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
- Cristian C
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Romania
Excelent liveaboard !! Everything was very good and well done
Excelent choice with this liveaboard. Great crew, dive guides, food, everything !
- Recommended for
- Dive guides. Crew. Boat and cabin confort.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Yan D
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Canada
Will definitely come back during dry season and experience the spawning!
Although there was rain at the beginning of the trip, the last few days with the sun out really make me appreciate the view even more. Even with lower visibility, we still had amazing diving every time with a lot of sharks, turtles and schools of fishes. The crew was always helpful and always listening to our concerns and needs.
- Recommended for
- The crew always available when needed. The plan of the day clear. The view.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Elias T
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Israel
An Honest Review From a Diver Who’s Done Many Liveaboards
Having done many liveaboards over the years, I try to judge trips realistically rather than emotionally. The crew was friendly and helpful, and the diving operation was organized well most of the time. The dive sites offered a great mix of reefs, strong currents, caves, marine life, and even World War II shipwrecks and aircraft wrecks, which kept the diving exciting and varied throughout the week. The boat was comfortable enough for a long trip, the atmosphere onboard was relaxed, and the food was consistently good with plenty available between dives. One important note for divers visiting Palau for the first time: be prepared for very strong currents at some dive sites. Because of that, I personally would not recommend bringing large camera setups into those conditions. Managing big cameras in heavy current can become difficult and may even risk damaging your equipment. In these situations, I honestly think a small action camera with a stick is the smarter and safer option. Also, using a reef hook is a major part of diving in many Palau sites. The experience can feel strange or difficult at first, but after a few dives it actually becomes very enjoyable. I highly recommend practicing how to properly use a reef hook before traveling to Palau — including where to clip it on your BCD and how to secure yourself correctly without damaging the reef. Like any liveaboard, there were a few small things that could be improved, but overall the trip delivered what I expected and provided a very enjoyable underwater experience.
- Recommended for
- Good dive organization and professional guides.. Comfortable boat and generally good food.. Nice variety of dive sites with healthy reefs and good marine life.
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- 10 Exceptional
- AGATA W
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Poland
Palau dream week
It was really great week, every diving was nice, safe and comfortable thanks to experienced dive masters. We had nice time and we trully recommend this vessel.
- Recommended for
- Great diving destination. Comfortable vessel. Friendliness of the crew.
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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
- Babeth F
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France
Fantastic trip on a beautiful boat
Very comfortable boat. The crew is very responsive and makes sure the guests have an amazing experience.
- Recommended for
- Boat comfort. Dive guides. Crew friendliness.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Timéo M
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France
Very good trip
Very pleasant trips with a very friendly and attentive team, with great dives. And great times spent with the other divers.
- Recommended for
- The crew. Dive sites. Comfort.
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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.
