Dolphin Liveaboard, Philippines
8.5 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Family Cabins
“Beautiful weather and very fortunate sightings of whale shark, and hammerhead school.”
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), 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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- 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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- 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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- 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.
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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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- 8.4 Very good
- Geoff B
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Australia
Excellent diving at Tubbatatha Reef!!
Only 3 dive guests on board - so was very relaxing!! Reef is fantastic - unbelievable marine life !! Weather poor fist two days but then picked up and was superb!! Crew very friendly and helpful!! Free booze - outstanding!! Currents are strong, so, you need to be a fit diver!! Overall - an excellent trip for the money - do it soon - you won't be disappointed!!
- Recommended for
- Whale sharks, Mantas, sharks, marine life etc
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert H
- 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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- 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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- 8.4 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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- 10 Exceptional
- Dayane M
- United States
The most wonderful dive experience we could ever had
The best decision I ever made. We were welcomed by the crew and the owner who joined the trip with us and from there it just got better. Our VIP room was spacious and super confortable. The food serviced was just like the one you would get from a restaurant, fresh and delicious. Our diver master, Bong, was knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take us. Ohr first dive, we saw a beautiful whale shark just in front of us. The whole trip was just amazing. The walls are colorful and full of live. A big thank you to Kevin who dove close to us all the time to make sure we were all safe. After each dive, I would just lay down in the 3rd deck until the next dive, and the crew would bring me drinks and even a pillow. They were all so attentive and kind. Thank you all for making our experience the best we could have it.
- Recommended for
- Staff. VIP room. Deck.
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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.
