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 / 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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- 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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- 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.
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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!
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- 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
- 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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- 9.2 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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stacey L
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United Kingdom
Outstanding. 10/10 trip! Couldn’t fault anything.
A wonderful trip. Crew cared a lot about the experience delivered. Diving was outstanding. Food was fresh and delicious. Thank you so much to Rahma for looking after us and keeping our cabins in ship shape. Bijay and Danny for being awesome guides with magnificent eyes. Captain and the crew for keeping us safe! And Ben for keeping the organisation for the entire trip!
- Recommended for
- The delicious food. The attentiveness of the crew. The diving!.
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Marcel W
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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.
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- 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!!.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- MATHIEU G
- 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.
