Stella Maris Explorer, Philippines
8.9 Fabulous - Nitrox available
- Free Internet
- Free Nitrox
“The dives in Tubbataha are amazing, cristal clear water, lots of fishes, sharks, whale shark and many corals. ”
Highlights
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, 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 a 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 to dive in nutrient-rich waters, bringing sharks, mantas, dolphins, and a host of macro critters. Diving is made easy with the 2 custom-designed 26ft/8mtr 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. 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, WiFi internet.
Required Extras: Fuel Surcharge (240 USD), Park and Port Fees (270-370 USD per trip).
Optional Extras: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Nitrox Course (450 USD), Private Dive Guide (600 USD), Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses (360-570 USD), Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Laundry / Pressing Services.
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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Stella Maris Explorer Reviews
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- 8.9 Fabulous
- Vessel 8.0
- Crew 9.3
- Food 9.6
- Diving 8.9
- Value 8.5
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Wolf H
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Germany
Very good trip even though the reef didnt show the big stuff, such as whale sharks, hammerheads, manta rays
Everything went well on Stella Maris, no short comings. Dives were explained in very much detail. Food is very good and support for the divers is excellent.
- Recommended for
- Well maintain daily routine, timely pick-up and return to Hotel/airport. Food was very good and well served. Crew was very helpful and tried to get the diver guests to the best spots.
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- 9.2 Superb
- jean charles L
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France
Quality of the preservation of dive sites
Beautiful dives with few people on a good boat and a good crew, in a friendly atmosphere.
- Recommended for
- The comfort and the choice of dives. The organization and reception of the crew. The kitchen.
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Amos M
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United States
Amazing!
The scuba diving along with awesome company and great food
- Recommended for
- The diving, the crew, and the food
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- David S
- United States
Highly recommend
We had a great time on the trip. Very nice people and the staff was really great.
- Recommended for
- The staff was fantastic. The food was excellent. The diving most mostly excellent with a few dives with poor vis.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Serge L
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Canada
Our most beautiful diving trip
The dives all different and magnificent, the smile and the welcome of the staff at all times, the meeting of the other divers, the pre-dive briefings.All the conditions were met for this trip
- Recommended for
- The dive sites, the Stella Maris Explorer team, the quality of the meals and the temperature
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Robert D
- United States
Wonderful trip.
You old divers? No problem on the Stella Maris! I have over 1100 dives and dove with with this crew before. Never felt safer, their Safety DM always close, a lot of personal attention.
- Recommended for
- Biodiversity of Tubbataha. Dive guides. Food.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Denis R
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Philippines
Great organization of the cabin crew
The boat is very small for 21 divers, it would be great for 16, but the organization and the competence of the staff make everything run perfectly, which at the beginning I would never have believed possible. Nice cabins, great food, common areas reduced to a minimum, staff from 10 and praise. I expected more from the level of diving for how renowned this location was. Very good organization of liveboards
- Recommended for
- Friendliness of the staff, food and cabin
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Felipe C
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Brazil
Amazing dives and food
The dives in Tubbataha are amazing, cristal clear water, lots of fishes, sharks, whale shark and many corals. The cabins on the boat are very good, the food is amazing and the crew too.
- Recommended for
- Healthy coral reef, cristal clear water and amazing food
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- 8.0 Very good
- Luis M
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Spain
Tubataha with Stella Maris
Some of the diving was memorables
- Recommended for
- Food and very friendly team
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- 9.6 Exceptional
- Zander R
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Australia
Wonderful diving experience with an experienced diving crew
Excellent camaraderie onboard, all crew were super lovely, gear was very well looked after and the boat moved around freely to avoid chop and other dive boats. Felt very well accommodated, everything went very smoothly and we had some wonderful wall dives. If you don't like sleeping on satin, bring your own sheets.
- Recommended for
- Great instructors, great food and a really well appointed boat
