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 8.4
- Crew 7.7
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.7
- Value 8.2
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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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- 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
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 8.8 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Antoine M
- France
Magical place to dive
The encounter with whale sharks and manta rays.The beauty and preservation of the corals as well as the underwater fauna.
- Recommended for
- The place, the friendliness of the crew and the organization
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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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- 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.
