Dolphin Liveaboard, Philippines
- 8.3 Very good
- 21 Verified Reviews 21 Verified Reviews
- Nitrox available
Join the M/V Dolphin liveaboard in the Philippines for an exciting dive trip to Tubbataha, Apo and Coron reefs. Spectacular diving in the Philippines is available year-round. The Tubbataha Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and diving is only available between March - June. Home to almost 90% of the coral species in the Philippines, divers may encounter up to 11 species of shark, as well as whale sharks, manta rays, barracuda, Napoleon wrasse and Tuna. Between June and February, the Dolphin liveaboard relocates to Puerto Galera to dive Apo Reef & Coron. Coron is known to have some of the best wreck diving in SE Asia and combined with the stunning diving of Apo Reef marine sanctuary, makes for another fantastic dive trip.
Topside the M/V Dolphin Philippines caters to 18 guests in 9 air-conditioned cabins. Each cabin is carpeted with en-suite bathrooms, and the 2 VIP Cabins located on the upper deck have an extra sofa, mini-bar & TV. Social areas include the indoor salon, bar and dining area, where freshly prepared Asian-Fusion cuisine is served. There is also an open-air lounge area on the top deck, a great place to unwind after a day of spectacular diving in the Philippines.
The MV Dolphin is a fantastic option for a budget-friendly dive liveaboard in the Philippines. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels.
Required Extras: National Park Fees (3,000-5,000 PHP per trip), Visas and Fees.
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Rental Gear.
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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Boat features
Food & Drinks
If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving
The crew speaks English and German.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1986
- Length 27 meters
- Beam 6.5 meters
- Top speed 10 knots
- Cruising speed 8 knots
- Engines Yanmar
- Max guests 18
- Number of cabins 9
- Number of bathrooms 9
- Water capacity 40 tons
- Freshwater maker 5 tons per day
Boat Navigation and Safety
Dolphin Reviews
- 8.3 Very good
- 21 Verified Reviews
- Vessel 8.1
- Crew 7.1
- Food 9.4
- Diving 8.8
- Value 8.0
- 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
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert H
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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.
- 10 Exceptional
- Christine P
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 8.4 Very good
- Kosuke F
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Japan
Great adventure with wonderful mates
The last day when I saw a shark attacking a parrot fish to eat from inside of coral. I could encounter an important moment. I enjoyed converstation with other mates and crews very much. Thanks for all.
- Recommended for
- Sea animals,Local food speciality and Crews
- 8.0 Very good
- Xavier C
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France
Une expérience à vivre, peu d'endroits comme cela dans le monde
- moments de convivialité le soir après 5 plongées parfois - tombants magnifiques ( riches en gorgognes et occupants ) passage insaissant de gros dans le bleu
- Recommended for
- - organisation rodée - sécurité assurée - gentillesse équipage et staff
- 8.8 Fabulous
- Antoine M
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France
Lieu magique pour plonger
La rencontre avec les requin-baleines et les raies mantas. La beauté et la préservation des coraux ainsi que là faunes sous-marine.
- Recommended for
- Le lieu, la gentillesse de l’équipage et l’organisation
