Discover our 15-day, 14-night Solitude One liveaboard adventure from Tubbataha to Anilao.
Dive into the Philippines’ most celebrated underwater realms—from the world-class walls of Tubbataha to the hidden reefs of Cagayancillo, the storied wrecks of Coron, and the biodiversity hotspot of Apo Reef. Conclude your journey in Anilao, where critters and coral collide. A vibrant voyage for those seeking both adventure and serenity beneath the surface.
Solitude One Itinerary: 15 Days & 14 Nights – Tubbataha to Anilao.
Discover our 15-day, 14-night Tubbataha to Anilao liveaboard itinerary with Solitude One, experiencing pristine coral reefs, dramatic drop-offs, historical wrecks, and critter-rich muck diving across the Philippines.
- Day 1: Puerto Princesa – Embarkation
Welcome aboard Solitude One! Begin your journey with a warm crew welcome, orientation, and registration in Puerto Princesa.
- Days 2–6: Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Enjoy up to 3–4 dives daily at Amos Rock, Shark Airport, Black Rock, Washing Machine, Delsan Wreck, and more in this UNESCO-protected marine sanctuary.
- Day 7: Cagayancillo
Explore up to 3–4 dives around this remote reef system with healthy coral and vibrant marine life, only visited on transition cruises.
- Days 8–9: Coron
Dive up to 3–4 times per day among WWII wrecks and colourful reefs. Possible encounters with dugongs add a unique thrill.
- Days 10–12: Apo Reef Natural Park
Spend three days diving 3–4 times daily across the Philippines’ largest reef system—Apo 29, Hunter’s Rock, Kan-Uran Drop-Off—teeming with sharks and fish life.
- Day 13: Verde Island
Experience up to 3–4 dives in the world-renowned Verde Passage, home to strong currents, vibrant reefs, and a high chance of pelagic encounters.
- Day 14: Anilao
Enjoy up to 1–3 dives in the Philippines’ macro mecca, with a mix of black sand muck diving and beautiful coral gardens.
- Day 15: Batangas – Disembarkation
Relax with no dives planned. Disembarkation is between 8:00 am and 11:00 am, with airport transfers to Manila or optional extension at Solitude Acacia Resort.
Full itinerary
Discover the detailed day-by-day schedule of our exciting 15 Days & 14 Nights – Tubbataha to Anilao journey.
Day 1 Puerto Princesa – Embarkation (No Diving)
Embark from 1400H–1800H at Puerto Princesa Harbour. After boarding, you’ll be greeted by the crew and guided through orientation and registration. As the sun sets, Solitude One departs on an overnight journey toward the remote UNESCO-listed Tubbataha Reefs.
Day 2-6 Tubbataha Reefs National Park
Gives the opportunity of a possible 3–4 dives each day
Choice of Dive Sites: Amos Rock, Shark Airport, Black Rock, Washing Machine, Delsan Wreck
Spend five full days diving the protected reefs and steep coral walls of Tubbataha, home to healthy coral gardens, reef sharks, pelagic action, and rare macro species like pygmy seahorses and nudibranchs. Drift diving is the standard here, with powerful currents bringing nutrients—and marine life—with them.
Note: No night dives are conducted in Tubbataha due to strong currents.
Day 7 Cagayancillo
Gives the opportunity of a possible 3–4 dives
Choice of Dive Sites: Northern Reef, Eastern Wall
A remote and rarely visited stop on our crossing routes, Cagayancillo offers coral-covered slopes, beautiful marine life, and almost no diver traffic. A tranquil reef destination with wild charm.
Day 8-9 Coron
Gives the opportunity of a possible 3–4 dives each day
Choice of Dive Sites: Olympia Maru, Akitsushima, Barracuda Lake, Twin Peaks
Coron invites exploration above and below the surface. Dive WWII-era wrecks, vibrant reefs, and possibly even spot dugongs. The blend of history and marine life makes this leg of the journey especially captivating.
Days 10-12 Apo Reef Natural Park
Gives the opportunity of a possible 3–4 dives each day
Choice of Dive Sites: Apo 29, Hunter’s Rock, Shark Ridge, Kan-Uran Drop-Off
Spend three full days discovering Apo Reef, the largest coral reef system in the Philippines. Expect thriving reef systems, sharks, schooling fish, and possibly manta rays. This marine protected area is a diver’s dream—vast, wild, and brimming with life.
Day 13 Verde Island
Gives the opportunity of a possible 3–4 dives
Choice of Dive Sites: Verde Drop-Off, The Washing Machine, Coral Garden
Situated in the Verde Island Passage, one of Earth’s most biodiverse marine corridors, Verde Island delivers dazzling coral gardens and thrilling currents. A high-energy dive day with loads of photographic opportunities and biomass.
Day 14 Anilao
Gives the opportunity of a possible 1–3 dives
Sample Dive Sites: Secret Bay, Twin Rocks, Basura
Our penultimate day is spent in Anilao, known globally for its black sand muck diving, offering encounters with rare critters, frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, and vibrant coral reefs. This final dive day is conducted with the 18-hour pre-flight surface interval in mind.
Solitude One will arrive in Batangas port later in the evening, where guests will sleep onboard.
Day 15 Batangas – Disembarkation (No Diving)
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard as the voyage draws to a close. Disembarkation is scheduled between 08:00 and 11:00 AM.
Before departure, you’ll receive a check-out briefing to review your onboard expenses and settle your account. We accept USD cash (preferred) and major credit cards. Please let the cruise directors know your preferred payment method the day before disembarkation to ensure a smooth process.
Guests will then be transferred either to Manila (MNL) Airport or, if you’d like to extend the adventure, to Solitude Acacia Resort in Anilao—a serene setting for more diving, delicious cuisine, and well-earned relaxation.
We hope this journey has filled your memory cards and your heart. Until next time.
** Route Itinerary subject to change due to inclement weather, sea conditions, and/or restrictions posed by local authorities.
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