Black Pearl Liveaboard, Micronesia
9.2 Superb
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- Spa
“A great week full of dive souvenirs, in a superb island surrounding, on a very confortable boat.”
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, WiFi internet.
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, Spa.
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Black Pearl Reviews
- 9.2 Superb
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Vessel
9.3
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Crew
8.7
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Food
9.6
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Diving
9.5
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Value
8.7
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Ertug E
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Netherlands
Excellent diving
Wonderful diving, spacious cabins, helpful crew, overall good experience in a beautiful Palau, totally worth it
- Recommended for
- Diving. Crew. Boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jarrod P
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United States
Black Pearl is awesome!
The crew takes care of your every need. If something isn't to your liking they fix it! Swimming with manta's almost every morning next to boat before you even make your first dive!
- Recommended for
- Diving. Crew. Boat cleanliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Karl B
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Austria
Was one of the most beautiful trips I have done.
Great service from pick up to bring back.Lots of sharks and other fish.Great cave And mantras.
- Recommended for
- Great dive guide. Very beautiful underwater world. Good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Stefano M
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Italy
Palau Aug 2025
It’s been an amazing experience on board thx at the crew’s professional skills and especially of the diving guide.
- Recommended for
- Diving Guide. Confort. Food and beverage.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alberto F
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Spain
The experience of a lifetime!!
This was our very first liveaboard experience and definitely not the last. Palau is perfect for such a start, while not sailing far from the main land, you are find yourself already in the middle of the ocean, so accessing the game could not be done with less effort. The boat is not the typical dive boat, it must have been originally a luxury boat. I have to say the Crew made this trip memorable, they make an effort for the guest to connect and ensure we have a blast. Dive masters are all top-notch, briefings were clear and efficient and the restaurant had always some treat for us, be it cookies, water, juices, etc. Food was delicious and the cooks were awesome as well, making us feel warm and cozy. I miss them! We were lucky enough to get one of the two suites (thanks you Black Friday!), with enough space and wonderful views to the sea. The boat has an upper deck where you can rest and sunbathe without hassle (look for the corners with Internet!). But the best treat was the jacuzzi, where we could enjoy sunset with bubbles and a cup of white European wine (what else you need??). When it comes to diving, this trip went directly to our top 3 ever (we have around 75 dives). Probably German Channel is one of the best dives you can get. Seeing the mantas in the cleaning station from such a short distance and then below the surface feeding on krill going around us and followed by thousand of fishes...nature at its best!
- Recommended for
- Amazing boat, not the typical dive boat, feeling millionaire for a week ;). The organization of all dives, debriefings, activities, etc. Crew is awesome and very professional. Rooms and public areas are clean all the time and food is amazing as well.. Every dive is different and very enjoyable. Don't miss German Channel and the mantas around the boat at night!.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Robert D
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Germany
Recommended boat, great crew, great service, blue water, current, intact reefs
From pickup to drop-off, an all-round positive travel experience. The crew was always very friendly and helpful. Already knew the wishes and preferences of the guests as well as the names on the second day. Requests were responded to quickly as far as possible. The cabins are spacious and clean. The bathroom was great and thanks to the door on the shower largely dry. For safety, a fire alarm has been rehearsed and fire extinguishers are available everywhere, as well as life jackets. The food was delicious and there was always something different. We dived at the well-known places in Palau: Red Snapper Spawning was a highlight, as was Blue Corner and German Channel. Under water, various sharks could be spotted, large shoals of various fish species and numerous turtles. Unfortunately, we could only see manta rays and dolphins from the boat. But there is never a guarantee for that. Macro is rather scarce in Palau. Instead, blue water, currents, intact reefs with little tourism.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Size of the boat. Cleanliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Catherine C
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Hong Kong
Super fun and enjoyable Liveaboard experience
Boat is very well upkept, very spacious, new and clean. The jacuzzi is the best after dives. Staff are all so friendly. Dives were guided professionally, briefings were detailed and we always felt safe to be in the group. Another highlight is on the last day when we finished all the dives. Staff set up inflatables for us to play. We had a lot of fun!!!
- Recommended for
- Boat and Cabins are nicely maintained, very spacious and clean. Dive guides and staff are super friendly. Dives were guided in a professional way, we felt safe and enjoyable.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Ai N
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Japan
The positive and friendly crew made the trip exciting!
Again, the crew was very helpful. Every time I returned to the ship from a dive, I was happy to be greeted with a cheerful hello.The room was clean every day and new towels were provided and it was comfortable.The chef was Thai and the Asian food was delicious, so I looked forward to the meal every day.I had the best memories!
- Recommended for
- 1.We were able to see a lot of sharks, 2.The crew welcomed us positively every time, 3.The jacuzzi after the dive was great.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Don G
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United States
I have been on many live aboards. Black Pearl is, by far, the best.
The crews' stellar service and friendliness. We felt so welcomed, at home and part of the ships family.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew. Attention to every detail. Beautiful, well designed ship. The Diving! Well planned dive schedule and variety.
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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.
