Solitude One Itinerary

Tubbataha - 9N

Day 1: Puerto Princesa (Embarkation - No Diving) 

Embarkation at the harbour of Puerto Princesa starts at 1400 hours. Only transfers from Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport are included in the cruise package. Hotel/resort transfers to the embarkation point can be organized by Solitude with a 3rd party transportation company and are subject to charges. You are best advised to organize with your resort/hotel to be transferred directly to the embarkation point or to Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport Terminal, where we can pick you up from 1400 hrs onwards. Upon boarding Solitude One, you will be welcomed by our crew, and orientation and registration (remember your C-Cards and/or logbooks!) will follow. After dinner, Solitude One will get underway towards Tubbataha Reef National Park at sunset (estimated time of travel is 10 hours). 

Days 2-8: Tubbataha Reefs
As dive sites in Tubbataha Reefs are in close proximity, dive sites will be scheduled based on tides/currents as well as communicating with other liveaboards in the vicinity to avoid overcrowding a particular dive site. Tubbataha Reefs National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dive sites consist of walls and slopes. The water is usually very clear, currents can be strong, and all dives are done as drift dives. The coral growth is prolific, boasting some of the healthiest coral reefs and biggest gorgonian fans in the world. The lush, multicolored coral creates a stunning seascape. Clouds of colorful reef-dwelling fish can be seen hovering above the coral everywhere you look. Large schools of jacks and barracuda are normal sightings, along with turtles. Several species of sharks can also be seen, including whale sharks. There are also many interesting macro-organisms, including pygmy seahorses and lots of nudibranchs. All diving is done during the day; we do not do night dives in Tubbataha for safety reasons because of the potential for strong currents. 

Day 9: 

Offer 2-3 dives before sailing back to Puerto Princesa. All guests must adhere to a minimum of an 18-hour pre-flight surface interval. In the late afternoon, we will have cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while hopefully enjoying a beautiful sunset as we head west towards Puerto Princesa. We plan to arrive back at Puerto Princesa port sometime after midnight. All guests will sleep on board and disembark the following morning. 

Day 10: Puerto Princesa
Arrive in Puerto Princesa, where our voyage will end for now. Departing from Solitude One between 8 am and 11 am.

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