M/Y Blue Pearl Liveaboard, Indonesia

Diving onboard Blue Pearl

Blue Pearl has been built with diving firmly in mind. A spacious dive deck, dedicated camera station and three tenders make it easy to get groups in and out of the water without the whole operation feeling crowded. Most itineraries offer three or four dives a day when conditions allow, with night dives offered when appropriate. Nitrox is available and is included for suitably certified divers, while rental equipment can be arranged separately. Dive groups are typically kept small, normally four divers per guide.

Where Blue Pearl really comes into its own is the range of diving it can cover. Raja Ampat brings colourful reefs, huge schools of fish and extraordinary biodiversity, while Komodo adds strong currents, manta encounters and dramatic underwater scenery. The Banda Sea and Alor have a more exploratory feel, with isolated reefs, steep walls, volcanic islands and opportunities for bigger pelagic encounters. Longer crossings link these regions together, giving experienced divers the chance to explore an incredible swathe of Indonesia in a single journey.

Diving in Indonesia

Indonesia sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle and offers an almost overwhelming variety of diving. Across more than 17,000 islands, divers can find current-swept reefs, vertical walls, muck sites, volcanic landscapes, seamounts and sheltered bays packed with marine life.

Raja Ampat is best known for extraordinary coral diversity and dense fish life, while Komodo combines manta rays, sharks and fast-paced drift diving. The Banda Sea and Alor add a wilder, more remote side to the country, with clear water, dramatic topography and the chance of pelagic encounters. Elsewhere, destinations such as Sulawesi, Bali and the Maluku Islands bring their own mix of macro life, reefs and larger marine species.

Learn more about the diving in Indonesia on the ZuBlu site here.

ZuBlu’s dive travel experts will help you create the ideal itinerary aboard M/Y Blue Pearl, including your preferred cabin type, diving, excursions, equipment rental, transfers and any special requests. Share your travel dates, group size, diving experience and budget, and we’ll recommend the best options for your trip.

We’ll also help with practical travel planning, including flight routes, arrival timings and vessel transfers, making sure your itinerary works as smoothly as possible from start to finish.

Once you’ve finalised your plans, your travel expert will put a complimentary hold on your preferred room and send a final quote that includes accommodation, meals, diving, transfers, rental equipment or excursions. This quote will also show any extras paid in advance or onboard - there are no hidden fees - as well as a payment schedule and cancellation terms and conditions.

Your booking is confirmed once the required deposit, or full payment when necessary, has been received.

After confirmation, your dedicated guest concierge will take over and assist with flight routes, transfers, any personal information required by the operator, and questions about your reservation. They are there to make the entire process as straightforward as possible.

Getting There

How you reach Blue Pearl depends on the itinerary you choose. Raja Ampat cruises begin or end in Sorong, using Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ), while Komodo itineraries start from and finish in Labuan Bajo (LBJ). Other itineraries, particularly longer crossings, start or finish in different regional ports.

Transfers between the airport or hotel and the vessel are included on departures, but domestic flights are not. Because Indonesia’s internal connections can involve several flights, and some cruises depart from remote ports, it is worth allowing extra time rather and even arriving the day the trip starts.

ZuBlu can confirm the correct flight timings before you book your international or domestic travel.

Other Activities

Blue Pearl has enough space and facilities to make time out of the water feel like part of the trip rather than simply a pause between dives. Guests can relax in the whirlpool, book time in the spa room, use the gym or find a quiet corner on one of the outdoor decks. Selected itineraries may also include shore visits and other excursions, while kayaks and paddleboards may be available for exploring calm bays and coastlines.

Good to Know

• WiFi: Available onboard, though the quality of connection might vary in more remote regions.
• Mobile coverage: Expect limited or intermittent reception away from major islands and towns.
• Electricity: 24-hour electricity is available onboard.
• Payments on the liveaboard: Cash and credit card payments are taken onboard.
• Currency: The local currency is Indonesian rupiah (IDR) but onboard extras are charged in USD.
• Nitrox: Included for suitably certified divers.
• Marine park and port fees: Additional charges may apply and vary between itineraries. ZuBlu will quote all extra charges.
• Dive insurance: Divers should carry suitable insurance covering scuba diving and remote travel.