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| Date | 30/06/26 to 06/07/26 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Boat | Narayana |
| Destination | Tubbataha Reef |
| Departure | Puerto Princesa |
| Arrival | Puerto Princesa |
Description
Boat
Narayana is a 26 meters long, 5.2 meters wide diving liveaboard boat that designed for scuba diving, built in 2014, and it was fully dry docked in 2018. The new look is very modern, yet it retains all its original comfort. It providing the best value-for-money Tubbataha/Philippine liveaboard to be found.
Narayana is crafted from Thailand’s strongest ironwood, this vessel was specifically designed for liveaboard diving the remote reef of Tubbataha. It is owned and managed by a Filipino-German family with extensive knowledge of the dive liveaboard industry.
Narayana has an outside dining room on the upper deck, offering great seaviews, and the sun deck comes with shaded daybed, are convenient for relaxation and idleness. The panoramic view will attract you to watch supernatural sunsets.
Cabin
Narayana has 8 air-conditioned cabins, it can welcome up to 14 guests :
All cabins are en suite with a private shower and also have individually controlled air conditioning.
2 Bunk Cabins :
Located on the upper deck, each cabin comes with two single berth in bunk style, windows.
6 Double Cabins :
Located on the main deck, each cabin comes with a double bed, its own private balcony (2m long, 80cm wide), windows.
Diving
- 3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
- No night dives are allowed in the Tubbataha Marine Park.
- 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.
Other information
- Nitrox：Not available at the moment yet
- 15L Tanks：Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
- Technical Dive：Not available at the moment yet
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
- Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment yet
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment yet
- Payment on board：Cash (USD, PHP)
- Crew Number：10, 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)
- 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)
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Wi-Fi
- Crew gratuity
More
| Destinations | Coron and Apo Reef, Tubbataha Reef |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Sidemount Friendly, Camera Station, Wi-Fi |
| Languages spoken | English |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing for Narayana 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 Narayana 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.
Narayana 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 Narayana departures. We also recommend travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage. Proof of insurance is checked at embarkation.
Narayana 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 Narayana 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 Narayana departure runs from Jun 30 - Jul 6, 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 Narayana. 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 Narayana 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.
