Palau Sport Liveaboard, Philippines

Name: Regular trip Tubbataha (Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa)
Start: 2027-03-27
End: 2027-04-02
Location: Philippines

7.7 Good

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

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“The service was very good, the crew helpful and the divemasters are capable professionals.”
Henry T, Netherlands

Highlights

4 dives per day
Nitrox available on board
WiFi available

MY Palau Sport is a 38-meter/125-foot steel-hulled twin-engine liveaboard that accommodates 24 guests on dive safaris in the Philippines. This newly renovated vessel is fully air-conditioned and houses 9 twin-berth cabins and 3 queen-size cabins, all with en-suite facilities. There is a dive deck complete with dive equipment, and the best sunset view at the open-air lounge area. In the Dining and Bar hall, guests can enjoy our buffet meals comprising 4 main dishes: salad, soup, dessert, and some fine wines and spirits. The MY Palau Sport has some of the most seasoned dive masters/instructors on board who collectively ensure the safety of the guests. There are 2 tenders equipped with individual cradles to protect your gear.

Palau Sport dive packages include 4 dives per day. Each trip marvels at some world-class dive sites in the Philippines, beginning with Tubbataha Reef from March – June. From October to February, Palau Sport visits the southern part of the archipelago, including Apo Reef, Coron, Busuanga, Black Island, Puerto Galera, and Verde Island. Another world-class dive area visited by Palau Sport is the Visayas region, which includes Malapascua, Balicasag, Bohol, and more.

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02 Oct

13 Days / 12 Nights

$ 2,800

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16 Oct

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 2,800

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30 Oct

10 Days / 9 Nights

$ 2,800

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13 Nov

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27 Nov

10 Days / 9 Nights

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11 Dec

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08 Jan

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22 Jan

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$ 2,800

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17 Mar

9 Days / 8 Nights

$ 3,200

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27 Mar

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,000

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03 Apr

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,000

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10 Apr

7 Days / 6 Nights

$ 3,000

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Included: VAT, Port Fees, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Half-Board Meal Plan, Snacks, Diving Package, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (200 USD per trip), Mandatory Service Charge (100 USD), National Park Fees (100-250 USD).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (100 USD), Airport Transfer (150-180 USD per trip), Hotel Transfer (150-180 USD per trip), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Extra Dives (50 USD), Night Dives (50 USD), Nitrox (10 USD), Nitrox Course (250 USD), Private Dive Guide (100-150 USD per trip), Rental Gear (50 USD), Scuba Diving Courses (400 USD), Snorkel Gear (8 USD), Snorkeling Guide (30 USD), Laundry / Pressing Services (15 USD per activity), WiFi internet (40 USD), Massage (25 USD per activity).

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Camera Station
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
Observation Deck
BBQ Area
Available for Charter
Local & International Crew
Outside Showers
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Free Wine w/Dinner
Al Fresco Dining
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Options
Free Soft Drinks
Beer available
Wine Available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Snacks All Day
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

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
Sidemount Diving

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English.

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: 1990

Year renovated: 2022

Length: 38.35 meters

Deck area: 3 sq. meters

Top speed: 15 knots

Cruising speed: 8 knots

Engines: 2

Max guests: 24

Number of cabins: 12

Number of bathrooms: 12

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 20 tons

Fuel capacity: 20000 liters

Freshwater maker: 2

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
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Palau Sport Reviews

7.7 Good

Vessel

6.7
Crew

7.5
Food

8.8
Diving

8.2
Value

7.1

8.4 Very good
manon J
France

Beautiful liveaboard at Tubbataha Reef
Very nice dives, super dive master and dive guide. A warm and friendly crew.
Recommended for
Dive guides. The friendliness of the crew. The quality of the meals.
14 Apr, 2026

Translated from French

10 Exceptional
Zelda K
Hong Kong

Superb experience on my first liveaboard trip
The dive guides are very funny, attentive and friendly. They offered help whenever I approached them and made me worry-free. They are also very cautious to the protection of Tubbataha, such as picking up marine debris and making sure divers would not accidentally damage the corals. They dive deck is very spacious and each diver has a large space to gear up. The cabin and bed were comfortable, and would be even better if there was some noise reduction measures for the air conditioning and boat engine. Food was served in buffet style and tasted good. Chef is good at making different kinds of food and desserts. Blueberry donut is super yummy!
Recommended for
Pristine dive sites, funny dive guides and hammerhead sharks!
13 Apr, 2023

9.6 Exceptional
huiyu T
China

体验很好的一次船宿
看到了很多很多鲨鱼和海龟，非常蓝，能见度好到到了30m还以为在10m
Recommended for
1.很友好很贴心很靠谱的crew；2.超好的能见度和夕阳；3.非常不错的食物
29 Jun, 2024

9.2 Superb
Bram S
Netherlands

unforgettable trip
Before booking this trip I read some negative reviews - yet these did not reflect my experience at all. The boat was comfortable, clean and everythinig functioned well. The boat is specially designed as liveaboard vessel: easy and spaceaous to prepare for the dives and a nice, refreshing warm (deck) showe after the dive. The crew is very friendly and helpful and the food diverse and good quality. Diving Tubbataha was like a dream come true, with professional and competent dive guides. Its a very goof value for money - as most other dive operators I considered for booking were higher priced.
Recommended for
Great dives. friendly and professional crew. clean and comfortable boat.
30 Mar, 2026

7.6 Good
FRANCK S
France

Very good cruises, especially on the surface
The organization and safety on board in general was very well managed! The team and especially the hostesses were very friendly, smiling and friendly with me
Recommended for
Organization. User-friendliness. Cleanliness.
27 Jun, 2025

Translated from French

7.6 Good
Harry G
France

Nice boat and crew
For a first liveaboard expérience, it was a nice one. But the weather and current was not on our side and we did not see much underwater...
Recommended for
The people on the trip were amazing. The food was good. The staff was nice..
05 May, 2025

9.2 Superb
Jennifer C
Australia

good food good dive master friendly crew
the toilet we were in had non flushing toilet, otherwise overall experience was good
Recommended for
food. friendly crew. friendly dive master.
18 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
SIU LUN W
Hong Kong

Good trip
They always treat us in a very comfortable way and try to let our once in a life time Tubbataha diving trip remarkable! I really enjoyed their arrangements and how they share their happy vibe around the boat. Room is very comfortable and good in condition.
Recommended for
The room cleaning service is super great! Diving were going smoothly. Staff are all nice and happy.
12 Apr, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Rod V
Canada

Excellent Dive Experience with Great staff
Very good experience. The crew was very efficient and helpful. Food was good. Cabins were a bit on small side but were kept clean by staff.
Recommended for
Helpful staff. Food. Ship setup.
17 Apr, 2026

9.2 Superb
Myriam D
Portugal

A wonderful week
Sharing our dives with new friends!
Recommended for
Dives, super nice crew, and exquisite meals!
03 May, 2024

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7.7 Good
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9.2 Superb
Jason S
United States

One of the best diving experiences I have had
The diving itself was superb, the boat and crew were excellent . The accommodations were nice . The food was good . The crew and especially the dive guides were very professional and safe. All in all it was a fantastic trip and the Palau Sport was a much better experience than I had expected . John and Edwin do a great job ! I would certainly recommend this dive boat to anyone looking to do a live aboard in the Philippines .
Recommended for
1. Boat design, functionality and comfort 2. crew professionalism 3. diving location
03 May, 2024

9.2 Superb
Bob F
Australia

Great dive experiences fostered by caring staff
Excellent staff and dive guides who ensured we were well cared for and saw plenty
Recommended for
Great dive guides. Excellent boat staff. Awesome dive experiences.
02 Jun, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Shen Q
Singapore

Pleasant trip
The crew was very enthusiastic, and the safety management on the boat was excellent. There were charging stations monitored at all times even though the voltage in the rooms was stable. The food was fresh and tasty. The corals were healthy. I definitely recommend this boat for Tubbataha.
Recommended for
Divings. Food. New friends.
17 Oct, 2024

7.2 Good
philippe V
France

I had a great adventure
Good welcome you could think you are part of the crew
Recommended for
Very friendly staff. Good dive master. Good organization.
30 Mar, 2026

8.4 Very good
Canice W
Singapore

Great diving.
Well organised. Friendly crew and experienced dive guides. Unfortunately the AC broke down and we had to sleep without AC for 2 nights. Overall, a good experience.
Recommended for
Friendly crew. Experienced dive guides. Good selection of dive sites.
18 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Henry T
Netherlands

Tabbataha
We had a wonderful time visiting the most significant dive sites at Tubbataha Reef. The service was very good, the crew helpful and the divemasters are capable professionals.
Recommended for
Dive sites, servive of the crew and the diveguides.
11 May, 2024

7.6 Good
Graziella G
Italy

Overall a good experience
Overall a good experience. Got lucky for one manta, one whale shark, one marble ray, lots of sharks and turtles…. On the downside… large group diving… and if you are a non photographer in a group with photographers, the dynamics of the dive may or may not suit you. Relation quality/price is average, considering that it is an expensive destination. The staff was great at all times. The dive staff very experienced and professional. After the third day the food was repetitive. Nevertheless, I appreciated very much to accommodate for a vegetarian. The room is tiny but manageable, coordinating a bit with your roommate which you may or may not know. The drainage smell in the bathroom was constantly unpleasant, even if there was an air freshener. If leaving the door open it was manageable, but keeping the door closed for a short time would then intensify the smell to be very dense. The rooms don’t have air conditioning, but do have a power blowing port which essential for any air circulation. The additional mandatory expenses were clearly stated. However, what is called a “service charge” it is interpreted by most as for service (as in gratuities/tips), but they said it is a “government charge”… then please just call it a government charge. Even better just include all the mandatory expenses in the price from the start. There will always be someone who complains about something, like change of dive sites due to weather, but we were in good hands. Albeit some changes, the crew ensured the best location for the conditions. I can say I enjoyed my experience on the Palau Sport. Thank you!
Recommended for
The boat/diving staff. The surprise birthday cake. Prompt communication while booking.
07 Jun, 2025

6.8 Review score
Na K
Hong Kong

Good dive sites but accommodation needs improvement
Dive experience was good, but the divers were divided into 9 people per group, this is a bit crowded for us and the dive masters only guide the directions but rarely guide on marine life to see under the water, so you are in your own to spot things. The cabin has aircon and bathroom, but the bathroom smells really bad throughout the trip, not sure the ventilation fan in the bathroom really works. If you are not used to the strange smell, on the first day you could have a feeling of wanting to vomit. The crew of the boat are very nice, especially the ones serving your meal and the ones preparing your dive gear. The food on the boat is really average, but good initiative for the crew to arrange one nice dinner on the rooftop during one of the days of the trip. There is an extra US$100 mandatory service charge (on top of fuel surcharge of 200 and park fee of 100), guess this is in case people don’t give much voluntary tip.
Recommended for
The dive experience. The fellow divers. The staff.
17 Apr, 2026

7.6 Good
Chris R
Switzerland

Magical Whal shark encounters and great dives
I had great experience on this trip. Thanks to the very experienced guides and crew they took us to the divespots where the most „action“ took place in terms of pelagic sightings. Thanks to this we were able to see 2x a whale shark. They set up your equipment move it to the small boat, so that all you have to do is to double check and dive. The flexibility of the trip also gave us the opportunity to have a quick visit at the ranger station. Shower/ Toilet in the standard dorm a a bit small compared to other liverbaord. Remarks for the tour operator: 1) charges you mandatory additional „service charges“ but none if them goes to the crew. You wanna tip the crew separately and pay the mandatory service charge for what ever reason besides of the mandatory marinepark and fuel charge. 2) For a Liveaboard in this pricerange i would expect the wifi to be included
Recommended for
Whaleshark. Beautiful coral reef. very friendly staff.
06 Apr, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Daniel J
United States

Awesome
Excellent service,spectacular dive sites.
Recommended for
Dive site. Excellent services. Experienced dive masters.
28 Apr, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Benito L
Spain

A good experience in Tubbataha
The dives at Tubbataha are amazing, very healthy coral with lots of life, sharks on all dives
Recommended for
Experience of the dive guides and how well they organized the groups, very large and well organized wet area, there is always fruit in the meals
23 Jul, 2023

Translated from Spanish

10 Exceptional
Adrian B
Switzerland

Dive, eat, sleep, repeat ;-)
The entire dive trip was a highlight. 18 dives on a top spot. Thanks for everything :-)
Recommended for
highly motivated crew and guides. Good food and service. Clean and new cabins
15 May, 2024

8.0 Very good
Alex O
France

A wide range of dives
Dugongs, Coron wrecks, and barracuda lake,we would have liked more dives on APO REEF (only 2 ) and less macro dives where the bottom was of little interest except for biologists!!.A strong point for the design of the photo equipment area.The crew and dive guides are smiling, attentive and available.We would like to come back for a cruise on Tubbataha reef.
Recommended for
Dive guides, crew members, boat
11 Apr, 2024

6.8 Review score
Lilya B
Israel

An incredible diving experience in one of the world's famous marine sanctuaries. However the boat and the comfort need improvement.
Our diving trip to Tubbataha was truly unforgettable. The marine life was absolutely stunning—vibrant coral reefs, an abundance of fish, turtles, sharks, and the overall beauty of this protected area made every dive special. The dive staff were professional, friendly, and always willing to help, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere throughout the trip. However, while the underwater experience was exceptional, the boat itself left much to desire. The vessel is quite old, the cabins are very small and not comfortable for a week-long stay, and there was a persistent smell of fuel oil in the rooms, which affected our comfort. Still, the diving itself was world-class .
Recommended for
Beautiful peaceful divings. Corals, reefs. Supportive diving guides.
19 Apr, 2025

10 Exceptional
Julie K
Canada

Excellent Dive Trip!
Devil ray and large schools of fish
Recommended for
Awesome guides, lovely coral, comfortable/clean boat
11 Apr, 2024

8.4 Very good
Robert P
Canada

Bittersweet
Once we finally got to Tubbahata after a 2 day delay in port, the diving, service, staff and amenities were very good. One point of concern was with nitrox: I was asked why I was the only person verifying my nitrox levels which seemed like an odd question because it is my responsibility. Glad I did so since I found significant discrepancies on several checks. On other liveaboards we were in charge of checking our own set up which I think is good practice. The corals, wildlife and marine diversity was terrific! The divemasters were all very good, friendly and competent. Upon return to port and in navigating compensation for the lost dive days while some nice gestures were made the manager unfortunately threatened to detain me with the coastguard because we disagreed on an item. While I understand that we all faced difficult situations differently, that was not a good decision in my view. Once cooler heads prevailed however we were able to agree. Despite all this I recommend this new liveaboard for all its qualities and I am convinced that they have learnt a lot from this trip.
Recommended for
The beauty of Tubbataha, the food and the staff
11 May, 2024

8.0 Very good
Catherine M
Canada

Safety a priority
Too many sharks, including juveniles to keep track of. Huge schools of travelly & snapper. Healthy, vibrant reefs with tons of marine life & corals. Fantastic friendly & approachable staff who were eager & happy to look after us. Both owners are on board & lead guides so they are on top of things!
Recommended for
1) Large, powerful, & stable boat. 2) Dive guides kept guest safe in strong & unpredictable currents 3) Fantastic big diving
09 May, 2024

7.6 Good
Jordan M
United States

Pleasant Trip
Generally good conditions and a manageable crossing out to Tubbataha. Beautiful walls and easy, warm diving. Most dives were about 45 mins and only missed one dive due to weather. Crew did a good job to move the boat to a different location so we could get back in the water quickly. Didn't see any large pelagics during end of May but did see reef sharks on every dive.
Recommended for
Short distances to dive sites. Friendly crew. Strong wifi.
27 Nov, 2024

8.0 Very good
Sarah D
United Kingdom

Great Diving
A great trip. Despite 26 divers the boat is large and its not overcrowded. The diving was arranged in waves to avoid overcrowding on the smaller dive boats. The crew work so hard to keep you comfortable. Our diveguide Abhel was fantastic and looked after us brilliantly. Diving was fantastic- beautful reefs with amazing coral and fish everywhere. Some big stuff in the blue on some dives. Transfers to and from the boat worked well. In summary a no frills, functional dive boat.
Recommended for
Great dive guide Abhel. Diving. Crew service.
14 Apr, 2025

6.8 Review score
Greg P
United Kingdom

Enjoyable transition trip, bit chaotic though
The good stuff: Interesting variety of sites - beautiful reefs at Tubbataha and Apo, interesting coral formations around Coron, barracuda lake with its big thermocline, three good wrecks, and some excellent macro in Puerto Galera to finish, with only one disappointing site on the trip. Staff are all nice and a couple of times went out of their way to make the experience as good as possible. Great group of guests too. So, good diving and nice people, which are the things that matter most! The not so good stuff: It was all a bit chaotically run. Before the trip, the person running the email was not very responsive at all. We weren’t given clear updates each day about the schedule, which changed a lot. The only daily briefings were dive briefings, and I’m still not sure who the cruise director is. We only did 7 dives over 2 days at Tubbataha, yet 4 days’ diving were scheduled, which was a bit disappointing. The morning we were supposed to dive with dugongs was a complete disaster (we didn’t end up diving at all and wasted the whole morning) and should have been so simple - the dugongs were there, and we could have just had a quick snorkel with them. I don’t think this is the crew’s fault though, and it’s just due to silly local regulations. The boat is mostly fine, but the toilets in rooms do smell terrible I’m afraid. Overall, good trip, although some room for improvement. Sorry to seem critical, just want to give honest feedback so the trips can be even better!
Recommended for
Diving, guests, staff
02 Jul, 2024