Liveaboards in the Philippines: only operators with a confirmed program

About this list

When you look for liveaboards in the Philippines, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 5 operators in the Philippines on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a liveaboard program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span Boracay, Cebu & Mactan, Coron & Busuanga, Puerto Galera and Puerto Princesa & Tubbataha. All 5 operators on this list publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare them directly. Estimated prices are not shown. Most listings give the season as Oct–Jul. Boats can still be canceled for sea and weather conditions, so check before you book. 2 are listed as open to beginners. Operators with structured encounter data list thresher shark, dugong and coral as target species. Ways to meet them: scuba diving. 5 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

Other activities in the Philippines

• Scuba diving in the Philippines369
• Island hopping and boat trips in the Philippines212
• Snorkeling in the Philippines149
• Marine life encounters in the Philippines80
• Freediving in the Philippines75
• Beaches and water play in the Philippines74
• Family water activities in the Philippines43
• Swimming in the Philippines42
• Kayaking and paddling in the Philippines16
• Surfing and SUP in the Philippines9

Marine life in the Philippines

• Sharks in the Philippines46
• Whale sharks in the Philippines27
• Thresher sharks in the Philippines16
• Sea turtles in the Philippines14
• Sardine runs in the Philippines12
• Dugongs in the Philippines7
• Dolphins in the Philippines3

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