Highlights

Enjoy world-class shark-rich sites at Palau and Tubbataha Reef with the MV Solitude One, a well-equipped, spacious boat offering you access to an incredible marine ecosystem
Small groups dive from tenders in a variety of exciting pelagic, reef, wreck and wall dives, with plenty of opportunities to see hammerheads, black tips, white tips, grey reef sharks and mantas
There's a dedicated camera room on board, complete with computer stations, as well as numerous chill out and relaxation areas including soft bean bags and a jacuzzi, where you can watch the pristine waters drift by

About Solitude One

Embark on an unforgettable diving adventure with the MV Solitude One, a spacious liveaboard that sails through the stunning waters of Palau and the Philippines. This well-equipped vessel offers divers the opportunity to explore world-class, shark-rich sites, including the renowned Tubbataha Reef. With itineraries featuring a variety of pelagic, reef, wreck, and wall dives, you'll encounter an incredible array of marine life, from hammerheads and mantas to nurse sharks and hawksbill turtles.

Onboard, comfort meets convenience. Relax in the onboard Jacuzzi or unwind in cozy chill-out areas with soft bean bags as you watch the pristine waters drift by. The dedicated camera room, complete with computer stations, caters to photography enthusiasts eager to capture the beauty of the underwater world. Enjoy full-board meals and guided dives, ensuring a well-rounded diving experience while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Philippines' marine ecosystem.

Routes & departures

Tubbataha - Coron - Apo14 nights · 35 dives · 26 Departures

1
Day 1
Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
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Day 2
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 14
2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules and the 24-hour requirement before flying.
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Day 15
Departure from the boat will be after breakfast Return transfer to the local airport Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

If you are arriving on the day/night of embarkation, most international flights arrives in the week ‐ hours of the morning on the date after the scheduled embarkation (cruise start ‐ date). If you are staying at a hotel, our crew will communicate with your hotel/resort front desk to inform you on the time to expect our pick up. You should be there before 14 pm Round trip transfer to/from the airport is included If you are there before your trip, please organize your own transfer to embarkation point or to the airport (airport pick-up after 14:00) Embarkation will begin from 6pm. You will be met by our crew at the airport on your arrival and be transferred on board Solitude One. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome awaits for you by the rest of our crew. Orientation and registration (remember your C ‐ Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once you are welcomed. You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to embarkation, this way; you will save some time with the orientation and use them towards getting yourself settled in and rest! If you have not, there is nothing to worry about as you can complete them after the orientation to hand to your cruise directors. During the registration, collection of Permit and National Park fees will be collected as well. For this stand ‐ alone Tubbataha Itinerary, a total of 3000PHP (subject to change as informed by the authorities) is required to be paid. Dinner is included. Solitude One will get underway towards Tubbataha Reef National Park at sunset (estimated time of travel is 10 Hours) Itinerary can change depending on weather conditions.  

Departures · 26

Date	nights	from	Spots
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026	10	USD 5,300	—
Oct 27, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026	14	USD 0	—
Apr 15, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027	13	USD 0	—
May 3, 2027 – May 9, 2027	6	USD 0	—
May 12, 2027 – May 21, 2027	9	USD 0	—
May 22, 2027 – May 28, 2027	6	USD 3,390	—
May 29, 2027 – Jun 4, 2027	6	USD 3,390	—
Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027	6	USD 3,390	—
Jun 12, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027	6	USD 3,390	—
Jun 19, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027	6	USD 3,390	—
Jun 27, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027	13	USD 6,435	—
Mar 5, 2028 – Mar 18, 2028	13	USD 6,435	25 left
Mar 25, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028	6	USD 3,390	2 left
Apr 1, 2028 – Apr 7, 2028	6	USD 3,390	3 left
Apr 8, 2028 – Apr 14, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
Apr 15, 2028 – Apr 21, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
Apr 22, 2028 – Apr 28, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
Apr 29, 2028 – May 5, 2028	6	USD 3,390	2 left
May 6, 2028 – May 12, 2028	6	USD 3,390	2 left
May 13, 2028 – May 19, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
May 20, 2028 – May 26, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
May 27, 2028 – Jun 2, 2028	6	USD 3,390	—
Jun 3, 2028 – Jun 9, 2028	6	USD 3,390	4 left
Jun 10, 2028 – Jun 16, 2028	6	USD 3,390	6 left
Jun 17, 2028 – Jun 23, 2028	6	USD 3,630	4 left
Jun 25, 2028 – Jul 8, 2028	13	USD 6,435	25 left

Anilao - Cebu10 nights · 28 dives

1
Day 1
Anilao / Batangas – Embarkation (No Diving) Guests board Solitude One in the afternoon for welcome briefings, registration, and dinner onboard before departure.
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Day 2
Anilao / Sombrero Island (a possible 3–4 dives/day) Anilao is internationally renowned for its exceptional macro life, black sand muck diving, and healthy coral reefs. Divers may encounter nudibranchs, frogfish, pipefish, octopus, and a wide variety of reef species.
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Day 3
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Day 4
Puerto Galera (a possible 3–4 dives) Puerto Galera offers a combination of colourful coral reefs, walls, drift dives, wrecks, and macro-focused sites suitable for all experience levels.
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Day 5
Verde Island (a possible 3 dives) Known as one of the most biodiverse marine environments in the world, Verde Island features dramatic reefs, strong currents, schooling fish, and occasional pelagic encounters.
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Day 6
Romblon (a possible 3 dives) Romblon is a paradise for macro enthusiasts, particularly famous for rare nudibranch species, unusual critters, coral walls, and blue hole dives.
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Day 7
Manta Bowl & San Miguel Island (a possible 3 dives) Manta Bowl is known for its cleaning stations and occasional manta ray encounters, while nearby San Miguel Island offers colourful walls and excellent macro opportunities.
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Day 8
Malapascua / Monad & Kimud Shoals (a possible 3–4 dives/day) Early morning dives may offer opportunities to encounter the famous thresher sharks of Malapascua. Additional dives around Gato Island and nearby reefs feature sharks, schooling fish, tunnels, and macro life.
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Day 9
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Day 10
Moalboal (a possible 2–3 dives) Moalboal is famous for its spectacular sardine run and vibrant reef systems around Pescador Island. Following the final dives, the vessel begins its return toward Cebu with a recommended minimum 18-hour pre-flight surface interval.
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Day 11
Cebu – Disembarkation (No Diving) After breakfast, guests disembark in Cebu and transfer to the airport or onward accommodation. Please note: This is a sample itinerary and activities, dive sites, and route may vary depending on weather conditions, marine park regulations, and local operational requirements.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

Upon arrival Embarkation and airport or hotel pick‐up  Transfers will begin from 1800hrs.  If you are arriving after midnight on day 1, do not worry, you will be met by our crew at the airport on your  arrival and be transferred to Solitude One.  The distance from the airport to the embarkation point is no more than 30 minutes.  If you are staying at a hotel  in Koror or Malakal, our crew will communicate with your  hotel/resort front desk to inform you of your pick‐ up time.  Embarkation transfers will stop at 10:00hrs on Day 2 as Solitude One will get underway leaving Malakal Harbour. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome from the rest of our crew  awaits you.  Orientation and registration  (remember your C‐Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once  you are welcomed.  You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to arriving in Palau During the registration, the Koror and Peleliu Permit Fees & taxes (total of  US  $160) will be collected (cash only) as well.    Last day of your trip After a big breakfast, you have optional complimentary tours (you will only need to pay for the entry permit fees) of Milky Way by speed boat. After the tour, you will return to Solitude One and prepare for check out before a late lunch You will also be briefed on your checkout bills for you to prepare for payment.  We accept USD Cash (preferred) or Credit Card  Disembarkation will be by 1700hrs (dinner is not included).  Late checkout can be accommodated US $50 per person which includes dinner subject to availability.   

Anilao - Apo - Coron - El Nido - Tubbataha14 nights · 27 dives

1
Day 1
Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
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Day 2
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. DAYS 2 - 10 Palau is recognised by divers-in-the-know as being among the best in the world. Unusually, there is not one main attraction in Palau - it has everything: big schools of fish, lots of sharks, healthy reefs, World War II wrecks and history, and the world-famous Jellyfish Lake and Blue Corner. The reefs of Palau are at a unique crossroads where 3 of the planet's major currents meet. It is home to over 1,500 fish species and 700 species of coral and sea anemone. Picture the marine life scuttling around in every crevice and hole while clouds of small vibrant reef fish cascade down the steep reef. See yourself there turning around from the wall to look out at the blue where sharks galore patrol back and forth, followed by rays and large pelagics. There are also many opportunities for divers to drop into the water and latch on with a reef hook to then simply observe the big fish action in the channels at places like Blue Corner and Peleliu Wall. Vast schools of fish, feeding sharks, eagle rays, turtles and meaty predators all cruise past your field of vision, as you hang in mid-water, awestruck. Innumerable wrecks litter the sea floor around Palau which saw so much of the Pacific fighting during WWII. Ships and aircraft, lost in battle, are now part of the underwater world encrusted with sponges and bejewelled with corals, the horror of war has become a diver's delight. You can swim in Jellyfish Lake with thousands of jellyfish Dive the Southern part of Palau at places like Blue Corner or Pelelieiu Express, reach this vertical reefs on the southern tip of Peleliu Island, then plunges t100 feet into the abyss. The reward is some of the largest fish concentrations on the planet, including large schools of redtooth triggerfish, oriental sweetlips and rainbow runners. Pelagics also abound (schooling barracuda, sharks, etc.). Big ocean upwellings attract squadrons of hungry sharks that patrol the reef corner by the scores (and sometimes hundreds), and all manner of other fish also converge.
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Day 3
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 4
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 5
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 6
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 7
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 8
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 9
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 10
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 11
2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules and the 24-hour requirement before flying.
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Day 12
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

Upon arrival Embarkation and airport or hotel pick‐up  Transfers will begin from 1800hrs.  If you are arriving after midnight on day 1, do not worry, you will be met by our crew at the airport on your  arrival and be transferred to Solitude One.  The distance from the airport to the embarkation point is no more than 30 minutes.  If you are staying at a hotel  in Koror or Malakal, our crew will communicate with your  hotel/resort front desk to inform you of your pick‐ up time.  Embarkation transfers will stop at 10:00hrs on Day 2 as Solitude One will get underway leaving Malakal Harbour. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome from the rest of our crew  awaits you.  Orientation and registration  (remember your C‐Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once  you are welcomed.  You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to arriving in Palau During the registration, the Koror and Peleliu Permit Fees & taxes (total of  US  $160) will be collected (cash only) as well.    Last day of your trip After a big breakfast, you have optional complimentary tours (you will only need to pay for the entry permit fees) of Milky Way by speed boat. After the tour, you will return to Solitude One and prepare for check out before a late lunch You will also be briefed on your checkout bills for you to prepare for payment.  We accept USD Cash (preferred) or Credit Card  Disembarkation will be by 1700hrs (dinner is not included).  Late checkout can be accommodated US $50 per person which includes dinner subject to availability.   

Cebu - Tubbataha13 nights · 33 dives

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Day 1
Embarkation from 1400Hrs. Depart Dumaguette at Sunset Introduction to the research team followed by a presentation from LAMAVE executive director Dr. Alessandro Ponzo. Alessandro will present a summary of the history of LAMAVE and talk about the challenges, highlights, and outputs associated with studying marine megafauna in the Philippines. Around 4 dives per day Night dives available Dive guides on board Dive with your buddy or follow dive guides DIVER’S WONDERLAND • Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforeseeable factors
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Day 2
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. SAMPLE ITINERARY The island is filled with incredible sights, diverse marine life, WWII wrecks, caverns and even cleaning stations, so every type of diver has something to enjoy. Helmet Wreck/Chandelier Cave/Fishing Boat/German Channel Leave Malakal Lagoon Anchorage in the afternoon. German Channel/Blue Corner/New Drop Off/Big Drop Off /Ngedbus Corner Virgin Blue Hole/Blue Holes/Turtle Wall/Big Drop Off/Turtle Cove Solitude One will get underway towards Angaur Island before sunrise 3 Dives in Santa Maria/Turtle Reef and Airport Wall. Proceed to German Channel after 3 rd Dive Possible Night Dive @ German Channel. If the conditions are not ideal, Angaur will be then German Channel/Blue Corner/Blue Corner/Peleliu Wall/Peleliu Cut Peleliu Wall/Peleliu Cut/Peleliu Express/Peleliu Corner/Yellow Wall Sias Corner/Sias Tunnel/Shark City/Ulong Channel/Sandy Paradis
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Day 3
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. Day 3-4: Calusa Island The first day will bring us to the steep reef walls of Calusa Island where we will conduct surveys for sharks rays and turtles. The research team will train participants in photo identification and monitoring of marine megafauna and the evening presentation will focus on LAMAVEs research activities on turtle populations in the Philippines. The sunset will be observed from an empty beach on Calusa Island.
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Day 4
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 5
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. Day 5 – 8: Cagayancillo Island Solitude will visit Manucan Island and the Sultana Shoal for exploratory diving whilst during land excursions guests will experience the many wonders on Cagayancillo Island including secluded lagoons, beaches and cliff faces. Evening presentations will revolve around LAMAVE’s monitoring of Marine Protected Areas for sharks and rays using acoustic telemetry.
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Day 6
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 7
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 8
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 9
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. Day 9-12: Cavili Island and Arena The boat will continue on to Cavili Island and Arena reef. Guests will have the opportunity to visit the isolated community on Cavili Island and observe the unique and rare birds that reside on the island. The research activities will continue and LAMAVE will retrieve acoustic receiver equipment that is left year round on the reef. Presentation topics will touch on Conservation & Media, Satellite Telemetry and Baited Remote Underwater Surveys. The closing discussion will focus on LAMAVE’s goals and objectives for marine conservation both in the municipality of Cagayancillo and the Philippines as a whole.
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Day 10
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 11
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 12
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 13
2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules and the 24-hour requirement before flying. Choice of Sites: Jake Seaplane/Teshio Maro, Kibi Maru/Waketake Destroyer/Wild West Coral Garden/West Channel Return to Malakal Lagoon Anchorage in the late evening.
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Day 14
Last day of the trip After a big Breakfast, optional complimentary tours (you will need to pay for the entry permit fees only) ‐ Milky Way. After the tour, you will return to Solitude One and prepare for check out before a late lunch. You will also be briefed on your check ‐ out bills for you to prepare for payment. We accept USD Cash (Preferred) or PHP. The latest time to disembark (check ‐ out) is 1800hrs (Dinner is not included). Late check ‐ out till latest 0300Hrs (the next day) can be accommodated (50USD per person which includes dinner) subject to availability.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

If you are arriving on the day/night of embarkation, most international flights arrives in the wee ‐ hours of the morning into Koror (Palau) on the date after the scheduled embarkation (cruise start ‐ date). If you are staying at a hotel in Koror or Malakal, our crew will communicate with your hotel/resort front desk to inform you on the time to expect our pick up. Airport or Hotel Pick up transfers to embarkation will begin from 6pm. You will be met by our crew at the airport on your arrival and be transferred on board Solitude One. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome awaits for you by the rest of our crew. Orientation and registration (remember your C ‐ Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once you are welcomed. You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to arriving in Palau, this way; you will save some time with the orientation and use them towards getting yourself settled in and rest! If you have not, there is nothing to worry about as you can complete them after the orientation to hand to your cruise directors. During the registration, collection of the Koror and Peleliu Permit Fees (Total of 80USD) will be collected (in cash only) Itinerary can change depending on weather conditions.

Tubbataha9 nights · 26 dives

1
Day 1
Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
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Day 2
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. Day 2 - 5 Few days diving North & South Atoll Dive sites will be scheduled base on tides/currents as well as communicating with other liveaboards that are in the vicinity to avoid overcrowding a particular dive site. Delsan Wreck - South Atoll Laying in of water, this wreckage attracts schools of snappers & sweetlips, as well as eagle rays and plenty of sharks. White tips, black tips and grey reef sharks can all be seen feeding here. During our trips we often dive here twice as the marine life is simply fantastic. Black Rock, Tubbataha Reef There is so much to explore at this dive site that we will often spend the whole day diving here. Schools of surgeon fish, rainbow runners and sweetlips are a common sight, White tip and nurse sharks are found resting. Washing Machine - North Atoll The reef slopes to 12m then drops into the abyss, not for the feint hearted, Washing machine is known for its strong and sometimes unpredictable currents, however with them come the sharks and manta rays. Grey reef and white tips are amongst the common sightings and the occasional hammerhead. Donato’s Wall, Tubbataha Reef Adorned with stunning sea fans and colourful soft corals, Donato’s wall is super for wide-angle photography. Malayan, Tubbataha Reef A super site to focus on macro, numerous shrimps and crabs can be found amongst the corals, whilst many types of nudibranch and sea slug are also found on and around the wreckage.
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Day 3
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 4
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 5
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 6
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. Day 6 - 8 Few days diving North Atoll & Jessie Beazley Reef
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Day 7
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 8
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities.
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Day 9
2 or 3 dives conform to our 18 hours no ‐ fly ‐ no ‐ altitude policy). After the scheduled final night dive in Jessie Beazley Reef, Solitude One will get underway towards Puerto Princessa (estimated time of travel is 9 Hours)
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Day 10
Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

Embarkation at the harbour of Puerto Princesa starts from 1400Hrs.  Only transfers from Puerto Princesa Domestic Airport are included Hotel transfers to the embarkation point can be organised with a 3rd party company but will be subject to charges. You are best advised to organise with your hotel to be transferred directly to the embarkation point or to Puerto Princesa Airport  where  we can pick you up from 14 pm   Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome from the rest of our crew awaits  you.  Orientation and registration,remember your C‐Cards and/or Log  Books! You are encouraged to complete your  registration and general liability release forms  prior to  embarkation During the registration, Permit and National Park fees will be collected as  well.  For this stand‐alone Tubbataha itinerary, a total of 3000PHP (subject to change as informed by the authorities) is required to be paid.  Dinner is included.  Solitude One will get underway towardsTubbataha Reef National Park at sunset  It will take around 10 hours to arrive  

Tubbataha - Cebu13 nights · 26 dives

1
Day 1
Safety Briefing, Crew Introduction, Necessary Dive Paperwork, Cabin allocation and ship orientation will take place before departing the Harbour. During the journey to our first dive site for a check dive, please take this opportunity to familiarize yourselves with the vessel and make yourself comfortable. Please Note: This is a sample itinerary and nº of dives, dive sites, etc. may be subject to change due to weather conditions and other unforseeable factors
2
Day 2
3 - 4 dives, including a night dive if permitted by the authorities. This trip depart from Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and dive all the way to Cebu in the Visayas.
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Day 3
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Day 9
2 dives in the morning depending on guest flight schedules and the 24-hour requirement before flying.
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Day 10
Departure from the boat will be after breakfast Return transfer to the local airport Unfortunately our trip has come to an end and we have to say goodbye, but we hope to see you again soon!

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to return home from your trip It is your responsibility to review and meet the vaccination requirements and visa/immigration requirements for the countries you're visiting Dive accident insurance (to include medical evacuation) is mandatory for everyone who dives: it's your responsibility to have adequate cover in place and to bring your certificate as proof All diving passengers must provide their dive certification card and their logbook: you will be unable to dive unless you can prove you meet the boat's minimum certification level Dive computers are mandatory: please bring your own or arrange with us in advance to rent one Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to dive: some liveaboards require you to produce a medical certificate, often dated under two years or under a year, proving you can dive safely Itinerary and number of dives are indicative and subject to weather conditions and may change in advance, and during, your trip - safety will always come first. Itinerary changes do not give you the right to cancel your trip Taxes, levies, or surcharges, if applicable, are indicated in the Online Booking System during the checkout process for informational purposes. Supplements, government taxes, marine park fees, fuel surcharges, harbour fees, rental equipment and other upgrades or surcharges are subject to change at any time pre-booking or post-booking. These changes can be driven by local conditions, extreme weather, changes to government policy, operator decisions, oil prices, or other factors. Changes are outside PADI Travel's control and travelers are responsible to pay any increases. A change in these fees or surcharges does not grant travelers the right to cancel a reservation or dispute the surcharges. We recommend you buy travel and trip cancellation insurance (to include storm coverage where appropriate) Ensure you bring suitable electrical adaptors for the country or countries you are visiting In case of a rescheduled booking or a rebooking to a new dive operator, any payments made for the original booking are non-refundable. Beyond that the cancellation terms apply. Travelers are responsible to be aware of covid travel guidelines, local rules, and procedures for the country they are travelling to and to maintain up to date knowledge of any changes regarding entry requirements or local guidelines. Changes with regard to entry requirements to a country are outside of the control of PADI Travel. As such, customers do not have the right to cancel or seek reimbursement if unable to travel due to any updates to a country's entry requirement, airline flights, or other similar situations. PADI Travel Packages do not include travel insurance. PADI Travel strongly recommends that travelers purchase travel insurance. The Service Provider has the right to operate outside of the standard terms and conditions set out in the booking for rescheduled trips. Standard cancellation policies will not apply to rescheduled trips. The Service Provider reserves the right to make any amendments to booked packages prior to trip dates or during trip dates due to, but not limited to, covid related issues or changing restrictions. Repeat guests receive 200USD on board credit per person, a free bottle of red or white house wine and a priority upgrade to the next higher cabin category if available on check-in

Getting there

If you are arriving on the day/night of embarkation, most international flights arrives in the week ‐ hours of the morning on the date after the scheduled embarkation (cruise start ‐ date). If you are staying at a hotel, our crew will communicate with your hotel/resort front desk to inform you on the time to expect our pick up. You should be there before 14 pm Round trip transfer to/from the airport is included If you are there before your trip, please organize your own transfer to embarkation point or to the airport (airport pick-up after 14:00) Embarkation will begin from 6pm. You will be met by our crew at the airport on your arrival and be transferred on board Solitude One. Upon boarding Solitude One, a welcome awaits for you by the rest of our crew. Orientation and registration (remember your C ‐ Cards and/or Log Books!) will begin once you are welcomed. You are encouraged to complete your registration and general liability release forms prior to embarkation, this way; you will save some time with the orientation and use them towards getting yourself settled in and rest! If you have not, there is nothing to worry about as you can complete them after the orientation to hand to your cruise directors. During the registration, collection of Permit and National Park fees will be collected as well. For this stand ‐ alone Tubbataha Itinerary, a total of 3000PHP (subject to change as informed by the authorities) is required to be paid. Dinner is included. Solitude One will get underway towards Tubbataha Reef National Park at sunset (estimated time of travel is 10 Hours) Itinerary can change depending on weather conditions.  

What's included

✓ Return Puerto Princessa or Mactan (Cebu) Airport transfer to MV Solitude One (Pickup/Drop‐off other than Airport issubject to additional charge)
✓ Philippines VAT/GST
✓ Accommodation on-board in the category of cabin of guests chosen package.
✓ Full-Board Meal Plan with in-between meal snacks
✓ 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day-Dives (option to schedule 1 Day-Dive for 1 Night Dive)
✓ Complimentary on day of Disembarkation
✓ Free dive insurance from Diviac
✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)
✓ Accommodation
✓ Guests can check in from 1800hrs the day (Dinner Included); Check out latest at 1700hrs on the day of the cruise end-date.
✓ Full‐Board Meal Plan with in‐between meal snacks;
✓ Rock Island & Jelly Fish Lake Tour on day of disembarkation;
✓ Return KOROR (Palau) airport transfer to MV Solitude One
✓ Accommodation on‐board in the category of cabin of guests’ chosen package
✓ Guests can check in from 1800hrs the day (Dinner Included); Check Out latest at 1700hrs on the day of the Cruise End‐Date (No Dinner);
✓ 3 or 4 daily guided Boat Day‐Dives
✓ ** all dives are subject to our No‐Fly/Altitude Minimum 18 Hours Policy & cruise itinerary(which may change due to weather and/or level of diving experience of the guests)
✓ No Dives on disembarkation day;
✓ Complimentary Rock Island & Jelly Fish Lake Tour on day of Disembarkation;
✓ Return KOROR (Palau) Airport transfer to MV Solitude One (Pickup/Drop‐off other than Airport is subject to additional charge);
✓ Return Puerto Princessa or Mactan (Cebu) Airport transfer to MV Solitude One
✓ Accommodation on board
✓ Free 1 year Premium membership for diviac's logbook (Value of USD 15)

✕ Your cruise package essentially excludes Satellite Communications, EANitrox, Alcohol, Laundry Service
✕ Excludes Equipment Rentals: Scuba & Skin Diving Equipment not included, Enriched Air Nitrox (+8USD per Dive)
✕ EANitrox Prices are as follows +8USD per Dive OR 135USD for whole trip on a 7-day cruise itinerary (Pre-arrival Purchased Discount 5%) - See more at: http://www.solitude-one.com/index.php?home#sthash.ClQXWNKd.dpuf
✕ Pickup/Drop-off other than Airport is subject to additional charge
✕ International and Domestic Airport Departure Tax
✕ State Cabin/Room Tax (10USD per Day)
✕ Koror State Diving Permit including Rock Island & Jellyfish Lake (USD100) for up-to-10 days OR Koror State Diving Permit excluding Jellyfish Lake & Rock Island (USD50) for up-to-10 days;
✕ Peleliu Diving Permit (USD30) for up-to-10 Days;
✕ Koror Airport Departure & Green Tax (USD50);
✕ If required, late check-out (disembarkation) with Dinner (50USD per person). Standard check-out time is 1700Hrs, late check-out will allow you to disembark latest at 2359Hrs.
✕ Satellite communications, EANitrox, alcohol, laundry Service
✕ Rental equipment
✕ Pickup/Drop-off other than airport
✕ International/Domestic and Green Airport Taxes
✕ Koror State Diving Permit including Rock Island(USD100) for up-to-10 days Peleliu Diving Permit (USD30) for up-to-10 Days
✕ If required, late check-out (disembarkation) with Dinner (50USD per person).
✕ Koror State Diving Permit including Rock Island (USD100) for up-to-10 days
✕ Equipment rentals
✕ Tubbataha Marine Park Fee 100USD

Marine life

BarracudaBlacktip reef sharkHammerhead sharkWhitetip reef sharkEagle rayManta rayNurse sharksNapoleon fishWhale sharkBull sharkTiger sharkHawksbill turtleNudibranch

Facilities & amenities

Wi-Fi ($)Nitrox ($)Rental Equipment ($)

Reviews · 3

★ 53 guest reviews

★ 5 · Tessa Faure · 2023-05-31
The most incredible team runs the Solitude One - a safe, sturdy, clean and well thought out scuba LOB vessel. From the moment we stepped on board for Tubbataha, everyone went above and beyond to make this our home away from home. I've been on a few LOBs and this has been the best one - I will be back (already checking their schedule for future trips!) The boat is well maintained, with the most spectacular dive deck - plenty of space, double sided hangers that don't blow off the rails, name-tagged baskets for each person to store items, two big freshwater tanks for electronics and rinsing gear, 6 showers for rinsing off, lots of stable surfaces to place cameras and a tank for drying. There is also some lounge seating back there. A wet (cold and warm) towel provided as you arrive back from diving to wipe the face, and a daily towel provided for drying off (with your name tag on!). It was so easy getting ready each dive and drying/packing up kit at the end with that dive deck! The aircon lounge was a great respite and where we had dive briefings and an acoustic performance! with a coffee machine! and plenty of beanbags and seating (bolted down -safety conscious boat!) There is also a large camera room just off the lounge. The meals are served on a covered upper deck buffet style - ice maker, another coffee machine, tablecloths, the stewardess learnt everyone's names, the dive crew help out too. It was so easy to get drinks and water at all times. Meals were excellent - lots of variety and options served with dessert after lunch & dinner. There was toast before diving (6am) and then full breakfast with an eggs station after the first dive. We never had the same dish twice - they really flared on variety! One night they also did a bbq and we had a cocktail hour both at the sandy atoll at the Ranger's station and on the final night sailing back to land upfront by the jacuzzi tub. There are always snacks available too if you were feeling peckish in between all the meals. I enjoyed the extra touches like chatting to the captain in the Bridge and getting an engine room & below deck tour, plus star gazing on the front deck, reading in the hammock/loungers on the sun deck. There are a few cabin options with different configurations. we stayed on the main deck level (3 cabins) and the rest are one deck below with portholes. We had a bunk bed two person room, there were some twin bed 2 person rooms, plus double rooms and a 4 person room. The ceilings are quite low so the top bunk was a bit careful to get in and out of, but had no issues and the boat is very stable. Our cabin had lots of shelving and some hanging space, plus plenty of hooks to hang things. The bedding was nice and plush duvets with plenty of pillows. Each cabin has a decent size en-suite with a good shower and always had hot water. We got sufficient towels too (a big one, hand towel and face cloth). There was even a nice green plant. You can give them big bags to store so you don't have to trip over that in the cabin. We were really comfortable in there. A nice quiet aircon and good blackout blinds for the bright rising sun. A lovely touch to have your bed made while you were out on the first dive. I also loved my morning wake ups on the loud speaker with a nice song and cheery message - the same concept for dive briefings and meal times. The dive operation was really well run, daily schedule posted in a few places on the boat, all staff know what is going on and very helpful with anything you need. There is a big crew running the boat so no one is overworked or stretched too thin. Some more perks of Solitude service were the simple things like if you put your wetsuit into a tank to rinse, someone would take over the rinse and then hang it back up at your demarcated station - those guys learnt who's kit was who's in a matter of dives! even the Captain mucked in to rinsing guest's kit! It just felt like everyone was on board to make sure things were smooth and done well. Dive briefings had a good map, lay of the land and any risks or things to look out for. The skiff operation was so smooth - your kit stayed on them (covered with a tarp in between dives which was great to see) as they can refill the tanks on the skiff from the boat, which they do for you. They got everyone to and from dives sites very efficiently and all our gear was well cared for (and washed at the end!). Honestly was some of the most seamless diving operations I have seen for having 18 divers on board, plus 4 guides and another couple floating crew divers who would join in too. We didn't get the pelagic Tubbataha magic (we saw one manta ray and no whale sharks) BUT it is not a zoo and you can't guarantee anything. Overall though, the reefs were abundant, colourful and full of life. Definitely take along your macro camera gear in case there is low pelagic activity - plenty of macro still to see, and plenty of reef sharks on every dive. I had an amazing trip and really enjoyed being at sea - it is incredibly remote in Tubbataha, no land for days, rarely saw another boat - so you want to be on a safe and reputable operation with the extra touches. I'll let the lunar cycle play out a couple years and then return for the hope of whale sharks (or take Solitude One to Palau!) Thank you Mitch, Johan, Clark, KF, Ann, East, Mariette, Captain, Vincent, Amos, the chefs, Sonny and Rommel, the rest of the engineering and boat crew - we truly had an amazing time.

★ 5 · Rene Robles · 2020-01-21
The Solitude trip was amazing. Even though the weather in Palau can change on a dime, the dive team always kept us safe, and did their absolute best to ensure we had the most epic of dives. If i ever had to Palau again i look forward to seeing the team again. Happy diving!

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