Destination: Philippines & Palau

Tubbataha, Palau (6 - 7 Nights) | From $421++/night

M/V Discovery Adventure Quick Pitch

The former Yasawa legend was built in Fiji in 1987 to American Bureau Standards (ABS).

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]

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Accommodations

Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos

M/V Discovery Adventure Cabin Overview

14 rooms: 8 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.

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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 2019 Schedule

Tubbataha 2019 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Park Fee of USD105.00 per person (for Regular Tubbataha 7D6N) or USD175.00 per person (for Transition 8D7N, 9D8N). Plus Fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person.

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Tubbataha 2020 Schedule

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

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 2018/2019 Schedule

Palau 2018/2019 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), Optional Tour (Day 08) USD80.00 per person (Rock Island, Milkyway, Long Beach Island, Rose Garden, Coral Arch, Clam Garden). Plus fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person.

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Palau 2019/2020 Schedule

Palau 2019/2020 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. lus Permits and Fees of USD30.00 per person (Peleliu), add USD125.00 per person (for optional tour on Day 8). Plus Fuel Surcharge of USD100.00 per person. 

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Palau 2020/2021 Schedule

Palau 2020/2021 Rates

All rates are per person in US Dollars. Plus Permits and Fees of USD30.00 per person (Peleliu), add USD125.00 per person (for optional tour on Day 8). Plus 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)
• Transition: 2 – 3 dives per day in Apo Reef & Cuyo and 4 dives per day in Tubbataha
• Tubbataha: 4 dives per day (except on the last day in Tubbataha), tanks, weights, weight belt, boat, services of a Dive Professional
• Free use of VHF Radio with GPS – NAUTILUS LIFELINE (for divers only)
• 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
• 6 nights air-conditioned accommodation with private toilet and shower (Saturday night to Thursday night)
• Full-board meals (buffet) for the whole cruise, excluding alcoholic/soda drinks. (Meal service starts with Breakfast on the first day; Ends with Lunch on the last day)
• 21 - 23 dives, tanks, weights, weight belt, boat, services of a Dive Professional (5 dives are night dives and can only be used if night dive certified)
• Snorkeling at Jellyfish Lake and Milky Way Tour
• 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

Tubbataha Regular Itinerary

Without a doubt, the crown jewel of Philippine diving, Tubbataha boasts of pristine reefs.

• Day 1 -> Guest embarkation in Puerto Princesa Port between 2 – 4pm
• Day 2 -> South of North Atoll (Dive sites: Ranger Station, Amos Rock, Wall Street)
• Day 3 -> South of South Atoll (Dive sites: Delsan Wreck, Southwest wall, Triggerfish City)
• Day 4 -> North of South Atoll (Dive sites: Black Rock, T Wreck, Ko-ok)
• Day 5 -> North of North Atoll (Dive sites: Shark Airport, Seafan Alley, Washing Machine)
• Day 6 -> Malayan Wreck of North Atoll and Jessie Beazley
• Day 7 -> Disembarkation in Puerto Princesa Port after breakfast, 8am onwards

Palau Sample Itinerary

With rushing currents and nutrient-dense water in the world's most bio-diverse region.

• Day 01 - SATURDAY (3 dives)
• 0900H - 1100H Heavy breakfast
• 1100H Boat briefing
• 1200H Lunch
• 1330H 1st dive - Fishing Boat
• 1530H 2nd dive - Helmet Wreck
• 1900H Dinner
• 2030H 3rd dive - Chandelier Cave (night dive)
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• Day 02 - SUNDAY (5 dives)
• 0600H Light breakfast
• 0700H 1st dive (Blue Corner/New Drop Off/German Channel)
• 0900H Breakfast
• 1000H 2nd dive (Turtle Cove/Big Drop Off)
• 1200H Lunch
• 1400H 3rd dive (Ngedbus Corner/Big Drop Off)
• 1500H Snacks
• 1600H 4th dive (New Drop Off/Blue Corner)
• 1800H Dinner
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• Day 03 - MONDAY (5 dives)
• 0600H Light breakfast
• 0700H 1st dive (New Drop Off/Blue Holes/Virgin Blue Holes)
• 0900H Breakfast
• 1000H 2nd dive (Blue Holes/New Drop Off)
• 1200H Lunch
• 1400H 3rd dive (Turtle Wall/Big Drop Off/Ngemelis Wall)
• 1500H Snacks
• 1600H 4th dive (Blue Corner/German Channel)
• 1800H Dinner
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• Day 04 - TUESDAY (4 dives)
• Boat moves to Peleliu Islands
• Free floating
• Trip approximately - 40mins.
• 0600H Light breakfast
• 0645H 1st dive (Peleliu Wall/Yellow Wall/Peleliu Express/Peleliu Cut)
• 0900H Breakfast
• 1000H 2nd dive (Peleliu Wall/Peleliu Express/Peleliu Cut)
• 1200H Lunch
• 1315H Optional Tour (Peleliu Land Tour)
• 1500H or 3rd dive (Orange Beach)
• 1600H Snack
• 1700H 4th dive (Peleliu Pocket)
• 1830H Sail back to German Channel/Wall
• Dinner
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• Day 05 - WEDNESDAY (4 dives)
• 0600H Light breakfast
• 0700H 2 dive briefing for Ulong Island
• 0800H Chase boats to leave for Ulong (Survivor Beach)
• Approximately 35mins. chase boat ride
• 0900H 1st dive (Ulong Channel - Siaes Tunnel)
• 1015H Surface Interval on the beautiful Ulong Island
• (snacks, juice, tea or coffee)
• 1145H 2nd dive (Ulong Channel/Ulong Island)
• 1245H Return to German Channel by chase boat
• 1330H/1400H Late lunch
• 1530H 3rd dive (Big Drop Off)
• 1740H/1800H Night dive (Turtle Wall)
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• Day 06 - THURSDAY (5 dives)
• 0600H Light breakfast
• 0700H 1st dive (Blue Corner)
• 0900H Breakfast
• 1000H 2nd dive (Blue Corner)
• 1200H Lunch
• 1330H 3rd dive (Fern Wall)
• 1500H Snack
• 1600H 4th dive (German Channel)
• 1800H Dinner
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• Day 07 - FRIDAY
• 0645H Breakfast
• 0730H Event briefing
• 0800H Chase boats leave for Jellyfish Lake
• 0845H Snorkeling at Jelly Fish Lake and Milky Way Tour
• Approximately 35mins. , chase boat ride through the beautiful scenery of the Rock Islands. - with snacks
• 1130H Return to the ship
• 1230H Lunch on board
• 1330H Preparation for disembarkation
• Cabin check - out
• Disembark at Malakal
• Shopping for souvenirs and transfer to the airport
• Flight out Koror Manila

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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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