Stella Maris Explorer Liveaboard, Philippines
4.5Very good7 verified reviewsStella Maris Explorer offers an exceptional diving experience in the Philippines with a 1:1 guest-to-crew ratio and Nitrox included in the price. Visit the best diving destinations, including Tubbataha and Visayas, known for their excellent macro diving, stunning corals, and healthy reefs.
Boat Interior
The boat comfortably accommodates 20 passengers. Economy cabins on the lower deck feature two single beds and can be shared. The main deck houses Deluxe cabins with double beds, while the upper deck offers 4 standard cabins. All staterooms are en-suite and equipped with air conditioning. Between or after dives, guests can relax in the lounge area, perfect for reading a book or watching TV or DVDs. Another relaxation space is the sun deck, where guests can enjoy the view or use the boat's jacuzzi.
Safety
The liveaboard is equipped with a full range of safety equipment, including life vests, emergency rafts, a first aid kit, and firefighting equipment, ensuring a secure diving adventure.
Itineraries
The itineraries include diving at the Tubbataha Reefs. The trip features visits to renowned dive spots such as Delsan Wreck, known for its abundant fish life and frequent shark sightings, including whitetip and blacktip sharks. At Black Rock, divers can encounter schools of surgeonfish, sweetlips, lobsters, and nurse sharks. The Washing Machine dive spot attracts colorful corals, barracudas, mantas, and large Napoleon wrasses. Tubbataha's shallow reefs are home to big turtles and a vast array of soft and hard corals, including large sponges, anemones, and gorgonian fans, which host numerous sea creatures.
When to Go
The diving season at Tubbataha runs from March until June, offering the best visibility and most comfortable water temperatures, ranging from 26°C to 28°C.
Stella Maris Explorer provides an excellent opportunity to explore the marvelous diving destination of Tubbataha, supported by a quality team and the comfort of a modern diving yacht. With its exceptional service and facilities, it ensures a memorable diving adventure in the Philippines
Cabins
Economy Cabin
Economy Cabin
Economy Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Lower level cabins with twin bunk beds and seated shower
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Standard Cabin
Deck:Upper Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:2 Guests
Number of Cabins:4 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Double / twin cabins with a full and twin beds and seated shower
Premium Economy Cabin
Premium Economy Cabin
Premium Economy Cabin
Deck:Lower Deck
Bedding:Twin Beds
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:1 Cabin
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
The Premium Economy cabin has a double bed and a twin bed, and can accommodate 3 persons. These cabins all have charging stations and ensuite toilets with a hot and cold shower
Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
Deck:Main Deck
Bedding:Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy:3 Guests
Number of Cabins:3 Cabins
Ensuite Bathroom: Yes
Aircon: Yes
- Towels
- Toiletries
Main level cabin with twin bunk beds, port hole, 40” TV and Nespresso machine
Boat Specification
Dive Facilities
- Warm Water Showers
- Compressors
- Rinse Hosts
- Tenders for Diving
- Dive Deck
- DIN Adaptors
Boat navigation & safety
Full safety
Food & Drinks
- Western Food
- Local Food
- Dietary Restrictions
- Buffet Style
- Alcoholic Beverages and Spirits
- Hot & Cold Soft Drinks
Onboard Facilities
- Audio & Video Entertainment
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Sun Deck
- Sun Loungers
- Open Air Saloon
- Indoor Saloon
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
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Tubbataha Reef (6 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Puerto Princesa)
Included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Drinking water, coffee and tea
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport/local hotel - boat - airport/local hotel
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit, port and park fees, fuel surharge - 270 USD per person (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Private transfer
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Alcoholic & soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Location: North Tubbataha.
Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha.
Dive Sites: Shark Airport, Washing Machine (Larry’s Reef), Sea Fan Alley.
Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives).
Day 3:
Location: North Tubbataha.
Whole Day Diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Ranger Station, Amos Rock.
Early morning departure for Light House, South Tubbataha.
Day 4:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Black Rock, North wall of South Atoll.
Day 5:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Light House, Delsan Wreck, Staghorn Point.
Day 6:
Location: Jessie Beazley Reef.
Day Diving only (2-3 dives).
Departure for Puerto Princesa City.
Day 7:
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
- Arrival at Puerto Princesa International Airport.
- Upon arrival in the Puerto Princesa Airport please look for members of our Staff wearing a t-shirt with Expeditionfleet’s LOGO.
- Guests should arrive Puerto Princesa not later than 17:00 on the embarkation day
- 8:00 is the usual disembarkation time but guests who have later flights are free to remain on board until airport transfer time.
- Boat's representatives will transport you to the Puerto Princesa Airport
Tubbataha - Apo Reef (7 nights) (Puerto Princesa-Anilao)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Drinking water, coffee and tea
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport/local hotel - boat - airport/local hotel
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit, port and park fees, fuel surharge - 370 USD per person (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Alcoholic & soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
Day 2:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Lighthouse Islet.
Day 3:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Black Rock.
Day 4:
Location: North Tubbataha.
Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives).
Dive Sites: Bird Island, Ranger Station, South Rock.
Day 5:
Location: North Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives).
Day 6:
Location: Cuyo Island.
Arrive Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island Group at 07:00.
Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives).
Depart Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island group for Apo Reef, Mindoro at 18:00.
Day 7:
Location: Apo Reef, Mindoro.
Arrive Apo Reef at 05:00.
Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives).
Depart Apo Reef, Mindoro for Anilao, Batangas at 18:00.
Day 8:
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
- Arrival at Puerto Princesa International Airport.
- Upon arrival in the Puerto Princesa Airport please look for members of our Staff wearing a t-shirt with Expeditionfleet’s LOGO.
- Guests should arrive Puerto Princesa not later than 17:00 on the embarkation day
- Disembarkation until 08:00.
- Boat's representatives can arrange the transfer to the airport at an additional price or or you can arrange your own transfer
Apo Reef - Tubbataha (7 nights) (Anilao-Puerto Princesa)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 days of diving (3-4 dives per day; 2 dives on the last day)
- Full board
- Drinking water, coffee and tea
- 12l tanks and weights
- Dive guide
- Nitrox
- Scheduled group transfer airport/local hotel - boat - airport/local hotel
- Free short-term DAN diving insurance (upon request)
Obligatory surcharges
- Dive permit, port and park fees, fuel surharge - 370 USD per person (to be paid in advance)
Extra cost
- International and domestic flights
- Visa
- Transfers
- 15l tanks
- Equipment rental
- Alcoholic & soft beverages
- Crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
Program
Day 1:
Meet & greet at the airport. Group transfer to the port. Onboarding, meeting the crew & briefing.
18:00 Departure to Apo Reef, Mindoro. (ETD)
Accommodation and meals onboard Explorer.
Day 2:
Location: Apo Reef, Mindoro.
Arrive Apo Reef at 0500H (ETA).
Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives).
Depart Apo reef, Mindoro for Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island group at 18:00 (ETD).
Day 3:
Location: Cuyo Island, Palawan.
Arrive Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island Group at 07:00H (ETA).
Dive site briefing, day diving only (2-3 dives).
Depart Santa Filomena Shoal, Cuyo Island group for Bird Island, North Tubbataha at 18:00 (ETD).
Day 4:
Location: North Tubbataha.
Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at North Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive).
Dive Sites: Bird Island, Ranger Station, South Rock.
Early morning departure for the Lighthouse, South Tubbataha.
Day 5:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive).
Dive Sites: Black Rock.
Early morning departure for Light House, South Tubbataha.
Day 6:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Whole day diving at South Tubbataha (4 dives including night dive).
Dive Sites: Lighthouse Islet.
Day 7:
Location: South Tubbataha.
Day diving only (2-3 dives).
Evening departure for Puerto Princesa City.
Day 8:
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
- Arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
- You can take a taxi or arrange for a shuttle/car service (transfer from the airport is not included in the price).
- Boat's crew can help you arrange your land transfers/ hotel arrangements
- 8:00 is the usual disembarkation time but guests who have later flights are free to remain on board until airport transfer time.
- Boat's representatives will transport you to the Puerto Princesa Airport