Navis 1 Liveaboard, Philippines
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
“amazing divesites at Apo Reef. ”
Highlights
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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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: National Park Fees (₱2,000-6,000 / trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer ($60 / trip), Hotel Transfer, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives, Nitrox ($5 / tank), Nitrox Course (₱15,000), Rental Gear ($20 / day), Scuba Diving Courses (₱13,500-18,000).
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Navis 1 Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.7
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.6
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.6
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- 10 Exceptional
- james C
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Vasiliki R
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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!
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Christopher G
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United States
First Liveaboard experience was the best we could have hoped for
Able to enjoy 18 of the 20 dives which at 73 did not exhaust us out like usual from shore based. Crew and particularly Chef surprised us with delicious food and we did not lose weight which usually happens in the Philippines as I am vegetarian. Dive guides and especially the Dive instructor was especially helpful in advanced instruction for me and helping my wife be much more comfortable with her descent and buoyancy issues that we are certain to want to return with this vessel!
- Recommended for
- Dive Guide, Food, Crew
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- 10 Exceptional
- Ian M
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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.
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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..
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- 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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Peter S. G
- United States
Overall great trip for a low price. Good bang for the buck (or Euro).
Understand that we made two back to back trips: El Nido to Coron, and then Coron back to Coron. The cabin my buddy and I shared was small, but relatively comfortable. The room air conditioner efficiently cooled the room. Each bed had a lightweight blanket providing adequate warmth over a fitted sheet. A change of sheet, blanket and towels were available for the asking. There was plenty of space to store personal items and clothing. Small luggage was kept in the room. Larger bags can be kept in the spacious camera room. The crew on the Navis 1 were very hardworking and attentive to the guests. The crew did many things that typically are not found on a trip such as this. For example, our wetsuits were hung for us after each dive and washed at the end of each day. One of the guides was always there to help an 87 year old diver remove his wetsuit. When minor room maintenance was needed, that maintenance was quickly performed, even if it was suddenly needed in the middle of the night.. Midway through the first trip, one of the two owners of the boat came on board with his two three-year old twins and their Filipino nanny. Those kids were entertaining to watch and interact with. While on the boat, the owner was ready to hear suggestions on how to make his boat a better five boat and provide a better diving experience. The food was quite good, although it was a bit heavier on spice at times. The variety at each meal was impressive, commonly with pork, chicken, and fish in the same meal. Rice was at every meal. Pasta was common. Soups were great. I asked the cook to write down one recipe to share with my wife. Vegetarian meals were prepared separately for several divers. No one walked away from a meal hungry. One lunches was at picnic tables on an island which had an impressive cavern with a pool of water inside to cool off in and aa nearby pen with a dozen or so monitor lizards were waiting for visitors. There were two evenings on each trip where most divers stayed up late on the sun deck. The steward, Daphne, sang for us one night and played her saxophone on another. On both nights, a karaoke system was set up for those of us brave enough to sing to the other divers and the crew. I would have preferred more time on Apo Reef and less on non-combat Japanese ships sunk by Americans during World War II, but I understand that there are Navis 1 itineraries that offer most or all of the time on App Reef.
- Recommended for
- Been said by many other reviewers that the crew was great. That is an understatement.. Made for a fun filled voyage with entertainment beyond the diving.. Free Starlink providing amazing WiFi and ability to call/text friends and family..
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- 9.2 Superb
- Charlotte A
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Germany
Have never made so much different things on one trip!
Ship is old but crew very competent
- Recommended for
- Diveguides. Food. Crew.
