Pearl of Papua, Indonesia

Name: Raja Ampat Northern (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2026-12-03
End: 2026-12-11
Location: Indonesia

8.7 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“Everybody onboard were always taking care of us, they were the best and if we needed anything they always came through. ”
Jeff M, United States

Highlights

Custom-designed for diving expeditions
Dedicated camera table and charging station
Professional chef prepares fresh gourmet meals
Nitrox available on board

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.

Book now for the ultimate luxury Pearl of Papua Raja Ampat liveaboard diving holiday.

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04 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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14 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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24 Aug

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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03 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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14 Sep

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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24 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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04 Oct

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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18 Oct

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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29 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 3,900

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11 Nov

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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22 Nov

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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03 Dec

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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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 / trip).

Optional Extras: Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox (5 USD / activity), Private Dive Guide (50 USD / day), Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear (80-110 USD / trip).

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Boat features

Free Internet
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Audio & video entertainment
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Welcome Cocktails
Half-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2010

Length: 30 meters

Beam: 7.5 meters

Top speed: 8 knots

Cruising speed: 6 knots

Engines: Mitsubishi MEBDC 91A 200HP

Max guests: 14

Number of cabins: 7

Number of bathrooms: 7

Water capacity: 10'000 liters

Fuel capacity: 6'000 liters

Freshwater maker: 2'000 liters per day

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light
Crew trained in first aid

Pearl of Papua Reviews

8.7 Fabulous

Vessel

7.6
Crew

8.9
Food

9.5
Diving

8.9
Value

8.6

9.6 Exceptional
Joshua T
United States

Beautiful week of diving in raja ampat
The trip was wonderful. Despite spending two days of flying to get there they made pick up very easy and got us situated right away. They also set up all our gear every dive which made it super easy to get ready and stress free. The food and cabin crew were excellent and the diving was awesome. Highly recommend
Recommended for
Number of dives. Good food. How easy they made the diving.
01 Nov, 2025

8.0 Very good
mauro P
Italy

more than expected
An experience made extraordinary by the excellent organization of both the dives and the time on board.
Recommended for
destination. crew frendliness. small group.
13 Mar, 2026

10 Exceptional
Anonymous
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!
14 Dec, 2015

8.8 Fabulous
Shaun K
United States

Excellent trip, professional and friendly staff
Everything about this trip was outstanding, my travel companion and me will be back again.
Recommended for
The food, excellent cook. The diving, very pristine coral. The staff, friendly and caring.
21 May, 2016

10 Exceptional
Philip M
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.
05 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
NOLWENN C
France

Superb cruise!
All the dives are beautiful, I also enjoyed the 2 viewpoint visits very much, great time during the cruise
Recommended for
The dive guides are top notch and very professional, each dive is exceptional, the whole team is very attentive
16 May, 2024

Translated from French

9.6 Exceptional
Christiane F
Germany

Raja Ampat is a must go!!!
Diversity of diving, the friendly and helpful crew! We had a great time!
Recommended for
diving, bamboo sharks, colourful underwater world
28 Sep, 2020

9.2 Superb
Jean-Christophe D
Switzerland

A fabulus week!
Vevey good! Professional and friendly staff, fabulous sites under and over the sea.
Recommended for
Dives Staff Food
19 Oct, 2015

9.2 Superb
Alexander H
Germany

Amazing Divetrip
Amazing natur and a good people
Recommended for
Blue Magic in Misol, islands, diving in a fishsoup
05 Dec, 2015

9.2 Superb
Detlef V
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!!.
06 Jan, 2026

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8.7 Fabulous
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9.6 Exceptional
Michelle M
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..
30 Oct, 2025

8.0 Very good
Amira M
Australia

Great mid range option for Raja Ampat
Seeing wobbegongs, octopus, turtles and loads of different corals. International crowd of people and very reasonable accommodation. Beautiful unspoilt islands. The beach party was amazing. English was limited with some dive guides, this could be better for divers.
Recommended for
The food was consistently good in quality and variety. Dive briefings were mapped and explained.
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jeanne P
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.
29 May, 2026

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.
13 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Jeff M
United States

Love you all! Thank you for what you do!
The diving was first and foremost the best. Everybody onboard were always taking care of us, they were the best and if we needed anything they always came through. The cook was fantastic! Food was always something to look forward too. We’ll be back on “Pearl of Papua”!
Recommended for
Ronal our divemaster. Rahma!. The crew plus Captain who was always taking care of us!.
19 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Kenneth K
Austria

Found the joy of diving because of my experience with Pearl of Papau
My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Pearl of Papau. The dive guides are remarkable at spotting the small reef fishes the size of a rice grain and there isn’t a moment I felt unsafe with my dive guide diving with me. Yayu the cruise director will look after you like a guardian. She made sure we were comfortable and everyday she will review the weather and alternate our plans to take advantage of the current to see the sea creatures.
Recommended for
The crew. The beauty of Raja Ampat. Hanging out with other divers
17 Feb, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Jeonghun S
South Korea

Old cabin but nice crew service and good food
Diving is great (Dive master is a kind, well-known many spots and boat crew is very kind) I like sundeck on the boat. (with good food and beverage)
Recommended for
nice crew service , good food , good dive guides
01 Apr, 2020

10 Exceptional
Jerry M
United States

The perfect mix of diving and exploring tropical islands
Although I believe the diving in Raja Ampat to be a little bit over hyped, we still had a great week of diving. There were many creatures that I had never seen before, as well as some beautiful underwater coral gardens. Something unique to this live aboard that I have never experienced before was the opportunity to get off the boat and explore a few islands. We did a great hike to a mountain top one morning, went to a beautiful beach for an afternoon of swimming with sharks, and then wrapped up with a BBQ party one evening (under the rain). It made for a special trip that was centered on diving, but gave some variety in activities. Highly recommended!!
Recommended for
The opportunity to explore a few islands, the crew's helpfulness, macro diving
18 Oct, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Dorota L
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
08 Nov, 2017

10 Exceptional
Ella E
United Kingdom

A week we will never forget!
The most amazing week spent in Northern and Central Raja Ampat. The boat owner, Yayu, was the perfect host and she made sure that we were all looked after so well by her excellent crew. The food was amazing - all prepared fresh and lots of choice. The boat and all the dive equipment was in great condition. Our room had aircon, an en-suite and a beautiful view of the ocean (we stayed in the Sea View Cabin) and we were surprised to find that there was housekeeping every morning. The diving itinerary was carefully planned so that we were the only divers at almost all of the dive sites. The conditions were also taken into account to avoid us doing dives where the currents were too strong to properly enjoy it. Overall, I couldn’t recommend Pearl of Papua and Raja Ampat enough.
Recommended for
Amazing dive sites. Food and service. People.
16 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
Albert B
Spain

Good quality-price for Raja Ampat
It is a very advisable live-aboard. Raja Ampat must be dived this way due the sheer size of the area. I believe the Pearl of Papua is the right balance between price and quality
Recommended for
Good service, friendly staff, good food
10 Jun, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Amy G
United States

Wonderful liveaboard with VIP service!!
10/10 liveaboard!!! The crew set up and broke down our gear and all we had to do was double check gear and walk to tender boat. We never had to lift or carry tanks. VIP service! Crew likes their job and it shows. Boat owner, Yayu, was with us on trip and was so friendly and fun to get to know. Arif, the cruise director was excellent and also very fun. We did misool area of raja which has incredible corals, both soft and hard. If you want to see more sharks and overall marine life, try central and north raja. Weather was rainy in morning and evening in early December. Weather was better in February. Me and everyone on board are already planning our next liveaboard on pearl of papua. Awesome experience!!!!!
Recommended for
Crew worked so hard. Incredible diving. Great food.
13 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Caren L
United States

Best diving on the planet
I knew that Raja Ampat was famous for soft and hard coral, although I have never seen anything like that in my 30 years of diving. Also the quantity of life under water. The food was amazing and the crew very nice and helpful. It was a great trip
Recommended for
Diving , food , crew
03 Apr, 2019

9.2 Superb
yanpeng Z
China

the trip is good value for money
each dive is planed well and every day is relaxing and pleasant
Recommended for
the entired trip is in good order. all crews are friendly and professional. food is delicious.
23 Dec, 2025

8.0 Very good
Carlos Oliver W
Switzerland

Best of papua
Lovely crew, awesome dive sites, amazing food. The BBQ on the Island was amazing.
Recommended for
Divesites. BBQ. Personal.
08 Oct, 2025

9.2 Superb
carolyn P
United States

The crew and the diving was wonderful!
Lovedthedivingand all the Awesome folks
Recommended for
Friendly crew, Outstanding dive guides, Amazong food and plenty of ut
20 Apr, 2017

8.4 Very good
Jean-Marie P
France

Exceptional
On an average, very relax trip Nice clients Nice crée. Very good spots
Recommended for
Vert Nice staff. Expérience of the dive master. Big help of thé crew While divine.
21 Nov, 2024

8.0 Very good
Philip T
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.
06 Jan, 2026

8.0 Very good
Marcel W
Switzerland

had too high expectations, it was bad weather, but overall I am VERY SATISFIED
Great trip, great boat, great crew - lots of corals and reef fish - little "big fish" (except manta rays at the end!)
Recommended for
Hiking in Wayaq. Mantas in Manta Sandy. Reef in Melisa's Garden.
29 Mar, 2025

Translated from German

9.2 Superb
Robert A
Philippines

Never a dull moment!
On top of the diving 3-4x a day, the crew also planned out other activities like treks, beach BBQ’s, village excursions and even jumping at the equator!
Recommended for
Experienced chef, friendly staff and cruise director, great dive sites
10 May, 2018