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[Scr77]

You didn’t go to Jellyfish lake.

Did you speak to anyone who did? I’m wondering what the current jellyfish numbers are like?

(Photo from google)

 

[Mattg]

Looks like it can be booked on Velocity for 12500 points

That’s a great deal if you can get it! Sadly this wasn’t available on Velocity around my dates when I booked.

I was thinking that girl in one of your photos didn't use her sunscreen.

I think you’re referring to the Finnish girl. This was her second day in Palau and yes, you can see how much suncream she (didn’t) use on the first day!

 

[Happy Dude]

Per chance, does United offer some kind of "Explorer" or multi-stop ticket for island hopping?

 

[Mattg]

You didn’t go to Jellyfish lake.

Did you speak to anyone who did? I’m wondering what the current jellyfish numbers are like?

(Photo from google)
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I'm not a marine buff and decided to save the USD50. The few people from our group who did go to the jellyfish lake seemed to enjoy it but the consensus on the tour was that it was quite a lot of money if you're not specifically interested.

The numbers of jellyfish are apparently quite low now, so I'm not sure it would look like that photo any more. (I think the reason for the expensive permit is precisely because the numbers are dwindling, so they don't really want that many people going in there.)

 

[Mattg]

Per chance, does United offer some kind of "Explorer" or multi-stop ticket for island hopping?

Not that I can tell or am aware of. Which is a shame.

I just tried pricing up a multi-city Island Hopper itinerary on the United website and the Economy pricing is basically full Y. You can do it in "First" for slightly more.

I think the most cost-effective way to do this with stops, other than non-revving (you'd need to be an airline employee) would be redeeming miles.

One of the Americans I met in Koror was a United employee and she was able to easily and very cheaply jump between the islands at will using non-rev tickets. That would be the best way to do it but most people obviously aren't eligible!

Incidentally, I also just had a look at current pricing on the ROR-MNL route. Looks like Philippine Airlines' entry into this market has brought United's fares down a little, but not by too much.



And of course, flying from Guam to Manila (via Koror) is cheaper.