I didn't want the trip to end
Stuart Nettleton
Dive the Philippines
All Star Philippines
- 118-foot yacht All Star Stella Maris Explorer
- 10 cabins with private baths
- Two (2) custom hard bottom tenders
- Includes all meals and local ground transfers
- 1:1 guest to crew ratio
- Includes Nitrox
Explore Tubbataha
From $2,080.00
- Departs Thursdays from Puerto Princesa (PPS)
- 6 night itineraries exploring the Tubbataha Atolls in the Sulu Sea
- Trips run from March to June
- Up to 19 dives (no night diving)
- Exceptional visibility, healthy corals and biodiversity galore
Mindoro Strait
from Anilao
From $2,480.00
- Departs from Anilao, Philippines (MNL)
- Traveling to Apo Reef – Puerto Galera – Verde Island
- 7 night itineraries
- Seasonal run from October to February
- Up to 22 dives
- Excellent muck diving, beautiful reefs and biodiverse marine life
Visayas
from Cebu
From $2,480.00
- Departs from Cebu, Philippines (CEB)
- Traveling to Bohol, Apo Island, Dumaguete & Siquijor
- 7 night itineraries
- Extended itineraries to Malapascua for Thresher Sharks
- Seasonal run from October to February
- Up to 22 dives
- A variety of diving from beautiful reefs, to muck diving and whale sharks
*Repositioning trips also available.
The Philippines is an archipelago comprised of 7,100 islands scattered over 500 miles in Southeast Asia. The islands are touched by the Philippine Sea to the east, Celebes Sea to the south, Sulu Sea to the southwest and South China Sea to the west. To the country’s north is Taiwan, to the west is Vietnam, to the southwest is Borneo and to the south is Indonesia. Filipino and English are the official languages. Asian influence is found in its culture, traditions and practices.
What Divers Have to Say
Dive Sites
Scuba diving in the Philippines is the ultimate dive liveaboard experience. With exceptional marine life and the healthiest of coral reefs, in most cases far from shore, this pristine region invites exploration.
- The north side of the “Coral Triangle”
- Heart of the world’s marine biodiversity
- 574 types of coral build the reefs
- 1,400 species of fish
- Pelagic wonders abound: whale sharks, hammerheads, mantas
- Over 7,000 diverse islands and cultures to explore
- Amazing drop offs / walls
- World War II wrecks to dive
- Dive on atolls 100 miles from land
- Macro life and muck diving
Dining
Meals are expertly prepared aboard Stella Maris. The Asian-Fusion cuisine and snacks incorporate ample amounts of fresh fruit, vegetables and a variety of proteins. Divers rave about the food – not only the quantity needed to power through your many dives but also the dining experience – the local island dishes, traditions and culture.
Sample Breakfast
Egg and Potato Hash, Milk Fish, Beef “Bacon,” French Toast, Tempeh, Rice, Yellow Watermelon
Sample Lunch
Mushroom Soup, Salad, Rice, Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Osso Bucco, Calamari, Stir Fry Vegetables, Mango
Sample Snack
Banana and Jackfruit Spring Rolls
Sample Dinner
Tom Yum Goong (Thai Shrimp Soup), Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette, Linguine in Tomato Sauce, Salmon in Mustard Caper Sauce, Pot Roast, Vegetable Medley, Dessert – Flan
The Vessel
This is the newest member of our dive liveaboard fleet. This yacht visits the Philippines’ world famous dive sites at Tubbataha, Mindoro Strait and seasonal repositioning trips between Apo and Tubbataha. Designed in a retro-chic style, the tri-level vessel – with a wide beam for stabilization – maintains cabins on each deck. The top deck – the flying deck – is for lounging and relaxing in or out of the sun. A salon with living and dining areas and TV, along with the dive deck, are situated mid-level on the bridge deck. The lower level – the main deck – houses more accommodations.
Experience the All Star Philippines Adventure
Experience the Tubbataha Reef
FAQs
Yes, with prior arrangement, you can rent dive gear. For rental rates, click here. Please request these items on your Trip Application. Payment is made while on board.
Local ground transfers will be provided in Puerto Princesa to and from the airport or One Manalo Hotel to the boat. For Anilao itineraries guests will need to book a shuttle or take a taxi from Manila Airport to Batangas.
The chef will prepare three gourmet meals daily served buffet style. Guests can expect a blend of local flare along with French and Italian influence. A choice of at least two entrees is offered at lunch and dinner accompanied by fresh vegetables, a salad, pasta and rice. Snacks and exotic fresh fruits are always available.
For flight planning, boarding begins at 12:00pm. Guests must be onboard and checked in no later than 6:00pm.
The All Star Stella Maris arrives into port the night before departure so you may disembark anytime. All passengers must be out of their cabins by 10:00am but are welcome to relax in the salon, on the sun deck, or leave their luggage onboard while exploring the town before it is time to transfer to the airport.
