The Philippines is home to some of the world's best scuba diving, making it an excellent year-round liveaboard destination. With pristine coral reefs, lush coral gardens, huge schools of fish, rare critters, manta rays, and even whale sharks, there's something for everyone in the Philippines!
There are many great liveaboards available in the Philippines, from mid-range to luxury.
1. Already know where to go? Use our live availability search tool, select your date range, boat, and/or destination to find your next trip, and click on 'Booking Request' to submit your online booking.
2. Want to pick a boat first? Check out the full list and reviews of liveaboards in the Philippines available at Bluewater Travel.
3. Not sure where to dive or when to go? Go to our liveaboard diving season and area guide.
4. Need assistance? Contact us. Our travel advisors can recommend the right destination and boat based on your requirements and preferences.
New to Liveaboards? Check out this article on liveaboard diving.
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Guide to Liveaboard Diving in The Philippines
In general, liveaboard diving in the Philippines can be divided into two distinct seasons: March to June, the prime season to dive Tubbataha, and July to February, which offers a wider variety of itineraries, mainly visiting the Visayas with varying departure ports.
In case you're not familiar with the different dive areas, the following summaries can help you pick one:
Tubbataha Reefs (March to June)
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is often referred to as the best diving spot in the Philippines and one of the most biodiverse dive areas on earth. Think pristine coral reefs, rich marine life, and prominent pelagic action (11 shark species, including whale sharks!). Learn more about what you can expect with Bluewater Travel Advisor Anne's account of her June 2024 trip to Tubbataha Reefs.
Most Tubbataha trips depart from Puerto Princessa (PPR), about a one-hour flight from Manila (MNL).
Learn more about diving Tubbataha.
Malapascua & Visayas (July to February)
Malapascua is a Philippine island in the Visayan Sea, known to be the only place in the world where thresher sharks are seen daily. Liveaboard trips to Malapascua are usually offered in combination with other Visayan Islands, which often include Cabilao, Balicasag, Moalboal (THE place to witness a sardine run), Dauin (critter diving), and Apo Island (stunning reefs). Embark on a liveaboard in this region to experience the best of multiple diving hotspots without the hassle of arranging independent inter-island travel.
Most Malapascua/Visayas trips depart from Cebu (CEB), but variations start in other areas, such as Dumaguete and Puerto Galera. These trips are excellent for combining with a dive resort stay.
Learn more about diving Malapascua.
Apo Reef & Coron (Dec/Jan to February)
There is a smaller number of liveaboards offering trips to this area. Often called "little Tubbataha," Apo Reef is an excellent UNESCO heritage site candidate boasting colorful walls, plenty of sharks, turtles, bumphead parrotfish, and huge schools of snappers and tuna. Coron Bay is the wreck dive capital of the Philippines, with 11 unique World War II shipwrecks to explore.
Looking for a land-based option? View our selection of dive resorts in the Philippines.
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Liveaboards in the Philippines
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