Black Pearl

Overview
The Black Pearl Liveaboard is a premium diving yacht operated by Pearl Fleet, offering divers an exceptional experience in some of the world’s most stunning underwater locations. Designed for comfort and adventure, this 46.8-meter vessel is equipped with top-tier amenities, making it an excellent choice for divers seeking relaxation and exploration.
With its state-of-the-art diving facilities, spacious interiors, and expert crew, the Black Pearl Liveaboard ensures an unforgettable journey for enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re looking to explore pristine coral reefs, encounter diverse marine life, or simply enjoy a luxury escape at sea, this modern vessel provides an unmatched experience.
Accommodating up to 24 guests for a personalized experience, the Black Pearl features elegantly designed cabins, inviting communal spaces, and high-end dining options. The onboard team consists of experienced dive guides, hospitality professionals, and a skilled crew, all dedicated to making each trip extraordinary. The liveaboard’s itineraries include some of the most sought-after diving destinations, promising thrilling underwater encounters and breathtaking scenery above the waves.
If you’re in search of a high-end liveaboard experience that blends adventure, comfort, and world-class service, the Black Pearl Liveaboard is an excellent choice!
Boat Amenities
Dive facilities
Cabins Available

Deluxe Twin Cabin

Seaview Cabin

Master Seaview Cabin
Schedule & Rates
Experiences
Diving Experience on Black Pearl Liveaboard
The Black Pearl Liveaboard is designed to provide an exceptional diving experience, catering to both recreational and advanced divers. Equipped with a spacious dive deck, modern facilities, and expert dive guides, the yacht ensures smooth and well-organized dive operations. Divers can explore world-class sites featuring vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and dramatic underwater landscapes.
This modern vessel ensures a seamless diving experience with its state-of-the-art facilities. The spacious dive deck is equipped with modern amenities, including dedicated camera stations for underwater photographers and nitrox availability for extended bottom times. With a limited number of guests, divers benefit from personalized service and small group sizes, enhancing safety and enjoyment. The experienced crew and dive guides provide detailed briefings and are adept at navigating Palau’s diverse dive sites, ensuring that both novice and seasoned divers have memorable and enriching underwater encounters.
Divers can explore iconic sites such as Blue Corner, renowned for its exhilarating drift dives amidst schools of barracuda and reef sharks, and German Channel, a hotspot for observing majestic manta rays at cleaning stations. The itinerary also includes unique experiences like snorkeling in Jellyfish Lake, where one can swim among countless harmless jellyfish, and exploring WWII wrecks that have transformed into vibrant artificial reefs. Ulong Channel is another standout site, offering an exciting drift dive through a narrow passage lined with vibrant coral formations and teeming with marine biodiversity. For an extraordinary underwater adventure, Chandelier Cave presents a mesmerizing labyrinth of submerged chambers with air pockets, creating an otherworldly experience for divers.
Best Time to Dive on Black Pearl Liveaboard
The best time to join a Black Pearl Liveaboard trip depends on the chosen route and the type of diving experience you seek:
- Dry Season (Best Visibility & Calm Seas): Ideal for divers who prefer crystal-clear waters, easy conditions, and colorful coral reef exploration.
- Pelagic & Big Marine Life Season: Perfect for encounters with larger species like whale sharks, manta rays, and hammerheads, often occurring during nutrient-rich upwelling periods.
- Muck Diving & Macro Season: Best for underwater photographers who want to capture rare critters like frogfish, nudibranchs, and blue-ringed octopuses.
- Adventure & Drift Diving Season: For experienced divers looking for thrilling currents, deep drop-offs, and fast-paced drift dives through channels and reefs.
By aligning itineraries with peak marine life activity and optimal weather conditions, the Black Pearl Liveaboard ensures unforgettable diving adventures all year round.
Dining on Black Pearl Liveaboard
Aboard the Black Pearl Liveaboard, dining is more than just a meal—it’s an experience. Guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine prepared by skilled chefs, offering a mix of international and local flavors. The onboard restaurant serves buffet-style and à la carte options, featuring fresh ingredients, and a variety of dishes to suit different dietary preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal options. Meals are served in an elegant indoor dining area or an open-air setting with stunning ocean views.
Between dives, guests can indulge in light snacks, fresh fruit, and refreshments, ensuring they stay energized throughout their journey. The bar offers a selection of premium beverages, including fine wines, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. With personalized service and attention to detail, the dining experience aboard Black Pearl complements the luxury and adventure of the voyage.
Boat Information
Black Pearl Liveaboard, operated by Pearl Fleet, is a luxury dive yacht designed for an exclusive and intimate experience. With a limited guest capacity, it ensures personalized service and a comfortable journey for divers seeking premium adventures across the crystal-clear waters of Palau.
This vessel explores various world-class dive sites, offering access to some of the most breathtaking underwater destinations and providing an exceptional blend of adventure and luxury at sea.
- Length/ Width: 46m/ 8m
- Beam: 8.6m
- Max guests: 24
- Engine: 2 x 477kW Cummins
- Freshwater Maker: Available
- Safety: Life rafts, fire suppression, first aid, emergency oxygen kit
- Tenders: 2 x 9-meter aluminum all-purpose built tenders