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Day-to-Day Itinerary of Diver guest from Arrival to Departure at Liveaboard boat bound to Tubbataha

Updated: Jan 12, 2025

Here's a day-to-day itinerary for a diver guest's trip from Manila to Puerto Princesa City and then on to a Liveaboard boat adventure in Tubbataha Natural Park Reefs:


Day 1:


  • Arrival in Puerto Princesa: The diver guest arrives at Puerto Princesa Airport from Manila. Suggested Arrival between 9AM to 1PM.

  • Private van pickup and transfer from Airport provided- Optional city tour (time permitting) or Lunch at a nearby café/restaurant near port for meet and greet.

  • Transfer to Liveaboard Boat: Soon, the guest is transferred to the Liveaboard boat. Transfers of guests from land to Boat between 1:30pm to 3:00 PM.

  • Orientation: Upon boarding, there might be a safety briefing and orientation for the guests of boat amenities, cabin assignments, gear unpacking and setting up.

  • Overnight Stay: Guests settle into their accommodations on the Liveaboard boat with Snacks and Dinner while sailing to Sulu sea Overnight until arrival to Tubbataha in the morning.

Day 2 - Day 4:


  • Sailing to Tubbataha:The Liveaboard boat sets sail towards Tubbataha in the Sulu Sea and arrives around 5AM.

  • Full Day Diving: Guests enjoy four dives a day to explore the underwater wonders of Tubbataha Reef, first Dive at 6:30AM, 2nd Dive 9:30AM, 3rd Dive 2PM, 4th Dive 4:30PM.

  • Meals and Leisure Time:In between dives, guests have all meals and leisure time on the boat.

  • Marine Life Sightings:Divers have the opportunity to witness diverse marine life during their dives, stories and de-briefs/ recap of the day’s highlights.

  • Relax under the stars or review photos/videos.


Day 5:


  • Sailing and Diving:Another full day of diving with four dives.

  • Rest, relax, or socialize while reviewing underwater footage.

  • Opportunity to visit Tubbataha Rangers station at around 5:30-6:30pm sunset time to meet the soldiers protecting the sanctuary and a chance to buy t-shirts and hats or any souvenier items.

Day 6:


  • Morning Dives: Two dives are scheduled for the day 6:30AM and again on 9:30AM as the 18th and final dive of the trip!

  • Sailing Back at noon: The Liveaboard boat starts sailing back towards Puerto Princesa.


Day 7:


  • Arrival in Puerto Princesa: Guests arrive around midnight or early in the morning at Puerto Princesa Port.

  • Breakfast: A hearty breakfast is provided on board between 7AM to

  • 10AM.

  • Van Pickup:A van is waiting to pick up the guests and transfer them to the airport for their departure.

  • Disembark from the liveaboard.

This itinerary gives a glimpse of the exciting journey from arrival in Puerto Princesa to an unforgettable diving experience in Tubbataha before heading back to Puerto Princesa airport for departure.


 
 
 

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