Pearl of Papua, Indonesia
8.7 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- En-Suite bathrooms
“Everybody onboard were always taking care of us, they were the best and if we needed anything they always came through. ”
Highlights
M/V Pearl of Papua is a 30m liveaboard scheduling fantastic value diving holidays year-round in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, home to the highest marine biodiversity on Earth. This variety of marine life makes Raja Ampat the ultimate diving destination. The 12-member crew of Pearl of Papua is highly knowledgeable and intimately familiar with Raja Ampat and strives to provide five-star service. The MV Pearl of Papua was custom designed for diving expeditions, with rinse tanks, a dedicated camera table, charging stations, and kitting-up stations for each diver available. There are also 3 tenders to make getting to and from the dive sites as comfortable as possible. The dive staff will work with divers to create the most unforgettable underwater excursions Raja Ampat offers.
Topside, the Pearl of Papua liveaboard Indonesia offers premium air-conditioned cabins and en-suite bathrooms. Two Master cabins with double and two single beds are located on the upper deck; there is a Suite is on the lower deck, along with 4 standard cabins. Spacious decks throughout the boat provide ample space to laze privately or mingle with the rest of the group. A professional chef prepares fresh gourmet meals and snacks throughout the day to please every palette.
Book now for the ultimate luxury Pearl of Papua Raja Ampat liveaboard diving holiday.
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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Land Excursions, Snorkeling Guide, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees ($400-500 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox ($5 / activity), Private Dive Guide ($50 / day), Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear ($80-110 / trip).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Pearl of Papua Reviews
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- 8.7 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 8.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- Jeanne P
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France
Superb end-of-season cruise!
We were 3 a couple and a girlfriend and our cruise was fabulous. You are picked up from the hotel, you are taken from the dock to the boat in a dinghy. Everything is simple. Once there, the welcome is warm and everyone takes care of you. The dive deck is spacious and once the checks are done, you will find your tank directly on one of the tenders. The briefing room, which is also the dining room, is decorated with simplicity and comfort. You feel very good there. On the upper deck, a large wooden table (which can be used as a dining table if the weather permits) and two well-padded sitting areas allow you to enjoy the view. At the very top is the sundeck and its 6 deckchairs also perfect for relaxation.The dives are obviously very beautiful and the guides flushed out all the little wonders we want to find in Raja. Pipefish dragon, blue ringed octopus, seahorse pygma, wobbegong shark, cuttlefish and nudibranchs in numbers.The most positive point for us will remain the team: 100% Indonesian, with the owner Yayu who dives with you and tells you stories at dinner. We dived well, ate well, slept well, talked well and laughed a lot. If I had to do it again, I would immediately sign up for the same cruise "fo shur!!"Thank you again for these unforgettable moments!Ps: the room on the upper deck is definitely worth the extra euros invested. Waking up with a view of the islands and the sea is really worth it.
- Recommended for
- The sea view room. Delicious food. The super nice owner.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christiane F
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Germany
Raja Ampat is a must go!!!
Diversity of diving, the friendly and helpful crew! We had a great time!
- Recommended for
- diving, bamboo sharks, colourful underwater world
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Michelle M
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United States
Pearl of Papua IS A PRECIOUS PEARL!
Great jovial atmosphere at our hotel among the other divers who were also being picked up really set us off on a great foot. Yayu (the owner/operator) is very organized and prompt, all with a congenial spirit. The small size of our group (11 guests) really fostered a personal experience. Lifetime friendships were formed. The coral was mind blowing. Yayu is extensively aware of the pelagic life as we were informed of what specifically to look for at each dive site. FABULOUS time with the Manta's at the cleaning station! Side excursions were also a very nice treat (hiking to top lookout at Piaynemo), a stroll through a tiny village on a small island topped off with FRESH coconut water!
- Recommended for
- Yayu is the PERFECT Host!!! Gracious, considerate, accomodating, knowledgeable, humorous, not enough room to express the kindness of ALL of her staff.. There are swift currents, but the DM's and boat dinghy crew were acutely aware of every diver. I felt very safe. They take their jobs quite seriously. Lounge deck is FABULOUS! BBQ beach dinner was a blast. Ramah is incredibly kind, attentive and eager to help find anything you need..
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Joshua T
- United States
Beautiful week of diving in raja ampat
The trip was wonderful. Despite spending two days of flying to get there they made pick up very easy and got us situated right away. They also set up all our gear every dive which made it super easy to get ready and stress free. The food and cabin crew were excellent and the diving was awesome. Highly recommend
- Recommended for
- Number of dives. Good food. How easy they made the diving.
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- 8.4 Very good
- BRIAN L
- United States
Would do again
Great destination, boat, crew
- Recommended for
- Guide to tourist ratio. View from room. Operator friendliness.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Qi Tian T
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Singapore
Awesome experience
Diving, spotting dolphins/whales on the boat, BBQ on an island. Really friendly crew, great company.
- Recommended for
- Crew, diving, food
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- 9.2 Superb
- Jean-Christophe D
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Switzerland
A fabulus week!
Vevey good! Professional and friendly staff, fabulous sites under and over the sea.
- Recommended for
- Dives Staff Food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Deirdre C
- United States
Amazing Crew, Food, and Diving
A spectacular trip. Great people, great food, great diving. The boat is a little worn down but amazing for the price. Super friendly staff with amazing meals. I would stay for another week in a heartbeat!
- Recommended for
- The crew is amazing and makes sure every need is taken care of. Every meal was amazing. Spectacular diving and the crew had great diving knowledge.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ella E
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United Kingdom
A week we will never forget!
The most amazing week spent in Northern and Central Raja Ampat. The boat owner, Yayu, was the perfect host and she made sure that we were all looked after so well by her excellent crew. The food was amazing - all prepared fresh and lots of choice. The boat and all the dive equipment was in great condition. Our room had aircon, an en-suite and a beautiful view of the ocean (we stayed in the Sea View Cabin) and we were surprised to find that there was housekeeping every morning. The diving itinerary was carefully planned so that we were the only divers at almost all of the dive sites. The conditions were also taken into account to avoid us doing dives where the currents were too strong to properly enjoy it. Overall, I couldn’t recommend Pearl of Papua and Raja Ampat enough.
- Recommended for
- Amazing dive sites. Food and service. People.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Anonymous
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Italy
Merita
La visita a Pyainemo e Pindito per ammirare dall'alto le bellezze di Raja Ampat. Le immersioni sono state tutte molto belle
- Recommended for
- Il personale di bordo, le attenzioni e le immersioni
