“All was perfect, from the start till the end. ”
Highlights
Built with divers' needs in mind, M/Y Black Pearl offers week-long itineraries to Palau, one of the world's top diving destinations. 12 guest cabins cater to 24 guests. Each cabin features twin beds, ensuite bathrooms, AC, and a safety deposit box. The new 200x210cm latex mattresses with 300-thread count Egyptian cotton will submerge guests in luxury and comfort.
Social areas include a large sun deck with beach beds, tanning benches, a dedicated camera setup area, a lounge with a TV, and a 6-person whirlpool. The outdoor terrace at the back of the boat is ideal for a sundowner to reflect on the day’s adventures.
The M/Y Black Pearl features a comfortable dive deck fitted with anti-slip flooring, a designated camera maintenance area with a low-pressure air gun and work table, and 2 fully-kitted diving skiffs. Palau is known for having some of the best diving in the world, with a huge variety of marine life, deep drop-offs, wrecks, and cave systems. Itineraries visit some of Palau's most notable dive sites, including Blue Holes and Blue Corner. The cruise also includes visiting the stunning Jellyfish Lake for a memorable snorkeling session among hundreds of harmless jellyfish. The Black Pearl doesn't require many logged dives; however, divers should be comfortable diving in currents to join this trip, as these can be unpredictable and quite strong in some dive sites. Inexperienced and beginner-level divers may find some dives quite challenging and may be asked by the Cruise Director to skip dives unsuitable for their diving experience level.
For a dive liveaboard to Palau to remember, book online today to reserve your space aboard the one-of-a-kind M/Y Black Pearl.
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Included: VAT, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Dive Insurance (50-60 USD), National Park Fees (150 USD per trip), Port Fees (50 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (200 USD), Airport Transfer (25 USD per trip), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course (300 USD per item), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (200-870 USD per item), Land Excursions, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet, Spa.
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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Black Pearl Reviews
- 9.1 Superb
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Vessel
9.2
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Crew
8.7
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.4
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Value
8.7
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- 8.4 Very good
- Celestina D
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United States
Great dive boat and location but it could be even better
Excellent experience, amazing dive site and wonderful staff. My only comment is on the state of the boat. While it’s well laid out and the cabins and en-suite bathroom are large. But the boat needs an overhaul - water stains and leaks in the bathrooms, missing or torn lounge cushions, outdated leather sofas and worn wooden chairs and paper-thin walls in the cabins.
- Recommended for
- The staff and dive guides were amazing. The food was good. The ship is large with several different seating lounge areas so you don’t feel cramped..
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- 10 Exceptional
- Daniel B
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United States
Diving Palau aboard the Black Pearl.
Phenomenal diving in Palau aboard the Black Pearl. Beautiful, new boat. Super friendly and accommodating crew. Excellent food. Amazing underwater encounters, especially in the German Channel. Be prepared for very hard mattresses. Be prepared to pay a lot for soft drinks and wine aboard. All in all an unforgettable experience!
- Recommended for
- Great staff and dive masters. Phenomenal diving. New luxurious boat.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Pamela W
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United States
The Black pearl was the perfect boat and operation for me to finish up my marine life documentary movie series I am producing for a school education program.
As a marine biologist and documentary film producer I found the dive locations and dive guides extremely helpful in experiencing what Palau has to offer. The only change I would make to the dive operation is for the dive guides to wear colorful fins or wetsuit so us divers could better locate them underwater, especially when two dive groups come together.
- Recommended for
- Dive guides knowing the local dive sites and currents. Dive guides finding rare marine life for photography. Great graphics presented of dive sites before each dive.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Alexis R
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United States
Great Experience
The Diving, the Crew, the Scenery, my Room…all were excellent!
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew, Scenery
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- 7.6 Good
- Mr. Ralph E
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United States
First Live Aboard Trip
Great diving, weather was good.
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- The boat was very comfortable with many areas to lounge in the shade and sun. The crew was very friendly and the schedule for meals was predictable. The staterooms were comfortable with ample storage.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Kelly S
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United States
The staff and crew made the trip exceptional!
We had a large group that had canceled so there were only 3 guests on the trip. The crew did not hesitate to meet our every need. We had the boat and the dive sites to ourselves. The boat is amazing and new, the food was great, the dive sites were second to none. All of those mean nothing of not for the crew, they made this boat and this trip amazing, the chemistry and service was phenomenal! We have dove on many liveabords and we have never gotten the service and attention to this level, a 10 out of 10
- Recommended for
- Dive sites were amazing.The attention to detail from the staff weresecond to none. The food and accomidations were top notch
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- 10 Exceptional
- Kara L
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United States
Awesome liveaboard with fantastic crew
Though all the crew were great, the dive masters in particular were exceptional! Ravi, Jeffrey, Russell, and Mohamad are the best dive masters I have had the pleasure of diving with. Knowledgeable, friendly, and fun, they greatly en IHIGHLY recommend diving beautiful Palau on the Black Pearl!
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- All of the crew were amazing. Great food. Comfortable and spacious boat.
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- 6.0 Review score
- Darrell H
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United States
Good trip and enjoyed it.
Beautiful water and land. Wonderful boat. good service. The food was less than average. Breakfast was ok, dinner below average. Lunch ok. The bed was hard like a Prison bed, awful. Again, loved the boat itself. Food choices were limited. Pre breakfast did not exist (toast).
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- The quality of the boat, diving and staff.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Juan M
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United States
Great ship .
The extra days some of us stayed . We ha d only three divers plus the D.M. we did three dives they were all good including Ulong Channel again with better visibility . This time around we saw more of everything .
- Recommended for
- The crew , the boat and the dives .
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- 6.8 Review score
- Gerald S
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United States
The experience was average.
There were very few highlights. The mattress was hard. Only 3 dives a day. Instead of staying out and doing two tank dives, we went back and forth on the rough seas doing one tank dives at a time. The trip was below expectations.
- Recommended for
- The food, dive guides and staff were very good.
