
Tubbataha Reef
Tubbataha Reef
Palawan, Philippines
Marine reserve & diving mecca reached by liveaboard boat teeming with sharks, turtles, rays & more.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Marine reserve & diving mecca reached by liveaboard boat teeming with sharks, turtles, rays & more.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Elena Park — 3 months ago
In 2013, I went diving in Tubbataha with the Palau Sports liveaboard. Diving in Tubbataha, every scuba diver’s dream destination, was such a special experience that I still can’t forget it. I was thinking of going back next year, but when I checked the prices, I was surprised to see that most of MV ship almost doubled compared to 12 years ago.
**★★★★★ Lia_ph — 7 months ago
Diving in Tubbataha Reer is every driver's dream Diving destination. Clear blue waters and reef that spans for miles, the dive spots is teeming with schools of fish. Currently, only liveaboards can dive here because of its location. There's also a season for diving which is during the summer season in the Philippines. It's also the best time to see whalesharks, tigersharks, and manta rays.
While resting on your liveaboards, you can do some birdwatching with the boobies that fly around the area.
**★★★★★ Ryan GLOBETROTTER — a year ago
Very nice place in the middle of nowhere and which can be reached only by authorized boats.
Since it has been protected and defined as “no-take zone”, the marine life is back to normal.
I’ve been there in April, a period of time where you can see whale sharks (if you’re lucky), many other reef sharks and of course plenty of turtles.
If you go there, please respect the nature!
And lastly, for internet addicts, there is no mobile network there! It’s a good opportunity to disconnect from the mo
**★★★★★ Eleanor Hui (Elly) — 2 years ago
Been there 2 times, excellent dive area, world class, never disappoints.
**★★★★★ Duc-Anh Nguyen — 6 years ago
Dived In the week of April-May 2019. Outstanding corals and marine life everywhere, from small to big. Saw whale sharks around 6 times. Keep this site protected and preserved forever!














