Navis 1 Liveaboard, Philippines
8.8 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Naturalist Guide
“Amazing diving, wrecks, reefs, marine life combined with meeting some amazing people.”
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: 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).
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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Navis 1 Reviews
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Vessel 7.7
- Crew 9.1
- Food 9.7
- Diving 9.1
- Value 8.7
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Martina P
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Wan Zhen L
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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.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Carlos M
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Spain
Incredible and unforgettable experience
Very good experience, the crew the best, the instructors very professional and attentive, the cook attentive to all needs and tastes.
- Recommended for
- The dives and the guides. The food. Always good atmosphere from the crew.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Katrina K
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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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- 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
- Christopher G
- 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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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Gary P
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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
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- 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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Eunsoo J
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South Korea
Navis 1 will be your great choice!
It was really a nice experience to be with Navis 1. Their management was entirely great, and the usage of internet within the trip was fast and sustainable.
- Recommended for
- Accurate Schedule. Thorough Diver Management. Kindness of Staff Members.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Alex D
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United Kingdom
Superb diving, boat, food and most importantly, crew!
Amazing trip - relatively new boat, hence the lack of reviews, but we completed 4 full days of diving (12 dives total) in the stunning Apo Reef. Perfect number of dives (incl 2x night dives and we did our Advanced Open Water course whilst diving), dive groups were v small (3 guests per dive master). Crew are amazing & the food is excellent. Great value for money too! They also have 2 professional singers (Jessie & Jas) and a rooftop Kareoke set-up for the evening - fully recommend.
- Recommended for
- Diving, Crew, Boat
