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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- 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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- 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
- 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
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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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- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Faryal M
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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.
