Pearl of Papua, Indonesia
8.7 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Everybody onboard were always taking care of us, they were the best and if we needed anything they always came through. ”
Highlights
M/V Pearl of Papua is a 30m liveaboard scheduling fantastic value diving holidays year-round in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, home to the highest marine biodiversity on Earth. This variety of marine life makes Raja Ampat the ultimate diving destination. The 12-member crew of Pearl of Papua is highly knowledgeable and intimately familiar with Raja Ampat and strives to provide five-star service. The MV Pearl of Papua was custom designed for diving expeditions, with rinse tanks, a dedicated camera table, charging stations, and kitting-up stations for each diver available. There are also 3 tenders to make getting to and from the dive sites as comfortable as possible. The dive staff will work with divers to create the most unforgettable underwater excursions Raja Ampat offers.
Topside, the Pearl of Papua liveaboard Indonesia offers premium air-conditioned cabins and en-suite bathrooms. Two Master cabins with double and two single beds are located on the upper deck; there is a Suite is on the lower deck, along with 4 standard cabins. Spacious decks throughout the boat provide ample space to laze privately or mingle with the rest of the group. A professional chef prepares fresh gourmet meals and snacks throughout the day to please every palette.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (400-500 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (5 USD per activity), Private Dive Guide (50 USD per day), Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear (80-110 USD per trip).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Pearl of Papua Reviews
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- 8.7 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.6
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Maiken Faklam Dalsgaard K
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Denmark
Amazing
Every penny worth, overall a really great trip.
- Recommended for
- Really professional guides, good dive briefings and great choices of dive sites. Good food with great variation. The staff was so nice and helpful.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michelle M
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United States
Pearl of Papua IS A PRECIOUS PEARL!
Great jovial atmosphere at our hotel among the other divers who were also being picked up really set us off on a great foot. Yayu (the owner/operator) is very organized and prompt, all with a congenial spirit. The small size of our group (11 guests) really fostered a personal experience. Lifetime friendships were formed. The coral was mind blowing. Yayu is extensively aware of the pelagic life as we were informed of what specifically to look for at each dive site. FABULOUS time with the Manta's at the cleaning station! Side excursions were also a very nice treat (hiking to top lookout at Piaynemo), a stroll through a tiny village on a small island topped off with FRESH coconut water!
- Recommended for
- Yayu is the PERFECT Host!!! Gracious, considerate, accomodating, knowledgeable, humorous, not enough room to express the kindness of ALL of her staff.. There are swift currents, but the DM's and boat dinghy crew were acutely aware of every diver. I felt very safe. They take their jobs quite seriously. Lounge deck is FABULOUS! BBQ beach dinner was a blast. Ramah is incredibly kind, attentive and eager to help find anything you need..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Anonymous
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Switzerland
World's best diving!
A trip that I will always keep in my mind with the most wonderful dives I have ever done!
- Recommended for
- Great dive sites, amazing corals, excellent service on the liveaboard Pearl of Papua!
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- 10 Exceptional
- Philip M
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Sweden
10/10 I could not wish for anything more
Amazing professional crew under great leadership, enables us guests to only focus on having a good time, and a lot of great scuba diving. Everything is well planned and executed. I consider the whole trip as a highlight, to be a bit more specific some favourite sites include Blue Magic, Mayhem and Melissas Garden.
- Recommended for
- Super professional, safe and seamless experience. Friendly and easy going atmosphere. Great itinerary, great diving.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Detlef V
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Germany
Worth the Money!
Not the bewegst ship of course and some potential to maintain but we were happy about a really nice, outstanding Trip with a very devoted Crew and professional leader! Upstair cabins are nice and Food was Wonderful 🥰
- Recommended for
- The crew. Professional mgmt.. The Food!!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jungyun P
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South Korea
Greatest moment ever!
Dive guides were so good. They showed me lots of fish, mantas, small creatures....Felt safe and secure even when there were very strong currents thanks to the help of dive masters there. The crew were super kind and friendly, making me smile all the time.
- Recommended for
- Crew, Dive Master Service, BBQ Dinner
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- 8.4 Very good
- BRIAN L
- United States
Would do again
Great destination, boat, crew
- Recommended for
- Guide to tourist ratio. View from room. Operator friendliness.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Philip T
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Hong Kong
I recommend
A very friendly, well-run boat. It may not have the high-end polish of some newer boats, but it is clean, cool, and spacious. Tip: BYOB as the bar prices for beer, wine and gin,are high.
- Recommended for
- Attentive and guest focused cruise director and crew. All the staff were more than keen to help. Striving to beat bad weather and find the big stuff.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Dorota L
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Poland
Safe and marvelous diving and great staff
diving spots: Melisas Garden, Cape Kri, MAgis Rock hiking on island in Wayag Archipelaguo and marvelous view from the top.
- Recommended for
- safe diving (all spots were controlled by divemasters before diving of the whole group - guests); staff on board helpful and kind, overall atmosphere
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeanne P
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France
Superb end-of-season cruise!
We were 3 a couple and a girlfriend and our cruise was fabulous. You are picked up from the hotel, you are taken from the dock to the boat in a dinghy. Everything is simple. Once there, the welcome is warm and everyone takes care of you. The dive deck is spacious and once the checks are done, you will find your tank directly on one of the tenders. The briefing room, which is also the dining room, is decorated with simplicity and comfort. You feel very good there. On the upper deck, a large wooden table (which can be used as a dining table if the weather permits) and two well-padded sitting areas allow you to enjoy the view. At the very top is the sundeck and its 6 deckchairs also perfect for relaxation.The dives are obviously very beautiful and the guides flushed out all the little wonders we want to find in Raja. Pipefish dragon, blue ringed octopus, seahorse pygma, wobbegong shark, cuttlefish and nudibranchs in numbers.The most positive point for us will remain the team: 100% Indonesian, with the owner Yayu who dives with you and tells you stories at dinner. We dived well, ate well, slept well, talked well and laughed a lot. If I had to do it again, I would immediately sign up for the same cruise "fo shur!!"Thank you again for these unforgettable moments!Ps: the room on the upper deck is definitely worth the extra euros invested. Waking up with a view of the islands and the sea is really worth it.
- Recommended for
- The sea view room. Delicious food. The super nice owner.
