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.
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: Fuel Surcharge ($200-500 / trip), National Park Fees ($100 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Nitrox ($120 / trip), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses ($600 / activity), Kayaks ($30 / activity), Snorkel Gear ($20 / day), Laundry / Pressing Services ($20 / trip), WiFi internet ($20).
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 7.8
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.5
- Value 8.1
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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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- 7.6 Good
- Ming yeung Kuris Y
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Hong Kong
Wonderful dive site wonderful crew
I'm a media creator, this is my first time visit Tubbataha, I know there's restrictions around this area. The management has good response and arrangement before and after the trip, explain very clearly and giving me a lot of useful information so I can well prepare. All crew are so nice, friendly and helpful. I'm very appreciated our dive guide's experience and they will consider the actual ocean condition to modify our dive plan.
- Recommended for
- Wonderful UNESCO diving. Friendly and helpful crew. Helpful management.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Stephen V
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United States
Diving was incredible.
I felt comfortable during the trip. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Food was delicious.
- Recommended for
- Food. Diving. Staff.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Varya N
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United Kingdom
Diving on Tubbataha - M/Y Dolphin
I had a great trip on M/Y Dolphin to remote Tubbataha reef. The crew and the new owner Kevin made us feel extremely welcome. I enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Diving was great, I felt very privileged to be exploring this remote and special part of the world.
- Recommended for
- Amazing crew and dive guides. A very special destination. Friendly atmosphere.
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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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- 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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- 8.4 Very good
- Toby M
- United States
Good diving and food, there is not much more you need
I enjoyed my trip on the Dolphin. Tubbataha is a great diving area in the Philippines (though behind the best Indonesia has to offer), and the Dolphin offers a great diving operation for it.
- Recommended for
- Good diving operation. Only 2 people per room. Good food.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Christine P
- United States
Remarkable diving, even better crew
We dove Apo Reef and Coron. The diving was spectacular, much better than I expected. The visibility was the best I've seen in a long time and Apo Reef, and the marine life was stunning! The guides were very experienced and professional. The food was spectacular! So many different types of meals. Then we had a birthday on the boat on the last day, and they went above and beyond with a splendid cake and singing celebrations! The best liveaboard trip I've ever taken.
- Recommended for
- Food, Diving, Experienced Guides
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- 9.2 Superb
- Christoph W
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Germany
Great value for money, awesome crew
I've spent one awesome week of diving at Tubbataha onboard the Dolphin. Outstanding, very helpful and extremely friendly crew members. Fantastic organization and problem solving by cruise director Jan. The food was good and plenty, the boat in good condition and well suited for diving operations, the diving fantastic.
- Recommended for
- organization, crew friendliness, diving quality
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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
