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                                                    Black Pearl

                                                    M/Y Black Pearl is a luxury liveaboard offering exceptional diving adventures, featuring stylish cabins, expert guides, and unforgettable marine encounters. 🌊✨

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                                                    Boat features & facilities

                                                    • Main Deck Outdoor Seating and Jacuzzi

                                                    • Main Deck Outdoor Bar

                                                    • Spacious Indoor Dining Area with Cafe and Bar

                                                    • Entertainment Salon equipped with Poker and Beer Pong tables

                                                    • Camera Bay

                                                    • Sun Deck Seating and Sun Beds Hammock Area

                                                    • Gym Equipment

                                                    • Main Deck Outdoor Seating and Jacuzzi

                                                    • Main Deck Outdoor Bar

                                                    • Spacious Indoor Dining Area with Cafe and Bar

                                                    • Entertainment Salon equipped with Poker and Beer Pong tables, Gym Equipment, Business Centre

                                                    • Camera Bay

                                                    • Sun Deck Seating and Sun Beds

                                                    • Hammock Area

                                                    Dive features & facilities

                                                    • 2x Shaded fiberglass tenders, each with a capacity of 12. Equipped with 170HP Twin Inboard Engines, Top speed 40 knots.

                                                    • Boats are equipped with VHF Radios, GPS, Fresh Water Shower, First Aid Kits, DAN Diving Emergency Safety Equipment

                                                    • 2x Shaded fiberglass tenders, each with a capacity of 12. Equipped with 170HP Twin Inboard Engines, Top speed 40 knots.

                                                    • Large camera station that has a variety of plugs and USB ports for use by underwater photographers and videographers.

                                                    • Boats are equipped with VHF Radios, GPS, Fresh Water Shower, First Aid Kits, DAN Diving Emergency Safety Equipment

                                                    Location

                                                    • The M/Y Black Pearl operates out of the Port of Koror (ROR.) Guests arriving at the airport on the check-in day will be picked up by a Pearl Fleet representative; while guests who have opted to stay in a hotel or are coming from the city, can arrange to be picked up by a representative. Additional charges may apply.
                                                    • [See: Liveaboard Diving in Palau]

                                                    Dive Overview

                                                    Palau offers epic diving along a breathtaking archipelago with a variety of diverse sites including WWII wrecks, stunning wildlife, and Palau's famed Jellyfish Lake.

                                                    [See: Palau Dive Travel Guide & Micronesia Dive Travel Guide]

                                                    Accommodation Overview

                                                    The M/Y Black Pearl offers 11 twin cabins, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to 22 guests. The upper deck features 2 Master Seaview Cabins with large windows, while the main deck offers 4 Seaview Cabins with equally large windows. The lower deck consists of 5 Deluxe Cabins, each with portholes. All cabins come with ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, reading lights, international plugs, and USB charging ports. This accommodation provides the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ensuring a pleasant stay for all guests.

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                                                    Food & Drinks

                                                    The M/Y Black Pearl serves guests 3 meals a day and lights snacks, available before the first dive of the day and in the afternoon. Hot beverages and biscuits are also served onboard. The chefs onboard are more than happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or allergies. This can be communicated to the team upon booking.

                                                     


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                                                    Time Zone

                                                    UTC+9

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                                                    USD (US Dollar)

                                                    Language

                                                    English, Palauan

                                                    Electricity

                                                    220v

                                                    Payment methods

                                                    Cash (USD and EUR) and Paypal Service

                                                    Boat specifications

                                                    Length: 46.80m

                                                    Width: 8.60m

                                                    Speed: 12 knots

                                                    Engines: 2x 477kW Cummins with Auxiliary Propulsion

                                                    Generators: 2x 150kVa Cummins

                                                    Desalinator: 4x Reverse Osmosis Water Maker, 30 tons/day

                                                    Maximum guests: 22

                                                    Number of cabins: 11

                                                    Tenders:2x Aluminium All-Purpose Built, 170HP twin engines

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