Navis 1 Itinerary

El Nido to Coron via Apo

Day 1:
Our ultimate trip through the beautiful province of Palawan was at Dipnay, a small port town located on the northern edge of Palawan Island. After a quick check dive at the Darocotan Island, we’ll head off to the Sibaltan cleaning stations for two more dives on the day. This area has fantastic coral growth and nudibranchs, as well as the chance of seeing animals being cleaned at the stations!
Dive sites: Darocotan Island, Manta Reef, and Cleaning Stations.

Day 2:
Our second day starts with a dive at the northern tip of Palawan Island; this area is known for incredible visibility as well as pelagic sightings and pristine coral. After two more dives, we’ll have the chance to catch some late afternoon rays on a beautiful local beach!
Dive sites: Cotton Candyland, Luluan Island, and Pating Reef.

Day 3:
When you wake up on the third day of our trip, we’ll be at a lovely fishing town that serves as the capital for the Linapacan area. Linapacan is a haven for healthy coral reefs and has some of the highest biodiversity of coral species in the whole world! Expect three dives and some beach time as we make our way towards Busuanga Island.
Dive sites: San Miguel House Reef, Meadows, and Pedro’s Reef.

Day 4:
Day four of our ultimate dive trip is all about shipwrecks. With over 10 shipwrecks throughout the area, there’s plenty of dive sites to choose from. The wrecks are Japanese and were sunk during the Second World War. After 80 years, the ships have become coral reefs themselves, home to many types of marine life! In the afternoon we’ll head to Black Island, where another shipwreck awaits us, as well as white sand beaches and a night dive!
Dive sites: IJNS Akitsushima, Okikawa Maru, Nanshin Maru, and Black Island Reef (night).

Day 5:
After arriving on the northern side of Busuanga Island, you’ll notice quite the change in marine life and visibility. We’ll start our fifth day of diving with a trip to the dugong sanctuary! Here you’ll have the chance to see the strange but magnificent creatures up close, in the wild! After the dugongs, we’ll make two more dives on our way to Apo Reef.
Dive sites: Dugong Sanctuary, Demipac Island, and Colocoto Rocks.

Day 6: Apo Reef
Apo Reef is a large marine park located in between the islands of Mindoro and Busuanga. Often considered one of the best dive areas in the world, you won’t be disappointed. Abundant large and small marine life swim in the crystal-clear water, with epic coral walls and incredibly dense coral patches.
Dive sites: South Corner, Shark Airport, Ego Wall, and Mabuti.

Day 7: Apo Reef
We’ll begin our final day of diving at two Apo Reef dive sites before heading back towards the town of Coron. Take the afternoon to rest, have some drinks on the top deck, or just appreciate the gorgeous views. Late in the afternoon, we’ll stop at Nanga Island, a small fishing community in which you’ll have the opportunity to see an authentically Filipino style of living. We’ll end the day with some cool sunset drinks, followed by our last dinner and party to cap the night off!
Dive sites: South Corner and Ego Wall.

Day 8: Coron
Guests will disembark after some group pictures and a nice breakfast

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics, and local regulations.