MY AZALEA

21m / 69ft MAX 10 SSI

PRICE PER DAY FROM USD 0

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE

At a glance:

Cruises Tubbataha, Coron, Apo Reef
Maximum of only 10 guests per trip
All cabins have private bathrooms
Low budget safaris

MY Azalea is a 21m liveaboard with a 5m beam, operating low budget diving cruises to Tubbataha - the Philippines’ premiere dive destination - as well as Apo Reef, the famous wrecks of Coron, and dugong tours. The boat was built in 2017 by a group of dive buddies that fell in love with Palawan and decided to set up business there.

Azalea accommodates a maximum of just 10 divers, in 5 air-conditioned cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Space onboard is utilised very well, and you will never feel crowded by fellow guests when exploring the beautiful reefs of the Philippines. On the main deck, there is an indoor air-conditioned saloon where meals are served, and a dive deck with a kit up area, space for equipment storage, and bathroom for post-dive necessities. There is also a small area at the bow of the boat where you can catch the sun. The upper deck is a space dedicated to relaxing and socialising. Here you can sun bathe or snooze to recharge your energy levels between dives. In the evenings, you can enjoy a chilled beer and discuss that day’s exciting marine encounters.

Azalea has twin 6 cylinder Hinoy diesel engines and cruises at a perky 13 knots, using outriggers for greater stability. There are 2 compressors onboard and diving is conducted from a 30 HP motorised rigid tender. The crew are very passionate about diving and about the underwater world of the Philippines. So if you’re looking for a no-frills diving safari to explore the Coral Triangle, M/Y Azalea could be your best bet.

There are 2 twin bunk bed cabins on the lower deck and 2 more on the main deck. There is also a Master double bed cabin on the lower deck. All the cabins have ensuite bathrooms.

All the cabins have:

Individually controlled air conditioning
Portholes (lower deck) and windows (main deck)
Private bathroom with toilet, hand basin, shower and towels
Cabinet, mirror
Storage for luggage

Reading lights
Bedding
Life jackets
220V electricity supply with round 2-pin sockets - available 24-hrs per day

No. of bathrooms / showers - 6 / 7 - cold water

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (7 Days / 6 Nights - 20 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Tubbataha - North Atoll: Malayan Wreck, Shark Airport, Terraces, Jessie Beazley Reef; South Atoll: Ko Ok, Delsan Wreck, Lighthouse, Trigger Fish City, Black Rock

Day 1
You will be met at Puerto Princesa Airport and transferred to the port for boarding at 2 pm. Azalea will depart from port at 5 pm bound for the famous Tubbataha National Park. There will be a boat briefing and a discussion on the plans for the coming days. Dinner will be served as you make your way across the Sulu Sea.

Core Days
Tubbataha is a World Heritage Site and is considered part of the 7 Wonders of Nature in the World. Located in the center of the Sulu Sea, it is made up of the South and North Atolls, and the nearby Jessie Beazley Reef. You will find one of the most pristine coral reef systems in the world and it is home to a great diversity of marine life. Whales, dolphins, reef sharks, turtles and Napoleon wrasse are among the key species you can see. The spectacular reefs are home to 300 coral species, 400 fish species, and numerous bird life.
You will make up to 4 dives per day. A typical day begins at 6 am with a wake-up call, coffee and snacks. After Dive 1, breakfast will be served at 8 am. Dive 2 is at 9:30 am and lunch is served at 12 noon. After a longer surface interval, Dive 3 takes place at 2 pm. There are snacks at 3:30 pm then Dive 4 at 5:30 pm. Finally, dinner is served at 7 pm. Food is a mixture Filipino dishes and European style, and meals are served in the air-conditioned saloon.
On Day 6 you will make 4 dives, then the boat will depart back to port.

Day 7
The boat will arrive at Puerto Princesa around 7 am. After breakfast, the crew will transfer you to the airport or nearby hotel at 10 am.

[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

DEPARTURE SCHEDULE & PRICES

MORE TRIP DETAILS

Dive experience: Advanced open water divers with a minimum of 30 logged dives recommended.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, local transfers to and from the boat, dives (as detailed in the trips above), experienced English-speaking divemaster(s) (max 5 divers per DM), tanks, weights and weightbelts, all taxes.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment rental USD 30 per day, dive computer rental USD 9 per day, dive/evacuation insurance, Marine park fees (per trip: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park USD 100, Apo Reef USD 110, Apo Reef and Busuanga Dugong MPA USD 110. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash only).

Optional extras: Torch USD 9 per day, 15 litre tank USD 6 per day, alcoholic drinks. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park: Departs from Puerto Princesa. You are required to book a return flight to/from Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island, from either Cebu and Manila.
Apo Reef and Coron/Busuanga: These trips depart from Coron Bay on Busuanga Island. You can fly there from Manila.
Return boat transfers to and from the local airport/hotel are provided. Boarding starts at 2 pm and the Azalea departs from port at 5 pm. The boat returns to port in the early hours of the final day, and disembarkation is at 10 am.
The last dive of the tour will be at around 5:30 pm on the second last day of the trip. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving.
For more details, including airlines, see our Philippines travel information section.

Non-diver rate: 20% off the published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): This is optional - single travellers may choose to share a cabin or add 75% to the normal published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: See whole boat charter offer below.

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 9 guests and 1 additional person can join the cruise free of charge.

Click to view product. Special discounted trips highlighted in yellow