Discovery Adventure

Boat

Discovery Adventure measuring 47m long and 8.5m wide, cruise at 7 knots, it was built in Fiji back to 1987.

Recently it had her "compeletely revolution" during 2014 to 2016. This boat is running by a professional diving team - Discovery Fleet. They put all thier energy to make sure it remainds the most pleasant and most functional liveaobard for divers.

On the main deck, there is an indoor air conditioned saloon which also include a camera Room, with lots of tables and charging stations. Just outside of the salon/camera Room, there are large rinse tanks for cameras.

And the upper sundeck has a very pleasant outdoors shaded dining area.

Discovery Adventure is an ideal holiday for families with children, the boat sails from island to island in sheltered waters. Every day there is the opportunity to go ashore to discover beautiful beaches, local fishing villages and local markets.

Because it still presently under renovation, more information about this boat will be updated shortly...

Cabin

Discovery Adventure has 14 comfortable modern air-conditioned cabins, it can welcome up to 28 guests per trip：

Each cabin comes with a centralized air-conditioning, closet, and ensuite bathroom.

2 VIP Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, euqipped with two single beds

4 Upper Deck Cabins：
Located on the upper deck, euqipped with two double beds

6 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, euqipped with two single beds

2 Standard Cabins：
Located on the lower deck, euqipped with one dobule bed

Diving

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
• No night dives are allowed in the Tubbataha Marine Park.
• No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost.
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
• Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash only (USD/PHP)
• Crew Number：20 - 32, include 3 - 4 dive guides

Tubbataha (Late March – Mid June)

A Tubbataha dive safari on the Discovery Fleet is the perfect way to explore the wonders of this special Place and during this period the ship turns into a full-fledged diving live aboard whose activities center around diving exclusively.

The Discovery Fleet will make best efforts to follow the established itineraries but reserves the right to change it due to sea conditions, weather and safety considerations during the actual voyage.

Itinerary for Tubbataha Regular trip

Day 1 -> Guest embarkation in Puerto Princesa Port between 2 – 4pm, lift anchor in the evening.
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.

Transition Trip Batangas to Tubbataha

Day 1 -> Embarkation in Batangas Int’l Container Port (between 2-4 pm)
Day 2 -> 3 dives in Apo Reef (no Night dive)
Day 3 -> 3 dives in Cuyo Islands (No night dive)
Day 4-6 -> 4 dives in TRNP
Day 7 -> 3 day dives (no night dive) TRNP
Day 8 -> Disembarkation in Puerto Princesa Port after breakfast, 8am onwards

Transition Trip Tubbataha to Batangas

Day 1 -> Embarkation in Puerto Princesa Port (Between 2- 4 pm)
Day 2-5 -> 4 dives in TRNP
Day 6 -> 2 dives Cuyo
Day 7 -> 3 day dives Apo Reef. Lift anchor
Day 8 -> Disembarkation in Batangas Int’l Container Port after breakfast, around 11am-12nn.

Tubbataha Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Tubbataha Reef Transition Trips?
Tubbataha Reef Transition 1 is the transition of the ship from Batangas Int'l Port to Tubbataha. Tubbataha Transition Trip 2 the Port of embarkation is Port of Puerto Princesa. Disembarkation will be at the Batangas Int'l Port.

2. What is Tubbataha Regular Trip?
Tubbataha Regular Trip starts and ends at Puerto Princesa. All diving is done in the Tubbataha Reefs National Park.

3.What time does the boat leave on the day of departure/arrive day of arrival?
The ship embark for Tubbataha between 6-8 pm on the day of departure. We advise the guests arrive Puerto Princesa around 2pm.

The check-out time in the vessel is 0800am on the last day, but guests who have later flights are free to remain on board until airport transfer time.

4.Should I be an advanced diver?
Not necessarily. All dives begin with a back-roll onto the reef top which is usually around 15 meters. After everyone has trimmed their buoyancy and are comfortable, the dive leader will then bring the group to the drop off and down the wall. Current is usually present in Tubbataha and thus drift diving is the norm. Divers go with the flow of the current and a chaseboat will be ready to pick them up when they surface.