Philippine Liveaboards

 
In the Philippines we have 3 routes:

 
Anilao-Apo Reef- Coron- Anilao  ( 8 days /7 nights/6 diving days) September- February

The cruise begins and ends  from Anilao , Batangas. We use the Outrigger Resort as the jump off point. Guests can park and leave their vehicles at the parking lot.

The ship leaves between 5-8 pm depending on the sea and weather conditions. I usually takes 12 hours to reach Apo Reef from Anilao. We usually stay 2 days in the Apo Reef Area and then one day in Northern Busuanga, and 3 days in Southern Busuanga where most of the wrecks are located. Guests have the option of cutting their 3 days short and return to Apo Reef.

 
Best of the Visayas Safari  ( 8 days /7 nights/6 diving days) July-February

From Mactan, Cebu the ship sails north to Malapascua, known for the Thresher Sharks, Mantas, the Gato Island Tunnel ( spectacular night dives)  and the Dona Marilyn Wreck.

The ship then sales down the western side of Cebu Island to Pescador/ Moal Boal. Beautiful overhangs, large gorgonians and sea fans decorate the walls surrounding Pescador Island.

 From Pescador the ship embarks for Apo Island, one of the oldest and most successful marine sanctuaries in the country. Healthy reef formations, several large schools of jacks or big eyed trevally are common here. Night dive is done just of the beach at the Bahura resort and spa and guest will have a chance to look over the grounds, enjoy the pool if they so wish.

 Final stop of the trip is Balicasag Island. Another well known sanctuary where barracudas, jacks and black coral trees hold fort.

 Guests arrive back in Mactan Island on the 8^th day and are disembarked after breakfast at 8 am.

 
Tubbataha  ( 6-7-8 day programs available ) mid-March to mid June

Puerto Princesa is the jump off point for this UNESCO World Heritage site, the only one in Asia that is marine in nature. Guests can choose from the 6-7-8 day programs available. An overnight sail brings divers to the Philippines premier dive site.

 
One of the last places for guaranteed sharks sightings, Tubbataha is also home to other pelagic species such as Tunas, mackerel, mantas, giant groupers, napoleon wrasse.

The short weather window and zealous park rangers that guard diving’s  crown jewel ensure a reef system that is as pristine as they come.