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

Experience the pinnacle of Philippine diving at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. This expedition features exhilarating wall dives, expansive coral gardens, and encounters with large pelagics across both the North and South Atolls. The journey blends high-octane underwater exploration with scenic sailing through one of the most pristine marine environments in the Sulu Sea.

Regions on this route

TubbatahaPuerto Princesa

Highlights

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

This UNESCO World Heritage site is a remote marine sanctuary consisting of two massive coral atolls. Known for its extraordinary biodiversity, the park features sheer walls dropping to great depths, vast coral lagoons, and a high density of shark species.

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Pristine coral walls
  • High shark density
  • Remote Sulu Sea location

Requirements

  • CertificationAdvanced Open Water
  • Minimum logged dives50
  • ExperienceDivers should have a minimum of 50 logged dives and Advanced Open Water certification.

Shore excursions

  • Visit the Tubbataha Ranger Station for a social gathering and sandbar party.

Good to know

  • Required certification level is Advanced Open Water with at least 50 logged dives.
  • A mandatory 100 USD fuel surcharge is applicable for this trip.
  • Marine park fees totaling 100 USD are required for the Tubbataha region.
  • Optional Nitrox usage is available for a fee of 120 USD.

Day-by-day plan

  1. Day 1: Embarkation – Puerto Princesa

    Guests board the Palau Sport in Puerto Princesa to begin their journey. The vessel sets sail in the late afternoon, heading toward the remote reefs of Tubbataha.

  2. Day 2: Jeazy Beazley Reef – Southern Exploration

    The first diving day focuses on the vibrant reef systems of the southern region, featuring dramatic drop-offs and historical wreckage. Divers can expect steep walls covered in fans and sponges, with currents that often bring in larger predatory species. The area is known for its excellent visibility and healthy hard coral cover.

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

  3. Day 3: North Atoll – High Energy Reefs

    Diving today explores the legendary North Atoll, featuring sites famous for high-action current dives and cleaning stations. The underwater topography often includes massive plateaus and steep walls where pelagics frequently patrol. In the late afternoon, a social visit to the local Ranger Station provides a unique topside perspective of the park's conservation efforts.

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

  4. Day 4: South Atoll – Deep Walls and Sea Fans

    The itinerary moves back to the South Atoll to explore deep vertical walls and lush sea fan forests. These sites are characterized by their dramatic overhangs and the potential for spotting large schools of jacks and snappers. The topography often features rugged limestone formations that provide shelter for diverse macro life amidst the larger reef structures.

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

  5. Day 5: North Atoll – Return to Shark Airport

    Revisiting the North Atoll allows divers to experience premier sites like Shark Airport and the Malayan Wreck under different light and current conditions. This area is frequently visited by reef sharks resting on the sandy bottom and pelagics cruising along the drop-offs. The diverse terrain offers a mix of shallow coral gardens and deep, current-rich walls.

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

  6. Day 6: South Atoll – Final Descents

    The final day of diving concludes at the South Atoll, featuring sites known for large anchor structures and unique coral formations. After two morning dives, the vessel begins the return journey to Puerto Princesa. The afternoon is spent cruising across the Sulu Sea, arriving back at the port in the late evening.

    Dive sites: The Anchor, T-Wreck

  7. Day 7: Disembarkation – Puerto Princesa

    Following breakfast, guests prepare for departure. Final farewells are made before disembarking the vessel in Puerto Princesa by mid-morning.

Upcoming departures

  • 2027-04-24 – 2027-04-30Book

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