
Navis 1 Itinerary
Coron Safari7 days / 6 nights
About Navis 1
- Spacious steel catamaran designed for stability and comfort
- The only large liveaboard based solely in Palawan
- Dedicated camera room for underwater photographers
- Unique itineraries with presentations and excursions
Navis 1 is a recently-renovated, capable catamaran offering holistic, personalised itineraries around the picturesque region of Palawan. Spread over several decks, this vessel is one of the largest to base itself in this iconic dive destination, guaranteeing plenty of space at all times. But, this vessel’s dose of luxury isn’t designed to deter budget-savvy travellers. Guests aboard this boat can choose between shared or private accommodation and can expect exceptional value for money, thanks to unique dive itineraries exploring the best of the region.
Itinerary details
Highlights
- Circular trip around Coron and Apo Reef
- Search for dugongs and manta rays
- Dive the best WWII Wrecks in Southeast Asia
- Visit authentic Filipino fishing villages
- Explore Barracuda Lake’s famous temperature
- Diving and picnicking on the stunning Black Island
- Night dives on WWII wrecks and on Apo Reef
Our dive trip around the beautiful island of Busuanga hits an incredibly diverse set of dive sites. The trip begins in the town of Coron, where you’ll get the chance to see Coron Island and dive in Barracuda Lake! This area is famous for its sharp limestone cliffs and brilliant emerald-green water.
Dive sites: Twin Peaks and Barracuda Lake.
Day 2: WWII Wrecks
Our second day of diving is based out of Sangat Bay, where most of the Japanese World War II shipwrecks are located. These wrecks were sunk in a battle 80 years ago and since have become meccas for marine life.
Dive 3: Olympia Maru, Kogyo Maru, Ekkai Maru, and Lusong Gunboat.
Day 3: Islands
We’ll begin the day with 2 of the best shipwreck dives in the area. After drying off, enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch on a nearby beach where you can take in the sunrays and snorkel if you’d like! Our final stop for the day will be Black Island, where there’s one final wreck and a night dive awaiting us!
Dive sites: IJNS Akitsushima, Okikawa Maru, Nanshin Maru, and Black Island Reef (night).
Day 4: Dugongs
Day four begins with the unique opportunity to dive with the majestic, and strange, dugong! Enjoy watching them feed on seagrass and play around in the shallow water. You’ll notice a difference in marine life and visibility here on the north side of the island, and after saying goodbye to the dugongs, we’ll explore two more diving sites on our way to Apo Reef!
Dive sites: Dugong Sanctuary, Demipac Island, and Colocoto Rocks.
Day 5: Apo Reef
Don’t miss the beautiful sunrise over Apo National Park on the morning of day five. This area is among the world’s best diving spots, famous for its great visibility, plentiful and diverse marine life, and dramatic coral walls. Be on the lookout for manta rays and hammerheads during this day’s four dives!
Dive 14: South Corner, Shark Airport, Ego Wall, and Mabuti.
Day 6: Apo Reef
Enjoy two more dives at Apo Reef before we start making the journey back to Coron town. Relax on the top deck with a drink during the afternoon and watch out for schools of dolphins cruising by! Late in the afternoon, we’ll stop at Nanga Island, a small fishing community in which you’ll have the opportunity to see an authentically Filipino style of living. We’ll end the day with some cool sunset drinks, followed by our last dinner and a party to cap the night off!
Dive 18: South Corner and Ego Wall
Day 7: Coron
Guests will disembark after some group pictures and a nice breakfast
Transfer details
Departure
09:00am
Coron
Busuanga Airport: USU
Return
08:30am
Coron
Busuanga Airport: USU
What's included
- Meals and Snacks
- Water, tea, and coffee
- Towels and toiletries
- Tanks and weights
- Night dives
- Internet
- Hotel transfers
What's not included
- Dive and travel insurance
- National park fees
Optional Extras
- Single supplement - 80%
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Dive courses
- Equipment rental - US$20 per day
- Nitrox - US$5 per tank
- Airport transfers
Diving environments
Payment & cancellation terms
- Cancellations can be made within the initial 72 hours for a complete refund minus bank fees.
- For cancellations made more than 60 days prior to the journey, a 70% refund is given.
- Regrettably, no refunds are available for cancellations within 60 days of embarkation.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
70% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.