Black Pearl Liveaboard, Micronesia
9.2 Superb
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- Spa
“The crew is very responsive and makes sure the guests have an amazing experience.”
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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- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Courtney C
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United States
Best diving on a beautiful boat.
We had an amazing guide and saw tons of marine life. Very special week on a beautiful boat.
- Recommended for
- Mohamed our guide. The underwater life. Nice boat.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jerome E
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France
Luxury boat
A great week. Exceptional boat, attentive crew, good diving organization. Very nice diving destination, incredibly full of fish (but with less diversity than Indonesia and the Philippines, even though they are very close)
- Recommended for
- Great comfort of the boat. Exceptional diving. Good organization.
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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
- ZEN D
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Hong Kong
Excellent trip
Everything is excellent. Beautiful & comfortable cabin, delicious food & drinks, DMs are professional, we get briefing before every dive, every dive site awesome.
- Recommended for
- Everything is excellent. Beautiful cabin, delicious food & drinks, professional guides, super friendly crews.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Larissa E
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Switzerland
A truly unforgettable family experience!
From the moment you board the Black Pearl you know that you are about to have a unique experience. The boat is luxurious and spacious with many areas available to relax among the three decks and does not feel overcrowded. The cabins are beautifully designed and very comfortable, all with flat screen TV’s and ensuite bathrooms with warm showers. Closet space is limited but it is not really necessary to bring many clothes for this kind of trip. The crew is very kind and friendly and always ready to help. The food is varied with healthy options. One can order eggs for breakfast and there are snacks in the afternoon. One of the two dive boats brought us directly from the Black Pearl to the dive sites and are very well organised with individual storage areas for equipment on them. After each dive, bottles are refilled with Nitrox and the dive suits rinsed and hung up, ready for the next dive. On the first deck of the boat there is a very practical area where cameras and GoPro’s can be changed to have them ready for the next dive. We were surprised by a BBQ dinner on a nearby beach one evening and entire crew put in so much effort to make it a truly magical experience! The dive sites were stunning and we saw many sharks, large schools of fish, cleaning stations, beautiful hard and soft corrals. It was without a doubt some of the best diving we have done so far. Mohammed who was the cruise director was also our dive guide and he was very knowledgeable about each dive site. He was also a lot of fun underwater teaching our children to make ring bubbles which they mastered by the end of the trip. Our 13 year old also completed her Nitrox and Advanced Open Water certification onboard. All in all, we can highly recommend the Black Pearl.
- Recommended for
- Boat, Dives, Staff
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- 10 Exceptional
- Elizabeth G
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Australia
Fabulous trip, made all the better by great dive sites and wonderful guides and crew.
Getting to dive on such a diverse variety of sites. From wrecks, cavers/swim throughs, reef walls and great hook in sites to watch the passing parade of sharks. All made even better by our fabulous dive guide, Bibo and the ever helpful cruise director, Mohamad and his team.
- Recommended for
- Amazing sea life diversity. Great Cruise Director, guides and crew. Comfort of boat.
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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
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Andrew H
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Australia
Fabulous Diving Experience
The boat was very comfortable and spacious. The crew was friendly and helpful, taking breakfast orders as you dried off after the first morning dive was a nice touch. The dive guides (Jefry snd Mohamed) were vey helpful in assisting with fixing an equipment issue that came up halfway through the trip. The dives were great, with a good variety of dives with the dives at Blue corner and Ulong channel as highlights
- Recommended for
- Great Diving, Helpfulness of crew, Dives at Blue corner and Ulong Channel
