Dolphin Liveaboard, Philippines
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“We find so many good things to see, nice dive sites and easy dive”
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.
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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 7.5
- Food 9.5
- Diving 9.0
- Value 8.3
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Verena M
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Austria
Nice boat, nice crew, also nice apo reef
It was a nice pick up and very uncomplicaded. Vip room was soo big and comfy, sadly the bathroom needs a general maintanancw (toilet water, pole for holding in shower, ventilator doesen't work so it is always wet) The meals were very good.. There were also everytime toast or cookies to have Briefings were ok, maby telling about what we can see, and maby some visuals of the diving spots. Guides were friendly and showed many things. They also asked what we wanna see. Crew was very friendly in cantine room also divegear crew. I think it was very good organized, many crew people with different jobs.
- Recommended for
- Very friendly crew. So much space on boat and vip room. Alvin & Bong.
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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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- 10 Exceptional
- Eunbe K
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South Korea
Wonderful experience with MV Dolphin
Tubbataha reef is wonderful place that you might see so many white tip and grey reef sharks, manta ray, tiger shark and even whale shark in one place! Corals are well protected and oceanic creatures don't be afraid of human being. It is a great place that I really want to visit again. Also, MV Dolphin is a nice ship that can serve you very well. All crews are well experienced and kind. It has relatively large room compared to its price, and beers are included in your boat fee. MV Dolphin is absolutely a good choice and value for money among 15 liveboard ships in Tubbataha reef.
- Recommended for
- Experienced crew, large room, free beer
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- 10 Exceptional
- melody D
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Australia
Safe but also relaxed and friendly. Amazing!
The Dolphin is a big boat that is well organised for diving. Has a lot of space to chill in the shade or in the sun. Great food and a very welcoming crew. The owners care about it, their crew and the passengers. So it reflects in the ambiance of the trip. It is safe but relaxed at the same time. I had a great time on board and recommend this boat highly!
- Recommended for
- Service quality. Friendliness of staff. Professionalism of the dives.
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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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- 8.4 Very good
- Robert D
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United States
Great staff, always there to assist your needs
Already mentioned above, the highlight dive was on the last day. As soon as began our descent, a white tip, several great barracudas, and a school of Jack's. Of course we descended asap to deeper water and enjoyed the show.
- Recommended for
- Diving, staff, cabin
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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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- 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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- 6.0 Review score
- Mariya V
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Ukraine
Amazing whale sharks with very average boat
4 times a day to meet a whale shark it was amazing!!! Also schools of jackfishes, grey reef sharks - very close and beautiful...
- Recommended for
- Whale sharks, big fishes, phillipines crew
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- 8.0 Very good
- Joanne M
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Malta
Worth Every Peny
We had an awesome time on The Dolphin Liveaboard. The diving was nothing short of exceptional, I must say we were very lucky, as apparently the group before us did not manage to see as much. But that is nature, nothing to do with the liveaboard. The staff where all very nice and accommodating, the dive guides all did their utmost to make their group enjoy their dives. The food was also very good, nothing to complain about really, will definitely book again on the Dolphin if I visit Tubbataha again
- Recommended for
- The Staff. The Comfy Bedroom. The Food.
