Resolute Liveaboard, Philippines

One-of-a-kind ex-spy ship offering comfortable liveaboard diving voyages in the Philippines

from$384 /day

per person

Overview

Unique cold war-era vessel converted into a comfortable liveaboard
Choose from a wide variety of scuba diving itineraries
Equipped for adventurous diving with camera facilities and nitrox
Share your trip with a small group of just 15 other guests

Resolute is a one-of-a-kind motor yacht currently cruising the Philippine’s most iconic scuba diving hotspots. Once a cold war era Soviet spy ship, Resolute has been beautifully recommissioned as an adventurous dive liveaboard, complete with warm wooden interiors and open-air communal spaces. Accommodating small groups of just 16 guests, this vessel embarks on a variety of intimate trips around Tubbataha, Cebu, Apo Reef, the Verde Island Passage and Puerto Galera, guaranteeing great times above and below the water.

Number of cabins:8
Internet:NO
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:4:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

23Nov 2024
7D / 6N
Apo Reef - Coron
18 - 20 dives
-USD838 off
$2,688
from $1,850
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 18 - 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
23 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Batangas
Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL
Return
29 Nov 2024
09:00 AM
Batangas
Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park entrance fees
Dive permit - US$110 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$100 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$44 per day
15l tanks - US$35 per day
Nitrox - US$35 per day
Laundry service
Transfers
Highlights
Circular itinerary around the Apo Reef National Park
Meet the sharks of Apo Reef
Take a scenic climb up Mt. Tapyas for panoramic views
Soak in warm natural pools at Maquinit Hot Springs
Search for Dugongs in the waters of Calumbuyan Island
Discover the macro of Dimakya Island Marine Sanctuary

Day 1: Embarkation at 12:00, departure at 14:00
Day 2: Dive Calauit (3-4 Dives) / travel to Coron
Day 3: Dive Coron (4 Dives) / travel to Apo Reef
Day 4: Dive Apo Reef (4 Dives)
Day 5: Dive Apo Reef (3-4 Dives)
Day 6: Dive Puerto Galera/Verde Island (3-4 Dives)
Day 7: Disembarkation by 09:00

A typical diving day will normally be like this:
06:00 - light breakfast
07:00 - first dive
08:00 - heavy breakfast
10:00 - second dive
12:00 - lunch
14:00 - third dive
15:00 - snack
16:00 - fourth dive
19:00 - dinner

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 120 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 120 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation made 120 days or more prior to departure date, all deposit will not refunded.
Cancellations made 120 days or less prior to departure date, all payment is not refunded.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $1,850 /guest
Per person, diving included
Available
30Nov 2024
7D / 6N
Apo Reef - Coron
18 - 20 dives
from $2,688
Overview
Length of trip 7 days / 6 nights
Number of dives 18 - 20
Experience Open Water - Minimum 40 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
30 Nov 2024
12:00 PM
Batangas
Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL
Return
06 Dec 2024
09:00 AM
Batangas
Ninoy Aquino International Airport: MNL
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Taxes
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
Park entrance fees
Dive permit - US$110 per person
Fuel surcharge - US$100 per person
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 100%
Alcoholic drinks
Soft drinks
Gratuities
Equipment rental - US$44 per day
15l tanks - US$35 per day
Nitrox - US$35 per day
Laundry service
Transfers
Highlights
Circular itinerary around the Apo Reef National Park
Meet the sharks of Apo Reef
Take a scenic climb up Mt. Tapyas for panoramic views
Soak in warm natural pools at Maquinit Hot Springs
Search for Dugongs in the waters of Calumbuyan Island
Discover the macro of Dimakya Island Marine Sanctuary

Day 1: Embarkation at 12:00, departure at 14:00
Day 2: Dive Calauit (3-4 Dives) / travel to Coron
Day 3: Dive Coron (4 Dives) / travel to Apo Reef
Day 4: Dive Apo Reef (4 Dives)
Day 5: Dive Apo Reef (3-4 Dives)
Day 6: Dive Puerto Galera/Verde Island (3-4 Dives)
Day 7: Disembarkation by 09:00

A typical diving day will normally be like this:
06:00 - light breakfast
07:00 - first dive
08:00 - heavy breakfast
10:00 - second dive
12:00 - lunch
14:00 - third dive
15:00 - snack
16:00 - fourth dive
19:00 - dinner

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
30% deposit - required to secure reservation.
70% balance - due 120 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 120 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation made 120 days or more prior to departure date, all deposit will not refunded.
Cancellations made 120 days or less prior to departure date, all payment is not refunded.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Twin cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.

Reviews

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March 2023

Deborah W

Very organized, efficient, great food, amazing staff and dive guides. Boat was very simple with basic cabin, but clean and friendly crew. The crew are...

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