Palawan, Philippines
Puerto Princesa Scuba Diving Liveaboard
Puerto Princesa Scuba Diving Liveaboard
8 Days • 25 April - 02 May 2027 | 03 - 10 May 2027
Dive with Dolphin Liveaboard
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Tubbataha Reef and experience the ultimate underwater adventure in one of the world's most pristine and biodiverse marine sanctuaries.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a 97,030-hectare Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Palawan, the westernmost Philippine province. It is located 150km southeast of Puerto Princesa City, at the heart of the Coral Triangle, the global centre of marine biodiversity.
Tubbataha is composed of two huge coral atolls – the north atoll and the south atoll – and the Jessie Beazley Reef, a smaller coral structure about 20 kilometres north of the atolls.
The park contains roughly 10,000 hectares of coral reef, lying at the heart of the Coral Triangle – the global centre of marine biodiversity.
Embark on the expedition of a lifetime to Tubbataha Reefs, a UNESCO World Heritage site accessible only by liveaboard. Located in the heart of the Sulu Sea, this remote marine sanctuary is home to 50% of all coral species in the world and some of the highest concentrations of sharks and pelagics on the planet.
Tubbataha isn't just a destination; it's a privilege.
What's Included
What's Included
- Buffet style meals, snacks, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and filtered drinking water
- Large cabins, full-size beds, and full-size bathrooms
- Each cabin has air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and large windows
- All Cabins are above the water-line
- Up to 4 dives per day — guided from large fiberglass chase boats
- Use of onboard dive facilities — tanks, weights, and air fills included
- Daily fresh towels and cabin service
- Double-occupancy accomodations with VIP and single-occupancy options
- Convenient common areas — sun deck, dining lounge, forward deck, and smoking deck
- Safety equipment — first-aid kit, emergency oxygen, life vests
- Local transfers from and to your local hotel, airport, or port.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Your journey begins with a seamless pickup from the airport or your hotel in Puerto Princesa.
Boarding: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Evening: Meet the crew, set up your gear, and enjoy a welcome dinner at 7:00 PM as we await Port Authority clearance to sail into the Sulu Sea.
Day 2-3: The North Atoll Giants
We kick off the diving at iconic sites like Jessie Beazley or the Malayan Wreck. The North Atoll is famous for its "Shark Airport," Seafan Alley, and the exhilarating "Washing Machine" drift. Expect towering walls and massive schools of fish.
Day 4: South Atoll & The Ranger Station
Explore the southern reaches, including Delsan Wreck and Triggerfish City. In the afternoon, we take a break from the deep to visit the Tubbataha Ranger Station. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on the remote sandbar—one of the few places you can set foot in this vast marine park.
Day 5-6: The BBQ Celebration
Diving continues across the best-performing sites of the week. On the evening of Day 5, we trade our wetsuits for party shirts! Enjoy a BBQ Dinner and Karaoke Party on the upper deck—a M/Y Dolphin tradition.
Day 7: The Final Descent
We wrap up the adventure at Jessie Beazley Reef with three morning dives. Our staff handles the heavy lifting in the afternoon, rinsing and drying your gear as we begin the sail back to Palawan.
Day 8: Homeward Bound
The ship arrives in Puerto Princesa harbor before 3:00 AM to accommodate early flights. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before your transfer to the airport or a relaxing wait at the SM Mall.
Agencies
Agencies
- AIDA
- Apnea Academy
- Apnea Total
- CMAS
- FII
- Molchanovs
- PADI
- PFI
- RAID
- SSI
- NAUI
- SDI
Languages
Languages
- English
- Tagalog
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Important
Important
,br> Exclusions
- Equipment Rental
- Alcoholic Beverages
- International and Domestic Flights
- Hotel and Meals Before and After the Trip
- Tips and Gratuity
Cancellations
Cancellations
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