Cap sur Palau : le catamaran hôtel Four Seasons Explorer invite les voyageurs à découvrir un monde rempli d'aventures sur terre et sur mer

Set Sail for Palau: The Four Seasons Explorer Catamaran Hotel Invites Travelers to Discover a World of Land and Sea Adventures

Four Seasons invites travelers to explore the wild marine nature of Palau, a remote nation in the Western Pacific, aboard the Four Seasons Explorer.

Eco-adventurers, divers, and explorers can immerse themselves in the virtually untouched wilderness of over 340 islands, a vast protected marine territory, and a 4,000-year-old culture, all while enjoying the warmth from the deck of this luxury catamaran.

“For many years, the Four Seasons Explorer has been an extremely popular choice for exploring the waters and atolls of the Maldives, and we are now thrilled to introduce the hidden paradise of Palau for the first time through the Four Seasons lens,” says Rainer Stampfer, President of Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts. “Together with our visionary ownership partners, HPL Limited, and our close collaboration with the government and tourism agencies of Palau, the Four Seasons Explorer is setting a new standard in luxury yachting, providing a rewarding experience for our guests while honoring the natural beauty of the country.”

The Four Seasons Explorer is a 39-meter (128-foot) luxury catamaran, featuring three decks, ten cabins, the exquisite Explorer Suite, a restaurant, bar, lounge, library, a 5-star PADI dive center, a spa corner, and a dedicated team ready to craft unforgettable experiences for guests.

Having traded its former home port in the Maldives for The Rock Islands Southern Lagoon in Palau, the Four Seasons Explorer now offers guests the flexibility of daily embarkations with no minimum stay required. Accompanied by multiple dive boats and tenders to transport guests to and from shore, Four Seasons Explorer guests can tailor their experience, whether diving, engaging in cultural encounters, or simply relaxing in this tropical paradise.

“Palau is truly one of the world’s final frontiers, almost untouched by time and now preserved for future generations through local and international efforts to protect this enchanting nation and its culture of omengull—the respect for all and everything,” says Armando Kraenzlin, Regional Vice President and General Manager, highlighting the synergy with Four Seasons’ ethos of delivering authentic luxury.

Having overseen the Four Seasons Explorer expeditions in the Maldives, Armando continues to lead operations and guest experiences as the vessel moves to Palau. Only nine of Palau’s islands are inhabited, and half a million square kilometers of its waters are protected, representing 80% of the nation’s entire marine territory.

Home to the world's first national shark sanctuary, Palau also encompasses the Southern Lagoon of the Rock Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012, where many experiences aboard the Four Seasons Explorer take place.

Exploring the Underwater World With visibility reaching up to 100 meters beneath the waves, Palau's multitude of lagoons and marine features offers a breathtaking underwater realm to discover, boasting over 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of healthy corals, along with numerous shipwrecks. The onboard 5-star PADI dive center caters to guests of all experience levels, providing dives at renowned sites such as Blue Corner, German Channel, Peleliu Wall, Chandelier Cave, and Helmet Wreck, as well as access to lesser-known gems.

Additionally, water enthusiasts can enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing, and free diving. One of the favorite excursions is the Milky Way, a shallow "lake" surrounded by islands, where the volcanic ash bottom creates a warm, milky-blue retreat perfect for yoga sessions and mineral-rich mud baths.

The Lush Islands of Palau Guests aboard the Four Seasons Explorer can embark on jungle hikes to discover hidden waterfalls or grab a pair of binoculars to spot the dozens of rare bird species inhabiting the region. History enthusiasts will find plenty to explore while biking on Peleliu Island, which is dotted with military ruins, including an old airstrip and American and Japanese memorials from the infamous World War II battle that gave the island its name. Covering just under 20 square kilometers, Peleliu features varied terrain with steep slopes rising up to 75 meters, casuarina forests, and mangroves, providing a habitat for many bird populations. Inhabited for over 4,000 years, Palau offers a fascinating journey into the past, showcasing numerous bai (traditional meeting houses), the mysterious stone monoliths of Badrulchau—nicknamed the "Easter Island of Micronesia"—and a double row of sculpted basalt, believed to have formed the pillars of a bai that could accommodate hundreds of people, as well as ancient geometric red and yellow rock paintings on Ulong Island.

How It Works In Koror, the country's main commercial hub, guests are greeted by representatives from Four Seasons and transported by boat to the location where the Four Seasons Explorer is anchored at that time.

Arrival and departure times are flexible, while the inclusive rates aboard the Four Seasons Explorer cover accommodations, three meals a day (including hot beverages), unlimited diving, water sports, and island adventures. Guests can also enjoy daily yoga and wellness sessions, as well as special events ranging from beach barbecues featuring local musicians and dancers to expert lectures led by the marine biologist on board.

In the kitchen, the culinary team excels at crafting menus tailored to international tastes, whether it’s a dinner aboard the catamaran, a picnic during a day of diving and exploration, or a romantic dinner for two, with toes in the sand beneath an endless starry sky.

Private Charters The Four Seasons Explorer is also available for bespoke private charters in Palau for groups of up to 26 people, including seasonal charters dedicated to surf enthusiasts with the experts from Tropicsurf.

Island Accessibility Due to its remoteness, Palau is ideally located near other destinations. The Palau International Airport in Koror is currently accessible via Taipei, Singapore, Honolulu, Guam, Manila, and Brisbane. The island serves as a convenient base for further exploration of Australia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and other islands in Oceania, such as Yap, Chuuk, and the Federated States of Micronesia.

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