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.
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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 7.9
- Food 9.5
- Diving 8.7
- 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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- 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
- 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
- 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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- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Francois C
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France
Great destination
Beautiful cruise in the Philippines on a very preserved site. The fauna is abundant, too bad the large pelagics were absent. The crew and the staff are great, very caring. The boat and cabin are suitable for divers. Thank you for arranging the pre- and post-cruise transfers and the BBQ/karaoke evening
- Recommended for
- Friendliness and helpfulness of the crew. Well laid out boat for diving. Good rhythm of life on the boat.
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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
- Scott C
- United States
Exceptional Diving and Liveaboard Experience
Naturally all of the great diving, numerous whale sharks, several mantas, lots of sharks, schools of barracuda and jacks. The crew was very good and the fellow divers were fun to know. The end of the trip barbeque on the rear deck was a hoot, live singing and just plain fun, lots of diver participation. Jan did a great job of organization.
- Recommended for
- The diving was well organized, the food and beverages were very good, and the crew, excellent
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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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Sandrine L
- 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.
