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 USD per trip), 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 7.8
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.5
- Value 8.1
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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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- 8.0 Very good
- Wing C
- Hong Kong
Clear water and nice reef
Diving in beautiful coral reefs, clear water and excellent Marine life. Jack fishes and barracuda fishes are huge and around our diving teams. I could see marble rays and eagle Ray during the trip.
- Recommended for
- Divings. Program. BBQ dinner.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Toby M
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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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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Tomasz S
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Poland
After an outstanding experience at Tubbataha, I’m excited and looking forward to my next trip with the Dolphin team to Apo Reef.
The overall experience was excellent from start to finish. The dive guides were highly experienced and demonstrated strong knowledge of the dive sites, which contributed to well-organized and efficient dive planning. All scheduled dives were executed without any cancellations, reflecting a high level of professionalism and reliability. The boat crew operated with seamless coordination, ensuring everything ran smoothly, while the onboard chef consistently delivered high-quality meals that enhanced the overall trip.
- Recommended for
- experienced divers. 15l tanks, nitrox. great and varied food.
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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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- 9.2 Superb
- Stephen V
- 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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- 6.8 Review score
- Jared S
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Canada
Awesome
Diving and crew were incredible Dive planning could be better with more information on what to anticipate
- Recommended for
- Diving with Sharks. Personal on board. Wake up call with music.
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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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- 8.0 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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- 8.0 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.
