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.
Book now for the ultimate luxury Pearl of Papua Raja Ampat liveaboard diving holiday.
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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 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox ($5 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($50 / day), Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear ($80-110 / 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 7.7
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.6
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Faryal M
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United States
Wonderful first time liveaboard experience that we recommend without hesitation.
This was our first liveaboard trip. We felt completely taken care of. The director Ben and our local dive masters/guides were exceptional. They were all professional, kind and super helpful. We recommend his boat one hundred percent.
- Recommended for
- Great dive Guides. Great Dive Director/ safety officer (Ben). Boat crew and food quality.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- MATHIEU G
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France
Diving trip to the land of coral fields in an excellent friendly atmosphere
A very friendly and international small group of 13 divers (2 Americans, 4 French, 1 Australian, 1 South Korean, 3 Austrians, 2 Germans) on a fairly old but well maintained boat. A very helpful crew and excellent meals with a wide variety. Beautiful dives in Raja Ampat, the coral paradise. An exceptional 20-minute encounter with a beautiful Manta.
- Recommended for
- Staff on the boat exceptional. Friendliness of the divers. Excellence of the meals.
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- 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
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Krista B
- United States
Great Raja experience!
Yayu and her team provided a consistent dive experience across the 8 days touring around Raja Ampat. They did their best to get us good time slots at all of the major sites to make the challenging currents manageable and keep us well fueled with plenty of tasty food.
- Recommended for
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Organized and safe. Delicious, varied food.
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- 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!.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Nicholas S
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Australia
Awesome
Great dive service. Great fun and great staff.
- Recommended for
- The wonderful service and staff friendliness. Diving was world class
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Laura W
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Germany
Beautiful corals & abundance of wildlife combined with a comfortable boat and an exceptional crew
We went on the Pearl of Papua for the 8 days tour in Raja Ampat and enjoyed every second of it. The crew was incredibly helpful and went up and beyond to make us having a great time. The boat manager did a great job, too and made sure everything was running smooth. The Food was very good, especially the banana fritters in the afternoon. The boat got some renovation during the last two years so it is well maintained. We had one of the seaview cabins, which was great for the views. Just keep in mind they are located on the top deck, so it might be a bit more shaky up there. The underwater scenery in Raja Ampat is honestly the most rich and diverse corals I have seen so far. Also the abudance of wildlife is great, in every corner of the reef you can find small creatures. Would 100% recommend to get on this boat for your liveaboard in Raja Ampat!
- Recommended for
- Staff on the boat were very friendly and helpful. Dive Guides knowledgeable and very good in spotting wildlife. Diving in small groups of Maximum 5 divers.
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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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- 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
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- michael M
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United Kingdom
Tremendous diving ,phenomenal biodiversity great crew and stunning scenery
Great dive masters, endless reefs incredible biodiversity.islands of paradise beachesOMG, Mantas cuttle fish nudibranchs fish eagles frankly hte whole trip was a highlight
- Recommended for
- oceanic mantas ,unbelievable coral,giant schools of fish
