Solitude One Itinerary

Tubbataha to Cebu

Day 1: Puerto Princesa
Embarkation at the harbour of Puerto Princesa starts at 14:00. 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 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 2-6: Tubbataha Reefs National Park
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 7: Cagayancillo
Today we will explore the reefs and walls around Cagayancillo. An off-the-beaten-path destination only visited on our transition cruises. There's great coral and marine life. Enjoy!

Days 8-9: Dauin & Balicasag
On day 6 we'll enjoy a change of pace in Dauin to take part in some of the best muck diving in the Philippines. We spend the day searching in the black sand for rare critters. On day 7 we head to the small island of Balicasag, which is just off the coast of Bohol. Balicasag is famous for amazing coral, a dramatic vertical wall, schooling trevally, some great macro, and a sandy slope full of coral boulders.

Days 10-11: Southern Leyte
For the next 2 days we explore the various dive sites of Southern Leyte. The area is famous for both pelagic and macro life, all with a backdrop of beautiful, healthy coral.

Days 12-13: Malapascua (Monad & Kimud Shoals)
The Monad and Kimud shoals in this area are one of the few places where thresher sharks are regularly seen—being on a liveaboard, we can be there before any of the land-based centers! Besides the threshers, there are plenty of great dive spots as well.

Day 14: Cebu City
Arrive in Cebu City, where our voyage will end for now. Departing from Solitude One between 08:00 and 11:00.

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