About Revisions Iro Maru Malakal Harbor, Palau More Info Max Depth: 111-120ft/34-37m Average Viz: 51-60ft/16-18m Entry Type: Boat Aquatic Life: Plenty To See Spring: 81-85°F/27-29°C Summer: 81-85°F/27-29°C Fall: 81-85°F/27-29°C Winter: 81-85°F/27-29°C 1/02/2015 11:55 AM LatitudeAdjustment 1/02/2015 11:10 AM LatitudeAdjustment

Iro Maru is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at Malakal Harbor, Palau. The maximum depth is 111-120ft/34-37m. The average visibility is 51-60ft/16-18m.

Urukthapel Anchorage, Southeast of Koror.

From ScubaDiving.com;


Sunk March 30, 1944 during Operation Desecrate One

When to Go: Palau’s wrecks are accessible the entire year, even in inclement weather.

Diving Conditions: Water temp runs between 82 and 84 degrees year-round. Visibility is 30 to 90 feet, but varies with weather, tides and dive sites.

Operator: Sam’s Tours Palau, Fish N Fins or Palau Dive Adventures can take you to every known wreck. Before you go, let your operator know you want to concentrate on wrecks. 10 wrecks to consider: Iro, Chuyo Maru, Buoy 6 Wreck, Teshio Maru, Gozan, Jake seaplane, Ryuku Maru, Helmet Wreck, Bichu Maru and Amatsu Maru.

Price Tag: Seven nights’ accommodations with five days of two-tank diving start at $900, depending on where you’d like to stay.