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Philippines Aggressor I

Philippines Aggressor I Itinerary

Tubbataha - Visayas (PPS-CEB) 10N

11 days / 10 nights

About Philippines Aggressor I

  • Discover some of the Aggressor Fleet’s newest dive itineraries
  • Luxurious details like complimentary local beer and wine and on-deck hot tub
  • Highly-reputable fleet with extensive dive hospitality experience
  • Enjoy up to 27 dives within the centre of the Coral Triangle

The Philippines Aggressor I liveaboard adds a fresh selection of unmissable scuba diving itineraries to the Aggressor Fleet’s impressive repertoire. And, while the destination may be relatively new, the operator’s 38-years of experience are unmistakable. Aboard this vessel, guests will embark on the adventure of a lifetime, diving up to 27 times across a selection of diverse destinations deep inside the Coral Triangle - all the while surrounded by the Aggressor Fleet’s iconic superior comfort, including complimentary beer and wine, hot tub, and cabins complete with private balconies.

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Itinerary details

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights
Number of dives Up to 27
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 50 dives
Insurance Required

Highlights

  • One-way trip combining Tubbataha and the Visayas
  • Log dives in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Witness the world’s highest population density of coral and sharks
  • Search for sharks in the undercut drop-offs of Jessie Beazley Reef
  • Dive into the coral-covered Malayan Wreck
  • Explore the Delsan, Black, and T wrecks on the South Atoll
  • See the deep walls and passing pelagics of the Cagayancillo Islands
  • Meet the sharks of Apo Island
  • Explore Sumilon Marine Sanctuary, known for its nudibranchs
  • Visit the marine sanctuary of Balicasag in Bohol
  • Discover the sharks, dolphins, and rays of Cabilao Island
Day 1:
4–6 pm boarding at Puerto Princesa; stateroom orientation, dive gear setup, dinner, welcome & safety briefing, initial dive briefing. The yacht departs once port authority clearances are finalized.

Day 2:
Morning (est. 10 am): first dives begin. 

Days 3-9:
Eat, sleep & dive: 3 - 4 dives per day (including night dives).
 
Tubbataha sits in the Sulu Sea and is in the middle of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The Tubbataha Reefs National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The atolls are made up of the North Atoll, South Atoll, and the Jessie Beazley Reef to the northwest of the main atolls and are all part of the park.  

Visayas is home to some of the best scuba diving the Philippines offers. Areas such as Apo Island and Bohol in the southern parts of Visayas reveal an underwater paradise with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. Highlights include encounters with turtles, reef sharks, and schools of jacks. On the macro side, tiny critters like nudibranchs, waspfish, ghost pipefish, seahorses, frogfish, and many other unique bottom dwellers offer lots of diversity.

Day 10:
2 dives in the morning; 2–4 pm return to port; 6 pm cocktail party, then dinner ashore (not included). 

Day 11:
8 am last check-out 

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

Transfer details

Departure

06:00pm

Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa International Airport: PPS

Return

08:00am

Cebu Yacht Ckub

Mactan International Airport: CEB

Current availability and prices: https://www.zubludiving.com/itineraries/philippines-aggressor-i/itn-2202020356011-tubbataha-visayas-pps-ceb-10n