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Dolphin

Name: Dolphin
Brand: SiamDive
Rating: 8.5 (44 reviews)

Philippines · Liveaboard★ 8.5

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Type: Liveaboard
Built / renovated: 1996
Cabins: 9

Highlights

BBQ on board
Full Bar with drinks included

About Dolphin

The Dolphin is a 90 ft (27 m) liveaboard built in 1996, part of the CMJ Dive Cruise Ship fleet, carrying up to 18 guests through the waters of the Philippines. She sails a 31-metre hull with a 6.5-metre beam at a cruising speed of 8 knots, with two tenders on hand to ferry divers to the reef.

Routes and diving

Itineraries run between Anilao, Puerto Galera and Puerto Princesa, with dive sites taking in Batangas, Apo Reef, Apo Island and Puerto Princesa. The seven-night Anilao – Puerto Galera route crosses the Verde Island Passage, described as the heart of marine biodiversity in the Philippines, and packs in roughly 22 dives across colourful coral reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes. Divers should hold Advanced Open Water with 50 minimum logged dives; days build to as many as four dives, and Anilao itself is a premier destination for macro diving.

The dive deck is shaded, with rinse hoses, DIN adaptors and nitrox available, plus support for tech, sidemount and rebreather diving. Between dives there's an air-conditioned saloon, a sun deck and an observation deck, en-suite aircon cabins with balconies and sea views, a BBQ area, and a full bar with drinks included.

Routes & departures

Anilao - Puerto Galera7 nights

1
Day 1
Check-in & Boarding Meet at the designated pickup point and transfer to the vessel. Check-in, Coast Guard Safety briefing on the ship, and equipment setup. Overnight on board. Days 2 - 6: Dive Adventures Breakfast is served after the first dive at about 7:30 am. Lunch is served after the second dive at about 12:00 pm. Dinner is served after the last dive at about 6:30 pm. Snacks are available throughout the day. Up to 4 dives per day exploring. Diving Sites and Highlights: Anilao : Discover the underwater wonders of Anilao, Batangas, a premier destination for macro diving and underwater photography. Explore vibrant coral gardens and encounter fascinating marine life, including nudibranchs, p
7
Day 7
Check-out & Departure Early breakfast, disembarkation, and transfer to the airport or hotel. Marine Life: Experience an incredible variety of marine species, from nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses in Anilao to reef sharks and schools of jacks around Verde Island. Puerto Galera offers encounters with sea turtles, lionfish, and vibrant soft corals. This region truly showcases the Philippines’ rich underwater biodiversity. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. (*) Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change based on local regulatio

Anilao - Anilao7 nights

1
Day 1
1400H | ETD: Anilao Port Pick-up (Afternoon departure, transit to Apo Reef) 0500H (Next Day) | ETA: Apo Reef Location: Apo Reef Dives: 0
2
Day 2
0600H | Morning & Afternoon Dives Location: Apo Reef Dives: 4 dives
3
Day 3
0600H | Morning & Afternoon Dives (Transit to Coron overnight) Location: Apo Reef Dives: 4 dives
4
Day 4
0100H | ETD from Apo Reef 0700H | ETA: Coron - Dugong Dive or Optional Visit to Dimakya Island (2 dives) 1200H | ETD: Black Island -- Dive & Cave Visit 1400H | ETA: Black Island (1 dive) Overnight: Anchor at Black Island Location: Coron Dives: 3 dives total
5
Day 5
0400H | ETD: Coron Wrecks Dive (Morning Session) 0600H | ETA at Wreck Site (2 dives) 1200H | ETD: Coron Wrecks Dive (Afternoon Session) 1300H | ETA at Wreck Site (2 dives) 1700H | ETD: Coron Hot Spring Visit Overnight: Anchor at Coron Lualhati Park Location: Coron Dives: 4 dives total
6
Day 6
0400H | ETD: Barracuda Lake Dive 0600H | ETA: Barracuda Lake (1 dive) 1000H | ETD: Coron to Anilao (Return Transit) Location: Coron Dives: 1 dive
7
Day 7
1000H | ETA: Anilao Port -- Disembarkation Location: Anilao Dives: 0 Marine Life: From the swirling schools of jacks and barracuda patrolling Apo Reef's walls to the colorful coral communities that have reclaimed Coron's sunken warships, marine life is abundant at every dive site. Reef sharks, sea turtles, dugongs, and a dazzling variety of macro critters await beneath the surface. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. (*) The itinerary description is provided by the boat operator. Sample itineraries and maps are for illustrative purposes only, and the exact route and sites visited may change b

Anilao - Puerto Princesa9 nights

Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa7 nights

1
Day 1
Check-in & Boarding Meet at the designated pickup point and transfer to the vessel. Check-in, Coast Guard Safety briefing on the ship, and equipment setup. Overnight on board. Days 2 - 6: Dive Adventures Breakfast is served after the first dive at about 7:30 am. Lunch is served after the second dive at about 12:00 pm. Dinner is served after the last dive. Snacks are available throughout the day. Up to 4 dives per day exploring. Tubbataha Reef can experience strong currents, and we limit dive activities to the four daylight dives per day. Diving on the Tubbataha Reefs is a great opportunity to encounter whales, dolphins, sharks, and other large marine life. The remote location, deep waters, a
7
Day 7
Check-out & Departure Early breakfast, disembarkation, and transfer to the airport or hotel. Marine Life : Puerto Princesa’s waters boast abundant biodiversity, home to over 700 species of fish and 360 species of corals, representing nearly half of all coral species in the world. Divers may encounter 11 species of sharks and rays, 13 species of dolphins and whales, and nesting Hawksbill and Green sea turtles. The area also supports around 100 species of birds, making it a true sanctuary for marine and wildlife. The last dive will be on the penultimate day of the trip. Divers are recommended to wait for 24 hours before flying after the last dive. (*) Sample itineraries and maps are for illust

What's included

✓ VAT
✓ Airport Transfer
✓ Hotel Transfer
✓ Drinking Water
✓ Tea & Coffee
✓ Welcome Cocktails
✓ Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals)
✓ Snacks
✓ Special Dinner
✓ Diving Package
✓ Beach Towels
✓ Cabin Towels
✓ Complimentary Toiletries
✓ Deck Towels

Facilities & amenities

En-Suite bathroomsFamily CabinsAircon CabinsWarm Water ShowersAir Conditioned saloonSun DeckRooms with BalconySeaview CabinsPaid InternetNon-Smoking RoomsCharging stationsIndoor SaloonLaundry ServiceLibraryOutdoor DiningAudio & video entertainmentTV in cabinsObservation DeckBBQ AreaAvailable for Charter