Dolphin Liveaboard, Philippines
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Beautiful and full-of-life reefs.”
Highlights
The Dolphin is a 90 ft (27 m) steel-hulled liveaboard dive boat designed for comfort and adventure. With 10 fully air-conditioned cabins, including 6 twin-sharing cabins and 2 VIP suites featuring private bathrooms and mini-bars, the Dolphin offers home-style comfort above the waves.
Divers will appreciate the well-equipped dive center, two diving skiffs, and on-deck rinse showers for post-dive convenience. Between dives, unwind on the expansive Upper Deck, which features sun loungers, a shaded area, BBQ facilities, and a dance floor. Savor gourmet, all-inclusive meals and indulge at the full bar while enjoying the serene beauty of the ocean.
Set sail for Tubbataha Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s premier diving destinations. From March to June, the Dolphin offers the chance to explore coral gardens, deep walls, and marine biodiversity, including whales, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles, and over 700 fish species. With crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, every dive promises awe and adventure in this marine sanctuary.
Book your diving adventure aboard the Dolphin today!
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Special Dinner, Diving Package, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (100 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Dive Insurance (40 USD per trip), Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox (120 USD per trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (600 USD per activity), Jet Ski (120 USD), Kayaks (30 USD per activity), Snorkel Gear (20 USD per day), Laundry / Pressing Services (20 USD per trip), WiFi internet (20 USD).
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Dolphin Reviews
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- 8.5 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.3
- Crew 7.4
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.2
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Ye C
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China
Amazing diving trip
Very well-maintained boat. Very friendly crew. Different delicious food each time. Unlimited water/soft drink/fruit. Amazing diving sites. With Shark every time. Beautiful hard coral. Karaoke night before ending the trip. Birthday cake for the team Awesome trip
- Recommended for
- Nice Crew. Nice Diving sites. Nice food.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert H
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United States
Fantastic
We had a great time with the staff of the boat. The diving was great, we got lucky and experienced whale sharks on a few dives, the food was very good, the price was fair, the dive director was very professional, the dive guides were fantastic...it was just dive, eat, dive, eat, dive, eat, dive, sleep... I made a short home video that sums it all up: https://vimeo.com/339210754
- Recommended for
- Courtesy. Attentiveness. Safety.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Ho Wa Rosaline C
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Macau
Nice Dive Site
We find so many good things to see, nice dive sites and easy dive
- Recommended for
- The manager and dive guide Johnathan are very helpful and friendly sharing experience for self improvement
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sandrine L
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France
An experience that brings stars to the eyes when the weather is on your 😁 side
A great adventure, with beautiful human and underwater encounters. Convivial moments. An unspoiled reef, beautiful corals and sharks at every turn. Wonderful
- Recommended for
- The team and its energy. The beauty of diving. The comfort of the bed in the cabin.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Anton Z
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Israel
Exceptional overall experience
Tubbataha itself is worthy for divers. MV Dolphin has amazing food and crew hospitality. Big thanks to Kevin and his staff.
- Recommended for
- Owner/Staff. Room. Food.
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- 7.6 Good
- Victoria F
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Mexico
Amazing dive adventure with friendly crew
Tubbataha is by far the best and healthiest reef I’ve ever seen! And even though we were at the end of the season, we got pretty lucky with the weather and still managed to see mantas and a whale shark among other mesmerizing creatures! Being a transition trip, the owner and family (huge family) traveled with us, giving and unexpected but very rewarding and fun turn into my liveaboard experience. Loved playing and swimming with the kids!! The crew is so friendly that I even ended up hanging out with some of them after the trip for some insider guide to Puerto Galera town. Being the only beginner diver in the boat, I experienced for the first time, a more independent way of diving, where the instructor isn’t necessarily putting his attention in one person in particular. Overall it was a great experience! The only thing I would improve is probably arranging the top deck so that there’s more space for guests to gather, since is so beautiful up there (sky watching might be the best way to finish your day)
- Recommended for
- The site, the crew and the weather
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- 9.2 Superb
- Scott C
- United States
Exceptional Diving and Liveaboard Experience
Naturally all of the great diving, numerous whale sharks, several mantas, lots of sharks, schools of barracuda and jacks. The crew was very good and the fellow divers were fun to know. The end of the trip barbeque on the rear deck was a hoot, live singing and just plain fun, lots of diver participation. Jan did a great job of organization.
- Recommended for
- The diving was well organized, the food and beverages were very good, and the crew, excellent
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- 9.2 Superb
- Christoph W
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Germany
Great value for money, awesome crew
I've spent one awesome week of diving at Tubbataha onboard the Dolphin. Outstanding, very helpful and extremely friendly crew members. Fantastic organization and problem solving by cruise director Jan. The food was good and plenty, the boat in good condition and well suited for diving operations, the diving fantastic.
- Recommended for
- organization, crew friendliness, diving quality
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- TAIJI O
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Japan
Great Diving
Total Management Good dive Wonderful Crews
- Recommended for
- Dive site , Crew , Drink
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- 8.0 Very good
- ARAM L
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South Korea
Great diving and excellent service.
Beautiful and full-of-life reefs.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly and helpful crew. Efficient operation. Comfort cabin.
