Stella Maris Liveaboard
Duration
6-7 Nights
Location/Type
Tubbataha Liveaboard
Cabins
10 Cabins
Departure
Puerto Princesa
ABOUT THE LIVEABOARD
Designed with comfort in mind, the Stella Maris Explorer offers year-round liveaboard diving in the Philippines. Ten spacious ‘retro-chic’ cabins accommodate up to 21 guests. Each cabin features memory foam mattresses, pillows, AC, storage space, and private en-suite bathrooms. The cabins are spread over 3 decks with a choice of deluxe or premium economy, with twin, double, or queen beds available. Social areas include a spacious salon with a large TV and a dining area where expertly prepared meals and snacks incorporating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, and a variety of proteins are served. The top deck offers chairs and loungers either in the sun or covered area, the perfect place to soak up the sun, relax in between dives or enjoy a stunning sunset with a cocktail.
The Stella Maris Explorer yacht offers itineraries to dive the best of Tubbataha in the Sulu Sea and Apo Reef & Coron. Up to 4 dives per day are scheduled to dive in nutrient-rich waters, bringing sharks, mantas, dolphins, and a host of macro critters. Diving is made easy with the 2 custom-designed 26ft/8mtr hard bottom dive tenders, and groups are kept small with a diver-to-guide ratio of 5:1. Nitrox is also available for those certified.
Join the Stella Maris Explorer yacht for a fantastic dive liveaboard in the Philippines. Book online today to reserve your space.
$ 345
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"I wanted freedom, open air, and adventure. I found it on the sea."
- Alain Gerbault
Itinerary
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3 Nights
Day 1
- Arrival in Puerto Princesa. Check-in onboard
- Briefing of Boat Manager/Dive Master
- 1800H Departure to Tubbataha Reef (ETD)
- Accommodation and meals onboard Explorer
Day 2
- Location: North Tubbataha
- Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha
- Dive Sites: Shark Airport, Washing Machine (Larry’s Reef), Seafan Alley
- Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives)
Day 3
- Location: North Tubbataha
- Whole Day Diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives)
- Dive Sites: Ranger Station, Amos Rock
- Early morning departure for Light House, South Tubbataha
Day 4
- Location: South Tubbataha
- Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha
- Visit to the ranger station
- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives)
- Dive Sites: Black Rock, North wall of South Atoll
Day 5
- Location: South Tubbataha
- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives)
- Dive Sites: Light House, Delsan Wreck, Staghorn Point
Day 6
- Location: South or North Tubbataha
- Day Diving only (2-3 dives)
- Departure for Puerto Princesa City
Day 7
- Arrival in Puerto Princesa City
- Breakfast onboard
- Transfer to Airport.
- The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip at around 2 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24hours before flying after the last dive.
7 Nights
Day 1
- Boarding in Anilao, Pier (Anilao, Batangas)
- **Land transfer from Manila is not included in the package
- 1800H Departure to Apo Reef, Mindoro. (ETD)
- Accommodation and meals onboard Explorer
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 2
- Location: Apo Reef, Mindoro
- Arrive Apo Reef at 0500H (ETA)
- Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives)
- Depart Apo reef, Mindoro for Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island group at 1800H (ETD)
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 3
- Location: Cuyo Island, Palawan
- Arrive Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island Group at 0700H (ETA)
- Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives)
- Depart Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island group for Bird Island, North Tubbataha at 1800H (ETD)
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 4
- Location: North Tubbataha
- Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha
- Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive)
- Dive Sites: Bird Island, Ranger Station, South Rock
- Early morning departure for the Lighthouse, South Tubbataha
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 5
- Location: South Tubbataha
- Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha
- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive)
- Dive Sites: Black Rock
- Early morning departure for Light House, South Tubbataha
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 6
- Location: South Tubbataha
- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive)
- Dive Sites: Lighthouse Islet
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 7
- Location: South Tubbataha
- Day diving only (2-3 dives)
- Evening departure for Puerto Princesa City
- Scuba Diving Tubbataha
Day 8
- Arrival in Puerto Princesa City
- Breakfast onboard
- Transfer to Airport
- The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip at around 2 pm. Divers are recommended to wait for 24hours before flying after the last dive.
- Full board
- Transfer from/to local hotels (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
- Free WiFi
- Free nitrox (for certified nitrox divers)
- Transfer from/to the airport (round-trip, only on boat arrival & departure days)
- Dive guides
- To be paid with your booking
- Conservation fees: USD 270 (per trip)
- Payable on board
- None
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Cabins
Price depends on itinerary – email us info@apexoceantravel.com
3 Deluxe cabins located on the Bridge Deck (Main level). All Deluxe Cabins have Nespresso Machine, TV, DVD Player, charging stations, and ensuite toilet with a hot and cold shower. Cabin #B1 (2 twin beds), Cabin #B2 (Twin bunk beds) and Cabin #B3 (Queen bed).
Price depends on itinerary – email us info@apexoceantravel.com
All Standard Cabins (#A1 – A4) is located at the top of the boat with direct access to the lounge and flying deck area. These cabins are all with windows, charging stations, and ensuite toilet with a hot and cold shower.
Price depends on itinerary – email us info@apexoceantravel.com
There are 2 Economy Bunk Cabin #C1 and #C2 onboard. All Economy Cabins are located at the main deck of the boat (lower level). These cabins are all with charging stations, and ensuite toilet with a hot and cold shower. All cabins with hypoallergenic memory foam beds and pillows.
Price depends on itinerary – email us info@apexoceantravel.com
The Premium Economy cabin #C3 has one double bed and a twin bed (largest cabin – can accommodate 3 persons), it is located at the main deck of the boat (lower level). These cabins are all with charging stations, and ensuite toilet with a hot and cold shower.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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