Pearl of Papua is a traditional Indonesian phinisi liveaboard focused on diving expeditions in Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay. Built for practical comfort, safety, and smooth dive operations, the boat is designed for travellers who want a dive-led adventure with relaxed onboard living and access to remote marine regions in West Papua.
Pearl of Papua is a wooden phinisi schooner crafted in South Sulawesi and purpose-built for liveaboard diving cruises. The vessel operates dedicated cruises across Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, offering a comfortable base for underwater exploration, remote island visits, and multi-day sea journeys.
Life onboard is relaxed, practical, and dive-focused. Guests can expect hearty Indonesian and Western-style meals, open and shaded deck spaces for downtime, and attentive crew support throughout the journey. The experience is especially suited to divers who want comfort without losing the adventurous spirit of a remote Papua liveaboard.
Pearl of Papua is primarily a scuba diving liveaboard, with guided diving supported by experienced dive staff. Non-divers can still enjoy Raja Ampat through snorkeling, village visits, cultural excursions, viewpoints such as Wayag and Paynemo, swimming, beach time, and island exploration.
Pearl of Papua focuses on West Papua’s iconic marine regions, especially Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay. Raja Ampat is known for world-class reefs, manta encounters, tropical islands, remote villages, and dramatic limestone scenery, while Cenderawasih Bay offers a more expedition-style route for travellers seeking a less conventional Papua liveaboard experience.
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Yes. Pearl of Papua is designed around liveaboard diving, making it best suited to scuba divers who want to explore Raja Ampat or Cenderawasih Bay by boat.
Yes. Non-divers can enjoy snorkeling, island visits, cultural excursions, viewpoints, beach activities, and wildlife-focused exploration during the cruise.
Pearl of Papua operates in Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, with access generally through Sorong for Raja Ampat and Manokwari for Cenderawasih Bay.
The operator notes September to May as the best season for Raja Ampat, with calmer waters, good visibility, and comfortable sailing conditions.
Yes. Pearl of Papua offers whole-vessel private charter options for groups seeking a more exclusive liveaboard experience.