Solitude One Liveaboard, Philippines, Palau
Solitude One offers an extraordinary set of diving attractions, from WWII wrecks to amazing underwater creatures. With dedicated facilities for marine photographers and spacious, comfortable cabins, this boat provides the perfect platform for exploring the iconic dive sites of Palau and the Philippines.
Boat Interior
The liveaboard can accommodate 22 guests in 10 cozy cabins, each equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning, hairdryer, towels, flat-screen TV, safes, and wardrobe organizer. The most spacious cabin, the Stateroom - King Sharing, is located on the main deck. Additionally, there is a Deluxe Cabin for twin-share occupancy. On the lower deck, guests can choose from the King Sharing Stateroom, Deluxe Cabin, and Quad Sharing Standard cabins.
Between and after dives, guests can relax in the large salon, chat with fellow divers, or explore the boat’s library, which is stocked with carefully selected books and magazines. For photography enthusiasts, there is a dedicated camera room. The sundeck offers stunning marina views, where you can lounge in the sun, soak up the rays, and watch dolphins play in the crystal blue waters.
Safety
Safety is ensured by a qualified crew, trained in emergency and non-emergency procedures according to marine insurers’ surveyors' standards. The boat is equipped with first aid kits and medical oxygen, ensuring a secure and safe diving experience.
Dive Deck
The dive deck provides ample space for gear storage, and separate tanks for rinsing cameras. Divers with certain certifications can fill their tanks with Nitrox on board. The boat is equipped with three Bauer compressors.
Underwater Photography
The boat is perfectly equipped for underwater photographers. The camera room allows divers to manage their cameras and recharge batteries. There are special separate tanks on the dive deck for rinsing cameras after diving. The vibrant and colorful underwater world of the Philippines provides endless opportunities for stunning photos and videos.
Itinerary
Itineraries include diving in both Palau and the Philippines, two renowned destinations for divers. Explore great diving sites like the Visayas, Tubbataha, and Malapascua. In Malapascua, divers can encounter thresher sharks, and explore reefs, walls, and caves. Tubbataha offers a variety of marine species, making it a must-visit destination.
In Palau, the most recognized dive sites are Blue Corner and German Channel. At Blue Corner, divers can swim among colorful coral reefs and encounter whitetip and gray reef sharks, schools of jacks, and huge Napoleon wrasse. German Channel offers opportunities to see manta rays and enjoy drift diving.
When to Go
Diving in the Philippines is available year-round, with the best visibility from November to June during the dry season. For diving in Palau, the best time is from November to May when currents bring an abundance of fish. Although diving is possible year-round, the period from May to November is the rainy season in Palau.
Solitude One is an excellent choice for divers who cherish comfort and safety. Onboard, you will have everything you need for an unforgettable holiday, combining outstanding diving experiences in Palau and the Philippines with a luxurious atmosphere
Cabins
Standard Quad (B8)
Standard Quad (B8)
Standard Quad (B8)
Size:23.7 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:2 Twin Beds + 2 Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:4 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins have: individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Deluxe Twin/Double (B3, B5 & B7)
Deluxe Twin/Double (B3, B5 & B7)
Deluxe Twin/Double (B3, B5 & B7)
Size:15 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins have: individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Deluxe Cabin (B4)
Deluxe Cabin (B4)
Deluxe Cabin (B4)
Size:11.7 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins have: individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Deluxe Double (B1 & B2)
Deluxe Double (B1 & B2)
Deluxe Double (B1 & B2)
Size:10.5 m2
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:2 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins have: individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Stateroom (A1, A2, B6)
Stateroom (A1, A2, B6)
Stateroom (A1, A2, B6)
Size:19.2 m2
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed or Twin Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins have: individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Stateroom (A3)
Stateroom (A3)
Stateroom (A3)
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Lockable Storage
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
All cabins and stateroom have an en‐suite shower (hot & cold) and WC (common water‐flush system). The comforts provided in all cabins include an individual air conditioning system with climate control safe deposit box (additional can be provided if sharing is not appropriate) bathrobes, face and bath towels, hairdryer, reading lights, shower foam, shampoo (2‐in‐1), pillows (extra pillows available), duvet (lighter blankets available). Ample hangers & wardrobe organizers electrical points conveniently located for gadgets
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Rebreather Support
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
- Personal Storage Space
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
- Snacks All Day
Onboard Facilities
- Laundry Service
- Onboard Kayaks
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Bar
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
Photographer Facilities
- Camera & Photography Station
- Separate Rinsing Tanks for U/W Camera
- Camera Table
- Special Storage for U/W Camera
- Charging Stations
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Tubbataha (6 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Puerto Princesa)
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Philippines VAT/GST
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport (except Manila airport)
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Tubbataha Marine Park fees - 5000 PHP per person (to be paid on board in cash)
- Fuel surcharge - 30 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals ashore
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port of. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-4:
3 or 4 dives daily, North & South Atoll. 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.
Day 5-6:
3 or 4 dives daily, North Atoll & Jessie Beazley Reef. 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. Your last dive has to conform to our 18 hours no‐fly/no‐altitude policy. Solitude One will get underway towards Puerto Princesa (estimated time of travel is 9 hours) after the scheduled final night dive in Jessie Beazley Reef.
Day 7:
Return to Puerto Princessa, you will be transferred to the airport or to your hotel.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Embarkation at the harbour of Puerto Princesa starts from 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 but will be subject to charges. These charges will vary depending on your location.
- Embarkation point or to Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport Terminal where you will be picked you up from 14:00 onwards
- After a big breakfast, final disembarkation.
- Unfortunately, late check out can't be accommodated.
- Boat's crew will organize transfer back to the airport
Tubbataha / Southern Leyte (13 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Port of Cebu)
Included
- 13 nights accommodation
- 12 days of diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Philippines VAT/GST
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport (except Manila airport)
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Tubbataha Marine Park fees - 5000 PHP per person (to be paid on board in cash)
- Fuel surcharge - 30 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals ashore
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-12:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 13:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 14:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Tubbataha / Coron / Apo (14 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Anilao)
Included
- 14 nights accommodation
- 13 days of diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Philippines VAT/GST
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport (except Manila airport)
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Tubbataha Marine Park fees - 5000 PHP per person (to be paid on board in cash)
- Fuel surcharge - 30 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals ashore
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Days 2-13:
Departing & check dive. Safari according to the planned route.
Day 14:
2 dives on the last day. Return to the port.
Day 15:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure, or other similar reasons
Dive sites you’ll see
Tubbataha (9 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Puerto Princesa)
Included
- 9 nights accommodation
- 8 days of diving (3-4 dives per day, incl. night dive; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Philippines VAT/GST
- Scheduled group transfer airport - boat - airport (except Manila airport)
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Tubbataha Marine Park fees - 5000 PHP per person (to be paid on board in cash)
- Fuel surcharge - 30 USD per person per night (to be paid on board)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages
- Meals ashore
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2-7:
3 or 4 dives daily, North & South Atoll. 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.
Day 8 & 9:
3 or 4 dives daily, North Atoll & Jessie Beazley Reef. 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 particular dive site. Your last dive has to conform to our 18 hours no‐fly/no‐altitude policy. Solitude One will get underway towards Puerto Princesa (estimated time of travel is 9 hours) after the scheduled final night dive in Jessie Beazley Reef.
Day 10:
Check-out from the yacht, group transfer to the airport.
Routes can be affected by adverse weather conditions and unforeseen events, force majeure or other similar reasons
- Embarkation at the harbor of Puerto Princesa starts from 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 but will be subject to charges. These charges will vary depending on your location.
- Embarkation point or to Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport Terminal where you will be picked you up from 14:00 onwards
- After a big breakfast, final disembarkation.
- Unfortunately, late check out can't be accommodated.
- Boat's crew will organize transfer back to the airport