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DIVE
“SHARK HEAVEN”
AT TUBBATAHA REEFS
Dive the Tubbataha Reefs with MMF
Dive into one of the world’s most remote and vibrant coral reef ecosystems with MMF’s Founders and Principal Scientists Dr. Andrea Marshall and Dr. Simon Pierce. This expedition can take a maximum of 14 guests. All prices are in USD per guest and based on double occupancy.
Tubbataha - meaning a long reef exposed at low tide - is what the indigenous Samal people called this area. Critical to the world’s marine biodiversity, Tubbataha hosts the majority of the coral species and seeds much of the surrounding Philippines with coral and fish spawn and larvae. Considered as the Crown Jewel of the Philippines’ underwater heritage, this magnificent slice of paradise is maintained in its pristine state by visitor funding ranger patrols. The Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage site is 97,000 hectares of remote vibrant coral atolls, abundant schooling fish, seabirds, and megafauna, including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Trip Highlights
Dive Tubbataha Reef on Atlantis - the Premier Philippines Liveaboard, and Trip Advisor Hall of Fame recipient.
Hosted by the MMF co-founders – ‘Queen of Mantas’ Dr. Andrea Marshall, and world-renown whale shark biologist, Dr. Simon J Pierce.
Get to know MMF’s marine conservation efforts.
Expert underwater photography guidance and dedicated camera table.
Tubbataha trip details.
Date
04 –11 March 2023
Price per person
Owner’s Suite: $6,300
Deluxe Stateroom: $5,700
MMF Hosts
Dr. Andrea Marshall & Dr. Simon J Pierce
Dive Highlights
The Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage site is 97,000 hectares of remote vibrant coral atolls, abundant schooling fish, seabirds, and megafauna, including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Includes
> 8 day / 7 night liveaboard cruise on the Atlantis Azores
> Up to four dives a day + 1 night dive per trip at the famed ranger station
> All meals and snacks, everyday
> Hot and cold soft beverage selection and social servings of beer, wine and local rum *
> Tanks, weights, belts and guide
> Internal transfers from Manila to Palawan (including flights) **
> Presentations from Dr. Andrea Marshall and Dr. Simon Pierce
Excludes
> International flights
> Manila accommodation
> National park and port fees (current rate: ~$180 pp)
> NITROX $216 pp
> Dive courses (Advanced or NITROX)
> Dive gear rental ***
> On-board massages (unavailable)
> Laundry (unavailable)
> Use of on-board satellite phone (available for fee)
> Encouraged gratuity (cash only)
> Travel insurance ****
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Dive Highlights
The Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage site is 97,000 hectares of remote vibrant coral atolls, abundant schooling fish, seabirds, and megafauna, including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Your guides to the reefs of Tubbataha.
We aim to showcase the diversity of life and ecosystems within these seascapes while heightening your experience with our scientific insights.
DR. SIMON PIERCE
Dr. Pierce founded MMF’s flagship research program on whale sharks, and is a world expert on the species. Simon works globally on whale shark conservation issues, and led the most recent IUCN Red List assessment that classified whale sharks as endangered. He is also a scientific advisor to the online global whale shark database, and regional co-chair of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group.
DR. ANDREA MARSHALL
Dr. Marshall was the first person in the world to complete a PhD on manta rays. After her thesis, she stayed in Mozambique to spearhead the conservation of manta rays in the region and around the world. She is the lead author of the IUCN’s Red List assessments for both species of manta rays and is a member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group. Andrea featured in the BBC Natural World documentary ‘Andrea: Queen of Mantas’ as well as the broadcaster’s award-winning trilogy ‘Sharks.’ In 2013, she was inducted into the ranks of National Geographic’s Explorers as an Emerging Explorer in recognition of her efforts to protect these threatened rays.
The Atlantis
The Philippines premier liveaboard.
The 32.5m P/Y Atlantis Azores is the Philippines premier liveaboard.
Dive amenities include a spacious dive deck, three-tier camera setup table, personal storage area, Nitrox, 2 tenders and hot water showers. Topside, Atlantis Azores features seven staterooms with private bathroom and shower, each with its own climate control. One luxury suite is available with a private bathroom, desk, window and ample storage. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of movies on a flatscreen TV, or relax with a book from the library. There is also a partially shaded sundeck, complete wet bar and hot tub for further relaxation.
Carrying only 16 passengers, a highly attentive crew of 10 is on hand to ensure guest comfort and satisfaction.
Statesrooms
Owners Cabin
Tubbataha trip details.
Date
04 –11 March 2023
Price per person
Owner’s Suite: $6,300
Deluxe Stateroom: $5,700
MMF Hosts
Dr. Andrea Marshall & Dr. Simon J Pierce
Dive Highlights
The Tubbataha UNESCO World Heritage site is 97,000 hectares of remote vibrant coral atolls, abundant schooling fish, seabirds, and megafauna, including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins.
Includes
> 8 day / 7 night liveaboard cruise on the Atlantis Azores
> Up to four dives a day + 1 night dive per trip at the famed ranger station
> All meals and snacks, everyday
> Hot and cold soft beverage selection and social servings of beer, wine and local rum *
> Tanks, weights, belts and guide
> Internal transfers from Manila to Palawan (including flights) **
> Presentations from Dr. Andrea Marshall and Dr. Simon Pierce
Excludes
> International flights
> Manila accommodation
> National park and port fees (current rate: ~$180 pp)
> NITROX $216 pp
> Dive courses (Advanced or NITROX)
> Dive gear rental ***
> On-board massages (unavailable)
> Laundry (unavailable)
> Use of on-board satellite phone (available for fee)
> Encouraged gratuity (cash only)
> Travel insurance ****
Enquire now for March 2023
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