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Diving Liveaboard ReviewMaldives Pearl 111 liveaboard review in detail.
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Nitrox DivingThis liveaboard does not have nitrox available.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard does not offer diver training courses.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetFree WIFI and internet on this liveaboard, so you can get online with your phone or laptop for no extra charge.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard does not offer private charters.
DIN AdaptersThis liveaboard does not have DIN adapters.
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
Liveaboard.com Booking linkBoat typeDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Dive coursesDiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)
841723566506Know Before You GoThe Pearl 111 Liveaboard "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" summary is to help you choose the right boat for diving The Maldives:IntroductionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Pearl 111 Maldives liveaboard from £264/day ($333/€306) & rated 9.8. Up to 12 divers on a 30m 98f wooden schooner dive boat with 6 cabins, 6 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.Liveaboard.com Booking linkPearl 111Boat Attributes30m (98f) : 6 cabins + 6 bathrooms for 12 guests.Boat typeWooden SchoonerDiver certification (Depends on itinerary)Advanced Open Water DiverScuba gear rentalYESDive coursesNODiving Experience (Depends on itinerary)No minimum logged divesPrices starting at£264/($333/€306)* per day. *Exchange rate used: GBP to USD: 1.26; GBP to Euro 1.16.Type of DestinationIndian OceanDiving Destinations (Area 1)*Ari Atoll, Huvadhoo Atoll (Huvadhu - Gaafu Atoll), Laamu Atoll, North Ari Atoll, North Male Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, South Ari Atoll, South Male Atoll, Thaa Atoll.Diving Destinations (Area 2)*Diving Destinations (Area 3)*Diving Destinations (Area 4)*Feedback WelcomeFeedback Welcome: Please let me know in the comments below what additional information would be useful to "Know Before You Go" and "Know Before You Book" on the Pearl 111 liveaboard.*Important NoteBefore you choose your departure date: Please carefully review and choose the right itinerary for the Maldives dive sites you want to dive from the Pearl 111 liveaboard.
Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Pearl 111 liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Maldives; 8. Pay for your Pearl 111 liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Pearl 111 Liveaboard is a 30m (98f) Maldives boat for diving safaris for up to 12 guests enjoying 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms. This Maldives liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10 and is rated 'Exceptional' (SDE Lux Rating 62%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 62% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for an exceptional Maldives liveaboard safari, you might like to choose the Pearl 111 diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Maldives diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Pearl 111 liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.8 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Pearl 111 Liveaboard "Exceptional".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 3 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 5 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 5 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 5 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 7 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 32 out of 52, or 62% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Maldives Pearl 111 Liveaboard costs from £264 per day ($333/€306)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Pearl 111 Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Pearl 111 Liveaboard include: no diving courses, not available for charter.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Pearl 111 liveaboard is 30 metres (98 feet) long, has 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 12 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Pearl 111 Liveaboard include: 8 Days/7 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Pearl 111).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Pearl 111 Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Pearl 111 Liveaboard you can do this here: Pearl 111
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Pearl 111 Liveaboard, please visit this link: Pearl 111.
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Liveaboard Discounts
Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Maldives Pearl 111 liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Pearl 111 dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Deal DateDiscountLiveaboard Discount TotalPrice Before DiscountPrice After DiscountTour DaysLiveaboard Discounted TourGroup booking discountLiveaboard Country
2100Liveaboard/View OfferPearl 111Deal Date07/09/2024Discount15%Liveaboard Discount Total£316Price Before Discount£2,112.00Price After Discount£1,796.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourClassic Route (Male -Male)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryMaldives
2099Liveaboard/View OfferPearl 111Deal Date31/08/2024Discount15%Liveaboard Discount Total£316Price Before Discount£2,112.00Price After Discount£1,796.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourClassic Route (Male -Male)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryMaldives
2097Liveaboard/View OfferPearl 111Deal Date17/08/2024Discount15%Liveaboard Discount Total£316Price Before Discount£2,112.00Price After Discount£1,796.00Tour Days8daysLiveaboard Discounted TourClassic Route (Male -Male)Group booking discountNon groupLiveaboard CountryMaldives
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Pearl 111, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Pearl 111.
Liveaboard Diving
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Maldives dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Pearl 111 Liveaboard has 32 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 62%) possible benefits and features. This total of 62% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 3 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (33%), and include: DIN Adapters: NO; Dive Courses: NO; Dive Deck: NO: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: NO; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: NO; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 5 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (56%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: NO; Charging Stations: NO; Custom Built For Diving: NO; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: YES; Observation Deck: YES; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (71%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: YES; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: YES; Seaview cabins available: YES; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 5 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (71%) features, and include: Beach Towels: YES, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: YES; Laundry Service: NO; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: YES; Buffet Style: NO; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: YES; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: NO; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 7 out of 9 'Drink Features' (78%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: YES; Free Soft Drinks: NO; Free Wine With Dinner: NO; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Pearl 111 liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
”Marvelous Maldives. The diving was fantastic and well planned. The meals were a genuine delight. The dinners on the beach under the milky way were very special. The crew was extremely friendly.” Recommended for: Diving, food, deck.
Customer Review BySullie L, from: Canada scored the Pearl 111 10 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Pearl 111.
”A huge pleasure. The first dive!!! Just after arriving from the airport. The guide (Buka) offers us a little check dive in Little Malé to get used to it. He asks us what we would like to see during the cruise, we answered sharks sharks sharks!!! He said ok without animosity. Once in the water I had never seen that, there were small fish, schools of rays, sharks. gray, white tips, a bulldog and to top it all off, a tiger who passed a meter from me. In short, certainly the best dive so far. The crew was adorable, super efficient and we ate really well. . A magnificent week out of time!!!” Recommended for: Quality of dives, friendliness (12 participants), quality of service by each member of the crew.
Original review in French:
”Un énorme plaisir. La première plongée !!! Juste après être arrivé de l’aéroport. Le guide (Buka) nous propose une petite plongée check à petit Malé pour se mettre en jambe. Il nous demande ce qu’on aimerait voir durant la croisière, nous on répond sharks sharks sharks !!! Il dit ok sans animosité. Une fois dans l’eau j’avais jamais vu ça, il y en avait de partout !!! Des petits poissons, des bancs raies, des requins gris, des pointes blanches un bouledogue et pour couronner le tout un tigre qui est passé a un mètre de moi. Bref certainement la plus belle plongée jusqu’à aujoud’hui. L’équipage était adorable, super efficace et on a super bien mangé. Une magnifique semaine hors du temps !!!” Recommended for: Qualité des plongées, convivialité (12 participants), qualité du service par chacun des membres de l’équipage.
Customer Review ByMathieu C, from: Switzerland scored the Pearl 111 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Pearl 111.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Pearl 111 Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Pearl 111 to find out how to get from to join the Pearl 111 Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Pearl 111 liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Pearl 111 dive boat.
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Dives and Scuba Diver Experience
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 18 times in total on the Pearl 111 liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Pearl 111 liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: NO; Advanced Open Water Diver: YES.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Pearl 111 liveaboard for your dive trip to Maldives, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Pearl 111 liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: NO; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Pearl 111 Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Deep Dives, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Pinnacles, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving, Swim-Through's and Caverns.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Maldives liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Maldives liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Pearl 111 Liveaboard in Maldives might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Great Hammerhead Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Leopard Shark, Nurse Sharks, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Short Fin Mako Sharks, Silky Sharks, Silver Tip Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Zebra Shark.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Blue Spotted Stingrays, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
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Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Dogtooth Tuna, Frogfish, Flounder, Garden Eels, Glassfish, Humphead Parrotfish, Jack Schools, Lionfish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Parrot Fish, Pipefish, Porcupine Fish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sailfish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Surgeonfish, Trigger Fish, Yellowfin Tuna.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Crabs, Cuttlefish, Giant Clam, Hard Corals, Jellyfish, Lobsters, Octopus, Soft Corals, Starfish, Turtles.
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Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Blue Whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Bryde's Whales.
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Liveaboard Cost and Booking
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £264/Day ($333/€306) for booking the Pearl 111 liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Beach BBQ, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Drinking Water, Fishing, Fuel Surcharge, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Internet, Kayaks, Land Excursions, National Park Fees, Port Fees, Snorkelling Guide, Stand-up Paddle Boards, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Pearl 111 liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Snacks, Soft Drinks.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Pearl 111 liveaboard: Environment Tax.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length30 metres (98 feet).
Maximum Guests12
Cabins and BathroomsThe Pearl 111 dive boat has 6 cabins and 6 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Pearl 111 has the following cabin types: double cabins, triple cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: YES.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: NO; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: NO.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 5 out of 17 (i.e. 29%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: YES; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: YES; Massage: NO; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: YES; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 1 out of 2 (i.e. 50%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: NO.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Pearl 111 liveaboard has 3 out of 6 (i.e. 50%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: NO, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: YES; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; YES.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Pearl 111 liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 18 dives on the Pearl 111 Maldives liveaboard from £264/day ($333/€306) & rated 9.8 + SDE Lux Rated 62%. Up to 12 divers on a 30m 98f wooden schooner dive boat with 6 cabins, 6 bathrooms + aircon cabins, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, free internet, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Pearl 111 for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Pearl 111 diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Maldives you can do this here: Pearl 111. But if you want to compare this Maldives liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Maldives, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.26 and for GBP to Euro is 1.16. For an up-to-date cost for the Pearl 111 Liveaboard, please visit this link: Pearl 111.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Pearl 111 Maldives Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Pearl 111 Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Pearl 111 Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Maldives liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Pearl 111 liveaboard above if you've already dived in Maldives from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
