The prestigious Solitude Fleet’s flagship, Solitude One liveaboard, was completely redesigned from a 52-metre steel-hulled merchant vessel, offering a superbly smooth ride. This spacious and luxurious liveaboard is setting new standards in design, hospitality, and professionalism with contemporary interiors and one of the region’s most modern atmospheres. Custom built with divers in mind, Solitude One was painstakingly assembled to create inviting spaces for rest and play, supported by well-trained staff that can anticipate every need.

Solitude One offers multi-day liveaboard safaris, private charters, and extended expedition-style trips in the Philippines, Palau, and other remote Pacific nations based on the seasons. In addition to these unique itineraries, this vessel offers first-class facilities that will impress even the most experienced of divers, as well as decks that can be easily modified to accommodate major expeditions. Complimentary snorkelling gear and watersports equipment like kayaks and paddleboards are available any time the boat isn’t moving, as is paid WiFi when in range. Other details like an on-deck hot tub and a top-shelf bar make this vessel perfect for relaxing after the day’s diving is done!

Onboard Solitude One

Solitude One liveaboard is a newly refurbished modern motor yacht, boasting superior comfort with luxurious details at every turn. This surprisingly spacious vessel can accommodate up to 22 guests in style, with generous cabins and all the comforts of a high-end hotel at sea. Five delicious buffet-meals are served each day, with a blend of western and local favourites on offer. Snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available all day – as well as beer, wine and spirits. In between dives, guests tan on the massive top deck, unwind in the hot tub or relax in the lounge, watching movies or playing video games.

Diving from Solitude One

Solitude One boasts a spacious dive deck that can be easily reconfigured for major expeditions, and is equipped with plenty of storage space, hot water showers and two purpose-built fibreglass dive boats. Full equipment rental is available, including computers, as well as nitrox and complimentary SMBs and reef hooks. Solitude One is sidemount and rebreather friendly, and scrubbers can be organised with prior notice. For guests interested in underwater photography, this liveaboard also offers a modern camera room, camera setup bench on the dive deck, and two very large camera rinse tanks with dedicated towels.

Overview

Length of trip 11 days / 10 nights

Number of dives Up to 27

Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives

Insurance Dive and travel insurance required

Transfer details

Departure

27 Oct 2026

01:00 PM

Anilao

Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL

Return

06 Nov 2026

08:00 AM

Cebu

Mactan International Airport: CEB

What's included

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Optional Extras

Highlights

Circular route around the sites of Cebu and Anilao
Meet Malapascua's manta rays
Enjoy the current swept at The Pinnacle

Day 1:
Embark Solitude One from Solitude Acacia Resort, Anilao between 1 pm and 5 pm

Day 2: Verde Island
Stunning reefs and strong currents are a feature of this island. Especially for sites such as ‘The Pinnacle,’ depending on the tide/current, one can experience strong up/down currents, so it is generally dived zigzagging upwards; spectacular and healthy reefs and rich biodiversity, as well as larger creatures sometimes passing in the blue, can be found here. ‘The Washing Machine,’ this site, is a series of interlocking canyons to dive in between, where some of the channels meet and currents collide; it creates that washing machine effect. A very exhilarating dive is generally better for the more experienced divers. However, diving on slack tide is suitable for everyone with a beautiful reef and fish; one can ease through the canyons calmly.

Days 3, 4 & 5:
Romblon itself is rather versatile in its dive sites; most notably, it is known for the macro, for the nudibranch lovers, it's a top place to find Melibe and Cyerce sp., but there are some reef walls and also a blue hole dive around. Primarily we would focus on the muck/macro sites, as we will have exceptional reefs on the latter part of the trip. Dive sites that seem most promising are 'Palje,' with its fine sediment, a great spot to search for Severnsi and Pontohi pygmy seahorses. ‘Lunas,’ isvery muddy sediment but good spots for finding Wunderpus, Mimic and Blue-ring Octopus, Bobbit wormsand so on. 'St. Joseph’ is a coral cliff/drop-off with a sandy bottom; here is one of the best sites to find a multitude of nudibranchs as well as some rare crustaceans.

Days 6, 7 & 8:
After Romblon, we will head over to the islands North of Ticao and dive a couple of the stunning reef walls, which are packed with a variety of nudibranchs and crustaceans. Following, we will move to the East of Ticao and dive 'Manta Bowl,' where we hope to see Manta Rays and potentially Whale Sharks. According to LAMAVE, 250 of the 400 individual Mantas spotted in the Philippines have been recorded at this dive site. Our last destination nation in Ticao will be in the South, where we will dive around the lush mangroves and ‘Snake Island,' which is teeming with a variety of life due to the nutrient-rich waters.

Days 9 & 10: Malapascua
The next location is Malapascua, one of the few places whereThresher 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 around, such as Gato Island and Kalanggaman and its picturesque sandbar.

Day 11: Cebu City
Arrive in Cebu City, 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.

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Solitude One Liveaboard, Philippines

Luxurious and modern liveaboard in the Philippines with top-notch service and exceptional scuba diving

fromUS$484 /day

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Overview

Solitude One is a spacious, newly refurbished liveaboard with exceptionally high standards of service with a nearly 1:1 crew to guest ratio. This luxurious vessel offers adventurous trips around Tubbataha, Verde, Romblon and Ticao - some of most exciting dive destinations in the Philippines. Solitude One boasts contemporary and extensive facilities, and fantastic amenities for scuba divers, including camera, rebreather, and sidemount support - perfect for every guest.

Highlights

Comfortable diving with modern facilities, tenders, and a massive dive deck
Sidemount, rebreather, and underwater photography friendly expeditions
Spacious and newly renovated interiors with plenty of room to rest and relax
World-class service with a nearly 1:1 staff to guest ratio

Number of cabins:11
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Ensuite bathrooms:YES
Guest / Guide:6:1
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