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Itinerary

Day One - Manila / Puerto Princesa

- Flight Hong Kong - Manila - Puerto Princesa by Philippines Airline - 11am - 5:25pm. Arrival in Puerto Princesa City. Transfer to port.
- Briefing of Boat Manager / Dive Master
- Afternoon at leisure
- 1800H Life anchor for departure to Bird Is., North Tubbataha (11 hours)
- Accommodation & meals onboard Explorer

Day Two - North Tubbataha

- Arrive at Bird Island, North Tubbataha
- Dive Sites: Shark Airport, Washingmachine (Larry's reef), Seafan alley
- Whole day Diving at North Tubbataha
- Night Dive

Day Three - North Tubbataha

- Whole day diving at North Tubbataha
- Dive Sites: Rangers Station, Amos Rock
- Night Dive
- Early morning departure for Light House, South Tubbataha

Day Four - South Tubbataha

- Arrive Lighthouse, South Tubbataha
- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha
- Dive Sites: Black Rock, North wall of south Atoll
- Night Dive

Day Five - South Tubbataha

- Whole day diving at South Tubbataha
- Dive Sites: Lighthouse, Delsan Wreck, Staghorn Point
- Departure for Puerto Princessa City

Day Six - Puerto Princesa / Manila

- 0600H. Estimated arrival in Puerto Princesa City
- Breakfast onboard
- Farewell program
- 0800H - Transfer to airport/hotel
- Departure by Philippines Airline. Manila - Hong Kong at 10:20am - 5:00pm

Participants will go on board MV PACIFIC EXPLORER II which is a large, well-equipped and fully air-conditioned cruiser. This vessel offers comfortable rooms with ensuite restroom facilities. This liveaboard is quite similar to the Big Blue Explorer but you will enjoy bigger rooms with bigger head room for a more cozy stay on board. There is also a spacious tanning area for sun worshippers as well.

- Fully air-conditioned and carpeted interiors

- 12 twin-sharing cabins w/ ensuite toilet and bath

- Hot and cold shower

- 8 open rinse showers on deck

- Entertainment center with TV, VHS, and stereo

- Lounge

- Library of books, magazines, VCR/VCD/DVD and tapes

- Shaded deck

- 11 experienced service crew

- Jacuzzi

Boat Specification

Gross Tonnage/ Weight: 325.67
Loa: 42.6
Breadth: 7.80
Draft:4.10
Main Engine: Hanshin
Year Built:
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Hull: Steel
Generators: 2 x 120 KVA Yanmar
1 x 25 KVA Denyo
Water Capacity: 5 tons/day
Electricity: 220-110V- 60 htz
Mininum Capacity- 15 guests
Maximum Capacity- 24 guests
Cabins: Suite - 3; Deluxe - 9