Navis 1 Liveaboard, Philippines

Name: Coron Safari (Coron - Coron)
Start: 2026-12-13
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Philippines

8.8 Fabulous

Nitrox available
Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers

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“People I met on the trip, the crew were fantastic and went out of their way to help you, diving with outstanding coral in warm wat…”
Gary P, Australia

Highlights

Nitrox available
Dedicated camera room

Step aboard Navis 1, a spacious 23-meter (76 ft) catamaran renowned for its fun-loving atmosphere, exceptional cuisine, and outstanding Filipino hospitality. Accommodating up to 18 guests, this recently renovated liveaboard features double and twin cabins, each with air conditioning, large windows, and private ensuite bathrooms—offering comfort, privacy, and panoramic views of the turquoise waters of Palawan.

Designed for both divers and non-divers, Navis 1 delivers a truly unforgettable experience. Guests can enjoy up to 4 dives per day, including trips to the world-class wrecks of Coron Bay, Apo Reef, and rare dugong encounters—guided by expert local dive professionals. Between dives, unwind on the expansive rooftop lounge, relax in a bean bag with a sunset drink, or join in on the fun with live music, karaoke nights, island visits, snorkeling excursions, and stand-up paddleboarding.

As a catamaran, Navis 1 offers enhanced stability and generous space throughout, ensuring a smooth and relaxing journey through one of the Philippines’ most beautiful regions. Whether you’re here for the diving or the vibe, this is one of the most social and scenic liveaboards you’ll find in Asia.

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26 May

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$ 1,700

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29 Nov

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06 Dec

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Included: VAT, Environment Tax, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Beach BBQ, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Night Dives, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Fuel Surcharge (150 USD per trip), National Park Fees (2,000-6,000 PHP per trip), Port Fees (2,000-6,000 PHP per trip).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer (60 USD per trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox (5 USD per tank), Nitrox Course (15,000 PHP), Rental Gear (20 USD per day), Scuba Diving Courses (13,500-18,000 PHP).

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Boat features

Free Internet
Naturalist Guide
En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Naturalist Itineraries
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Dedicated Local & International Crew
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Wine Available
Beach BBQ
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food

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

Nitrox available
Shaded Diving Area
DIN Adaptors
Rinse Hoses
Dive deck
Tenders for diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, French, and Italian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2009

Year renovated: 2022

Length: 23 meters

Beam: 13 meters

Top speed: 10 knots

Cruising speed: 7 knots

Engines: 2x Weichai 350hp

Max guests: 22

Number of cabins: 9

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 10000 liters

Fuel capacity: 8000 liters

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
First Aid Kits
Fishfinder
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Navis 1 Reviews

8.8 Fabulous

Vessel

7.7
Crew

9.1
Food

9.7
Diving

9.1
Value

8.7

9.2 Superb
Karen H
Canada

I had a great time!
The dives were great, especially getting to meet the dugong! The rangers who protect them come on and explain the rules and I thought that was nice. The food was amazing and the staff was incredible. My room was comfortable enough and I left the boat with a whole bunch of new friends from around the world
Recommended for
The food. Mimi and the crew. The diving.
15 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Emma F
United States

Amazing time
This was an amazing trip. The crew was so helpful and friendly. They were really amazing. The rooms were spacious compared to other Liveaboards (no bunk beds) and the diving was amazing.
Recommended for
Crew. Dives. Rooms.
18 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Katrina K
United States

Great value and excellent crew.
The Navis 1 or Manta Liveaboards was a lot of fun. The crew was so friendly always ready to lend a hand. The food was amazing, we really looked forward to every meal. The boat is older, but clean and comfortable. It's not often when you find a manta on a normal night night.
Recommended for
The staff was friendly and the service outstanding.. The food was fantastic.. The diving was good..
06 Apr, 2026

8.0 Very good
Ajay G
United Arab Emirates

Awesome
Overall experience is amazing on Manta and liveboard .. complete dive tour is planned based on weather and divers interests..
Recommended for
Friendly crew members. Dive instructor. Dive planning and time management.
07 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Richard Y
United States

Great trip
Very good energy & vibes! Very informative on the wildlife, and the wrecks so we knew the history & characteristics of what we were seeing while diving. Friendly & welcoming staff, felt at home. Music & dinner in the evening on the top deck was beautiful. Took an advanced course on board & the instructor did a wonderful job, very attentive & thorough.
Recommended for
Staff, instructor/dive master Shawn, shipwrecks
20 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
BRYAN M
Switzerland

Best crew, best dive sites, best food
It was the best experience of my trip. Beautiful and confortable boat with the best crew on board, and the best food! The diving sites were all marvellous and the overall vibes just so great. Definitely recommanded!
Recommended for
Th crew & people. The dives. The food.
24 Feb, 2025

9.2 Superb
Sarah G
United Kingdom

Great boat with some really beautiful dive sites and great people
This was my first liveaboard and certainly wont be my last! The crew and briefings were very informative and taught us alot about the sealife and coral. The food and the chef were incredible.The boat was very comfortable and the company was superb!
Recommended for
Crew were helpful and knowledgeable. Food was incredible. Diving and scenery and dive destinations were awesome.
22 Oct, 2024

10 Exceptional
Brian G
United States

Good times
Exceptional staff especially MI MI the host! Really a great time. Great coral. With the exception of barracuda lake all the dives were great. Barracuda was so warm it was uncomfortable.. Food on the boat was also excellent. Great cook
Recommended for
Diving. Crew. Boat.
27 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Leslie R
Netherlands

Super trip
The trip was great,, diving the wrecks is a experience The crew makes this trip special You have all you need on the navis 1 Thx everyone
Recommended for
The staff is super and the food is great and the dive crew
19 Jan, 2024

10 Exceptional
Ian M
United Kingdom

Amazing experience with a wonderful crew
Had an amazing few days on board. The crew couldn’t do any more to make you feel welcome and everyone was so friendly. The food was exquisite, the diving was amazing and the Dive Master’s were great and super helpful. I had so much fun I didn’t want to leave
Recommended for
Staff couldn’t do anything more for you. Food was exceptional. Dive guides were awesome.
12 Dec, 2024

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8.8 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Wan Zhen L
Singapore

Top-Notch Diving and Hospitality All the Way
“Had an incredible time on this liveaboard. The crew was warm, attentive, and made sure we were well taken care of from start to finish — from safe, well-briefed dives to bringing us to the best sites each day. The food was a standout, with every meal delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Cabins were basic but consistently clean and comfortable, which was all we needed between dives. We also loved meeting fellow divers from around the world and sharing unforgettable moments underwater. Would happily recommend this experience to anyone considering it.
Recommended for
Crew. Food. Good gears.
06 Dec, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Nathalie S
Germany

Great experience
Apo Reef is absolutely worth itWreck divingPresentations of the dive instructor
Recommended for
the crew is amazing, friendly, taking care, great diving spots and island visitings, great food
10 Jan, 2024

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9.6 Exceptional
Chienyu F
Taiwan

A wonderful and unforgettable dive trip in life
The staff is enthusiastic and energetic; The food is plentiful and tastes delicious; Karaoke and musical instrument performances are provided at night, and the diving service is safe and fast; The room is comfortable, the roof lounge area is comfortable and it is a great place for stargazing at night.
Recommended for
The staff is warm and courteous and dedicated. The food is delicious and varied. The underwater ecology of the dive site is rich and unforgettable.
05 Mar, 2025

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7.6 Good
FRANCK S
France

A MAGNIFICENT DIVING HOLIDAY SERVED WITH PROFESSIONALS AND A GREAT QUALITY SERVICE
THE STOPOVER IN THE VILLAGE OF SAN MIGUEL AND THE NIGHT DIVE ALLOWED US TO RELAX AFTER THESE MANY DIVES, drink your coffee in the morning at 5:30 am on the roof of the boat in an exceptional setting
Recommended for
CONVIVIALITY PRESENT AT THE SLIGHTEST WORRY AND IN A MAGNIFICENT SETTING
07 Dec, 2023

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10 Exceptional
Felix B
Canada

An unforgettable crew and dives
The cruise offers a wide variety of dives between wrecks, reefs and unusual places (Dugong, freshwater lake). The activities organized on board allow us to have a good time beyond diving. The crew is cheerful, friendly and warm. The chef's cuisine is delicious and allows us to taste several Filipino dishes. There is everything you need on the boat to prepare for diving, relax on the sundeck and watch the sunset.
Recommended for
The crew. The quality of the dives. Activities on board.
10 Dec, 2025

10 Exceptional
james C
Australia

Such a fantastic experience 🙌🙌
Amazing diving, wrecks, reefs, marine life combined with meeting some amazing people.
Recommended for
Amazing people, amazing dives, amazing food.
09 May, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Daniel J
Switzerland

Great Adventure
-great divespot Apo Reef-family crew-amazing food-great team + great guest = awesome vibesI would defnitly stay again with this liveaboard.
Recommended for
The Crew,dive spots, vibes
10 Feb, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Gary P
Australia

The crew made you feel special
People I met on the trip, the crew were fantastic and went out of their way to help you, diving with outstanding coral in warm water
Recommended for
The crew, the diving and the plentiful food
09 May, 2024

7.6 Good
Limor B
United States

Thanks Navis crew for a great experience!
Terrific overall diving experience in this beautiful corner of the world. Staff were friendly and attentive. Maintenance of the vessel left much to be desired with septic issues and roach problems. Good variety of food although we personally didn’t love it.
Recommended for
Friendly, attentive and welcoming crew. Great dive sites. Good vibes.
27 Dec, 2025

8.4 Very good
Tina G
Germany

Apo Reef
Again a wonderful trip! The vibes on the boat are special and the crew is absolutely top!!! Apo reef was amazing to dive, the marine life is great.
Recommended for
Dives, Crew and equipment
10 Feb, 2024

10 Exceptional
Vasiliki R
Greece

Absolutely stunning experience
Staff again! Sean is the absolute perfect instructor, has advanced knowledge, made learning so much fun! Always respectful, exceeds expectations for CARE of guests, Mimi, the boat manager, took care of us till last detail, puts her heart in everything she does, treated us like family, never seen her face without a smile! All staff is discreet but were always there to offer a hand in any occasion needed! From equipment setup, to general inquiries, assistance throughout the trip was something unseen 🥰 Boat is comfortable, rooms have just enough space and a lovely big window with ocean views! Clean and neat, A/C runs very well all day, if u choose so. Lovely dining area, briefing lounge with great ambience and big screen where staff were displaying dive sight maps and other informative videos! Plenty of food, mostly local style, so if you love Asian cuisine will be your best! Equipment in great condition and plenty of spare options if needed, the staff will take great care of any of your requests. Diving is absolutely amazing, especially wrecks are something exceptional! Visibility was great all the way! Didn’t face much issues with currents. Boat is in great condition, some minor improvements that could be made so far are taken well cared by the staff, the rest are always noted by them to be developed by operators. Fully recommended trip to do, will be an unforgettable life experience! Would 100% come back!
Recommended for
Staff!! They work with all their hearts, attention to details, care for guests, safety, comfort, fun!
04 Dec, 2023

10 Exceptional
Peter F
Australia

Exceptional Hospitality, Experience, and Value
I have been on many Liveaboards (>20). This is by far at the top of the tree of any of those! You will eat delicious food and experience some of the best diving the Philippines has to offer. You will feel the hospitality from the moment you are greeted, with a sense of community on board and camaraderie. Smiles and friendship flow readily and easily from everyone involved. Apo Reef was on fire! Play the "Marine Life Bingo" and tick off the 25 "big list" items shown in photographs in rows on the boat's wall - we found 21! First to get 5 in a row gets free drinks for the night! Learn a little bit more via excellent presentations about fish and creatures that you may not possibly have known! Brief and informative, I loved these pre dive presentations (thanks Sean!). On board there's as much fun as you can imagine. Totally down to earth Owner (Travis) and Crew. Big shout out to our knowledgeable guides "J.J." and the impressive and humble Instructor, Sean. Their knowledge, dive briefings, and outstanding care and safety underwater, (not to mention brilliant spotting for wildlife!) will have you captivated and anticipating every dive. Relax topside after an amazing day's diving on the expansive top deck with uninterrupted views of Palawan. Breathtakingly beautiful, watch the sun go down over the verdant and rugged hills with a nice cold drink whilst feasting on (yet another) hearty and delicious Dinner. If you are lucky, you may even get a song or two from one of the sweetest voices a very talented crew person - but that's up to her! That Lady can really sing! Big schools of Barracuda. Sharks. Turtles. Giant Trevally. Mantas. Sea Snakes. Octopus. Tuna. Jacks. Big Stuff. Small Stuff. Irresistible critters and Night dives. Amazing kaleidoscope of corals bursting with health and vitality. Day dives, morning dives, and Night dives! And WWII Wrecks!!! Where else can you experience all this but in the amazing Philippines? And this Liveaboard will take you there. Thanks for a great trip, I will be back for sure. Pete, DM.
Recommended for
Apo Reef rocks! Best Owner, Guides, Food, and Staff! Outstanding value for money
10 Aug, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Philippe E
United States

Beautiful trip to Apo Reef, amazing food, and incredible biodiversity.
Great 5 day trip to Apo Reef. The food was incredible and rooms comfortable for a liveaboard. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. A/C worked well. Reef seemed pretty healthy and we were lucky to see many turtles, sharks, barracudas, parrotfish, and nudis. No hammerheads or rays but they weren’t expected. The diversity of dives was great and well thought through. Very little repetition. We only did one night dive. 4 dives per day for 2 days and 2 dives the first and last day. The first two dives were not as nice but that is because they are intended to be warm up dives done in transit to Apo Reef which has a beautiful reef. No crowds which was a welcome site.
Recommended for
Food was excellent. Variety of dives was well selected and gear was in good condition. Staff was very friendly, accommodating and organized.
12 Feb, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Hareen P
United Kingdom

Best value for money live aboard
Had a great time in Tubbataha. The food was amazing and plentiful - the rooms had AC and the boat has an amazing sun deck - really good dive briefings ahead of time
Recommended for
The staff. The efficiency of the diving. The food.
27 May, 2025

10 Exceptional
scott S
New Zealand

First liveaboard was a great experience
Grate experience Lots of different dive sites Amazing crew and food Meeting like minded people
Recommended for
Dive sites. Friendly crew. Meeting new people.
20 Dec, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Jonas T
Belgium

Amazing reefs!
From start to finish everything was on time and on point. Delicious food, amazing and super friendly and helpfull cabin crew, dive sites were very different so you could have a bit of everything. From corals to shipwrecks to great app reef, to big wildlife. A nice mix of everything was just perfect and never boring.
Recommended for
Cabin crew was amazing. The coral was the best. Dive sites were remote and sometimes private.
31 Jan, 2025

9.2 Superb
DOUG B
Canada

Wow!
My wife and I did the 8 day trip. I would recommend it to anyone serious about seeing as much of Philippines diving in one journey as possible. It's pretty intensive, but also very satisfying and exiting. The bed was comfortable, and the cabins have private bathrooms that could use a little TLC, but they are clean. The boat being multihull is quite spacious in the shared areas and functions well for it's new purpose. It just needs a little spiffing up as it is relatively new to this role. Pricing is very reasonable. It did meet all of our expectations. The staff are wonderful, I could name a couple that stand out but I don't want to take away from the whole excellent team. The food is excellent and the chef takes great care to keep everyone well fed. Thank you all for a great trip!
Recommended for
The diving, the crew, the food, Apo Reef.
28 Mar, 2024

9.2 Superb
Charlotte A
Germany

Have never made so much different things on one trip!
Ship is old but crew very competent
Recommended for
Diveguides. Food. Crew.
24 Feb, 2025

10 Exceptional
Roxanne B
United States

Amazing experience!
The crew makes this experience incredible. They are all so nice and go out of their way to make sure you are happy. Food was incredible, I think I am spoiled for the rest of my life now. Diving on this trip was epic! I was in a shared room which was ok - if you only care about the room this boat is not for you. But it’s a diving liveaboard so I spent very little time in the room - just to sleep. Thank you so much Manta.ph!
Recommended for
The crew, the dive locations, the food
16 Mar, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Martina P
Italy

Unforgettable experience
My experience on Navis 1 was unforgettable! The dives offer great variety, from wrecks, to dugongs and Apo Reef which is one of the most beautiful and richest reefs in the Philippines and really deserves a lot! Rich in animals and corals of all kinds. The dive guides were trained and the pre-dive briefings were always perfectly prepared. The crew was always friendly and helpful and the food was really delicious and always different at every meal. The ship is cozy, clean and the rooms are minimal but have all the essentials, including air conditioning and hot shower. Really a great experience!
Recommended for
Beautiful and varied dives. Yummy food. Friendly and helpful crew.
04 Mar, 2026

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