Stella Maris Explorer, Philippines

Stella Maris Explorer, Philippines

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  • NitroxFree
  • Wi-FiNo
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Stella Maris Explorer offers 1:1 guest to crew ratio. Nitrox is included in the price. Best Philippines diving destinations can be visited, including Tubbataha and Visayas. Excellent macro diving, amazing corals, healthy reefs.
 

Boat interior 

Stella Maris Explorer has enough space to comfortably accommodate 20 passengers. Economy cabins located on the lower deck. These cabins can be shared, they have two single beds. On the main deck, Deluxe cabins are located. These rooms featured double beds. There are also 4 standard cabins on the upper deck. All Stella Maris staterooms are en-suite, have air conditioning. In between or after dives, boat passengers can stay in the lounge area. It's a perfect space to read a book, watch TV or DVD. Another space for relaxing on board Stella Maris is the sun deck. Here you can enjoy the view or use a boat's jacuzzi. 
 

Safety 

There is a full range of safety equipment on board: life vests, emergency rafts, first aid kit, firefighting equipment.
 

Itineraries

Stella Maris Explorer itinerary consists of diving on Tubbataha reefs dive spots. Trip includes visiting of Delsan Wreck, famous for the big amount of fish, regularly spotted here, including some types of sharks. For example, white tip and blacktip sharks are common for this area. While diving on Black Rock divers can see schools of surgeonfish, sweetlips, lobsters, and many others. Nurse sharks are often visiting this dive site. Washing Machine is another recognized dive spot of Tubbataha Reef. Colorful corals attract to this dive site sharks and barracudas, mantas and big Napoleon wrasses. Shallow reefs of Tubbataha features with big turtles. Tubbataha reef consists of a vast of soft and hard corals. Large sponges, anemones, gorgonian fans are home for numerous sea creatures.
 

When to go 

The diving season lasts on Tubbataha from March until June. This time brings the best visibility and the most comfortable water temperature that ranges from 26 to28C. 
 

Stella Maris liveaboard will give an excellent opportunity to discover such a marvelous diving destination as Tubbataha. You will be supported by a quality team and surrounded by the comfort of a modern diving yacht

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  • 30% will be required within 3 days after the booking confirmation to secure the booking
  • 100% will be required in 124 days prior to the embarkation date
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  • If you cancel after the booking is secured with a payment the cancellation fee of 30% will be charged
  • 100% will be charged if cancelled in 126 days before the embarkation date
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Economy Cabin (# C1-C2)
Deck
Lower Deck
Bedding
Twin Beds (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
2 Cabins
Lower level cabins with twin bunk beds and seated shower
Standard Cabin (# C3, A1-A4)
Deck
Lower Deck, Upper Deck
Bedding
Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
5 Cabins
Lower level cabin with a full and twin beds and seated shower (largest cabin - can accommodate 3 persons) A1 & A2 – bridge level rooms furnished with twin bunk beds and porthole A3 & A4 – bridge level rooms furnished with twin bunk beds, and porthole facing the stern with a semi-private patio
Premium Economy Cabin (# C4)
Deck
Lower Deck
Bedding
Twin Beds
Max occupancy
2 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
1 Cabin
Twin cabin with ensuite toilet and bath
Deluxe Cabin (B1, B2, B3)
Deck
Main Deck
Bedding
Double Bed + Twin Bed (Bunk-Style)
Max occupancy
3 Guests
Ensuite Bathroom
Ensuite Bathroom
Aircon
Aircon
Number of Cabins
3 Cabins
Main level cabin with twin bunk beds, port hole, 40” TV and Nespresso machine
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3.8
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N. David

3.75
Stella Maris MayVerified review
The trip got off to a slow start as the Stella Maris Explorer (and all other liveaboards) were stopped from travelling to Tubbataha by the coast guard due to a low pressure front. On the first day liveaboards were stopped from diving at Puerto Princessa so the owners offered a free trip to the underground river to divers. A nice gesture. On the second day we were able to do two local dives. That evening we were able to travel overnight to Tubbataha. In an additional effort to make up for lost dives we were offered two five dive days. I shared an economy cabin. It was basic but comfortable. There is not a lot of head room in the bunks. The bathroom is compact and has a sit down shower. It is a bit cramped but usable. Everything functioned. If you are tall or large it may be a challenge. Overall the cabin was fine. The diving operation was generally smooth. The dive staff were good. The dive deck is small, but after a couple of dives we adapted to the space available and it worked well. The showers at to back were welcome after a dive. I used my own equipment so I can’t comment about the rental gear. The tenders carried 10 divers plus dive crew. I experienced no issues with the tender and its operation. It was a back roll on exit and the tender had a reasonable ladder to reboard. If you required assistance it was offered. The food was good to very good with plenty of it available. The desserts and soups were a highlight. Those with dietary requirements were catered for. The variety of soft drinks was limited as were reasonably priced wines. The staff were very good and my fellow divers a diverse and friendly bunch. Overall a pleasant trip.
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