Tubbataha/Visayas
Philippines Aggressor · Philippines · 11D10N
About this route
This is a seasonal relocation adventure offering a unique dual-region experience. The trip combines diving in the Tubbataha Reefs National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for large pelagics, with the vibrant reefs and rich macro life of the southern Visayas. The one-way journey travels between the home ports of Cebu and Puerta Princesa, showcasing the best of both world-class destinations.
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Embarkation
Cebu or Puerto Princesa
Board the vessel for this one-way transition trip. Depending on the schedule, the journey begins in either Cebu or Puerto Princesa before an evening departure.
Good to know: Embarkation | Welcome briefing | Settle into cabin | Vessel departs
Day 2: Passage to Tubbataha
Sulu Sea
The vessel travels across the Sulu Sea to reach the remote Tubbataha Reefs. This is a day to relax, set up dive gear, and anticipate the diving ahead in the protected marine park.
Good to know: At sea for crossing | Gear preparation | Safety briefings | Enjoy onboard amenities
Day 3: Diving in Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Diving begins in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the atolls of North Atoll, South Atoll, or Jessie Beazley Reef, known for pristine walls, beautiful corals, and a high diversity of sharks and rays.
Good to know: Day dives from tenders | Explore walls and reef flats | Spotting for sharks, turtles, and pelagics | No night diving is permitted in the park
Day 4: Diving in Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Tubbataha Reefs National Park
A full day of diving continues in Tubbataha. The area is famous for its healthy marine ecosystem and the chance to encounter large schools of fish, manta rays, and whale sharks in season.
Good to know: Multiple day dives | Search for large pelagics | Explore diverse atoll sites | Zodiac diving
Day 5: Diving in Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Tubbataha Reefs National Park
More exploration of Tubbataha's dive sites, which can include dramatic walls, vibrant reef tops, and cleaning stations. The crew selects the best sites based on current conditions.
Good to know: Day dives | Observing shark activity | Reef exploration | Last day in the marine park
Day 6: Passage Towards the Visayas
Sulu Sea
The vessel begins its journey from the remote Tubbataha atolls towards the Visayas region. Depending on the crossing, there may be opportunities for diving along the way at sites only visited on this itinerary.
Good to know: Vessel crossing | Potential for exploratory dives | Relax on board | Prepare for Visayas diving
Day 7: Diving in the Southern Visayas
Southern Visayas (e.g. Apo Island, Bohol)
Arrive in the southern Visayas, a region renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Dives here reveal vibrant coral reefs, schools of jacks, and regular encounters with sea turtles.
Good to know: Day dives on vibrant reefs | Search for schools of fish | Potential for a night dive | Exploring the Visayan seascape
Day 8: Diving in the Southern Visayas
Southern Visayas (e.g. Apo Island, Bohol)
Continue exploring the Visayas, focusing on the smaller, unique critters that make the area a macro paradise. Divers can search for nudibranchs, ghost pipefish, seahorses, and frogfish.
Good to know: Multiple day dives | Macro and critter spotting | Muck diving potential | Night dive opportunity
Day 9: Diving in the Southern Visayas
Southern Visayas
Enjoy another full day of diving, exploring the rich variety of sites the Visayas has to offer. The itinerary remains flexible to provide the best possible underwater experiences based on conditions.
Good to know: Day dives | Exploring different islands and reefs | Enjoying the marine diversity | Potential night dive
Day 10: Final Dives & Return Journey
Southern Visayas
Enjoy the final dives of the trip in the morning. In the afternoon, the vessel begins the cruise to the final port, allowing plenty of time to rinse gear and relax before the farewell dinner.
Good to know: Morning dives | Pack and rinse equipment | Cruise to final port | Farewell dinner
Day 11: Disembarkation
Cebu or Puerto Princesa
After a final breakfast on board, it's time to disembark. The disembarkation port is the final destination of this one-way transition journey.
Good to know: Final breakfast | Disembarkation | Airport transfers
Upcoming departures
All routes of this liveaboard
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- Coron Dive and Cruise · 7N
- Batangas / Coron (Crossing) · 10N
- Visayas/Tubbataha (Cebu - Puerto Princesa) · 12D11N
- Visayas - South (Cebu - Dumaguete) · 7N
- Tubbataha Reef National Park · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Visayas - South (Dumaguete - Cebu) · 8D7N
- Visayas & Cebu Route · 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Visayas & Cebu Extended · 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Visayas/Batangas (Cebu - Batangas) · 11 nights
About the vessel
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