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Crafted by the highly respected and renowned boat builders of Tanah Beru in South Sulawesi, our beautiful wooden Phinisi schooner is fitted with the latest marine technology and equipment that are ensured to meet with international safety standards. Specifically designed for liveaboard diving cruises, the Pearl of Papua provides a huge dedicated dive-deck with gear-up stations assigned for each diver throughout the cruise. The KLM Pearl of Papua is our dedicated vessel for all scheduled cruises in Raja Ampat and Cendrawasih Bay. Facilities and amenities onboard the Pearl of Papua are selected to provide the most comfort during the length of your diving expeditions. The air-conditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms are sleek yet cozy, a sanctuary to welcome you home after a long excursion undersea. Our spacious decks provide enough room for everyone to laze privately and a group to mingle comfortably. A chef and two stewards are also on board to attend your dining and cabin needs around the clock. Facilities on board the Pearl of Papua are selected to provide the most comfort during the length of your diving expeditions. The air conditioning cabins with en-suite bathrooms are sleek yet cozy, a sanctuary to welcome you home after a long excursion undersea. Our spacious decks provide enough room for everyone to laze privately and group to mingle comfortably.
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Cabin Description
Luxuriously appointed with plenty of space, the Manta Suite Cabin in lower deck has a double bed and one single bed. With individually controlled air conditioning, toilet and hot water shower, hand basin, mirror and towels, refrigerator, daily fresh fruit, round twin plug 220V mains outlet - 24 hours per day, reading lights, cabinet and shelves, bedding, fire warning system and life jackets it is the perfect place to rest after a day of diving.
Cabin Facilities
Available as double, the 2 Trevally Deluxe Cabins on the upper deck with Ocean View windows, come with individually controlled air conditioning, toilet and hot water shower, hand basin, mirror and towels, round twin plug 220V mains outlet - 24 hours per day, reading lights, cabinet and shelves, bedding, fire warning system and life jackets The perfect place to rest after a day of diving.
Available as twin, the 2 Trevally Deluxe Cabins on the upper deck with Ocean View windows, come with individually controlled air conditioning, toilet and hot water shower, hand basin, mirror and towels, round twin plug 220V mains outlet - 24 hours per day, reading lights, cabinet and shelves, bedding, fire warning system and life jackets The perfect place to rest after a day of diving.
Each Seahorse Standard cabin on the lower deck has a comfortable bunk bed. With individually controlled air conditioning, toilet and hot water shower, hand basin, mirror and towels, round twin plug 220V mains outlet - 24 hours per day, reading lights, cabinet and shelves, bedding, portholes, fire warning system and life jackets it is the perfect place to rest after a day of diving.
Seaview suite cabins are located on the upper deck, the bed can be adjusted to a double or twin bed. Each for 2 pax, so a total 4 pax.
Route Description - Raja Ampat - Northern
7 Nights / 8 Days 8 Nights / 9 Days
Day One: Sorong When you arrive at Sorong Airport you will be greeted in the arrival hall, and after collecting your luggage you will be taken to the harbour where the tender boats will take you out to the Pearl of Papua. This will be followed by cabin allocation and boat orientation. When all guests are on board, the Cruise Director will give you a presentation about the Pearl of Papua and diving recommendations. Depending on departure time there maybe an opportunity to have a check dive just outside Sorong Harbour. Lunch and dinner will be served during the sail out to Raja Ampat. Day Two: Dampier Strait The first dive is a check dive. Mioskon Island is a great place to do this and still be a world class dive. Here guests can get comfortable with their equipment, buoyancy and refresh some basic skills. The Dampier Strait area has some of the most action packed diving in Raja Ampat and guests can see fish, fish and more fish but it is also the area where the saying ‘No Current = No Fish’ originated from. There are many dive sites to choose from but Cape Kri, Chicken + Sardine Reef, Mikes Point and Mioskon are definitely on the schedule Day Three: Penemu Islands Fantastic examples of Raja Ampats diversity. The Penemu Islands are presently a new Marine Protected Area (WWF). You will dive at Reef Bayanggan, Melissa’s Garden which has probably the best complete coral coverage you will ever see and Kerunemo Adik. After your third dive you will go on a tour of The Hidden Bay (includes a trek up Penemu Hill for the amazing views of The Hidden Bay) Day Four: Kawe Islands and Aljui Bay After your tour of The Hidden Bay you'll set off for a 12hr drive up to the north of Raja Ampat and dive around the Kawe Islands and Aljui Bay. Day Five: Yanggefo After a 12hr drive back down to the south / middle of Raja Ampat you will dive at Yanggefo: Mayhem, Citrus Ridge and Gam Ridge followed by some snorkelling in the mangroves looking for the Archer Fish and seeing the unique corals that grow in front of the mangroves (normally corals grow 100m plus away from the mangroves), followed by a night dive at either of the ridges Day Six: Arborek The morning dives are at Manta Sandy where there is a manta ray cleaning station and you'll see both Black / White and all Black Manta Rays come to be cleaned. Third dive is a beautiful coral / fish dive close to Arborek Island where guests can also have a sun set walk on the beach before the fourth / night dive at the village jetty Day Seven: Dampier Strait Finishing off your great trip with two shallow dives around Sardine and Chicken Reef before returning to Sorong Day Eight: Sorong After breakfast the Cruise Director will escort guests to either the airport / hotel and will assist with checking in. Notes: *Cruising itineraries and daily programs are subject to change due to weather / sea conditions and dive site / anchorage availability. Every effort will be made to complete the program as planned and the Cruise Director will update the guests at meal times*
Route Description - Raja Ampat - Southern and Northern
11 Days / 10 Nights
Day One: Sorong Check Dive at Matan, when time permitting. Check Dive – Dive 1 Day Two: Daram – Misool Dive 1: The Candy Store Dive 2: Karang Berwarna Dive 3: Andiamo Dive 4: Night Dive at Yelit Kecil Day Three: Boo – Misool Dive 1: Boo Window Dive 2: Magic Mountain Dive 3: Nudi Rock Dive 4: Night Dive Romeo Day Four: Fiabacet – Misool Dive 1: Anchovy Reef Dive 2: Two Three island Day Five: Fam and Penemu Climb to Pianemo Dive 1: My Reef Dive 2: Melissa’s Garden Dive 3: Batu Rufus Day Six: Wayag Day Seven: Arborek and Dampier Straits Dive 1: Mayhem Dive 2: Citrus Ridge Dive 3: Arborek Jetty Dive 4: Night Dive Arborek Jetty Day Eight: Dampier Straits Dive 1: Manta Ridge Dive 2: Manta Sandy Dive 3: Sawandarek Jetty Dive 4: Yenbuba Jetty Day Nine: Dampier Straits Dive 1: Chicken Reef Dive 2: Sardine Reef Dive 3: Mike’s Point Day Ten: Sorong Dive 1: Mioskon Dive 2: Blue Magic Day Eleven: Sorong After breakfast, prepare for disembarkation. Official check out time is 10 AM. From here guests will be transferred to the next destination.