Two trips in one! Experience some of the best critter diving in the world, paired with stunning coral reefs teeming with life. This adventure will begin with 7 nights at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, followed by a week aboard the Atlantis Adventurer diving the pristine reefs of Tubbataha.
The beachfront dedicated dive resort is built around a lush tropical garden and a waterfront restaurant. Enjoy up to 5 guided boat dives per day, a spacious camera room, a pool, and a spa, everything to create stunning underwater images.
Tubbataha is located in the Sulu Sea, at the center of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Rarely visited due to its remote location and status as a marine preserve, Tubbataha is comprised of two reefs, simply referred to as the North and South Reefs. The North and South Reefs both enclose a sandy lagoon. On the southern tip is an islet with a lighthouse. This is used as a rookery for birds and is frequented by turtles.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to no less than 573 species of fish, 373 species of corals, 11 species of sharks, 12 species of dolphins and whales, and nesting hawksbill and green sea turtles.
Adventurer has seven deluxe staterooms, 6 of which have double and single bunk-style berths and one (cabin 7) with one double berth. All cabins feature an ensuite lavatory, private head and shower, hairdryer and shower gel. All situated below deck. The Owner’s suite is located on the upper deck with double and single bunk-style berths. The suite is larger and features a desk, large picture windows, and extensive storage space.
The spacious dive deck allows you to gear up in comfort. A roomy three-tier camera table is available for photographers along with a charging station. All divers have their own storage area for dive equipment, and there are fresh, hot water showers on the back platform.
Most dives are done from two zodiac tender boats with a short ride to dive sites. Our dive team will ensure you get the best from every dive; charters typically include five dives a day (including night).
Contact us for more travel details. We can assist in booking all flights, transfers, and additional activities.
Space is limited, so sign up now!
Please note that medical evacuation insurances such as Dive Assure or Divers Alert Network (DAN) is mandatory on all trips.
Additionally, comprehensive Cancellation, Accident, Medical and Baggage insurance such as DAN, Dive Assure, or Generali Global Assistance is highly recommended.
Atlantis Dumaguete
With its black volcanic sand, Dumaguete is known as the Frogfish capital of the Philippines, and a unique destination for critter diving. Atlantis Dumaguete is located minutes away from over 20 local dive spots, most of which are marine protected areas, with over 400 documented species of corals (that’s 65% of the world’s corals!), the vibrant walls of Siquijor, and snorkeling with whale sharks in Oslob!
The beachfront dedicated dive resort is built around a lush tropical garden and a waterfront restaurant. Enjoy up to 5 guided boat dives per day, a spacious camera room, a pool, and a spa, everything to create stunning underwater images.
Large camera room
Dumaguete Resort has one of the most spacious camera facilities you will find in any dive resort worldwide. There are 21 individual cubbyholes to store equipment, a work surface 80cm/31in deep, and a total of nearly 14m/46ft long, and a floor space of over 21 square meters/226sqft. Five air-guns are positioned around the room, 16 sets of power sockets in both 220 and 110 volts, paper towel dispensers for cleaning O-rings, a shelf running the length of the work surface for battery chargers, and eight fluorescent under-shelf lights for additional illumination for the all-important O-ring check. The room is climate-controlled for comfortable working conditions and also has a 42-inch HD flat-screen TV mounted on the wall with both HDMI and USB connections to show off your photos and videos on the big screen at the end of a great day of diving!
Tubbataha Reef
Tubbataha Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is only accessible by liveaboard three months out of the year. These pristine reefs, located 100 miles offshore, are protected by rangers year-round and made up of North and South Atolls and Jessie Beazley Reef. Divers can experience wonderful visibility and some of the best diving the Philippines has to offer from March until June each year.
Tubbataha is located in the Sulu Sea, at the center of the Coral Triangle between Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Rarely visited due to its remote location and status as a marine preserve, Tubbataha is comprised of two reefs, simply referred to as the North and South Reefs. The North and South Reefs both enclose a sandy lagoon. On the southern tip is an islet with a lighthouse. This is used as a rookery for birds and is frequented by turtles.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is home to no less than 573 species of fish, 373 species of corals, 11 species of sharks, 12 species of dolphins and whales, and nesting hawksbill and green sea turtles.
Map & itinerary
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Atlantis Adventurer
The Adventurer has set new standards in liveaboard diving in the Philippines and is the perfect place from which to explore some of the best diving in the world.Adventurer has seven deluxe staterooms, 6 of which have double and single bunk-style berths and one (cabin 7) with one double berth. All cabins feature an ensuite lavatory, private head and shower, hairdryer and shower gel. All situated below deck. The Owner’s suite is located on the upper deck with double and single bunk-style berths. The suite is larger and features a desk, large picture windows, and extensive storage space.
The spacious dive deck allows you to gear up in comfort. A roomy three-tier camera table is available for photographers along with a charging station. All divers have their own storage area for dive equipment, and there are fresh, hot water showers on the back platform.
Most dives are done from two zodiac tender boats with a short ride to dive sites. Our dive team will ensure you get the best from every dive; charters typically include five dives a day (including night).
Getting there
The airport code for Manila is MNL, and you can get there on many major airlines. You need to arrive on the morning of April 13th, but we suggest you arrive on the 12th and overnight near the airport.Travel Info
- April 13th: Arrive MNL before Noon to connect to the flight to DGT, transfer to Atlantis Resort
- April 14-19th: 6 dive days in Dumaguete
- April 20th: Transit day DGT-MNL-PPS, board Atlantis Adventurer
- April 21-26th: 6 dive days at Tubbataha Reef
- April 27: Return to MNL
Contact us for more travel details. We can assist in booking all flights, transfers, and additional activities.
Space is limited, so sign up now!
Price:
- $7,999 (per person, double occupancy)
Dumaguete Package Includes:
- 7 nights in a deluxe room at Atlantis Dumaguete
- All meals, water, tea, and coffee
- Unlimited scheduled boat diving, up to 4 day dives, and one night dive daily
- 1-day trip to Apo Island
- Tanks and weights
Tubbataha Package Includes:
- 7 nights in a deluxe cabin aboard Atlantis Adventurer
- All meals, water, tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer & social servings of wine
- All diving
- Nitrox
- Tanks and weights
Additional costs:
- Airfare to Manila (MNL)
- Domestic flights to DGT & PPS
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in Dumaguete
- Nitrox in Dumaguete
- Single supplement
- Additional dives
- Land excursions
- Spa visits
- Crew tips
Please note that medical evacuation insurances such as Dive Assure or Divers Alert Network (DAN) is mandatory on all trips.
Additionally, comprehensive Cancellation, Accident, Medical and Baggage insurance such as DAN, Dive Assure, or Generali Global Assistance is highly recommended.