Description
Boat
Dschubba was built during the year 2006 - 2007, it is a 20 meters long, 5 meters wide wooden liveaboard, with 1 Yanmar-Mariene-Diesel Engine (175HP), it has a cruising speed at 7 Knots per hour, and equipped with all the safty and navigation equipments such as: satellite phone, VHF radio, depth sounder, radar, GPS, AIS etc.
Dschubba‘s owner - Mark Bratschi, is a Swiss national diver, since 1982 Mark has been cruising through the 1768 islands of Palawan. Finally in the year 2006 he decide to build his own boat - Dschubba.
On the main deck there is an open dinning area where guests can enjoy the full board meals while watching the beautiful sea of the Philippines.
Food is served in buffet style during the cruise. Tea, Coffee is available throughout the day.
All divers who join onboard with Dschubba for the Tubbataha Reef Park must be a experienced and certified divers with at least 137 logged dives. For safety reason, it is also recommended to have a surface balloon and a torch-light.
Cabin
Dschubba has 5 cozy cabins, it can welcome up to 10 guests per trip：
All cabins will use shared bathroom as there is no en-suite bathroom available.
2 Double Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed, 1 side window and 1 roof window.
3 Twin Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes two single beds in bunk style, 1 side window.
Diving
- 3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.
- No night dives are allowed in the Tubbataha Marine Park.
- Only 1 - 2 dive(s) will be provided on the day before departure.
- No dive provided on the day of embark/departure of the trip.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Not available yet at the moment
- 15L Tanks： Limited available with additional cost
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available yet at the moment
- Technical Dive： Not available yet at the moment
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ： Not available yet at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available yet at the moment
- Massage Service： Not available yet at the moment
- Payment on board：Cash only (USD/PHP/CHF)
- Crew Number：Unknown, include 1 - 2 dive guide(s)
Itineraries
Tubbataha Reefs
The Tubbataha Reefs are located approx. 90 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa in the middle of the Sulu Sea.
Since it was discovered by divers in the late 1970s Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park has been considered one of the most extraordinary dive sites in the world, a dream trip for most scuba divers. Recently, it was ranked eighth best dive site in the world by the CNN travel website, cnngo.com.
Dive Season
Tubbataha’s dive season is just three months long, running from mid-March until mid- June. At this time of year diving conditions are usually optimum – clear skies, calm seas and visibility between 30 and 45 meters.
Getting There
From Manila, divers take one of the regular flights to Puerto Princesa.
Dschubba will provide transport from the airport to the pier, just minutes away, where Dschubba awaits.
Requirement :
Only for experienced and certified divers with at least 137 logged dives.
Rate Includes：
- Transfer from meeting place to "Dschubba"
- Maximal 4 (no deco) dives with tanks and weights
- Accommodation on board
- All meals, snacks and hot drinks
Exra Costs：
- Personal entrance fee to the "Tubbatatha Reefs Natural Park"
- Complete equipment (inclusive dive computers)
- Light for night-dive
- Cold soft drinks, mineral water and alcoholic drinks at current prices.
Please contact us for more information about Dschubba's dive trip schedule and planning.
More
| Destinations | Tubbataha Reef |
|---|---|
| Facilities | |
| Languages spoken | English, German |
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
Included
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Maldivian GST Tax 16%
- Cabin cleaning service
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Dive guide service
- Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Complimentary alcoholic beverage with dinner
- Soft drinks
- Crew gratuity
- Dive equipment rentals
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Marine park fees & Port fees
Useful information
Tubbataha Reef
Period : Liveaboards run trips ONLY from March to June.
Visa's : Nationals from the vast majority of countries, including all ASEAN countries, can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days. Central Asia and India citizens need a visa before arriving. Please check with the nearest consulate of the Philippines about the most-updated imformation.
Climat : Average daily temperature range is 31°C year round. The rainy season is July to December (with the most storms generally in November and December) and the dry season is January to June.
Water : Water temperature averages from 27°C - 30°C. The hottest time of the year is March to May and the coolest is December to February when the water temperature may drop to 24°C - 26°C.
Clothing : Light clothes and sun protection is essential while visiting, early months can be slightly rainy.
Plugs : Type A electrical plug most commonly found (but type B and C sometimes used) 220V @ 60Hz.
Flights : International flights arrive to Manila, with daily domestic connections to Puerto Princesa.
Currency : Local currency is Philippine Peso (PHP), other currencies can be easily changed at banks or money changers, and international ATM's are available. Credit Cards are widely accepted but when travelling to outer island it is recommended to carry sufficient amount of Philippine pesos.
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