Route Description - Tubbataha 6 Nights
7 Days 6 Nights
Day 1 – Embarkation in Puerto Princesa
Guests are welcomed aboard Solitude One from 2:00 PM onwards at the harbor in Puerto Princesa. Transfers are provided from the domestic airport, while transport from local hotels can be arranged for an additional charge. Upon boarding, guests are greeted by the crew and undergo orientation and registration (C-Cards and logbooks required). Following dinner, the vessel departs for Tubbataha Reefs National Park—an overnight journey of approximately 10 hours.
Days 2 to 5 – Diving in Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Located about 150 km southeast of Puerto Princesa, Tubbataha comprises two main atolls (North and South) and the Jessie Beazley Reef. Over these four days, guests enjoy 3–4 dives daily, exploring walls and slopes teeming with marine life. Conditions typically include strong currents and excellent visibility, making for thrilling drift dives. The vibrant coral reefs support a stunning range of biodiversity—from schools of jacks and barracudas to reef sharks, turtles, and rare critters like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. Night diving is not conducted due to safety concerns.
Day 6 – Final Dives and Return Journey
On the last diving day, 2–3 dives are offered before the vessel begins its return voyage to Puerto Princesa. Guests observe an 18-hour no-fly surface interval post-diving. The evening features cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on deck, ideally accompanied by a picturesque sunset. Arrival in Puerto Princesa is expected after midnight, with guests spending their final night aboard.
Day 7 – Disembarkation in Puerto Princesa
Guests disembark between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Transfers to the airport are provided by the crew, marking the end of the voyage.