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Palau – Black Pearl Explorer

Almost full!  1 lower deck cabin for 2 and 1 female share spot available.

Live-aboard- 9 Nights

Join the adventurous few divers, who will be visiting the untouched, pristine tropical marine wonders of Palau, Micronesia during New Moon Spawning & Bump Head Parrot Fish Season.

 Palau is a divers wonderland where 3 different currents converge to produce a marine environment 4 times as rich as that of the Caribbean. Over 1500 species of fish and more than 700 species of coral, anemones, starfish and giant clams can be seen in remarkably clear waters. CEDAM International selected Palau as number one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World. It has also been a shark protected area for several years now.

Dive Ngenelis Wall, considered by the late Jacques Cousteau to be the world’s best wall dive. The reef starts at 2 feet and plummets vertical to more than 1000 feet.  This site is world renowned for its giant gorgonian sea fans measuring 6 -10 feet tall and magnificent soft corals in radiant yellows, purples, oranges and gold.

You will visit this spectacular location aboard the Black Pearl Explorer. Diving sites that are inaccessible to the average land based dive travelers will be easily accessible to you.

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 5 – Cabins Lower Deck $8185 pp or $7915 pp cash/ck. discount price

 3 – Cabins Main Deck $8555 pp or $8265 pp cash/ck. discount price

1 – Cabin Upper Deck $8985 pp or $8685 pp cash/ck discount price

  • A-1 Inst. Escorts Lynn & Scott Taylor
  • Round Trip Air From Los Angeles
  • Round Trip Ground Transfers in Bonaire
  • 9 Nights aboard Black Pearl Explorer
  • Up to 4 Dives Per Day w/ Air Tanks & Nitrox
  • 3 Meals Daily
  • Day Room on Day of Departure in Palau
  • Airfare to and from LAX
  • Over Night In LAX on January 21
  • Baggage Fees & Handling Gratuities
  • Crew Tip Approx. $600 per person
  • Meals While in Transit
  • Personal Diving Equipment
  • Marine Park  & Harbor Fee’s $150
  • Transfers to Live-aboard in Palau $25 per person each way
  • Departure Tax $20 plus Green Tax $30 (subject to change)
  • All Divers are Required to have DAN  Divers Ins. or Similar
  • Travel Ins. is Highly Recommended

Entry Requirements:***A valid passport with at least 6 months left before expiration is required for all travelers.*** Special documentation is required for all children under 18 years.

Note:  A $2000 deposit is required to hold your spot.  Space is limited. Prices are based on double adult rate occupancy and are subject to change. Single persons signing up will be subject to additional charges. Please be aware the airline or operator may impose a fuel or tax surcharge over which we have no control, an additional fee may be charged prior to departure.  Changes to package and cancellation penalties do exist. Travel insurance is highly recommended and Diver Insurance is required.

Full Payment is due by October 1, 2025

Scuba diving in Palau.

At 46 meters (153 feet) in length, the M/Y Black Pearl Explorer is spacious and sophisticated with state-of-the-art amenities.

Accommodating up to 24 divers, this luxury vessel has 12 staterooms split into two Master Seaview Staterooms (13 and 14), and four main deck deluxe ocean view staterooms (9,10,11, and 12), and six lower deck standard cabins (1,2,3,4,5 and 6). All cabins have an ocean view, some with large windows, some with portholes. As well, all cabins feature air conditioning, LED TV, high-quality linens, pillows and towels, 220V universal electricity sockets, multiple lights, safe box, and ensuite bathrooms (with shower, rinsing sink, eco-friendly soap & shampoo and hairdryer). All lower deck cabins are equipped with 2 twin beds, while Deluxe Ocean view staterooms can be configured with 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed. Master Seaview staterooms have a queen bed only.

There is plenty of space on board, both on the dive deck and on the extensive main deck. The main deck has an outdoor salon with a whirlpool, a small charging station with a variety of international plugs and for use by underwater photographers and videographers., and an indoor dining area completed with a bar. On surface intervals, divers can unwind on the beautiful covered sun deck (with sunbeds and comfortable benches), have fun in the dedicated upper-deck salon, or in the upper-deck outside lounge & bar and take in the 360° view of Palau’s scenic islands. Free satellite WiFi is available onboard.

The M/Y Black Pearl Explorer is specifically designed for divers looking for luxury and is a well-built vessel for cruising between dive sites. The waterline-level dive deck and the indoor gear station offer enough space for up to 24 divers, with rinse tanks, hot showers and at least 4 professional guides will be in the water on each dive. All dives are made with 2 shaded aluminum tenders, each with a capacity of 12. Everything is customized for effortless diving.

Lastly, the M/Y Black Pearl Explorer is equipped with all the essential safety equipment including life jackets and life rafts, plus smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in all cabins, salons, and engine rooms. An individual recompression chamber is also available onboard.

  • Vessel Specifications
  • Sun Deck
  • Pilot Deck
  • Main Deck
  • Lower Deck

Length overall: 153-feet (46m)
Beam: 28-foot (8.6m) beam (steel hull)
Main engines: 2x 477kW Cummins with Auxiliary Propulsion
Electricity: 2 150k Va Cummings, 220 V – International sockets that can fit any type of electric plug (Except UK plugs) are available onboard.
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Water Makers: 4x Reverse Osmosis Water Maker, 30 tons a day
Accommodations: up to 24 people in 12 superior ocean-view staterooms
Safety Equipment: First aid kit, oxygen kit; life jackets; life rafts, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors; fire alarms; VHF radio, VSAT, SART, AIS, satellite communication (Free satellite WiFi is available for guests), GPS, compass, recompression chamber
Air Systems: 2 Bauer 320M Mariner, 1 B-Nitrox Membrane System
Accessories: Diving equipment, 2 aluminum tenders

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