Navis 1 Liveaboard, Philippines
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
“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 wat…”
Highlights
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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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Fuel Surcharge, 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 per trip), Port Fees (2,000-6,000 PHP per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (60 USD per trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox (5 USD per tank), Nitrox Course (15,000 PHP), Rental Gear (20 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (13,500-18,000 PHP).
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Navis 1 Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.6
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.6
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- 8.0 Very good
- Ajay G
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United Arab Emirates
Awesome
Overall experience is amazing on Manta and liveboard .. complete dive tour is planned based on weather and divers interests..
- Recommended for
- Friendly crew members. Dive instructor. Dive planning and time management.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Wan Zhen L
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Singapore
Top-Notch Diving and Hospitality All the Way
“Had an incredible time on this liveaboard. The crew was warm, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of from start to finish — from safe, well-briefed dives to bringing us to the best sites each day. The food was a standout, with every meal delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Cabins were basic but consistently clean and comfortable, which was all we needed between dives. We also loved meeting fellow divers from around the world and sharing unforgettable moments underwater. Would happily recommend this experience to anyone considering it.
- Recommended for
- Crew. Food. Good gears.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Charlotte A
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Germany
Have never made so much different things on one trip!
Ship is old but crew very competent
- Recommended for
- Diveguides. Food. Crew.
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- 10 Exceptional
- james C
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Peter F
- Australia
Exceptional Hospitality, Experience, and Value
I have been on many Liveaboards (>20). This is by far at the top of the tree of any of those! You will eat delicious food and experience some of the best diving the Philippines has to offer. You will feel the hospitality from the moment you are greeted, with a sense of community on board and camaraderie. Smiles and friendship flow readily and easily from everyone involved. Apo Reef was on fire! Play the "Marine Life Bingo" and tick off the 25 "big list" items shown in photographs in rows on the boat's wall - we found 21! First to get 5 in a row gets free drinks for the night! Learn a little bit more via excellent presentations about fish and creatures that you may not possibly have known! Brief and informative, I loved these pre dive presentations (thanks Sean!). On board there's as much fun as you can imagine. Totally down to earth Owner (Travis) and Crew. Big shout out to our knowledgeable guides "J.J." and the impressive and humble Instructor, Sean. Their knowledge, dive briefings, and outstanding care and safety underwater, (not to mention brilliant spotting for wildlife!) will have you captivated and anticipating every dive. Relax topside after an amazing day's diving on the expansive top deck with uninterrupted views of Palawan. Breathtakingly beautiful, watch the sun go down over the verdant and rugged hills with a nice cold drink whilst feasting on (yet another) hearty and delicious Dinner. If you are lucky, you may even get a song or two from one of the sweetest voices a very talented crew person - but that's up to her! That Lady can really sing! Big schools of Barracuda. Sharks. Turtles. Giant Trevally. Mantas. Sea Snakes. Octopus. Tuna. Jacks. Big Stuff. Small Stuff. Irresistible critters and Night dives. Amazing kaleidoscope of corals bursting with health and vitality. Day dives, morning dives, and Night dives! And WWII Wrecks!!! Where else can you experience all this but in the amazing Philippines? And this Liveaboard will take you there. Thanks for a great trip, I will be back for sure. Pete, DM.
- Recommended for
- Apo Reef rocks! Best Owner, Guides, Food, and Staff! Outstanding value for money
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Daniel J
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Switzerland
Great Adventure
-great divespot Apo Reef-family crew-amazing food-great team + great guest = awesome vibesI would defnitly stay again with this liveaboard.
- Recommended for
- The Crew,dive spots, vibes
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- 10 Exceptional
- scott S
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Felix B
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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.
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- 8.0 Very good
- Benjamin W
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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.
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- 7.6 Good
- Limor B
- United States
Thanks Navis crew for a great experience!
Terrific overall diving experience in this beautiful corner of the world. Staff were friendly and attentive. Maintenance of the vessel left much to be desired with septic issues and roach problems. Good variety of food although we personally didn’t love it.
- Recommended for
- Friendly, attentive and welcoming crew. Great dive sites. Good vibes.
