Navis 1 Liveaboard, Philippines

Name: Coron - El Nido
Start: 2027-03-22
End: 2027-03-25
Location: Philippines

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“-great divespot Apo Reef-family crew-amazing food-great team + great guest = awesome vibesI would defnitly stay again with this li…”
Daniel J, Switzerland

Highlights

Nitrox available
Dedicated camera room

Step aboard Navis 1, a spacious 23-meter (76 ft) catamaran renowned for its fun-loving atmosphere, exceptional cuisine, and outstanding Filipino hospitality. Accommodating up to 18 guests, this recently renovated liveaboard features double and twin cabins, each with air conditioning, large windows, and private ensuite bathrooms—offering comfort, privacy, and panoramic views of the turquoise waters of Palawan.

Designed for both divers and non-divers, Navis 1 delivers a truly unforgettable experience. Guests can enjoy up to 4 dives per day, including trips to the world-class wrecks of Coron Bay, Apo Reef, and rare dugong encounters—guided by expert local dive professionals. Between dives, unwind on the expansive rooftop lounge, relax in a bean bag with a sunset drink, or join in on the fun with live music, karaoke nights, island visits, snorkeling excursions, and stand-up paddleboarding.

As a catamaran, Navis 1 offers enhanced stability and generous space throughout, ensuring a smooth and relaxing journey through one of the Philippines’ most beautiful regions. Whether you’re here for the diving or the vibe, this is one of the most social and scenic liveaboards you’ll find in Asia.

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05 Jan

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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14 Jan

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,700

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23 Jan

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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01 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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10 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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19 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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28 Feb

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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07 Mar

5 Days / 4 Nights

$ 1,700

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14 Mar

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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22 Mar

4 Days / 3 Nights

$ 1,600

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26 Mar

8 Days / 7 Nights

$ 2,600

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04 Apr

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 2,200

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, National Park Fees (2,000-6,000 PHP / trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (60 USD / trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox (5 USD / tank), Nitrox Course (15,000 PHP), Rental Gear (20 USD / day), Scuba Diving Courses (13,500-18,000 PHP).

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local 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
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, and Italian.

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: 2009

Year renovated: 2022

Length: 23 meters

Beam: 13 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 7 knots

Engines: 2x Weichai 350hp

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 10000 liters

Fuel capacity: 8000 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
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Navis 1 Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

7.7
Crew

9.1
Food

9.6
Diving

9.1
Value

8.6

10 Exceptional
Emma F
United States

Amazing time
This was an amazing trip. The crew was so helpful and friendly. They were really amazing. The rooms were spacious compared to other Liveaboards (no bunk beds) and the diving was amazing.
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Rooms.
18 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Paul B
United Kingdom

Unbelievable boat. Unbelievable trip
Seeing all the amazing scenery
Recommended for
Crew! So friendly and knowledgeable. Food - the cooking was incredible and you were never hungry! Then the diving at Apo reef was incredible
07 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Ian M
United Kingdom

Amazing experience with a wonderful crew
Had an amazing few days on board. The crew couldn’t do any more to make you feel welcome and everyone was so friendly. The food was exquisite, the diving was amazing and the Dive Master’s were great and super helpful. I had so much fun I didn’t want to leave
Recommended for
Staff couldn’t do anything more for you. Food was exceptional. Dive guides were awesome.
12 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
scott S
New Zealand

First liveaboard was a great experience
Grate experience Lots of different dive sites Amazing crew and food Meeting like minded people
Recommended for
Dive sites. Friendly crew. Meeting new people.
20 Dec, 2024

10 Exceptional
Alex D
United Kingdom

Superb diving, boat, food and most importantly, crew!
Amazing trip - relatively new boat, hence the lack of reviews, but we completed 4 full days of diving (12 dives total) in the stunning Apo Reef. Perfect number of dives (incl 2x night dives and we did our Advanced Open Water course whilst diving), dive groups were v small (3 guests per dive master). Crew are amazing & the food is excellent. Great value for money too! They also have 2 professional singers (Jessie & Jas) and a rooftop Kareoke set-up for the evening - fully recommend.
Recommended for
Diving, Crew, Boat
18 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
DOUG B
Canada

Wow!
My wife and I did the 8 day trip. I would recommend it to anyone serious about seeing as much of Philippines diving in one journey as possible. It's pretty intensive, but also very satisfying and exiting. The bed was comfortable, and the cabins have private bathrooms that could use a little TLC, but they are clean. The boat being multihull is quite spacious in the shared areas and functions well for it's new purpose. It just needs a little spiffing up as it is relatively new to this role. Pricing is very reasonable. It did meet all of our expectations. The staff are wonderful, I could name a couple that stand out but I don't want to take away from the whole excellent team. The food is excellent and the chef takes great care to keep everyone well fed. Thank you all for a great trip!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the food, Apo Reef.
28 Mar, 2024

10 Exceptional
Felix B
Canada

An unforgettable crew and dives
The cruise offers a wide variety of dives between wrecks, reefs and unusual places (Dugong, freshwater lake). The activities organized on board allow us to have a good time beyond diving. The crew is cheerful, friendly and warm. The chef's cuisine is delicious and allows us to taste several Filipino dishes. There is everything you need on the boat to prepare for diving, relax on the sundeck and watch the sunset.
Recommended for
The crew. The quality of the dives. Activities on board.
10 Dec, 2025

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9.2 Superb
Grahame G
Australia

Cruising through Paradise
- the beautiful island scenary and remote beaches. - the health and vibrancy of the diverse coral reef systems. - the interactions with the crew.
Recommended for
1.above water scenery. 2. coral 3. sunsets.
31 Jan, 2024

8.4 Very good
Peter S
Germany

Well organized liveaboard with small weaknesses
The process on board was always well organized and the crew was always there for questions or support.
Recommended for
The diving was quite good. The helpfulness of the crew was very good. The organization was good.
29 Apr, 2026

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9.6 Exceptional
Nathalie S
Germany

Great experience
Apo Reef is absolutely worth itWreck divingPresentations of the dive instructor
Recommended for
the crew is amazing, friendly, taking care, great diving spots and island visitings, great food
10 Jan, 2024

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8.8 Fabulous
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9.2 Superb
Sarah G
United Kingdom

Great boat with some really beautiful dive sites and great people
This was my first liveaboard and certainly wont be my last! The crew and briefings were very informative and taught us alot about the sealife and coral. The food and the chef were incredible.The boat was very comfortable and the company was superb!
Recommended for
Crew were helpful and knowledgeable. Food was incredible. Diving and scenery and dive destinations were awesome.
22 Oct, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Monica R
Italy

Perfect staff for perfect dives!
All very well organized. Dive equipment good, accept wet suite. Less dive in recks and more in Apo, would be perfect!
Recommended for
Dive in Apo reef. Staff including dive guide. Walk in the island.
14 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Martina P
Italy

Unforgettable experience
My experience on Navis 1 was unforgettable! The dives offer great variety, from wrecks, to dugongs and Apo Reef which is one of the most beautiful and richest reefs in the Philippines and really deserves a lot! Rich in animals and corals of all kinds. The dive guides were trained and the pre-dive briefings were always perfectly prepared. The crew was always friendly and helpful and the food was really delicious and always different at every meal. The ship is cozy, clean and the rooms are minimal but have all the essentials, including air conditioning and hot shower. Really a great experience!
Recommended for
Beautiful and varied dives. Yummy food. Friendly and helpful crew.
04 Mar, 2026

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10 Exceptional
Eunsoo J
South Korea

Navis 1 will be your great choice!
It was really a nice experience to be with Navis 1. Their management was entirely great, and the usage of internet within the trip was fast and sustainable.
Recommended for
Accurate Schedule. Thorough Diver Management. Kindness of Staff Members.
01 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
Katrina K
United States

Great value and excellent crew.
The Navis 1 or Manta Liveaboards was a lot of fun. The crew was so friendly always ready to lend a hand. The food was amazing, we really looked forward to every meal. The boat is older, but clean and comfortable. It's not often when you find a manta on a normal night night.
Recommended for
The staff was friendly and the service outstanding.. The food was fantastic.. The diving was good..
06 Apr, 2026

8.4 Very good
Tina G
Germany

Apo Reef
Again a wonderful trip! The vibes on the boat are special and the crew is absolutely top!!! Apo reef was amazing to dive, the marine life is great.
Recommended for
Dives, Crew and equipment
10 Feb, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Christopher G
United States

First Liveaboard experience was the best we could have hoped for
Able to enjoy 18 of the 20 dives which at 73 did not exhaust us out like usual from shore based. Crew and particularly Chef surprised us with delicious food and we did not lose weight which usually happens in the Philippines as I am vegetarian. Dive guides and especially the Dive instructor was especially helpful in advanced instruction for me and helping my wife be much more comfortable with her descent and buoyancy issues that we are certain to want to return with this vessel!
Recommended for
Dive Guide, Food, Crew
19 Nov, 2023

8.4 Very good
Bastiaan M
Netherlands

Great trip
The crew whas always friendly and helpfull. The diving groups were properly matched so that u get the most out of each dive.
Recommended for
The friendly crew, good divesites and the overall experience
03 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
HIROKO I
Japan

It was a diving safari cruise that felt like a walk in an aquarium
There are only two aquariums in the world that breed dugongs. Japan and Australia. It's not often that you get lucky enough to see a dugong in the wild.All explanations are in English. There was a lecture on clownfish and crested parrotfish, and I listened to it with great interest. It's unfortunate that the waves were high and the second night dive was canceled, but it's not surprising considering the safety. All of the points are easy, so even those who have a small number of dives can participate with confidence. I think the Mr./Ms. guide is highly skilled. The staff are also very helpful and I would like to take a tour to other points as well. NOV1 is the best.
Recommended for
1 Dugong 2 Night Diving 3 Apo Reef Diving
12 Jan, 2024

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10 Exceptional
Brian G
United States

Good times
Exceptional staff especially MI MI the host! Really a great time. Great coral. With the exception of barracuda lake all the dives were great. Barracuda was so warm it was uncomfortable.. Food on the boat was also excellent. Great cook
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Boat.
27 Jan, 2025

10 Exceptional
Vasiliki R
Greece

Absolutely stunning experience
Staff again! Sean is the absolute perfect instructor, has advanced knowledge, made learning so much fun! Always respectful, exceeds expectations for CARE of guests, Mimi, the boat manager, took care of us till last detail, puts her heart in everything she does, treated us like family, never seen her face without a smile! All staff is discreet but were always there to offer a hand in any occasion needed! From equipment setup, to general inquiries, assistance throughout the trip was something unseen 🥰 Boat is comfortable, rooms have just enough space and a lovely big window with ocean views! Clean and neat, A/C runs very well all day, if u choose so. Lovely dining area, briefing lounge with great ambience and big screen where staff were displaying dive sight maps and other informative videos! Plenty of food, mostly local style, so if you love Asian cuisine will be your best! Equipment in great condition and plenty of spare options if needed, the staff will take great care of any of your requests. Diving is absolutely amazing, especially wrecks are something exceptional! Visibility was great all the way! Didn’t face much issues with currents. Boat is in great condition, some minor improvements that could be made so far are taken well cared by the staff, the rest are always noted by them to be developed by operators. Fully recommended trip to do, will be an unforgettable life experience! Would 100% come back!
Recommended for
Staff!! They work with all their hearts, attention to details, care for guests, safety, comfort, fun!
04 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
james C
Australia

Such a fantastic experience 🙌🙌
Amazing diving, wrecks, reefs, marine life combined with meeting some amazing people.
Recommended for
Amazing people, amazing dives, amazing food.
09 May, 2024

7.6 Good
FRANCK S
France

A MAGNIFICENT DIVING HOLIDAY SERVED WITH PROFESSIONALS AND A GREAT QUALITY SERVICE
THE STOPOVER IN THE VILLAGE OF SAN MIGUEL AND THE NIGHT DIVE ALLOWED US TO RELAX AFTER THESE MANY DIVES, drink your coffee in the morning at 5:30 am on the roof of the boat in an exceptional setting
Recommended for
CONVIVIALITY PRESENT AT THE SLIGHTEST WORRY AND IN A MAGNIFICENT SETTING
07 Dec, 2023

9.2 Superb
Karen H
Canada

I had a great time!
The dives were great, especially getting to meet the dugong! The rangers who protect them come on and explain the rules and I thought that was nice. The food was amazing and the staff was incredible. My room was comfortable enough and I left the boat with a whole bunch of new friends from around the world
Recommended for
The food. Mimi and the crew. The diving.
15 Apr, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Gary P
Australia

The crew made you feel special
People I met on the trip, the crew were fantastic and went out of their way to help you, diving with outstanding coral in warm water
Recommended for
The crew, the diving and the plentiful food
09 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Richard Y
United States

Great trip
Very good energy & vibes! Very informative on the wildlife, and the wrecks so we knew the history & characteristics of what we were seeing while diving. Friendly & welcoming staff, felt at home. Music & dinner in the evening on the top deck was beautiful. Took an advanced course on board & the instructor did a wonderful job, very attentive & thorough.
Recommended for
Staff, instructor/dive master Shawn, shipwrecks
20 Jan, 2024

8.0 Very good
Benjamin W
United States

Awesome time
I had an awesome time with Manta. The crew is awesome. The food is awesome. The diving was awesome. This liveaboard is set up with some fun additional activities like karaoke, live music during dinners, getting a custom meal for me as a vegetarian, etc that really make it stand out from other liveaboards that I have done. I met a lot of great people on this trip as well. I highly recommend it. So many great memories.
Recommended for
Great people. Great food. Great activities.
31 May, 2025

8.4 Very good
Cher May C
Hong Kong

很好的第一次船宿體驗
整體來說很好的船潛體驗。船員樂於協助各方面的需要，Mimi更是盡心盡力。食物是我在菲律賓吃過的最好的。Jessie 和Jaz 晚上的表演更是一大亮點。很高興認識來自世界各地的潛水員。
Recommended for
食物，船員，音樂
31 Dec, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Philippe E
United States

Beautiful trip to Apo Reef, amazing food, and incredible biodiversity.
Great 5 day trip to Apo Reef. The food was incredible and rooms comfortable for a liveaboard. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. A/C worked well. Reef seemed pretty healthy and we were lucky to see many turtles, sharks, barracudas, parrotfish, and nudis. No hammerheads or rays but they weren’t expected. The diversity of dives was great and well thought through. Very little repetition. We only did one night dive. 4 dives per day for 2 days and 2 dives the first and last day. The first two dives were not as nice but that is because they are intended to be warm up dives done in transit to Apo Reef which has a beautiful reef. No crowds which was a welcome site.
Recommended for
Food was excellent. Variety of dives was well selected and gear was in good condition. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and organized.
12 Feb, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
JUNGHYE W
South Korea

A liveaboard with happy memories
First of all, the staff were all very nice. He always took great care to make me feel comfortable, and he always helped me kindly with a smile, so I think my liveaboard life was fine. The diving at Apoleaf was also good, and at first it was a pity that there was a lot of air left because I adjusted the air consumption of the people in the same group, but when I talked to the master of this part, he immediately adjusted the group, so it was good to always dive for more than 60 minutes after that. I couldn't say that the overall condition of the boat was good, but the hot water came out well when I took a shower, the air conditioner came out well (although it was noisy), and I was satisfied with the quality of the meal so much that I didn't eat any of the cup noodles even though I brought them. And I was surprised that the wifi was faster than I expected. It was my first liveaboard and I made a lot of good memories.
Recommended for
Staff. Dive. Meal.
11 Jan, 2025

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