Destination: Philippines & Palau

Tubbataha & Palau (6 - 7 Nights) | From $487++/night

M/V Discovery Adventure Quick Pitch

A former Yasawa legend was built in Fiji in 1987 to American Bureau Standards (ABS), the Discovery Adventure is now under Filipino ownership and offers diving cruises in the Tubbataha.

Dive Overview

The Discovery Fleet offers full diving and non-diving programs. Avid divers can expect a full day of scuba diving the spectacular coral reefs, wrecks and marine life of this sun-kissed archipelago while their non-diving companions have a full day or snorkeling, island visits, kayaking, and beach hopping.

[See: Tubbataha Dive Travel Guide & Palau Dive Travel Guide]

Watch this awesome video to learn more about Tubbataha

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

M/V Discovery Adventure Cabin Overview

13 rooms: 7 lower cabins (6 twin bed, 2 queen bed), 4 main cabins “upper deck cabins” (2 double beds each) & 2 VIP cabins (twin bed). All rooms with centralized air-conditioning.

Lower Deck Cabin (LEFT) & Upper Deck Cabin (RIGHT) 

VIP Cabins (LEFT) & Bathroom

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General Facilities

M/V Discovery Adventure Boat Features

• Air-conditioned salon
• Air-conditioned camera room
• Sundeck
• 1 shaded dining deck

M/V Discovery Adventure Dive Facilities

• Tanks 80cu and 100cu
• Compressors
• 3 chase boats
• Nitrox available
• Medical oxygen onboard
• Complete rental equipment

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Schedule & Rates

M/V Discovery Adventure Schedule & Rates

Tubbataha 2020 Schedule

*With super peak date surcharge of USD100

Tubbataha 2020 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Park Fee of USD105.00 per person (for Regular Tubbataha 7D6N) and Fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person

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Tubbataha 2021 Schedule

*With super peak date surcharge of USD100

Tubbataha 2021 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Park Fee of USD105.00 per person (for Regular Tubbataha 7D6N) and Fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person

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Palau 2019/2020 Schedule

*With super peak date surcharge of USD100

Palau 2019/2020 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Permits and Fees:  Peleliu State Permit USD30.00 per person (mandatory), Koror State Permit USD50.00 per person (mandatory), Peleliu Land Tour USD60.00 (optional), Optional Boat Tour (Day 08) USD80.00 per person (Rock Island, Milkyway, Long Beach Island, Rose Garden, Coral Arch, Clam Garden) , Jelly Fish Lake = USD75.00 per person (optional). And fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person.

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Palau 2020/2021 Schedule

*With super peak date surcharge of USD100

Palau 2020/2021 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Permits and Fees:  Peleliu State Permit USD30.00 per person (mandatory), Koror State Permit USD50.00 per person (mandatory), Peleliu Land Tour USD60.00 (optional), Optional Boat Tour (Day 08) USD80.00 per person (Rock Island, Milkyway, Long Beach Island, Rose Garden, Coral Arch, Clam Garden) , Jelly Fish Lake = USD75.00 per person (optional). And fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person.

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Tubbataha Package Inclusions

• Welcome drinks
• Tea, coffee
• Juice (morning only) 
• Filtered Water
• Air-conditioned accommodation with private toilet and shower
• Full-board meals (buffet) for the whole cruise, excluding drinks. (Meal service starts with Dinner on the first day; Ends with Breakfast on the last day)
• Tubbataha: 4 dives per day (except on the last day in Tubbataha) with tanks, weights, weight belt, boat, services of a Dive Professional
• Transition (to & from PPS): 2 – 3 dives per day in Apo Reef & Cuyo and 4 dives per day in Tubbataha
• Transition (from Cebu): 2 dives Apo Island, 3 dives Cagayancillo , 4 dives per day in Tubbataha, 3 or 4 dives in Jessie Beazley
• Roundtrip transfers from Puerto Princesa airport/hotel within PPS City to boat and back (hotel must be within 10km from port within PPS City)

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Palau Package Inclusions

• Welcome drinks
• Tea, coffee
• Juice (morning only)
• Filtered Water
• 7 nights air-conditioned accommodation with private toilet and shower (Friday night to Thursday night)
• Full-board meals (buffet) for the whole cruise, excluding drinks. (Meal service starts with Breakfast on Day 2; Ends with Lunch on the last day)
• 21 - 23 dives with tanks, weights, weight belt, boat and services of a Dive Professional (5 dives are night dives and can only be used if night dive certified)
• Roundtrip transfers from Koror (ROR) airport/hotel within 20 – 30 mins. to/from Malakal Harbour

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Important Notes

All rates are per person in US Dollars.

Other Dates & Availability

For more information on other departure dates that are not listed above and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at 310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

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Dive Information & Itineraries

Palau Overview

Find out for yourself why Palau is consistently voted among the top 5 dive destinations in the world, with Blue Corner landing in the top 3. Offering a mix of healthy shallow reefs, WW2 wrecks, colorful walls, blue holes and exciting drop offs, Palau has something for everyone. 

Requirement: Divers must have at least 50 logged dives due to safety reasons. 

Palau Sample Itinerary (8D/7N - 21-23 dives)

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Other Information

Boat Specifications

• Number of crew: 20 - 32
• Length overall: 47 meters
• Width overall: 8.50 meters
• Draft: 3.65 meters
• Tonnage: 395 tons (gross), 166 tons (net)
• Maximum cruising speed: 7 knots
• Electricity: 220 V

Practical Information

• Time Zone: UTC+8 & UTC+9
• Local Currency: Philippines Peso (Philippines) & US Dollar (Palau)
• Language Spoken: Filipino & English
• Electricity: 220V
• Payment Onboard: Cash

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