Black Pearl
Luxury liveaboard in Palau with extraordinary facilities and cabins, built for discerning divers
per person
per day
Overview
- Explore and dive the very best Palau has to offer
- Enjoy free nitrox, spacious dive facilities, tenders and camera station
- Relax in style in the outdoor Jacuzzi and enjoy spacious open-air chilling areas
- Onboard sea kayaks, underwater scooters and stand-up paddleboards
M/Y Black Pearl is an innovative luxury liveaboard designed with state-of-the-art facilities. Explore some of the world’s most exceptional diving in total comfort and with a very experienced crew. Enjoy convenient camera amenities, relax in the open-air Jacuzzi and gather with your friends or family members on our spacious sundeck and lounge areas. Offering outstanding service and worldclass diving, the Black Pearl provides guests with truly unique experiences, where surface intervals can be as much fun as the dives themselves.
Upcoming trips
Cabins
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Amenities
Boat
Dive facilities
- If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
- Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.
Vessel
Vessel information
Operated by the Pearl Fleet, Black Pearl is an innovative dive liveaboard offering unique and high-quality scuba diving experiences in Palau. This 47-metre steel-hulled vessel is built to an uncompromising standard using the finest materials and accommodates up to 22 guests in total comfort. Redefining onboard entertainment, the Black Pearl provides outstanding service at all times, ensuring guests feel safe and comfortable, and create memories packed with fun and laughter.
The beautifully designed vessel features a cosy ambience and is equipped with plenty of relaxation areas for an extra degree of privacy. And, when it comes to diving, this boat’s amenities are second to none - offering a fully-customised dive deck and dedicated camera maintenance station. Boasting such industry-leading facilities, combined with an experienced and attentive crew, this vessel offers a wonderful blend of luxury and adventure.
Onboard Black Pearl
During your trip onboard Black Pearl, delicious meals are served buffet-style in the spacious dining room, while the outdoor bar, and indoor bar/cafe, offer a selection of beverages including high-quality barista coffee and alcoholic drinks. To the rear of the main deck, guests will find an outdoor lounge area, and a large Jacuzzi. The second deck boasts a comfortable entertainment saloon, and cosy sofa seating, while the sun deck creates a beach-like ambience with comfortable furniture and 360-degree views.
Diving from Black Pearl
A customised dive station, located at the back of the vessel, provides each guest with personal storage space, as well as ample showers, a well-ventilated wetsuit storage area, and a designated camera soaking station. There is also a digital area for camera maintenance onboard, equipped with low-pressure air dryer, work table, room temperature storage spaces, and plenty of charging points. A full range of rental equipment is available on board, including dive computers. Diving is done from two purpose-built diving skiffs designed to carry 14 guests. The Black Pearl also boasts a portable emergency decompression sickness chamber.
Top tips
- Bring a bit of pocket cash for onboard extras like drinks from the bar, nitrox and gratuities.
- Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes and sun protection for your trip's included shore outings!
- The Black Pearl’s rear terrace is the perfect place for an evening sundowner.
Conservation
Black Pearl supports marine biology conservation efforts and adheres to eco-friendly operational guidelines, including providing complementary ocean-friendly toiletries and using metal straws, biodegradable trash bags, and ocean-friendly laundry detergent. The vessel is fitted with a highly efficient septic waste treatment system, preventing unnecessary impact to the marine environment. Guests are also provided with valuable information on the prevention of unnecessary emissions.
The Black Pearl’s operator, Pearl Fleet, provides assistance for both local and international marine biology research projects, helping to increase awareness surrounding the importance of ocean conservation. Pearl Fleet have also invested in drill equipment to set up mooring points in Palau waters. These mooring points will be vetted by the local authorities to ensure they follow protocol and regulation.