Highlights
- Fully air-conditioned with carpeted interiors
- En-suite cabins with hot & cold water showers
- Memory foam mattresses and pillows
- Large sundeck with bar and jacuzzi
- Free Nitrox for certified divers
- Up to 4 dives per day at Tubbataha Reefs
Designed with comfort in mind, the Stella Maris Explorer offers year-round liveaboard diving in the Philippines. Ten spacious 'retro-chic' cabins accommodate up to 21 guests. Each cabin features memory foam mattresses and pillows, AC, storage space and private en-suite bathrooms. The cabins are spread over 3 decks with a choice of deluxe or premium economy, with twin, double or queen beds available. Social areas include a spacious salon with a large TV and dining area where expertly prepared meals and snacks incorporating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and a variety of proteins are served. The top deck offers chairs and loungers either in the sun or covered area, the perfect place to soak up the sun, relax in between dives or enjoy a stunning sunset with a cocktail.
The Stella Maris Explorer yacht offers itineraries to dive the best of Tubbataha in the Sulu Sea and Apo Reef & Coron. Up to 4 dives per day are scheduled for the opportunity to dive in nutrient-rich waters which brings sharks, mantas, dolphins and a whole host of macro critters. Diving is made easy with the 2 custom-designed 26’ hard bottom dive tenders, and groups are kept small with a diver to guide ratio of 5:1. Nitrox is also available for those certified.
Join the Stella Maris Explorer yacht for a fantastic dive liveaboard in the Philippines. Call us or book online today to reserve your space.
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Included: VAT, Airport Transfer, Hotel Transfer, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Diving Package, Nitrox, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels.
Required Extras: Park, Port and Fuel Fees (270-370 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (270 USD), Private Dive Guide (600 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (250-485 USD), Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services, WiFi internet.
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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Boat features
Food & Drinks
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
The crew speaks English.
Gear Rental
There is diving gear available on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. See below for further details on inclusions and pricing. Show prices.
Drawings & Vessel Layouts
Accommodation
Boat Specifications
- Year built 1980
- Year renovated 2018
- Length 33 meters
- Deck area 12 sqm
- Beam 6.5 meters
- Top speed 15 knots
- Cruising speed 10 knots
- Engines Single
- Max guests 20
- Number of cabins 10
- Number of bathrooms 10
- Tenders 2
- Water capacity 30 tons
- Fuel capacity 30 tons
