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Resolute is a budget friendly dive liveaboard vessel, offering scuba diving trips around Philippines according to the seasons, it can accommodate 16 guests.

Date 06/05/26 to 12/05/26
Duration 6 nights
Boat Resolute
Destination Tubbataha Reef
Departure Puerto Princesa
Arrival Puerto Princesa
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Description

Boat

Resolute is a Philippine registered Dive and Pleasure Yacht, 34.6 meters long, 7 meters wide. Originally built in 1974, and it started its operation in the Philippine waters since 1998, it is indeed the longest-running liveaboard vessels in the country with a highly-experienced crew.

Resolute has a rare and unique history of being a Soviet spy trawler during the cold war. Formerly known as “Dzambul” originating from Russia’s Vladivostok Shipyard back in 1974. A few years after decommissioning, she was bought and converted into a full service dive vessel.

Resolute most recently participated in the relief efforts for Tacloban due to super typhoon Yolanda from December 2013 to the first quarter of 2014 with Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

Resolute journeys to Tubbataha from March to June. During the cooler months of July to October, it navigates around the island of Cebu, treating divers to whale sharks, thresher sharks, and colorful critters. Then moves on to the second largest contiguous reef in the world—Apo Reef—offering hammerheads, reef sharks, barracudas and other pelagics. For the rest of the year she sets up in the Batangas area, making weekly trips to Verde Island Passage and Puerto Galera from her home base in Anilao.

Resolute has an indoor saloon with bar, TV, video and stereo players, as well as an outdoor dining area, Aft deck platform with diving benches and diving platform,

Onboard, meals are served in buffet style, normally comes with five-course: 2 meat dishes, 1 seafood meal, soup and vegetables dishes. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements available upon request.


Cabin

Resolutefeaturing 8 guest cabins, accommodating up to 16 guests:

All cabins equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and private bathroom.

6 Standard Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one sinlge bed in bunk style, portholes.

2 Standard Cabins:
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two sinlge bed in bunk style, portholes.


Diving

  • 3 dives per day + alternating additional night dives.

  • No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

  • Only 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

  • All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.


Other Information

  • Nitrox:Available with additional charge
  • 15L Tanks:Available with additional charge
  • REBREATHER Dive:Not available yet at the moment
  • Technical Dive: Not available yet at the moment
  • Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional charge
  • Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
  • Wi-Fi Internet : Not available yet at the moment
  • Laundry Service:Available with additional supplement
  • Massage Service: Not available yet at the moment
  • Payment on board:Cash only (USD/PHP)
  • Crew Number:12, include 2 dive guides

Cabins & prices

Included

  • Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
  • VAT and local taxes
  • Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
  • Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
  • Dinner ashore the night before disembarkation
  • Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
  • Dive guide service
  • Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
  • Boat accident insurance
  • Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
  • Cabin cleaning service

Not included

  • Domestic flights in destination country
  • Marine park fees & Port fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Soft drinks
  • Dive equipment rentals
  • Larger tank (15 L)
  • Nitrox fills
  • Dive courses on board
  • Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
  • Crew gratuity

More

Destinations Coron and Apo Reef, Visayas, Tubbataha Reef
Facilities Nitrox support, Camera Station, Laundry
Languages spoken English

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing for Resolute varies by cabin type, route and duration. Most trips start from $2,401 per person. Live prices and current availability are listed on the Schedules tab. Contact our dive team for a custom quote or private charter pricing.
Standard inclusions: airport and hotel transfers, full-board meals, soft drinks, diving (tanks, weights, weight belts), dive guide service, land excursions, cabin towels and toiletries, Wi-Fi and boat accident insurance. Excludes: international and domestic flights, marine park fees, fuel surcharge, dive and travel insurance, equipment rental, nitrox fills, alcohol, gratuity.
Tubbataha Reef offers year-round diving with two distinct seasons. Manta and warmer water characterise the wet season, while larger pelagics and cooler water mark the dry season. Browse upcoming departures by month on the Schedules tab to pick the best window for your travel dates.
Most Resolute routes require Open Water certification with at least 50 logged dives. Some sites with strong currents require Advanced Open Water. Check the Useful Information tab on this page for destination-specific requirements.
Resolute hosts up to 16 divers per departure. The small group ratio means personalised service, flexible dive scheduling and minimal waiting between dives.
The crew speaks English. Dive briefings are given in English with translation available on request. International dive guides accompany selected departures.
Browse live departures on the Schedules tab. Each row links to the booking page with date, route and confirmed pricing. For private charters or custom itineraries, contact the Dive and Cruise dive team via the form below. No booking fees.
Full refund up to 90 days before departure, sliding scale thereafter. Travel insurance covering trip cancellation is strongly recommended and mandatory for some destinations. See the booking terms for full details.
Yes. Valid dive insurance covering emergency evacuation, hyperbaric treatment and diving accidents is mandatory on all Resolute departures. We also recommend travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage. Proof of insurance is checked at embarkation.
Resolute operates across Tubbataha Reef. Expect schooling pelagics, reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, vibrant coral walls and macro critters. Seasonal highlights shift by month and region - check the destination page for the current conditions.
Nitrox is available on Resolute for an additional charge. Larger 15L tanks, rebreather support and tech diving can be arranged on request. Notify our dive team at the time of booking so we can confirm availability and add the surcharge.
Most Tubbataha Reef liveaboard trips connect via a regional hub. We recommend arriving 1 day before embarkation to recover from travel and to clear any park or transit fees. Airport transfers are included in the trip price.
This specific Resolute departure runs from May 6 - May 12, 2026. Embarkation is in the afternoon of day 1, disembarkation in the morning of the final day. Plan international flights to arrive 1 day early and depart 1 day late.
This package includes 6 nights aboard Resolute. The full itinerary covers up to 20 dives across multiple sites. Check the Description tab for the day-by-day dive plan and the Schedules tab for the exact route.
Cabin options on this Resolute departure include: Classic Twin, Twin/Double, Premium Double, Premium Twin/Double. Each cabin has ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, storage and US-plug outlets. Live availability and per-person pricing by cabin are shown on the booking page.

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