites
· All PADI courses from Open Water to Instructor level
· Technical diving center, including: Nitrox, Trimix and rebreather support
· Snorkeling
· Canoeing and Kayaking to the rock Islands and beyond
· 4X4 land tours
· Fishing trips with local guides
· Camping and hiking
· Family tours
· Professional Photoshop with a wide range of underwater cameras and video for rental. Fish 'n Fins has been catering for many world famed photographers and TV productions such as: National Geographic, BBC, IMAX, Discovery channel, VOX TV, CNN and has the back up support for such services.
Fish 'n Fins dive shop is located at the tip of M-dock, a walking distance from downtown and facing the beautiful rock islands.
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Fish 'n Fins' Wrexpedition to Palau 2011
June 3-10, 2011 Fish 'n Fins will host the 10th Annual Wrexpedition to Palau.
Join divers from around the world for a week of wreck diving extravaganza.
Explore the wrecks during the day and enjoy lectures, seminars, documentaries and rare movies from WWII at night.
Wrexpedition 2011 is for all level of divers. Fish ‘n Fins offers great packages for the event.
Technical divers are welcome!! NITROX, TRIMIX and Rebreather support is available at Fish ‘n Fins Technical Diving center during the Wrexpedition and throughout the year.
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Fish 'n Fins- Wrexpedition to Palau June 3-10, 2011. Dive the WWII wrecks of Palau
Explore the WWII wrecks of Palau. On March 30-31, 1944 the US Navy air raided Palau during operation Desecrate 1. This air strike sent more than 60 Japanese ships to the bottom of the tranquil lagoon. After the war some salvage work been done in Palau. Today more than 30 WWII wrecks are available for divers to explore and enjoy. Dive the wrecks with Fish 'n Fins, the diveshop and guides that discovered most of those wrecks including the recent find of the USS Perry in 2000. Join their daily dive trips to the wrecks or sign up for the annual Wrexpedition to Palau event June 3-10, 2011.
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Fish 'n Fins- WWII tours
In the path of WWII in Palau. Guided tours to the battlefields of Peleliu and Anguar and the remain of the Japanese garrison on Babeldaob. Over the years Fish ‘n Fins owner have gathered large library of books, documentaries, rare WWII footage and photos. Check with Fish ‘n Fins for lectures and movie nights about WWII in Palau and the Pacific.
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Fish'N'Fins Snorkeling and Family tours
Fish ‘n Fins have specialized over the years in Family and snorkeling tours. They accommodate individuals and groups from age 2 to 87 for all water and land activities. For families, they offer the service of baby-sitting and child-care support.
Enjoy Palau with your whole family, there is something to do here for everyone…..
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Fish'N'Fins Sportsfishing trips
Fishing trips are run daily with local guides and local fisherman. Experience the knowledge of the local fisherman who knows the right time and the right place for fishing. Trolling, Casting, Fly- fishing, Bone Fishing, Bottom fishing and Spear fishing trips are available.
Catch the great prize of the Ocean such as Blue Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Sail Fish, Barracuda, Wahoo aboard Fish ‘n Fins modern fleet of sport fishing boats.
Fish 'n Fins is the pioneer dive shop in Palau. The staff is local and international with many languages spoken.
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Reef Hooks
Reef Hooks
Reef hooks were invented in Palau in the early 1980’s by Fish ‘n Fins dive guides in order to protect the reef. Ever since Reef Hooks have become world known and almost a symbol of diving in Palau. Placing the hook on a rock or a dead coral and attaching the cord to your BCD allow the diver to hover above the reef without touching or damaging it. Reef hooks are made of Stainless Steel, ¼” cord and a snap buckle. It is easy to use and will come in handy to you during your dive vacation.
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Shop on line
Hats, Caps, Shirts, Rain Jackets, Dive suits, Regulors and more. Please contact us for more information for wide variety of items online.
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SURVIVOR and CNN in Palau
CBS network has chosen Palau as their filming location for Survivor 10 reality show, now known as SURVIVOR PALAU.
During the months of November and December 2004 a crew of more than 300 was based on Palau for the production of the show.
For more information about shooting locations and maps of Survivor Palau visit Dan Bollinger’s web site “Survivor Maps”: http://www.claycritters.com/map/survivor_10_map.htm
Fish ‘n Fins, the pioneer diveshop and tour operator in Palau is now leading trips to the Survivor Palau sites: Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Camping and Cultural Land tours.
Special SURVIVOR PALAU trips to Palau include: Airfare (Los Angeles/PALAU/Los Angeles), 5 nights accommodation in West Plaza hotel, 2 nights camping on location islands, 5 days of Snorkeling, Kayaking and Canoeing in the Rock Islands were episodes were shot. PRICE: $1,995.00 per person (based on double occupancy).
CNN’s Hong Kong Bureau chief Mike Chinoy and his crew visited the islands of Palau September 12-20 for a CNN special. While in Palau on island producer Navot Bornovski and Fish ‘n Fins supported and hosted the CNN team.
The first story to be broadcast is the 60th anniversary of the battle of Peleliu. On the island of Peleliu Mr. Chinoy and his crew followed American and Japanese veterans through an emotional reunion. CNN crew interviewed the grand daughter of General Tojo (Japan’s military master mind) and the last Japanese soldier to surrendered on Peleliu in 1947 (after 2 years of hiding in a cave).
The Major story will be featured on CNN’s “Global Chalanges”- Mike Chinoy followed and interviewed Palau’s president Mr. Remengesau Jr., environmentalists such as Delegate Idechong and decision makers. He learned from them about the past, present and future of Palau.
For more information about broadcasting dates and time contact us:
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Wedding and Honeymoon services above and underwater
Palau is the perfect setup for your wedding or honeymoon. You can get married in one of the hotels, deserted sandy beach at sunset, aboard a boat or better than anything: WHY NOT TAKE VOW UNDERWATER, Palau’s judges are capable of performing the wedding with fish and corals around you. Please contact us for a lifetime experience for your wedding or honeymoon
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WWII Wreck survivor to dive his sunken ship after 60 years
During Fish 'n Fins Wrexpedition 2004, Palau had the great pleasure of hosting the frail, but cleared-eyed 86-year-old Tomimatsu Ishikawa. Mr. Ishikawa says he is the last living survivor of a World War II Japanese oiler “IRO” sunk in Palau in 1944. On the 60th anniversary of the sinking of the Iro, a scuba-clad Ishikawa descended slowly on a rope line along with dive instructor Yoko Higaside from Fish ‘n Fins that led to a ship deck covered with coral and clamshells, and populated by fish. There, 30 meters below, in front a small altar adorned with flowers and sake bottles, the Iro's chief engineer knelt down and prayed.
Most of the 270-crew members died on the Iro.
"People said 'Don't go, it's dangerous.' But I had to go for everybody," Ishikawa said through a translator after his watery descent. Ishikawa's goal is to spur people to talk and reflect about the war in Japan. World War II is a dark chapter for his country. But he feels people should talk about the Japanese soldiers ordered to die for it and a defining moment for his generation.
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