Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“Wonderful liveaboard with VIP service!! 10/10 liveaboard!!! The crew set up and broke down our gear and all we had to do was double check gear and walk to tender boat. We never had to lift or carry tanks. VIP service! Crew likes their job and it shows. Boat owner, Yayu, was with us on trip and was so friendly and fun to get to know. Arif, the cruise director was excellent and also very fun. We did misool area of raja which has incredible corals, both soft and hard. If you want to see more sharks and overall marine life, try central and north raja. Weather was rainy in morning and evening in early December. Weather was better in February. Me and everyone on board are already planning our next liveaboard on pearl of papua. Awesome experience!!!!!”
Recommended for: Crew worked so hard. Incredible diving. Great food.
Customer Review By Amy G, from: United States scored the Pearl of Papua 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 54 reviews and information click here: Pearl of Papua .
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Pearl of Papua Boat Features
The Pearl of Papua liveaboard scores 50% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 8 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Pearl of Papua liveaboard has free WIFI internet onboard, which means you can stay up-to-date with your emails and social media whilst on your dive trip. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Leisure deck
- • Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio
- • Sun deck
- • WIFI Internet (Free)
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The boat features that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Air conditioned saloon, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Indoor saloon, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Deck towels
- • Environment tax
- • Hotel transfer
- • WIFI Internet
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Pearl of Papua Cabin Features
The Pearl of Papua liveaboard scores 36% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 4 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Pearl of Papua liveaboard has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 1 Double Cabin with ensuite bathroom
- 1 Double cabin with additional single bed & ensuite bathroom (ideal for families)
- 2 Double/Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 3 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Non-smoking rooms
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The cabin features that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Laundry service, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, Seaview cabins, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
Pearl of Papua Diving Features
The Pearl of Papua Liveaboard scores 52% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 11 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Pearl of Papua Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. What’s more, it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Rinse hoses
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Camera room, Outside showers, Separate rinse for u/w camera, Rebreather support, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters, Nitrox course, Scuba diving courses.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Pearl of Papua Food & Dining Features
The Pearl of Papua liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Pearl of Papua liveaboard has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Beach BBQ
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Half-board option
- • Local food
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Al fresco dining, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Set menu dinner, Vegan options.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Pearl of Papua Drink & Refreshment Features
The Pearl of Papua Liveaboard scores 42% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 3 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Pearl of Papua Liveaboard offers beer for purchase onboard. In addition, it has free soft drinks for those of you who don't drink alcohol, or to drink between dives at an optional extra charge. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and welcome cocktails.
- • Beer available
- • Free soft drinks
- • Welcome cocktails
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free wine w/dinner, Wine available.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Welcome cocktails
Pearl of Papua Other Recreational Activities
The Pearl of Papua liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
- • Snorkel equipment
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Naturalist itineraries, Sauna, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Land excursions
- • Snorkelling guide
Pearl of Papua Included in the Price
When you book the Pearl of Papua dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Indonesia. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Pearl of Papua Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Environment tax
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Land excursions
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Snorkelling guide
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Welcome cocktails
- ✓ WiFi internet
Pearl of Papua Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Pearl of Papua dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Indonesia.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Pearl of Papua Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Nitrox
- + Private dive guide
- + Snorkel Gear
- + Soft drinks
- + Travel insurance
Pearl of Papua Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Pearl of Papua dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Pearl of Papua Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Park
- ! Port and Fuel Fees
- ! Rental gear
Vessel Details
- Length: 30.0m (98.4ft)
- Beam: 7.5m (24.6ft)
- Max guests: 14
- Cabins: 7
- Bathrooms: 7
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Pearl of Papua are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Pearl of Papua. Pearl of Papua liveaboard scores 82% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 14 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light
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The boat navigation and safety that are not found on the Pearl of Papua include the following: Bilge Pump Alarm, Emergency Flares, Engine room CCTV.