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Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon is a lagoon of limestone islands, reefs and marine lakes. Visits take place by boat, with access guided by authorized areas and the rules in force.

Forested limestone Rock Islands above Palau’s Southern Lagoon.
Photo by Luka Peternel Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • Boat journeys among limestone islands, channels and reefs.
  • Marine lakes and traces of former settlements.
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
Photo by Shufu Liu / Office of the President (中華民國總統府) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
Photo by Shufu Liu / Office of the President (中華民國總統府) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

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Forested limestone Rock Islands above Palau’s Southern Lagoon.

Palau’s Rock Islands: Exploring Marine Lakes and Reefs by Boat

A day by boat among the Rock Islands calls for thoughtful choices: Jellyfish Lake may not define the experience, while reefs, designated coves and ancient traces give the journey its meaning.

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Profile updated: 28/09/2026