Apo Reef (5 Days / 4 Nights - 12 Dives)

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

Diving environment: beginner divers, healthy reefs, very popular, wall diving

Dive sites and activities: Diwaran Island, Rainbow Rocks, Apo Reef: Shark Airport, Ego Wall, Apo 29, Apo 5, Aladdin, Mabuti, SE Corner, Shipwreck

Day 1
Your liveaboard adventure begins at Coron Port, where the crew of Navis 1 will welcome you aboard. Once all guests have checked in and attended the boat briefing, the Navis 1 will set course for the first dive site.
The opening dive takes place at Diwaran Island, a relaxed check dive ideal for adjusting your scuba equipment and getting comfortable underwater. Later in the day, you will enjoy a second dive at Rainbow Rocks, known for its healthy coral structures and reef fish activity. The day concludes with a visit to the Tara fishing village, followed by dinner and live music on board.

Core Days
These core diving days focus on exploring Apo Reef, one of the top scuba diving destinations in the Philippines, if not the world. Located off the western coast of Mindoro, the Apo Reef Natural Park covers about 34 sq km and ranks as the world’s second-largest continuous coral reef system.
Divers can expect excellent visibility, large coral gardens, and thriving marine life. Common sightings include schools of batfish, snappers, trevallies, and fusiliers, while reef sharks such as blacktip, whitetip, grey reef, and thresher sharks patrol the deeper slopes. Barracuda, tuna, and manta rays are also occasionally spotted in the open blue.
Macro enthusiasts will find plenty of interest as well, from nudibranchs and tunicates to small crustaceans hiding among the corals. Around Tara Islands, divers may encounter dugongs, or sea cows, grazing on seagrass beds. These gentle marine mammals can grow up to 3m long and are a rare highlight of the area.

Final Day
After breakfast, guests will disembark from Navis 1 in Coron, marking the end of an unforgettable liveaboard scuba diving experience at Apo Reef.

Apo Reef, Coron & Dugongs (7 Days / 6 Nights - 19 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Coron Island: Twin Peaks, Barracuda Lake; Black Island, Coron wrecks: Olympia Maru, Kogyo Maru, Ekkai Maru, Lusong Gunboat, IJNS Akitsushima, Okikawa Maru, Nanshin Maru; Apo Reef: South Corner, Ego Wall, Mabuti, Shark Airport; Dugong Sanctuary, Dimipac Island and Colocoto Rocks. Visit Filipino fishing villages, picnicking on Black Island.

Day 1
The friendly crew of Navis 1 will welcome you aboard the liveaboard at Coron Port. Once everyone is settled, you’ll attend a short orientation and safety briefing before starting your diving cruise. The first dive will be a relaxed check dive at Twin Peaks, followed by an afternoon dive at the famous Barracuda Lake, a former volcanic crater with surreal underwater rock formations and shifting thermoclines, one of the most unusual dives in the region. The day ends with dinner, an opportunity to unwind and meet your fellow divers.

Core Days
These days with the Navis 1 will take you through some of the best wreck and reef diving in the Philippines. Explore Coron’s legendary Japanese WWII wrecks, widely regarded as the top wreck dives in Southeast Asia. Most are between 100-200 meters long and suitable for recreational divers. Highlights include the Okikawa Maru, a 160-meter oil tanker resting on her side; the Olympia Maru, an immense 120-meter cargo ship; and the East Tangat Gunboat, a shallow wreck ideal for photography, where coral-covered boilers attract scorpionfish and batfish. You may also visit the Akitsushima, a seaplane tender, and the Irako, a former refrigeration ship now teeming with marine life.
The liveaboard cruise also explores the Apo Reef Natural Park, home to vibrant coral gardens, reef walls, and abundant marine life. Beneath the surface, sheer coral walls plunge into the deep blue abyss, creating a dramatic seascape. Schools of jacks, surgeonfish and barracuda school in the strong currents, while reef sharks patrol the drop-offs in the distance. The vibrant coral gardens are alive with color, hosting a staggering diversity of reef life, from tiny nudibranchs to gliding sea turtles. It is a true frontier for advanced divers, offering breathtaking pelagic encounters and pristine, untouched beauty.
A visit to Calauit, North Busuanga offers a chance to spot dugongs grazing in the shallow seagrass meadows, an increasingly popular and eco-friendly wildlife encounter.

Final Day
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast onboard the Navis 1 before disembarking in Coron. Take with you lasting memories of historic wrecks, vibrant coral reefs, and unforgettable marine encounters in the heart of the Philippines.

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (7 Days / 6 Nights - 18 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: Ranger Station, Amos Rock, Wall Street, Delsan Wreck, Southwest Wall, Triggerfish City, Black Rock, T Wreck, Ko-ok, Shark Airport, Seafan Alley, Washing Machine, Malayan Wreck, Jessie Beazley Reef

Day 1
Your safari begins in the afternoon at the harbour in Puerto Princesa, where the crew of the Navis 1 liveaboard will warmly welcome you onboard. After check-in and settling into your cabin, you’ll attend a safety briefing and boat orientation. Dinner will be served as the boat departs at sunset, beginning the overnight voyage to Tubbataha Reef (approximately 10 hours).

Core Days
The next days are dedicated to exploring the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most pristine marine ecosystems in Asia. Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea, at the heart of the Coral Triangle, this protected area is home to 370 coral species, over 600 fish species, and 12 types of whales and dolphins.
The diving here is spectacular. Expect vibrant coral walls, massive barrel sponges, and numerous cleaning stations frequented by reef fish and pelagics. The shallow areas feature colorful hard coral gardens, while the deep walls bring thrilling encounters with whitetip, blacktip, and grey reef sharks, along with silky sharks, guitar sharks, hammerheads, and whale sharks in season.
Beyond sharks, you’ll encounter dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, barracuda, turtles, and manta rays, often cruising in the blue. While macro life such as nudibranchs and shrimps is also abundant, the focus at Tubbataha is truly on the large pelagic action and untouched coral formations.

Day 7
After the final night’s cruise back to Puerto Princesa, enjoy a hearty breakfast before disembarking the liveaboard. Leave with unforgettable memories of world-class diving with the Navis 1, pristine reefs, and close encounters with some of the ocean’s most iconic marine life.

Coron & North Palawan

Trip highlights: manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity

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

Dive sites and activities: Coron Island: Twin Peaks, Barracuda Lake, Coron wrecks, Linapacan, Sibaltan

Day 1
Guests gather in the morning at Coron Port, where the Navis 1 crew will welcome you, Once onboard the liveaboard, guests will check in and attend a boat briefing. The first day dives are focused on diving some of the best World War II wreck dives in South East Asia. The day concludes with a sunset dinner and live music.

Core Days
Coron is one of the world’s top wreck diving destinations, home to several Japanese vessels that sank during World War II. The wrecks range from 100 to 200 m in length and can be explored by divers of different experience levels. Highlights include the Okikawa Maru, a 160 m tanker with dramatic bomb damage at the bow, and the Olympia Maru, a 120 m supply ship. In shallower waters, the East Tangat Gunboat offers easier access and is covered in hard corals, attracting scorpionfish and other marine life. Other notable wrecks are the Akitsushima, a seaplane tender, and the Irako, a refrigeration ship once used by the Japanese Imperial Navy.
Located at the northern tip of Palawan, Sibaltan is a little-explored region with manta ray cleaning stations and healthy reef systems. Linapacan, known for having some of the clearest waters in the world, features colorful coral gardens and an additional wreck site. These locations offer a mix of wreck diving, reef exploration, and marine life encounters. Only adventurous divers with a thirst for something new need apply.

On last full day you will make your final dives, then the boat will depart back to port, arriving in the morning.

Final Day
The day begins with a hearty breakfast then guests disembark at Sibaltan for the land transfer to El Nido.
Please note that trips on this route may operate in either direction, so port details can vary depending on the departure date.

Apo Reef, Coron, Palawan & Dugongs (8 Days / 7 Nights - 22 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, dugongs/manatees, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Sibaltan: Manta Station, Shark Highway, Darocotan Island, Cotton Candyland, Luluan Island, Pating Reef; Linapacan: Meadows, Pedro's Reef, San Miguel House Reef; Coron Island: Black Island; Coron wrecks: IJNS Akitsushima, Okikawa Maru, Nanshin Maru; Dugong Sanctuary, Dimipac Island, Colocoto Rocks; Apo Reef: Ego Wall, South Corner, Mabuti, Shark Airport

Day 1
Your adventure begins in El Nido, where the Navis 1 crew will greet you in the morning and arrange a transfer to Sibaltan for boarding. Once onboard, you’ll complete registration, settle into your cabin, and attend a safety and boat briefing. The diving starts with a check dive at Wide Reef, a relaxed introduction to the clear waters and vibrant coral life of northern Palawan. In the evening, enjoy a sunset dinner and live music as you begin your liveaboard cruise through the stunning islands between El Nido and Coron.

Core Days
The following days are dedicated to exploring a blend of world-class wrecks, pristine reefs, and rare marine encounters across Palawan and Mindoro.
Begin with dives around Sibaltan and Linapacan, 2 of Palawan’s most untouched areas. These sites offer healthy coral gardens, manta ray cleaning stations, and incredible visibility often exceeding 40 meters. Linapacan’s reefs are known for their vivid coral colors and calm lagoons, while adventurous divers can explore a small local wreck teeming with reef fish.
Navis 1 continues toward Coron Island, famous for its Japanese WWII wrecks - some of the best in Southeast Asia. The Okikawa Maru, Akitsushima, and Irako are among the highlights, each rich in history and marine life. These wrecks are accessible to recreational divers and covered in soft corals, sponges, and schooling fish.
Further west, the liveaboard will visit Apo Reef Natural Park, the world’s second-largest continuous coral reef system. This marine protected area offers both wide-angle and macro experiences. Expect schools of trevallies, fusiliers, snappers, surgeonfish, and barracuda, along with sharks (blacktip, whitetip, grey reef, and thresher), dolphins, and manta rays. Macro lovers can enjoy spotting skeleton shrimps, squat lobsters, whip gobies, dragonets, and sea slugs among the coral gardens. A special highlight is Calauit, where you can join a dugong-watching excursion. These gentle sea cows graze in the seagrass shallows and are a unique part of the region’s eco-tourism efforts.

Day 8
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before disembarking at Coron . Reflect on a truly diverse liveaboard diving adventure with Navis 1, ranging from historic wrecks to pristine reefs and rare wildlife encounters, that captures the best of Palawan’s underwater world.
Note: this trip operates in both directions, so check port details for your particular trip date.

Tubbataha & Dumaguete (12 Days / 11 Nights - 30 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

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

Dive sites and activities: Tubbataha: Ranger Station, Amos Rock, Wall Street, Delsan Wreck, Southwest Wall, Triggerfish City, Black Rock, T Wreck, Ko-ok, Shark Airport, Seafan Alley, Washing Machine, Malayan Wreck; West Negros, East Negros, Dumaguete: Apo Island, Dauin

Day 1
Guests gather at Puerto Princesa Port in the afternoon. The Navis 1 crew will welcome you and give you a boat orientation and briefing, as well as ask you to sign the liability release forms. Dinner will follow once you have settled in. The boat leaves port at sunset towards Tubbataha (estimated travel time is 10 hours).

Core Days
The Tubbataha Reefs National Park is an UNESCO World Heritage site and lies in the Sulu Sea in the middle of the Coral Triangle. There are 370 types of coral, 600 species of fish, 12 species of cetacean. Due to their isolation, the atolls are a great area for shark action with species such as guitar, blacktips, white tips, grey reef sharks, silkies, hammerheads and whale sharks. The walls are adorned with beautiful soft corals, barrel sponges and lots of cleaning stations. The shallows are made up of hard coral gardens. Although the macro life is fantastic here, it take a back stage to the big marine life action, such as dogtooth tuna, giant trevally, barracuda, turtles and manta rays.
The Visayas offer some of the best diving in the Philippines. There are healthy soft and hard corals, turtles feeding on corals, bumphead wrasse, and huge schools of trevally at Apo Island, and great diversity in the muck of Dauin such as sailfin gobies and radial filefish. And at all locations, there will be an overwhelming amount macro life - ghostpipefish, seahorses, frogfish, ribbon eels, innumerable species of shrimp, nudibranchs, cuttlefish and octopus. It’s an incredible tour in the heart of the wonderland that is the Coral Triangle.
3-4 dives per diving day are scheduled on this cruise: wake up with a light breakfast, do the 1st morning dive followed by a full breakfast. A 2nd morning dive will be followed by lunch. Relax for a couple of hours in the indoor lounge or on the partially shaded sun deck. The afternoon dive is followed by homemade snacks, while dinner is scheduled after the 4th (night) dive. Main meals are carefully planned by the trained chef in order to meet the tastes of everyone on board with buffet style local Asian and Western cuisine. Some examples - Thai Cashew Chicken, Pot Roast Pork, Pan-seared Fish with Lemon Sauce, Beef Salpicao, Vegetables Mornay, Thai Green Curry, Fish Steak, Farmer Salad, Chicken Teriyaki, Sweet Chili Shrimp. Beer and wine are available from the bar.

Day 12
The final day begins with a hearty breakfast, followed by disembarkation in Dumaguete.
Please note that these trips sometimes run in reverse - check above for port details.