Dive trip with Discovery Palawan - 6 nights

Boat

Discovery Palawan is a 43.88 meters long and 8.5 meters wide steel yacht, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. It can cruise at 7 knots and has 220 volt power on board.

Previously named Hans Christian Andersen, was built in 1972 in Groningen, Holland. The initial idea was to create a luxurious sailing-ship for cruising around the Caribbean.

Discovery Palawan was later rebuilt as a navigation training ship then refitted in 2006 with a new and more powerful engine with all modern navigational equipment, then she was moved to the Philippines to serve as an adventure cruise ship.

Discovery Palawan was renamed in 2013 and underwent a USD 1.5 million renovation for a fresh, modern look.

On the main deck, there is an indoor saloon which also used as a camera Room, with lots of tables and charging stations. Just outside of the salon/camera Room, there are large rinse tanks for cameras. And the upper deck has a very pleasant outdoors eating area.

The dive deck is also located on the upper deck and once the gear is set up, the crew will carry it into the tender boat. All you have to do is wear your wetsuit and your mask.

Discovery Palawan is ideal for families with children, the boat sails from island to island in sheltered waters. Every day there is the opportunity to go ashore to discover beautiful beaches, local fishing villages and local markets.

Cabin

Discovery Palawan has 20 guest cabins, it can welcome max. 32 divers/38 non-divers on board.

All cabins have private bathroom with towels, toiletries, hairdryer (on request), personal climate control, cabinet...etc.

2 Deluxe Twin Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, windows.

2 Deluxe Double Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with one double bed, windows.

1 Family Cabin :
Located on the lower deck, this cabin comes with 2 single beds + 1 elevated double bed, suitable for 4 guests, portholes.

2 Standard Double Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one queen-size bed, portholes.

13 Standard Cabins :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.

Diving

• 3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
• No night dives are allowed in the Tubbataha Marine Park.
• Usually, no dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
• Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
• Divers must have at least 50 logged dives due to safety reason.

Other information

• Nitrox：Available with additional cost
• 15L Tanks：Available with additional cost
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional cost.
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
• Laundry Service：Available with additional cost
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash only (USD/PHP)
• Crew Number：23, include 3 - 4 dive guides