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), Fuel Surcharge ($35 / night), National Park Fees ($150 / trip), Port Fees ($50 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities ($200), Airport Transfer ($25 / trip), Local Flights, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox Course ($300 / item), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($200-870 / 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
8.8
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Food
9.7
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Diving
9.5
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Value
8.7
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- 10 Exceptional
- Chad F
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United States
Perfect Service and incredible dive guides.
Our first Liveaboard. Absolutely the greatest diving experience of our lives. In the past -2 months we dove French Polynesia for 15 days, Florida Keys for a week, and the Maldives for 18 days. The Black Pearl and Palau diving wins out hands down.
- Recommended for
- Dive Guides. Dive sights. Ship.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Richard M
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United Kingdom
Awesome liveaboard trip
The Black Pearl is a really special liveaboard boat; we have done 15 liveaboards around the world and this ship is a real stand out. Like a private yacht. The crew are excellent; from Cruise director Mo down to the chefs, house keepers and boat guys. All were extremely attentive and friendly. Great food, great fellow divers and great diving in Palau.
- Recommended for
- The boat is incredible. Awesome crew. Great diving in Palau.
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- David P
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Canada
Another great live aboard experience, this time in Palau.
Enjoyed a very good live aboard in Palau. Red snapper spawning, Blue Corner, Blue holes and caves were great. Would have liked to do more dives.
- Recommended for
- Variety of dives. Great crew. Great food.
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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
- Minseok K
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South Korea
Good
They gave us a surprise for our 100th Dive!
- Recommended for
- Nice food, Good room, Friendliness.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Mary K
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United States
We had a great week on a lovely boat in a beautiful location, and some stellar dives with strong currents.
The best single experience was the first reef hook - beautiful. The best 50 minute dive was the morning of the last day, in Ulong Channel - terrific drift. The beach barbecue was also lovely.
- Recommended for
- Reef hooks! We had not used them before.. Bathrooms in the cabin were lovely.. Fresh fruits and vegetables at the meals, plus the oatmeal before the first dive..
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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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- 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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- 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.
