LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Black Noddy — Tubbataha Reefs — 6 Nights

Six-night Black Noddy Tubbataha Reefs liveaboard itinerary from Puerto Princesa to Puerto Princesa.
Vessel Black Noddy
Country Philippines
Duration 5 / 6 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 16–19 dives
Embarkation Puerto Princesa
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The route

Route Overview

The supplied Inseanq recording lists Black Noddy on a 6-night Tubbataha Reefs itinerary from Puerto Princesa to Puerto Princesa.

The 2027 recording confirms 13 visible sailings between 10 March and 24 June, including 11 Confirmed and 2 Sold out departures.

A detailed Black Noddy day-by-day Tubbataha itinerary and exact dive count were not included in the supplied materials; these must be confirmed for the selected sailing.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Embarkation day — board Black Noddy in Puerto Princesa after the operator’s final meeting and transfer instructions.

Expedition days — follow the Black Noddy cruise director’s Tubbataha programme. Exact dive sites, dive count and daily sequence are not shown in the supplied Inseanq recording and require current operator confirmation.

Final day — return to Puerto Princesa and disembark according to the operator’s confirmed safe no-fly and transfer schedule.

Diving profile

Diving Tubbataha Reefs

Diving overview

Black Noddy is configured for diving with a dedicated dive deck, two dive tenders, rinse hoses, DIN adaptors, fresh-water shower, personal gear storage and Nitrox capability.

The exact number of dives on this 6-night Tubbataha route was not shown in the supplied Black Noddy material.

Underwater photography

Black Noddy provides a camera table, charging stations and separate underwater-camera rinse tanks according to Inseanq.

Marine highlights

  • Reef sharks
  • Manta and eagle rays
  • Turtles
  • Schooling jacks and barracuda
  • Tuna and pelagic fish
  • Extensive hard-coral reefs

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Divers Underwater photographers Small-group liveaboard travel

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The route in pictures

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Black Noddy — Tubbataha Reefs — 6 Nights

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THE VESSEL

Black Noddy

A renovated 33 m steel expedition yacht for up to 16 guests in eight cabins, configured for diving and small-group liveaboard travel.

Black Noddy is a 33 m steel expedition yacht originally built in 1990 and renovated in 2025. Inseanq lists Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD. as builder.

The vessel carries up to 16 guests in eight cabins with 16 crew members. Guest accommodation is arranged across lower, main and upper decks.

Inseanq lists onboard Wi-Fi, indoor and open-air saloons, sun deck, bathing platform, bar, sun loungers, dive deck, Nitrox and dedicated underwater-camera facilities.

Operated by Black Noddy

Vessel type Expedition yacht
Length 33
Beam 7
Cruising speed 10–12 knots
Guest capacity 16
Cabins 8
Year built 1990

Shared spaces

Indoor saloon, open-air saloon, sun deck, bathing platform, audio/video entertainment, bar, sun loungers and teak deck are listed in Inseanq.

Food-service facilities include Western/local food, buffet and plate service, hot/cold soft drinks, dietary-restriction support and all-day snacks.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive deck with rinse hoses, DIN adaptors, tender-supported diving, fresh-water shower and personal storage space.

Inseanq lists a 6:1 guest-to-dive-guide ratio, with English and Filipino spoken by guides.

Camera facilities

Dedicated camera table, charging stations and separate rinsing tanks for underwater cameras are listed in Inseanq.

Rental equipment

Dive-equipment rental is listed as available. Exact inventory, sizes and current charges require advance confirmation.

Safety equipment

Inseanq lists radar, VHF/DSC/SSB radio, GPS tracking, EPIRB, life rafts, life jackets, life rings, emergency flares, emergency oxygen, first-aid kits, smoke detectors, bilge-pump alarm, searchlight and firefighting equipment.

ON BOARD

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