About Black Pearl Explorer

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. 

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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.

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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

The covered sundeck includes sunbeds and comfortable benches.

The pilot deck includes two Master Seaview staterooms (with one queen bed only, large windows and a sofa) an entertainment salon, an outside lounge & bar to enjoy the 360° view of Palau’s scenic islands.

 

The main deck includes four Deluxe Seaview staterooms (with two twin beds or one queen bed and large windows), an outdoor salon and bar with a hot tub, a small camera station and an indoor dining area completed with a second bar.

The lower deck includes 8 standard cabins (twin beds only), the dive equipment room and a dive platform with showers. Please note that we only allocate 6 cabins on that deck (2 other front cabins can be allocated for full charter bookings only).