TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK

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MAY 20-26, 2026

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STARTS AT U$3,050

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A 5-dayexpedition in the heart of the Sulu Sea.
May 20-26, 2026 aboard the M/Y Resolute.

Dates
May 20-26, 2026

Duration
7 Days (4 and ½ Diving days + 2 Travel)

Total Dives
18

Port of Embarkation
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Group Size
8 including expedition leader

Accommodation
Liveaboard vessel, M/Y Resolute

Rooms
Twin sharing, AC

Diving Difficulty
Advanced

Water Temperature
29 to 30 degrees Celsius

Required Dive Certification:
Open Water (Advanced Open Water Recommended)

Minimum Required Number of Dives
40 (or comparable experience)

Recommended Training:
Drift dives, wall dives, deep dives, familiarity with deco dives

Recommended Gear:
Long/freediving fins, wide angle lenses and domes, two strobes

TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the heart of the Sulu Sea in the Philippines. Spanning 97,000 hectares, this UNESCO World Heritage site is located 150km southeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, right in the center of the Coral Triangle--the global center of marine biodiversity.

Widely-regarded as the pinnacle of diving in the Philippines, Tubbataha is made up of two coral atolls (North and South) and Jessie Beazley reef. Its surrounding waters are a haven for pelagic life such as sharks, mantas, and schools of fish, while its islets serve as a rookery and nesting site for seabirds.

Underwater scene with a large, branching sea fan coral, smaller corals, and a school of small fish swimming in the blue ocean.
Underwater scene with a spotted shark swimming near smaller fish in clear blue ocean water.
A sea turtle swimming near the coral reef on the ocean floor.
A sea turtle swimming underwater above a coral reef, sunlight filtering through the water surface.
A large school of fish swimming underwater near a scuba diver
A shark swimming underwater in the ocean with other smaller fish in the background.
A manta ray swimming underwater with sunlight shining from above.
A spotted ray resting on a coral reef in the ocean with sea fans and colorful coral in the background.
Multiple spotted fish swimming around a colorful coral reef underwater.
School of fish swimming above a coral reef in the ocean
A large school of barracuda fish swimming underwater above a coral reef.
A pod of dolphins swimming underwater in the ocean, with sunlight reflecting off the water's surface.
Underwater coral reef with colorful fish swimming among coral formations and marine life.

OUR LIVEABOARD:
M/Y RESOLUTE

The M/Y Resolute is a Philippine-registered Dive and Pleasure yacht currently cruising in the Philippines. Operating since 1998, she is currently one of the longest-running liveaboard vessels in the country with a highly experienced crew. The Resolute accommodates sixteen (16) divers plus dive masters and crew, and features an outdoor and indoor lounge and a mess hall on the deck. A smaller number of divers allows for a less-crowded experience underwater and a smaller footprint on the reef.

On the deck of a boat, there are lounge chairs, blue and yellow bean bags, and a green carpet. The boat is on open water with a view of the ocean and a cloudy sky in the background.
Outdoor dining area on a boat with wooden tables and benches, set with white plates, blue placemats, and silverware, overlooking water.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white bedding, a gray pillow with a geometric pattern, and a bedside table holding plants and towels. There's an air conditioner on the wall and hardwood floors.
A cozy bedroom with a top bunk bed, white bedding, rolled towels on top, black and white pillows, a small wooden ladder, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed fish artwork, and a small table with a plant, blanket, and rolled towel.
A cozy indoor scene with rolled white towels, a small plant in a jar with twine, and a wooden tray on a bed with a blue and white striped blanket. In the background, part of a black and white patterned pillow and a wooden wall are visible.
A bed with black and white geometric patterned pillows against a wooden headboard and white paneled wall.
View of a cozy loft space with wooden walls and modern decor, featuring bean bag chairs, a built-in window seat with cushions, and multiple pillows with geometric patterns.
Wood-paneled sitting area with patterned pillows, small windows, and a wooden floor.

ITINERARY

    • Embark between 2 and 4 pm.

    • Cast off around 5 pm for the 8-12-hour journey to Tubbataha Reefs.

    • 6:00 AM: Wake-up Call, Light Breakfast

    • 7:00 AM: First Dive

    • 8:30 AM: Breakfast

    • 10:30 AM: Second Dive

    • 12:00 NN: Lunch

    • 2:15 PM: Third Dive

    • 3:00 PM: Snacks

    • 4:30 PM: Fourth Dive

    • 7:00 PM: Dinner

    • 6:00 AM: Wake-up Call, Light Breakfast

    • 7:00 AM: First Dive

    • 8:30 AM: Breakfast

    • 10:30 AM: Second Dive

    • 12:00 NN: Lunch and Cast off for the journey back to Puerto Princesa

    • Arrive in Puerto Princesa early in the morning.

    • Disembark after breakfast.

An underwater scene showing a large school of fish swimming above a coral reef. A scuba diver in black gear is in the lower right corner, near the reef.

PRICING

Regular Room: USD3,250.00/person* in twin sharing (7 days/6 nights)

Small Room: USD3,050.00/person* in twin sharing (7 days/6 nights)

*Includes $100 Park Fee and $200 Fuel Surcharge

Payment Schedule

  • Non-Refundable 50% Downpayment upon confirmation

  • December 31, 2025: Remaining 50% Balance

Sample Payment Schedule for Regular Room ($3,250.00)

  • Upon confirmation: $3,250 x 50% = $1,625.00

  • December 31, 2025: $3,250 x 50% = $1,625.00

    • Full board accommodation in a twin sharing cabin

    • 4 and ½ diving days (4 dives/day with tanks, weights & belt, chase boat and dive master. (NOTE: 2 dives only on last diving day)

    • Hotel / Airport transfer to the boat

    • $100 Tubbataha Park Fee

    • $200 Fuel Surcharge

    • Domestic airfare (Manila/Puerto Princesa/Manila)

    • Dive, travel and medical insurance (REQUIRED)

    • Drinks (soft drinks, juices, alcoholic)

    • Tips, laundry

    • Gear rental

    • Nitrox fees

    • Pre-Trip Photography Fundamentals Virtual Session (1 half day, scheduled before the trip) (upon request)

    • Sharks / Ray Identification

    • Photo / Video Coaching/Critique

    1. The boat has 8 cabins with ensuite bath and toilet. Maximum number of divers is 16 pax. Each room can only accommodate 2 divers.

    2. Nitrox (32% standard) is $150/person/whole trip (4 tanks maximum/day). Unused tanks are non-refundable.

    3. Dive and Travel insurance is required.

    4. Some dives may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

    • Cancellation policy

      • Cancellations made 120 days or less prior to departure date, all payment is not refunded. However, substitution of passengers is permitted

    • Dive and Travel Insurances:

      • M/Y Resolute requires that agents/guests have their dive and travel insurance (including weather conditions). M/Y Resolute is not liable for cancellation of trips due to force majeure /weather or other unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies/diving accidents. No refund and compensation to be given.

      • In case of mechanical problems or boat breakdown, M/Y Resolute will make best efforts to provide alternate accommodation. In this case, there will be no refund available.

      • M/Y Resolute will not be responsible for transportation expenses beyond what is included in the dive package. (i.e. PPS airport to Ship transfers).

    • Trip Cancellation due to weather and mechanical failure

      • M/Y Resolute is not liable for cancellation of trips due to force majeure /weather or other unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies/diving accidents. In case of mechanical problems or boat breakdown, M/Y Resolute will try its best to provide alternate accommodation and diving services. M/Y Resolute will not refund for any unused portion of the trip.

      • M/Y Resolute will not be responsible for accommodation, transportation or other expenses beyond what is included in the dive package. (i.e. airline tickets, hotel accommodation, food & beverages)

      • Decisions on weather conditions and other matters involving the safety of the boat and everyone on it, regardless of the coast guard’s clearance to sail, are at the sole and final discretion of the captain and cruise director.

      • If a storm was declared during a trip, and the trip needs to be aborted for safety reasons, no refund will be provided.

      • Guests are not allowed to request for the cancellation and rescheduling of the trip.

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TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK

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