Solitude One Liveaboard, Philippines

Name: Solitude One
Brand: Solitude One
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

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

from$484 /day

per person

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
Group booking discounts

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20Jun 2026
15D / 14N
Tubbataha - Coron - Apo Reef
Up to 36 dives
from $6,930
Overview
Length of trip 15 days / 14 nights
Number of dives Up to 36
Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
20 Jun 2026
02:00 PM
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa International Airport: PPS
Return
04 Jul 2026
08:00 AM
Batangas, Anilao
Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Transfers
Taxes

What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Local district administration permits
National park fee - PHP5000 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$30 per night

Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 80%
Alcoholic drinks
Equipment rental - US$40 per day
Nitrox - US$8 per dive
15l tanks - US$10 per dive
Dive computer - US$10 per day
Private guide - US$150 per day
Laundry service
Internet
Gratuities

Highlights
Log dives in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Witness the world’s highest population density of coral and sharks
Discover the second largest marine protected reef at Verde Island
Spot sharks and schooling fish at Apo Reef
Explore the reefs and walls around Cagayancillo Island
Dive the famous black sand muck diving and beautiful coral reefs at Anilao
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 1400hrs onwards. Upon boarding Solitude One, you will be welcomed by our crew, and orientation and registration (remember your CCards 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 (3-4 Dives each day)
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 are comprised 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 most healthy coral reefs and biggest Gorgonia fans in the world. 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 (3-4 Dives)
Today we will explore the reefs and walls around Cagayancillo island. An off the beaten path destination only visited on our transition cruises. There's great coral and marine life. Enjoy!

Days 8-9: Coron (3-4 Dives each day)
We’ll spend two days enjoying the diving around Coron island. There are beautiful reefs, wrecks, and even the opportunity to see dugongs.

Days 10-12: Apo Reef (3-4 Dives each day)
We’ll spend the next 3 days exploring Apo Reef Natural Park, which is the largest coral reef system in the Philippines. There are miles of beautiful reef and walls to explore, which are full of fish, sharks, and maybe even Manta Rays.

Day 13: Verde Island (3-4 Dives)
Today we’ll enjoy some of the most vibrant coral reefs at the world-renowned Verde Island, which is positioned in the Verde Passage, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Strong currents feed the prolific coral and bring continuous food to the marine ecosystem there. Schools of both reef-dwelling and pelagic fish can be seen, and the currents can be exciting.

Day 14: Anilao (1-3 Dives)
We’ll enjoy some of Anilao’s best diving on our second-to-last day of the cruise; a mix of famous black sand muck diving and beautiful coral reefs awaits. All guests are required to adhere to a minimum of an 18-hour pre-flight surface interval. We’ll arrive at Batangas port the night before disembarkation, and everyone will sleep on board.

Day 15: Batangas (Disembarkation - No Diving)
Disembarkation from Solitude One is between 8 am and 11 am. We say our goodbyes, and you will be transported either to the Manila (MNL) airport, or maybe you’ll choose to visit our own Solitude Acacia Resort just around the corner in Anilao for a few extra days of pampering, amazing food, and more great diving. We hope to see you again soon!

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

Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
10% deposit - required to secure reservation.
20% - 180 days prior to departure.
70% balance - due 61 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 61 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
91 Days or More before Embarkation Date – 2 options
No cancellation fee for Booking Credit (Validity 12 months from original embarkation date), or
5% of booking value cancellation fee (minimum USD250) for Cash Refund
90 days to 61 days before Embarkation Date – 2 options
10% cancellation fee of booking value and balance Booking Credit (Validity 12 months from original check-in date), or
20% cancellation fee of booking value (minimum USD500) for Cash Refund
60 days to 31 days before Embarkation Date – 2 options
30% cancellation fee of booking value cancellation fee and the balance of monies received, if any, will be in the form of Booking Credit (Validity 12 months from original check-in date), or
50% cancellation fee of booking value for Cash Refund
30 Days or less before Embarkation Date, including No-Show
100% cancellation fee – No Refunds
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
from $6,930 /guest
Per person, diving included
2 spaces left

Cabins

Quad cabin
Bunk beds
4 people
Shareable
Deluxe double
Double bed
2 people
Non shareable
Deluxe twin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Lower deck double stateroom (B6)
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Main deck double stateroom (A1)
King size bed
2 people
Non shareable
Main deck twin stateroom (A2)
Twin beds
2 people
Shareable
Deluxe single cabin (B4)
Double bed
1 person
Shareable
Stateroom single (A3)
Double bed
1 person
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

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.

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June 2023

Walid A

Friendly and helpful crew. Made diving with them totally effortless. The ship itself is old and shows it, I understand it is going into dry...

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Solitude One Liveaboard, Philippines

Overview

Highlights

Choose your trip

Tubbataha - Coron - Apo Reef

Departure

Return

What's included

What's not included

Optional Extras

Payment & cancellation terms

Cabins

Quad cabin

Deluxe double

Deluxe twin

Lower deck double stateroom (B6)

Main deck double stateroom (A1)

Main deck twin stateroom (A2)

Deluxe single cabin (B4)

Stateroom single (A3)

Boat amenities

Dive facilities

Vessel information

Reviews

Walid A

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