Located some 98 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park's isolation has helped preserve its prestine condition, making it the prime dive destination today along with Basterra Reef to the southwest of Tubbataha. The island serves as rookery to brown boobies and terns, giving plenty to look at when not enjoying the underwater scenery.

The diving terrain is varied - continuous reef platforms, sandy lagoons, spectacularly steep and perpendicular walls, some of which seem to have no bottom.

Currents are exciting along the North side and lend to some whirlwind diving. The current around the South Islet, on the other hand, is quite predictable and particularly good for drift-diving. Marine life is abundant and overwhelming in Tubbataha. It would seem that the fish around here all live to a ripe old age as they seem far larger than in other parts of the country. Giant sharks, giant lapu-lapu(grouper), giant tuna, giant mantas all around. Their sizes are matched by the wide spans of giant sea fans and giant sponges. It is easy to lapse into superlatives when describing the underwater scene around here.The fabulous drop offs off the Tubbataha Reefs and Jessie Beasley are home to an abundance of marine life rarely seen in other places.

Big pelagics are not uncommon on the spectacular walls and reef sharks and turtles are common to almost every dive. This wonderful marine park is only open three months a year so don't miss your opportunity.

The only way to reach Tubbataha is by liveaboard, and we have a full schedule of trips available between March to June, please see below. Whether you are travelling solo or have a whole group , we have the trip for you. Contact info@filipinotravel.com.ph for more details .