Extended paddling/snorkeling/camping trips

I've read every post that even remotely deals with Palau, but I have not seen anything about this topic. I know these are available (from Sam's, at least - any others?). But I am looking for any first-hand experience that anyone can provide about overnight paddling/camping trips. I'll be traveling solo, probably in February (high season?), and I am strictly a snorkeler, not interested in dive trips/liveaboards. Thanks.

You might want to contact 5Waldos or Papa Mike.

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Never paddled about except when we were off a sailboat. But you can camp on some of the rock islands. I have no idea how long it would take to paddle over though. You could email to Sam and ask. And the snorkeling is way more than fine. You might also want to find Paul Therreoux (sp?) book on paddling around the Pacific Islands- he was in Palau and did some paddling there. I think that people also paddle inside the reef to various spots on Balbedaob- they may "camp" at some of the landings around the island where there are summer houses (usually thatched roofed concrete places to sit out of the sun). But hope for a breeze or the noseeums will be miserable.

Palau is on my short list of future destinations and I've spent countless hours googling. Not much comes up.

I found Paddling Palau who is somehow affiliated with Sams and this trip report.

Thanks - I've received all the official info from Sam's, but the trip report is especially interesting. Seems like it will be possible to get outfitted with gear and either join a trip or go out on one's own (not sure if I'd do it solo, despite multiple solo canoe camping trips here in CA). Here is another outfit I found, but they seem to require a stricter schedule and be more for groups - Kayak Connection. Anyway, I'll post back here if I find out more.

Probably Sam's cousin, or sister, or aunt. Families are VERY big in Palau. Paddling is still pretty new in Palau- in fact, everything but snorkling and diving is pretty new. Paddling Palau is local, or half local, and I think supporting local is very good. One reason why I like the Palau Pacific Resort-they have a committment to hiring and supporting Palauans.

I did some kayaking around the rock islands for 4 nights, camping, paddling from island to island. I was with Sams, they set us up with a guide, and they did an excellent job. I met some guys who arranged some rentals from Sams and did the trip on their own. They had excellent maps and tide charts... With that, I think it would be pretty easy to do. Keep in mind, the high limestone islands are tough to camp just anywhere so you might actually enjoy it more with a guide who knows more about the local fauna, history, etc.

We chose the new moon, low tides... excellent for getting into hidden coves.