Resolute Liveaboard, Philippines

Name: Apo Reef - Coron (Anilao, Batangas - Anilao, Batangas)
Start: 2026-12-30
End: 2027-01-05
Location: Philippines

8.6 Fabulous

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

from $ 285 / day Check dates

“The dive masters were very skilled and safe. ”
Adriana B, Netherlands

Highlights

Encounter white tip, grey reef, nurse, and hammerhead sharks
Whale sharks, thresher sharks, and colorful critters
Open-air dining room with five-course buffet

Operating since 1998, MY Resolute is one of the longest-running liveaboard vessels in the Philippines. With a highly experienced crew on board, the boat visits Tubbataha from March to June. This UNESCO heritage site offers pristine dive conditions and shark sightings on almost every dive, with the chance of encountering white tip, grey reef, nurse, and hammerhead sharks. From July- to October, M/Y Resolute relocates to the island of Cebu for diving in the Visayas to see whale sharks, thresher sharks, and colorful critters. The ship then navigates to Apo Reef, offering the chance to dive with hammerheads, reef sharks, and other pelagic life.

Topside, the MY Resolute liveaboard caters to just 16 guests. There are 8 comfortable cabins available, each with individually controlled AC and en-suite bathrooms. Meals are served in the open-air dining room, and dinner is usually a five-course buffet consisting of 2 meat dishes, 1 seafood, soup, and vegetables. Special dietary requirements are catered to with advance notice. The ship's bow offers loungers and is a great place to soak up the sun, and the indoor salon offers a cool area with an entertainment system and a camera room. The large dive deck is located at the back of the boat and offers ample space for kitting up and individual gear storage.

Book online today for a fantastic dive liveaboard in the Philippines to reserve your space aboard the MY Resolute yacht.

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.

Required Extras: Dive Insurance, Travel Insurance, Fuel Surcharge ($300), National Park Fees ($100-110).

Optional Extras: Gratuities, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Local Transfers, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Tea & Coffee, Nitrox, Private Dive Guide, Rental Gear, Snorkel Gear, Laundry / Pressing Services.

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Boat features

En-Suite bathrooms
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Camera Station
Non-Smoking Rooms
Custom built for diving
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Library
Outdoor Dining
Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
Outside Showers
Daily housekeeping

Food & Drinks

Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Full-board Option
Snacks All Day
Buffet style

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.

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: 1974

Year renovated: 1998

Length: 34.60 meters

Beam: 7 meters

Cruising speed: 9.5 knots

Max guests: 16

Number of cabins: 8

Number of bathrooms: 8

Tenders: 27FT 75HP Yamaha ; 21FT 55HP Yamaha

Water capacity: 14 tones

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
Satellite & mobile phones
Search light

Resolute Reviews

8.6 Fabulous

Vessel

7.5
Crew

9.1
Food

9.4
Diving

8.9
Value

8.1

9.2 Superb
Scott O
United States

Giant whale shark! Turtles! Sunrises on boat.
Safe, friendly, helpful. Lovely dives. Plenty of delicious food, on time, every day. Highly recommend.
Recommended for
Phenomenal dive masters: Karla, Josh, Gilbert!. Confidence in safety and overall operations.. Lovely dives :).
02 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Hu H
Germany

Amazing crew, friendly with great vibes. Excllent managment. Incredible food.
Thee crew is incredible and does everything to help verey one out and to ensure you are always safe. The food is incredible and the chef was very talented. The dive guides were very knowledgeable and provided great diving briefs and made me feel very safe in every dive.
Recommended for
The crew is great and helpful. Management team is excellent. Food is very good.
02 Aug, 2026

9.2 Superb
Scott O
United States

Wonderful reef life!
Great dives. Everyone very professional. Safe. Super-helpful staff and crew. Plenty of food 5X a day! Thanks, everyone on the Resolute.
Recommended for
Dive masters: Josh and Gilbert!. Drifts, reefs, sharks, turtles.. Food, sunrises and sunsets, trip companions..
02 Jun, 2026

8.4 Very good
Danielle J
Singapore

Wonderful Trip
Great experience and the Chef is really good to make food delicious.
Recommended for
The Crews are super friendly. Dives are great. They play Safe first.
06 Jun, 2026

9.2 Superb
YuanYuan W
China

Great experience here
Great experience, DMs asked everyone's expectation in the briefing, and they made it!! DMs and Crew are super friendly with great service mindset, without an ask, they would give a hand to support you. Smile on everyone's face all the time.
Recommended for
Crew services and firendliness, including DMs for sure. Food and Drinks, the best food in Philippines Love that!. Diving.
02 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
jean-hugues F
France

Very good week of diving
Aging boat but does the job, nice dives at the globals, maybe more visi later in the season
Recommended for
The staff. Food. Dive guides.
04 Apr, 2026

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8.8 Fabulous
Fabian L
Singapore

Fantastic dives. Feels well taken care of.
Fantastic dives. Feels well taken care of.
Recommended for
Food. Staff's good service. new friends.
29 Mar, 2025

10 Exceptional
Adriana B
Netherlands

Incredible experience
The food we had was great and you never felt hungry because there was always amazing food. The crew was so helpful and attentive. The dive masters were very skilled and safe. They were great at pointing out rare species. The dives and itinerary was lovely. I saw things I didn’t even know existed. I recommend this liveaboard to everyone.
Recommended for
1. Amazing food, 2. Great service, 3. Memorable dives
20 Feb, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Taiji O
Japan

I like to go again
The season was almost end and wether was not so good such as rainy and windy, but under water it was still good and enjoyed nice divings. After diving good foods ware waiting for us. The staff and crews are frendry and help us any time. The boat is old, but well maintained and cleaned.
Recommended for
Good food and delisious. Frendry crews and staff. Memorable dive experience.
02 Jul, 2024

9.6 Exceptional
Claus W
Germany

A special liveaboard with unusual diving experiences, hot springs, manatees, wrecks and sharks!
Although the boat was old and originally build as a spyboat, we had a wonderful time. The crew helped wherever they could. Carla, the boatmanager was extremely friendly, took care of everything, was never in a bad mood. She is a wonderful person.The diveguides made a good job and offered us every day a new experience. We saw dugongs, sharks , wracks and were diving in a hot sweetwater lake. What a great tour!!!Maybe the cabins were a bit small and not very comfortable, but would always emphasize this tour.
Recommended for
Crew, especially our guides, food and diving experiences
07 Dec, 2023

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8.6 Fabulous
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10 Exceptional
Carlos L
Spain

Awesome diving and the best liveaboard experience
As expected, diving in Tubbataha was amazing. Healthy coral reefs with thousands of fishes, sharks and mantas. They are doing a great job protecting and managing these reefs! In addition, everything was excellent on board. Starting with the food: I'm vegetarian and they prepared delicious vegetarian food for us in every meal. I loved that the food is served on an exterior covered deck (instead of having lunch and dinner inside the boat as in other liveaboards), and the upper deck is great for taking naps! The Resolute has a lot of space to chill between dives and spacious cabins with comfy beds. The crew was also 5 stars, helpful and friendly, and the dives were really well guided with our safety being always the first priority. So what else do you want? 200% recommended!
Recommended for
Diving, food, crew
11 Apr, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
Thomas K
United States

Good boat, Good vibes, Good dives
Tubbataha did not disappoint. The reefs lived up to every bit of their reputation, and the diving was simply spectacular. From the sheer walls to the abundance of marine life, every dive felt like a gift. The crew made the experience. Warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive, they went out of their way to make every guest feel cared for. Their hospitality reflected real pride in their work, and I am grateful for their service. One small note for fellow travelers: getting in and out of the top bunk takes a little patience and agility. Come prepared for that, and you will have nothing to complain about. Highly recommended.
Recommended for
dive sites. Crew. Food.
31 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Laura D
Australia

A great time for all!
I absolutely loved this trip, Karla, Gilbert, Josh and the other staff were incredible. The dive briefings were always thorough and I always felt in good hands. The highlight for me was diving with the whalesharks - we were really lucky with this. Expect to see big schools of fish, reef sharks and lovely coral. The food was also amazing - thanks Chef! The rooms are on the smaller side, but each have AC and an ensuite. Drinks are on the pricier side - so if you like wine - BYO! Overall, this was a fantastic trip, massive thanks to Karla and Gilbert!
Recommended for
Whalesharks!. The guides and staff. Great food.
06 Apr, 2025

9.2 Superb
Yun-Hua S
Canada

Great crew and amazing dives
Tubbataha, as expected, was amazing. Healthy corals, mantas, hammerheads, hundreds of reef sharks, and large schools of jacks. This was the perfect start to a lifelong of liveaboard trips. The crew was super friendly and helpful both on deck and underwater. Karla, the ship manager, made sure everyone felt cared for, setting a positive vibe for the whole trip. The dive masters were pros but also gave us some freedom to explore around (safety first, of course). The Nitox mixed on board was spot on, with around 31/32 PPO2 for every tank. The food options were so diverse and so tasty that you wouldn't believe it was served on a boat. The cabins were a bit snug, and I did bump my head a few times on the upper bunk. Plus, there was a funky smell, but it didn't bother me that much because I was so wiped out after all those incredible dives. If you're prone to seasickness, take note that Resolute isn't a huge vessel, so you might feel the waves more. Overall, the trip was absolutely unforgettable, and I would definitely recommend Resolute.
Recommended for
Attentive and friendly crew, amazing food options, lots of reef sharks
18 Apr, 2024

8.0 Very good
Christophe D
France

Super Trip with the Resolute Crew
Great moment of sharing with the staff and the divers present on the boat To be done again of course
Recommended for
The staff. The food offered. The divers.
04 Apr, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Morgan A
United States

Casual boat. Good crew. Good diving.
We had good weather and decent diving for the week. Saw mantas, large schools of bumphead parrotfish, many nurse and white tip sharks and schools of barracuda. In most places the reef looked amazingly healthy. Overall, the crew was very helpful and friendly. Boat was a little cramped at times but generally it was a good boat to be on.
Recommended for
The crew. The guides. The bumphead parrotfish.
11 Apr, 2024

9.2 Superb
Michel S
Netherlands

Very well organized liveaboard with great food
Very well organized live aboard with great food.
Recommended for
Eat. Crew. The weather.
05 Dec, 2024

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8.8 Fabulous
Man Yi C
Hong Kong

Great boat
The crew and the food are worth it
Recommended for
The food is good. Crew are super nice. The schedule is fair enough.
18 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Longfei Z
China

Appreciate Resolute and Manager-Karla
Really like boat manager Karla and dive guide Gilbert. Food there is amazing! It's a pity no whaleshark, but no blame to anyone. Cabin is not perfect but clean enough, though it's better to change new sheets and towel for the future.
Recommended for
Crew Service. Dive Guides. Food.
09 May, 2026

9.6 Exceptional
Jack C
Singapore

Unforgettable experience
Whalesharks! My last time seeing a Whaleshark was almost a dacade ago. I am so lucky with Resolute this week that we saw whalesharks 3 times! I got a really good video. I enjoy the whole week with the professional guides and organisation that makes it a very safe, well-organised, joyful and magical experience. The food was fantastic as well, totally exceeded my expectations. Dive, eat, sleep, repeat. Simple and happy.
Recommended for
Whalesharks. The crew and dive guides. Food.
23 May, 2026

5.6 Review score
Thorsten J
Denmark

Adventurous
- I saw new species like the Dugong - Good to back under water - Nice people - guests as well as crew.
Recommended for
Brewed Coffee, good atmosphere and foods.
21 Nov, 2022

8.4 Very good
Ronny B
Germany

Great diving at unique divesites on a great boat with amazing Crew!
Traveling with MV Resolute means having a great time. I was on the Apo reef, Coron wrecks and the Dugong observation trip. Apo Reef is an amazing reef with beautiful coral gardens in the middle of the Zulu Sea. Coincidentally, the Manta also visited us during our dives. After that we dove in the ship graveyard before Coron. A journey into the past, now full of marine life. But the very next day we had an appointment with the protected dugongs from Calauit island. A feeling of happiness diving with them... goosebumps... Shortly before disembarking, the last dives in the Isla Verde Strait .. perfect end to a great diving trip with MV Resolute. I can recommend it.
Recommended for
diversity of dive sites, crew, Philippines
02 Dec, 2022

8.4 Very good
Lorenzo D
Italy

Good company
Wonderful experience to be able to see the dugong and the wrecks in coron.
Recommended for
Food. Staff. Kindness.
04 Feb, 2025

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9.2 Superb
David G
Spain

Everything perfect
It was all great, especially the crew and guides made the atmosphere unbeatable, the food spectacular and the perfect dives, the best coral I've ever seen, sharks and life everywhere. The owner of the boat came on the trip, a very kind and nice guy. I would repeat without hesitation, highly recommended. Thanks for everything.
Recommended for
The crew and instructors were spectacular, the atmosphere was very good. The food was spectacular. The dives were great, with sharks in almost all of them, turtles, the best coral I've ever seen and life everywhere.
19 Apr, 2025

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9.2 Superb
Maxwell S
United States

Amazing dives, amazing crew, amazing food!!
This was an excellent liveaboard experience!! The crew was all super kind and helpful. The reef in Tubbataha was so alive and vibrant, we saw lots of sharks, turtles, nudis, and many more things! And the food was stellar, can’t speak highly enough about the variety and quality of the food. Overall such a great trip!! Thank you Karla, Gilbert, Jonathan, Mark and the rest of the M/Y Resolute team!! High recommend this trip to anyone and everyone!!
Recommended for
The crew was incredibly nice!!. The food was incredible and super diverse!. The diving was fantastic.
19 Apr, 2026

10 Exceptional
Laura T
Switzerland

Amazing trip! Thank you so much
The boat is very well organized and the staff is extremly friendly and helpful. The food was amazing - i am vegetarian and the chef made separate dishes for me :O i did not expect this level of care (and so much delicious vegetarian food)! The guides were very knowledgable and they made sure we were save during strong currents - i felt very comfortable with them. Thank you Jonathan and Mark for showing us so many amazing dive spots! I was in the small cabine which had still it's own toilet and AC. The room was cleaned every day.
Recommended for
Staff was amazing. Food - separate meals for vegetarian. Diving - i felt safe and i have never seen so many schooling fishes and sharks.
31 Mar, 2026

9.2 Superb
Jeremie R
France

Dugong and Apo Reef on their best !
17 nice dives - especially the one with the dugong and the others in Apo Reef (bumphead parrotfishes, white tips, turtles ; colorful, pristine and so well preserved corals). Amazing visibility. Staff and dive masters were very professional and friendly (Aika, Gilbert, Jonathan…) Great food cooked by the chef who previously worked at the Shangri-La Manila
Recommended for
Staff : professional and friendly. Apo Reef & Dugong. Food (the best ever).
07 Jan, 2025

8.8 Fabulous
Jennifer H
Singapore

One of my best birthday dive trips!
It was very last-minute booking this birthday dive trip hence, I wasn’t too confident if it will turn out well especially, I was assigned the tiniest cabin (only one available) for twin sharing. However, it turned out to be one of the most memorable birthday dive trips! The crews – Karla, Gilbert, Bong and of course the Chef were part of this awesome trip. Good times really fly when you are immersed with memorable experience underwater – countless of reef sharks, tornado of jacks, varieties of schools of fishes (barracuda, sweetlips, tuna amongst others), vibrant coral reef communities, 2 mating octopuses, manta reef at safety stop and of course the whale shark who came to greet me on my birthday dive! BIG THANKS Resolute for building these precious memories with me! Appreciate Liveaboard.com too! :)
Recommended for
Underwater sights!. The Crews. Dive mates.
17 Jul, 2025

9.6 Exceptional
Tony V
Belgium

Diving trip tubbataha
Review resolute We were on the Resolute cruise from 2-8 april 2025 to Tubbataha reef with 4 experienced 3* CMAS divers who have been diving around the world. This liveaboard gives you a great cost quality rate. The boat is one of the oldest ones of the fleet but gives all the comfort you’ll need. We got the smallest cabin but beds and matress are very good. It’s small but you’re on a dive boat… The food was exquisite! It’s a great variety of local vs western food. The chefs do great work! Stewards, captains, compressor operators and engineers are lovely people. They’re open for a good talk and give you explanation and help for whatever problem you can have. Ex: one of the people had problems with his BCD and they solved it, bottles were always correctly filled and nitrox was prepared like it should be, we had problems with our toilet flush…solved. The dive masters and speedboat skippers were lovely! We had to fit our gear one time, they labeled, looked at the configuration and from then on we haven’t had to do anything anymore. They were very professional and strict about analyzing nitrox, this all for our own safety. Getting to the dive spot runned very smoothly, even when conditions were a bit more extreme. From the moment we surfaced again the speedboat rushed to our spot. Between dives they were very carefull with our diving gear ex: a cover was over the gear between morning and afternoon dives to protect them from the sun, normal glasses were kept safe during your dive. The dive masters (Athan, Josh, Gilbert and Carla) did tremendous work above and under the surface! They protect you as well as the reef. They know the spots perfectly and can change their lead due to weather conditions or current. We found some plastic and fishing lines and they help you to get it surfaced! Briefings were given very strictly with maps of the dive spot so everyone knows what comes. Simply said it was perfect!
Recommended for
Duiklocatie. Eten. Personeel.
10 Apr, 2025