Liveaboards

Caribbean Pearl II

M/V Caribbean Pearl II

The M/V Caribbean Pearl II is a very comfortable liveaboard that carries a maximum of 18 passengers in nine air-conditioned staterooms/cabins. Eight Deluxe Staterooms have one large lower bed and an upper single bed. Each cabin has a private head and shower, TV/VCR and air-conditioning. One Master Cabin has a queen sized bed, air conditioning and private head and shower. Six crew provide superb service throughout the cruise and make sure everything runs smoothly. Between dives guests can relax on the sundeck (either in or out of the shade). The salon has an excellent collection of books, videos and music to enjoy.

The dive deck covers the aft third of the main deck. Large gear lockers double as seats and line the rails and centre. Tanks are mounted at the back of each locker, so it is easy to don your equipment at your seat or ask for the tank to be taken to the dive platform. Dive information is displayed on a large board which shows depth and marine life information. A large three-tiered camera table has plenty of space for camera assembly or preparation and separate rinse tanks are kept for cameras and videos. The photography department provides rental cameras and accessories as well as the services of the photo pro if you require a model or expert advice. A range of PADI and SSI speciality courses are offered on M/V Caribbean Pearl II including Nitrox training and facilities. A full range of diving equipment is available for rental by pre-arrangement.

For after the dive there is a warm freshwater shower and clean towels awaiting, as well as the chef’s freshly prepared snacks to appease the after-dive hunger pangs! Delicious barbecues, American-style and local dishes are served; breads, biscuits and baked snacks come straight from the oven. Most meals are served buffet-style.

M/V Caribbean Pearl II operates out of the island of Utila for 7 nights cruises, departing every Saturday throughout the year. Passengers are flown between San Pedro Sula or Roatan (on the mainland of Honduras) and Utila. The cruise itinerary includes dive sites at the islands of Cayos Cochinos, Roatan and Utila.

DIVENCOUNTERS ALLIANCE

Caribbean Pearl is a member of the Divencounters Alliance, a fleet of independently owned and operated liveaboard dive boats whose mission is ‘ to provide guests with exceptional diving encounters while providing luxury accommodations and amenities on board – at all times.’

Guests who sail on Alliance vessels, are, after their first cruise on an Alliance vessel, able to take advantage of a number of ‘Alliance Awards.’ These include a 5.49% discount on another Alliance cruise, free nitrox and a $50 on board credit. To find out if any of these benefits apply to you, please contact the Divequest office.

Price: From about £1850 (US$2795, about €2495)

Includes:

• Return airport transfers
• 7 nights cruise on Caribbean Pearl on a twin/share basis
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) daily, including non-alcoholic and local alcoholic beverages
• 5 full days of diving (up to 4 or 5 dives per day, including night dives) plus one or two dives on the last day. 

Please note: A port, cruising and national park fee of US$190 is not included in the package price and will be collected on board.

Please note: Dinner on the last night is not included but guests will be given guidance for good local restaurants.

Cabin Upgrades:  Available

Single Occupancy Supplement: Please contact us.

Air Travel: Our in-house IATA ticket agency can arrange your air travel in connection with your holiday from a departure point anywhere in the world, or you may arrange your own air travel if you prefer. We can tailor-make your itinerary to your personal requirements, so if you would like to make a stop-over or two, make a side trip to some other destination, or travel business class rather than economy, we will be happy to assist. Please contact us about your air travel requirements.