Black Pearl Liveaboard, Micronesia
9.1 Superb
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
- Spa
“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.
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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
9.5
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Value
8.6
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Shuping S
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Taiwan
Spawning at shark city brow up my mind
Some diving sites are amazingly beautiful, especially the check dive for snapper and other big fishes ball’s spawning at shark city, which is totally brow up my mind, with many bull sharks hunting around, just so many things to see at the same time and don’t know where to eye on
- Recommended for
- Professional and friendly crew. Some dive sites are amazing, shark city, blue corners and caves. Sun deck Relaxing area.
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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
- 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
- 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Maximiliane O
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Germany
Definitely recommended!!
An incredibly beautiful week on the Black Pearl!! Although the weather was very mixed, the crew got the best out of it for us and we did super nice varied dives. The food was great and the equipment on the boat was ideal for me.
- Recommended for
- Diving. Crew. Equipment.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Lynette H
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Singapore
Great Way to Enjoy a Beautiful Place
Very healthy marine life with big fans, sharks and schools of fish. On board, the service from the crew is excellent and the boat is well-equipped for comfort. The vessel does not sail far or move much during the week, unlike liveaboards in other destinations, but it does bring you closer to the dive sites to reduce travelling time. It's more like a floating resort, with speed boats bringing you out to dive.
- Recommended for
- Pelagics, corals, crew service
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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!
- Recommended for
- All of the crew were amazing. Great food. Comfortable and spacious 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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Jennifer R
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United States
Outstanding Liveaboard in Palau on the Black Pearl.
This was my first liveaboard, and it was outstanding. I will definitely be going again. The full crew of the Black Pearl provided excellent customer service, in particular Jefrey and Anthony, the dive masters who worked with me. They were knowledgeable about the dive sites and the marine life as well as skilled divers who provided additional education on scuba diving, dive equipment, and other topics. I will recommend this destination and company to others.
- Recommended for
- Quality of the Dive Team Aboard. Quality of Destination. Quality of all Service Members.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Bjarne V
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Germany
Great time on board with good dive experience
Overall it was a good decision to book the Black Pearl. Very comfy and service oriented which made a great overall experience. It was a great time on board.
- Recommended for
- The boat and its crew. The understanding of service. The comfort.
