Pearl of Papua, Indonesia

Name: Misool (Sorong - Sorong)
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-26
Location: Indonesia

8.7 Fabulous

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

from $ 341 / day Check dates

“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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25 Jun

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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05 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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15 Jul

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,730

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25 Jul

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$ 2,730

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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

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$ 2,730

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03 Sep

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,120

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14 Sep

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$ 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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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).

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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

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

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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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Jungyun P
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
28 Mar, 2019

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

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

8.4 Very good
Qi Tian T
Singapore

Awesome experience
Diving, spotting dolphins/whales on the boat, BBQ on an island. Really friendly crew, great company.
Recommended for
Crew, diving, food
10 May, 2017

9.6 Exceptional
Nicholas S
Australia

Awesome
Great dive service. Great fun and great staff.
Recommended for
The wonderful service and staff friendliness. Diving was world class
03 Sep, 2019

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

8.8 Fabulous
Maiken Faklam Dalsgaard K
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.
19 Feb, 2026

68 reviews

8.7 Fabulous
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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

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

9.6 Exceptional
Deirdre C
United States

Amazing Crew, Food, and Diving
A spectacular trip. Great people, great food, great diving. The boat is a little worn down but amazing for the price. Super friendly staff with amazing meals. I would stay for another week in a heartbeat!
Recommended for
The crew is amazing and makes sure every need is taken care of. Every meal was amazing. Spectacular diving and the crew had great diving knowledge.
04 Nov, 2024

9.2 Superb
Jaakko A
Finland

Great service and staff with a week of top tier diving
Food was excellent, crew very friendly and helpful, diving was calm and relaxing. Everything went well, althoug we didn't get to see so many mantas as I hoped.
Recommended for
Dives, food and company
14 Jan, 2020

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

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

8.0 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
Helga B
Italy

Wonderful week
Wonderful dives, great choice of diving sites.
Recommended for
Dives, company, staff
08 Nov, 2017

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

8.0 Very good
Anonymous
Italy

Merita
La visita a Pyainemo e Pindito per ammirare dall'alto le bellezze di Raja Ampat. Le immersioni sono state tutte molto belle
Recommended for
Il personale di bordo, le attenzioni e le immersioni
11 Jan, 2024

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

6.8 Review score
Karin Anna M
Germany

Raja Ambat is a great diving area
The beautiful dive sites and intact marine life
Recommended for
Group composition, Barbeque on the island, Motivated crew
12 May, 2018

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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
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

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

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

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
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

10 Exceptional
Douglas R
United States

Great Staff & Dive Guides
Flexibiliry in dealing with individuals and special conditions. Made 3 land stops to explore or party! The boat is relaxed with a lounging area on the upper deck.
Recommended for
Everything went smoothly! They really baby you and set up all the equipment.
14 Feb, 2018

8.0 Very good
Thomas C
United States

Excellent value, great dive operation and healthy reef sites
My family of 4 did the 8D/7N Northern Raja Ampat cruise in June 2024 on the Pearl of Papua (POP). June is not peak Raja Ampat diving so most of the Raja Ampat liveaboards boats were in Komodo. Consequently we only saw a few other dive skiffs which were operated from local island resorts. The Pearl of Papua is a great mid level dive boat, attentive crew, efficient dive operations. Food is plentiful, tasty and varied. Lots of covered space on two levels of fore deck. Dive operation is well run, indvidual baskets for your gear and all your gear put on the 2 dive skiffs so you just have to grab your wetsuit and mask and get on the skiff. Dives at 7:00, 11:00, 15:00 with a multiple night dive options. 2 rinse showers and camera/gear rinse tanks on fantail. Hot water showers in en-suite bathrooms, A/C in all rooms, Highly recommend the Sea View cabins. For ~$200 more than the cheapest bunkbed cabin, you get a much larger room with a full 180 degree glass view. Quite spectacular, the best cabins we've ever had. POP requests that you do battery charging in the main salon so bring 2 AC charge adapters (European style) one to use while in your room and one for the charging station. Diving was very good but mostly overcast skies so not the best visibility. Varied dive sites, some high current dives, saw all the hoped for critters (mantas, woebegone & epaultette sharks, reef sharks, turtles, bumpheads, cuttlefish, etc). Healthy reefs with lush corals and clouds of fish, very high bio-diversity. The Pearl of Papua visited the famous sites in northern Raja Ampat, had good food and efficient diving operations; overall an excellent value.
Recommended for
Excellent value, great dive operation and healthy reef sites
08 Jul, 2024