Regular trip Tubbataha (Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa)

Palau Sport · Philippines · 6 nights

Duration
6 nights
Embarkation
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Disembarkation
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Dives
Approximately 18 dives in total

About this route

Set sail for a world-class diving adventure at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Sulu Sea. This expedition navigates the North and South Atolls, offering a diverse mix of dramatic wall dives, historic wrecks, and thriving coral gardens. Divers can expect high-voltage encounters with pelagic species while enjoying scenic sailing through the heart of the Philippines' most pristine marine sanctuary. The itinerary maximizes time underwater with multiple daily immersions across the region's most famous shark sites.

Regions on this route

TubbatahaPuerto Princesa

Highlights

Puerto Princesa

The gateway to Tubbataha, located on Palawan Island. This port city serves as the embarkation and disembarkation point for all expeditions heading into the Sulu Sea.

  • Gateway to Sulu Sea
  • Logistical hub
  • Palawan access

Tubbataha

A UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of two massive coral atolls in the Sulu Sea. This remote sanctuary is known for its incredible biodiversity, pristine coral health, and frequent sightings of large sharks and rays along vertical walls.

  • UNESCO Heritage Site
  • Massive coral atolls
  • Vertical wall diving
  • High shark density

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives50
  • ExperienceAdvanced Open Water certification and 50 logged dives are required for this route.

Shore excursions

  • Visit the Ranger Station on the sand bar for a social gathering during the trip.

Good to know

  • Trip price excludes a 100 USD Fuel Surcharge and 100 USD Park fees.
  • A 120 USD Nitrox fee is mandatory for those using enriched air.
  • Advanced Open Water certification and 50 logged dives are strictly required.
  • Transition trip fees are not included in the standard cost breakdown.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation · Puerto Princesa

    Guests board the Palau Sport in Puerto Princesa during the afternoon to begin their journey. The vessel sets sail toward the Tubbataha Reefs in the early evening, allowing for a night of travel across the Sulu Sea.

  2. Day 2: Jeazy Beazley Reef – Coral Slopes

    The diving program commences at the southern and northern reaches of the atolls, featuring sites like South Park and Wall Street. The underwater landscape is characterized by steep drop-offs and vibrant reef corners where currents often bring in large schools of fish. Explorers will also visit the Malayan Wreck, a site known for its shallow structure and surrounding marine activity.

    Dive sites: South Park, North End Corner, Malayan Wreck, Wall Street

  3. Day 3: Tubbataha Reef North Atoll – High Action

    Today focuses on the North Atoll, visiting iconic locations such as Shark Airport and the Washing Machine. These areas are famous for their high-energy currents that attract various shark species and large schools of pelagics. The afternoon includes dives at the Terraces, where reef topography offers stunning vistas of tiered coral formations.

    Dive sites: Shark Airport, Washing Machine, Terraces, North East Corner

  4. Day 4: Tubbataha Reef South Atoll – Wall Exploration

    The expedition moves to the South Atoll to explore dramatic vertical walls and sea fan-covered slopes. Dives at Black Rock and Sea Fan Alley provide opportunities to see massive gorgonians and patrolling predators along the drop-offs. The day concludes at Ko-Ok, a site known for its rich biodiversity and healthy reef health.

    Dive sites: Black Rock, Black Rock Corner, Sea Fan Alley, Ko-Ok

  5. Day 5: Tubbataha Reef North Atoll – Return North

    Revisiting the North Atoll allows for deeper exploration of its signature sites like Shark Airport and the Malayan Wreck. Divers get another chance to witness the bustling activity of the reef's residents in the morning light. The topography at Wall Street offers impressive verticality and the chance to spot larger species cruising the blue.

    Dive sites: Shark Airport, Wall Streat, Terraces, Malayan Wreck

  6. Day 6: Tubbataha Reef South Atoll – Final Dives

    The final morning of diving takes place at the South Atoll, featuring The Anchor and T-Wreck. These sites offer a final glimpse of the park's majestic underwater terrain before the vessel begins its return journey. After the morning immersions, the ship starts the long sail back toward Palawan.

    Dive sites: The Anchor, T-Wreck

  7. Day 7: Disembarkation · Puerto Princesa

    Following breakfast, guests prepare for check-out and disembark the Palau Sport in Puerto Princesa. The trip concludes as travelers transfer to the airport or their local hotels.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-04-03 – 2027-04-09Book

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