Route Description - Tubbataha - Coron - Apo
15 Days 14 Nights
Day 1 – Embarkation in Puerto Princesa
Guests are welcomed aboard Solitude One at the Puerto Princesa harbor starting from 2:00 PM. Transfers from the domestic airport are included, while resort/hotel transfers can be arranged separately. Upon boarding, the crew conducts orientation and registration (C-cards and logbooks required). After dinner, the vessel departs for Tubbataha Reefs National Park, with an overnight voyage of approximately 10 hours.
Days 2 to 6 – Diving at Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Over five full days, guests explore the world-renowned Tubbataha Reefs—recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area features pristine coral walls, clear waters, and strong currents ideal for drift diving. With 3–4 dives per day, guests encounter thriving coral ecosystems, large schools of jacks and barracuda, turtles, reef sharks, whale sharks, and tiny creatures like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. For safety reasons, no night dives are conducted in this region.
Day 7 – Cagayancillo
The journey continues to the remote reefs of Cagayancillo, an off-the-beaten-path location visited only on transition cruises. With 3–4 dives planned, this area offers impressive walls and coral gardens teeming with marine life.
Days 8 & 9 – Coron
Guests enjoy two days diving around Coron Island, famous for its combination of vibrant reefs and historical WWII wrecks. There’s also a chance to spot dugongs in the area. Up to four dives per day are offered.
Days 10 to 12 – Apo Reef Natural Park
Over the course of three days, the cruise explores the Philippines’ largest contiguous coral reef system—Apo Reef. This marine protected area offers expansive reefscapes, steep walls, and frequent sightings of fish schools, sharks, and occasionally manta rays.
Day 13 – Verde Island
Positioned in the Verde Island Passage—one of the most biodiverse marine areas on the planet—Verde Island provides exhilarating drift dives through strong currents and vibrant coral reefs. Divers encounter both reef-dwelling and pelagic species during 3–4 dives.
Day 14 – Anilao
On the penultimate day, the vessel anchors off Anilao, known for its muck diving and stunning coral gardens. Guests can enjoy 1–3 dives focused on spotting macro life in black sand or exploring vibrant hard coral slopes. Arrival in Batangas port occurs in the evening, where guests will spend their final night aboard.
Day 15 – Disembarkation in Batangas
Disembarkation takes place between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Guests may be transferred to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), or optionally extend their stay at Solitude Acacia Resort in Anilao for additional diving and relaxation.