LIVEABOARD ROUTE

M/Y Dolphin — Tubbataha Reefs — 6 Nights

A 7-day / 6-night M/Y Dolphin Tubbataha programme with nineteen dives.
Vessel M/Y Dolphin
Country Philippines
Embarkation Puerto Princesa, Palawan
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The route

Route Overview

A 7-day / 6-night M/Y Dolphin Tubbataha programme with nineteen dives.

Exact 2027 departure dates were not supplied in the confirmed partner message, so no dated departures are created in this package.

The captain and cruise director may change the exact sequence according to weather, currents, permits, guest experience and safe operating conditions. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

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 — Meet the operator team, board the vessel, complete safety and dive briefings and make a check dive when timing allows.

Expedition days — Follow the operator's route plan with multiple dives per day when conditions, passage times and diver experience allow. Exact sites are selected operationally.

Final day — Complete the final safe dive schedule, allow appropriate no-fly time, disembark and continue with the confirmed onward transfer.

Diving profile

Diving Tubbataha Reefs

Diving overview

M/Y Dolphin — Tubbataha Reefs — 6 Nights is designed around North Atoll, South Atoll, Jessie Beazley Reef.

Exact dive-site selection remains subject to weather, currents and operator decisions.

Conditions and experience

Conditions may include current, blue-water crossings, reef walls and variable visibility depending on region and season. Guests must follow the cruise director's site-specific briefing.

Underwater photography

The route is suitable for underwater photography. Bring critical spares, batteries and storage media; wildlife, visibility and exact site access are not guaranteed.

Representative dive areas

  • North Atoll
  • South Atoll
  • Jessie Beazley Reef

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

  • Reef sharks
  • Mantas and eagle rays
  • Schooling fish
  • Turtles
  • Pristine coral reefs

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photography Reef biodiversity Pelagic encounters

Plan the region

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THE VESSEL

M/Y Dolphin

A Philippine liveaboard focused on Tubbataha, with additional seasonal safari itineraries.

M/Y Dolphin is a steel-hull Philippine liveaboard with nine air-conditioned guest cabins and private bathrooms. The 2027 Tubbataha programme is sold as a 7-day / 6-night package with nineteen dives.

All sailing dates, cabin allocation, local fees and operational details require current written confirmation before payment.

Operated by CMJ Diving Cruise Ship

Vessel type Steel-hull motor liveaboard
Length Approx. 27 m / 90 ft
Beam Not published
Cruising speed Not published
Guest capacity 18
Cabins 9
Year built 0

Shared spaces

Full-board service, air-conditioned cabins and onboard guest areas are provided for remote Philippine diving programmes.

Dining & dietary needs

Meals and refreshments are served onboard. Dietary requirements must be advised at booking and reconfirmed before travel.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive preparation, equipment storage and tender procedures are provided. Exact setup can vary by departure and operational conditions.

Dive tenders

Dive tender configuration and loading procedures require current operator confirmation.

Camera facilities

Camera preparation arrangements are available; exact station layout and charging capacity should be reconfirmed.

Rental equipment

Rental equipment is subject to advance reservation, sizing, availability and current charges.

Safety equipment

Operator-standard navigation, communication, fire, first-aid, emergency oxygen and life-saving equipment is carried. Current inventory and certifications require operator confirmation.

Navigation equipment

Professional navigation and communication equipment is operated by the vessel crew. Exact specifications require current operator confirmation.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Filipino

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Dates, cabins and prices

Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

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