Solitude One, Philippines

Name: Tubbataha (Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa)
Start: 2028-04-01
End: 2028-04-07
Location: Philippines

9.3 Superb

Nitrox available
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

from $ 459 / day Check dates

“friendly crew, great facilities, overall good vibes.”
ITZHAK G, Israel

Highlights

Small groups for a personalized diving experience
Digital camera studio for photography enthusiasts

The Solitude One Liveaboard is a beautiful 52m ex-merchant vessel. The Solitude One underwent a full makeover in 2013, and this steel-hulled boat is now a purpose-built dive liveaboard, incorporating smart design, functionality, and home comforts.

The Solitude One Liveaboard has 10 beautifully designed cabins, each with individual climate-controlled air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and many other home comforts, such as hair dryers and bathrobes. For relaxation aboard the Solitude One Liveaboard, you can choose between the lounge with plush comfy chairs or the beautiful sun deck to watch dolphins breaking the surface. The Solitude One Liveaboard Chefs take your dining experience seriously, and divers will be satisfied by the cuisine and snacks available throughout the day.

You will dive into the amazing sites of Palau or the beautiful crystal clear waters of the Philippines in comfort and with ease. Groups are kept small, and the experienced and professional dive guides are always on hand to assist with any issues. With a digital camera studio, camera set-up bench, and a large camera rinse tank, the Solitude One Liveaboard will surely give you a dive vacation to remember.

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20 Jun

15 Days / 14 Nights

$ 6,930

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17 Oct

11 Days / 10 Nights

$ 5,300

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15 Apr

14 Days / 13 Nights

$ 6,435

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22 May

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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29 May

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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05 Jun

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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12 Jun

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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19 Jun

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$ 3,390

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27 Jun

14 Days / 13 Nights

$ 6,435

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25 Mar

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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01 Apr

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$ 3,390

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08 Apr

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,390

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboard, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge (30 USD), National Park Fees (35-250 USD).

Optional Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Special Dinner, Nitrox (8 USD per activity), Nitrox Course, Private Dive Guide (150 USD per day), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet (20-100 USD).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Stand Up Paddleboard
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Available for Charter
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Full-board Option
Beach BBQ
Fine Wines Selection
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Diving

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rebreather Support
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English and Spanish.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 1979

Year renovated: rebuilt 2013

Length: 52 meters

Beam: 8.6 meters

Top speed: 12 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: Main 2698HP / Auxiliary Propulsion Engine

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 11

Number of bathrooms: 10

Tenders: 2 x 11.5m (37ft) Fiberglass Purpose-Built Boats (with Twin 150HP or 200HP 4-stroke Outboard Engines)

Water capacity: 50'000 liters

Fuel capacity: 150'000 liters (Diesel)

Freshwater maker: 2000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Solitude One Reviews

9.3 Superb

Vessel

9.3
Crew

9.3
Food

9.5
Diving

9.4
Value

8.7

10 Exceptional
Sahiba S
India

Can’t say enough good things
The crew on Solitude One really made the experience exceptional. The dive masters are excellent, and know the dive sites very well. Our dive master was incredible at finding tiny things we would never have seen without him. We had some of our favorite dives of all time on our trip. The crew working on the dive deck was wonderful as well - just so helpful, and we loved the hot or cold towels when we got back from a dive, and the hot chocolate after a night dive. Everyone was just so friendly and lively. Just a lot of good vibes. Food was varied and plentiful and tasty - we especially enjoyed some of the baked snacks, all made fresh! We enjoyed reading the reference books and making tea / coffee in the lounge, as well as sunning out on the deck between dives. The rooms were comfortable and kept very clean. Highly recommend Solitude One!
Recommended for
The crew, the diving quality, the food
03 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Sean W
United States

Excellent trip from beginning to end
Just a great trip! Diving was amazing, the overall boat experience was solid and positive. The crew was was cohesive, experienced, and very well equipped to handle guests needs. The food was great. I recommend Solitude One!
Recommended for
The crew was friendly, helpful and positive, always felt safe and safety was a priority, and the cabin was comfortable and clean.
24 Jun, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Rudy W
Canada

Comprehensive approach to deliver a good and also safe experience for the guests from pickup from hotel to drop off at airport
Cathedral Cave dive, variety of dives, nice mix with welcome drink, BBQ on the beach, land excursions, sight seeing and cocktail reception towards the end. What was a nice touch was the dedicated tunes for wake up, dive briefing, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The whole organization works like clockwork.
Recommended for
Welcoming and friendly staff, great diving, great food
14 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Sarah L
United States

Luxe Boat with Great Staff
I loved the land excursions and the diversity of the dives. Water was so warm and everything seemed really safe.
Recommended for
Dive Masters, Biat Staff, Dives
04 Aug, 2022

9.6 Exceptional
Sabrina P
United States

Repeat all-around lovely experience!
This is my 2nd time with Solitude One in Palau. The first experience was so impressive that I had to return! Would highly recommend this liveaboard.
Recommended for
Gorgeous location, great dives, awesome crew!
12 Dec, 2022

8.8 Fabulous
Peter M
Australia

great crew and even better service
Very good
Recommended for
Crew Dive masters Relaxed and friendly ambience
27 Jan, 2016

10 Exceptional
Sabine F
Germany

Awesome Trip to Tubbataha with Solitude One
The boat is fantastic, very spacious and offers all a diver heart is looking for. A professional crew provides first class service, pampers you and reads every wish from your eyes. We got 5 meals a day, which was delicious and also the cabin was excellent. Last but not least, the Diving was great. Conclusion: the best LiveAboard Trip we had and we sure come back for an other tour with Solitude One
Recommended for
fantastic crew, spacious boat, excellent diving
04 Jun, 2018

9.6 Exceptional
Sarah L
United States

Amazing diving in comfort on Solitude 1
Super friendly crew, amazing service. Diving was safe and exciting, the Philippines itinerary really went beyond my expectations, the reefs were so lush and the dives were diverse, from walls to muck to the threshers. It was my second time on the solitude one and I’m looking forward to a third trip.
Recommended for
The crew, the dives, the food
18 Oct, 2022

9.2 Superb
ITZHAK G
Israel

solitude 1 tubbataha excellent trip
friendly crew, great facilities, overall good vibes.
Recommended for
friendly crew. good facilities camera room. diving equipment.
27 May, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Matt L
United States

Excellent service
The crew was fantastic always quick to help carry your bags, set up gear, etc. The food was great you definitely won’t go hungry. The boat was very nice and well kept.
Recommended for
Crew, food, boat
30 Nov, 2019

48 reviews

9.3 Superb
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10 Exceptional
Roberta A
United States

Such amazing people running this boat.
Comfortable room, happy, helpful, positive people running the entire operation. I loved that I could ask anyone about something and they would find the answer for me.
Recommended for
The people. The diving. The ship.
13 Nov, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Edna D
United States

Bucket list experience that exceeded expectations
Their is a gamut of diving experiences- reef, wreck-ships and plane, cave and reef-hook diving. Jellyfish Lake, Chandelier Cave and Blue Hole/Corner are Palau exclusives. I always enjoy learning new things while diving - experienced reef hook diving for the first time, got to practice using my safety sausage with reel @ safety stops and developed my skills with current dives.
Recommended for
food, service/staff and valet diving
06 May, 2019

8.0 Very good
Ian G
United Kingdom

Well organized operation with great people
Great fun
Recommended for
Cabin comfort. Dive sites. Staff.
05 Jun, 2025

10 Exceptional
Helena S
United Kingdom

Fabulous service, diving, guides, food, crew, other divers - everything was great
As above
Recommended for
Thresher sharks, crew (inc guides) and company
24 Oct, 2019

10 Exceptional
megan G
United States

Wonderful experience
Palau is such a special place - beautiful and varied dive sites, abundant sea life and great visibility - there wasn't one dive that I didn't love. I arrived in Koror a few days before the boat departed...in my anxiousness to get in the water, I did a few dives with a shore operator. While the dives I did from shore were very good, having more direct access to the dive sites without an hour + skiff ride each way (and the ability to do night dives) made me so glad that I spent the majority of my time on a liveaboard - and I can't imagine a better operator to have gone with. In short - if you plan to dive with Solitude One, prepare to be spoiled. The staff are all not only service-focused and experts at what they do, but overall awesome people and make you feel at home from the minute you step onboard. The food is outstanding (and you will never go hungry), the boat clean and comfortable with lots of extra space to spread out if you want time to yourself (find the hammocks on the sundeck!). Every detail is seen to - from gear being perfectly cleaned and set up for you before each dive, to a smiling face waiting for you with hot (or cold) towels when you return afterwards...this is pampering at it's best. I can't recommend Solitude One enough and look forward to diving with them again in the future!
Recommended for
Exceptional diving, Great food, Awesome crew
14 Feb, 2018

9.2 Superb
Giselle S
United States

Highly recommended, exceptional concierge service, great dive sites and food.
Turtles and large schools of jacks, sweet lips, trigger fish and other fishes. Beautiful pristine coral reefs. Large accommodations with ample storage, spacious bathroom.
Recommended for
Spectacular reefs/walls, large schools and variety of sea life, excellent service and accommodations.
29 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
SEEUN K
South Korea

Wonderful Journey
very satisfied
Recommended for
Facility of Boat. Friendness of Crew. Great foods.
31 May, 2025

8.0 Very good
Zayn F
United Kingdom

palau delivers a consistently high quality dive sites. reefs are pristine with a lot of life.
Good trip and professional crew. Operation could benefit from a few local experienced dive masters.
Recommended for
quality of dive sites, large and spacious boat, friendly crew.
23 Dec, 2015

10 Exceptional
James G
United States

Hot water and cool boat!
Great food with lots of fruit and fish dishes. Tanks and BCDs stayed with the dive boats.
Recommended for
Super spacious dive deck, Stateroom B-6 was big and had a BIG bathroom, and the crew and other diving guests were great.
06 Jun, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Thomas W
Germany

Great diving with a fun crew and passengers
Dives at manta bowl and San Miguel
Recommended for
Spacious boat, free softdrinks, great service
21 Aug, 2019

9.2 Superb
Christian B
Germany

Great diving from a large ship
Everything went according to plan. Of a maximum of 22 divers, there were only 14 of us. We had lots of room on the anyway spacious vessel. The cruise is very well organized, the dive guides are helpful and knowledgable. There are two dive boats (called "skiffs"), your gear stays on these boats all the time, and all dives are done from these boats. The cruise was around full moon, and we were lucky to witness the red snapper spawning, as well as mantas at cleaning stations, and feeding. Many, many sharks around, even bull sharks and hammerheads. Plus a lot of turtles. On one night, there is a BBQ (already prepared by the crew beforehand) on the beach of Ulong Island (you are there less than 2 hours, which is a bit short). On the last day, there is a visit to Jellyfish lake (snorkling only). Everything is included, except alcohol ($3 can of beer, $30 bottle of wine). Remember that you have to pay additional $210 for permits/fees and $135 for Nitrox (which everybody used) on board.
Recommended for
extraordinary diving, great staff, spacious vessel
29 Jan, 2020

10 Exceptional
Christopher H
United States

World-class diving experience
The one, and only one thing that Solitude One does not do well is advertising itself. The ship is Directed by Alfonso and Silvia who truly understand the business of diving vacations. You can tell by details provided with each dive experience: very detailed dive briefings with pictures, boat assignments, hot tea available after dives, hot or cold wet towels as you return to the main boat after each dive ... the list goes on. Pair that with nicely sized cabins, great food, a camera/computer room, and you have the makings of a truly 5-star diving vacation. My wife and I will highly recommend to our friends!
Recommended for
Great diving guides, quality of boat, delicious food
12 Jan, 2018

10 Exceptional
WILLIAM J
United States

Best in Palau
All wonderful. Cruise directors & dive guides went above and beyond to provide the best experience possible. Crew was great, cabin awesome. We will be back.
Recommended for
Crew, dive sites, ship
13 Feb, 2020

9.6 Exceptional
Michael B
Germany

nice week on board
Perfekt organisation, Best dives, we have to come back.
Recommended for
Sharks, Staff, Boat
13 Jan, 2017

10 Exceptional
Kevin R
Canada

World Class
Healthy reef with tons of fish, whale shark sightings, spacious boat with great facilities, awesome crew, really fun nighttime activities, best liveaboard food
Recommended for
Amazing diving, fun activities, awesome crew and food
04 Aug, 2022

10 Exceptional
GLENN Q
United States

Great experience
Crew went out of their way to please everyone
Recommended for
Service professionalism location
04 Aug, 2022

8.0 Very good
James P
United States

Great
Whale sharks
Recommended for
People , food , safety
29 May, 2019

8.8 Fabulous
Matt K
United States

Excellent trip - diving was great and crew was very attentive!
Parrot fish spawning several days before the new moon. Blue Corner did not disappoint. Lots of sharks. Mantas at German channel. Cleaning stations galore for all types and species of fish. Remarkably healthy reefs. Boat was spacious and well accommodated. Cruise directors paid extreme attention to detail right down to the bbq on the beach the last night. Diving was so much better from the Liveaboard than from land (I did both). Much easier, much shorter commutes to dive sites (shaving off >45 min at times), more attentive dive guides, and importantly more relaxing dives. Large diversity of dives - corners, walls/drop offs, channels, shallow and deep dives, spectacular caves/swim throughs, wrecks and even bump head parrot fish spawning before the new moon!
Recommended for
Diving, crew, food
14 Feb, 2018

8.8 Fabulous
Jessica S
Sweden

Lovely vacation
I had a great trio
Recommended for
Diving. The people on the boat. The atmosphere.
05 Jul, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Andrew L
United States

The boat was relaxing and the diving was excellent.
Every single dive was excellent, but for me Blue Corner, German Channel, and Ulong Channel stood above the rest. How the crew organized the whole trip made everything so easy and relaxing from our wake up call to the dive briefings to gearing up to eating. And the food was, to say the least, excellent! Every meal exceeded all my expectations.
Recommended for
Food, Diving, and Organization
12 Jan, 2018