Tubbataha Safari
Tubbataha Safari
A liveaboard to Tubbataha reefs and a safari is a fantastic diving trip. This is considered by many to be one of the best diving destinations in the world. The reefs here and the diving are essentially vertical walls rising from the depths of the ocean. The shallow reefs that have formed on top of the seamounts are home to the local fish life. Larger species such as stingrays, marble rays and reef sharks are common to see. Among the beautiful fish species you have angelfish, emperor fish, butterfly fish, rainbow runners, moorish idols, fusiliers, jacks, anthias, snappers and sweetlips. Here you have a rich marine life that follows you as you swim on these amazing reefs.
At several of the dive sites you can also see large trevally, tuna, barracuda and grey and whitetip reef sharks. Larger species such as manta rays, auricularia, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, thresher sharks and, in rare cases, zebra sharks, guitar sharks and tiger sharks are transient visitors. Various species of turtles frequently visit the national park. Tubbataha reefs is a truly fantastic dive site for a safari. The reefs are popular and only available a few months a year. Book well in advance if you want to go here. The few liveaboards that offer diving and safaris to Tubbataha are often full up to a couple of years in advance. Many who have been here say that it is one of the best dive sites in the world.
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diving around Tubbataha Safari
Examples of travel programs, cruises and safaris to Tubbataha reefs
Day 1
You leave Scandinavia and fly to Cebu or Manila, Philippines
Day 2
When you land, you will be transferred to the hotel where you will sleep the first night. This night is recommended to secure against possible flight and baggage delays (charges apply).
Day 3
After a calm start to the day, you then fly to Puerto Princessa, where a transfer will take you to the liveaboard and you will board the boat. Make yourself at home on board to start enjoying the fantastic diving and top class service! Journey to Tubbataha reefs begins in the afternoon/evening when all guests have arrived
Day 4 – 8/9
These are your dive days! The cruises last 6-7 nights depending on the choice of boat and expect it to take 12-16 hours from the Port to the National Park. How much you will dive depends on the weather, but usually your days will look like this. You wake up to a light breakfast then it's time for your first dive of the day. A full breakfast is then served and then you can take it easy and enjoy the silence. Time to do the second dive of the day.
When you come up it's time for lunch, enjoy and then the third dive of the day. When you come up you will enjoy a great dinner and then do a sunset or night dive. On the last day you will do 2 dives or fewer dives depending on when the boat returns to port and when you fly home the next day.
Day 9/10
You check out of the boat and take a transfer to the airport and then fly home to Scandinavia again via Cebu or Manila or continue your journey in the Philippines.
Travel on or spend a night in Manila or Cebu
Depending on when your flight leaves or how your upcoming program is, an overnight stay may be appropriate. We have recommendations for what you should do here.
Please note!
Please note that the schedule is only a preliminary plan. Activities may change, or need to be replaced depending on weather or unexpected events. NOTE you should have a minimum of 20 dives for this tour. Drones are not allowed in the national park.
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