Dive Review of Stella Maris in
Philippines/Tubataha

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Stella Maris: "Tubataha, finally!", Mar, 2022, by Michael Francis , CA, US ( Sr. Reviewer 7 reports with 10 Helpful votes). Report 12087.
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Accommodations		Food
Service and Attitude		Environmental Sensitivity
Dive Operation		Shore Diving
Snorkeling	N/A
Overall Rating
Value for $$
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Comments	This was my second trip to Tubataha and it was probably better than the first given the two year Covid break. The sea was a bit rough which limited the dive locations however the diving was excellent. The dive briefing communication skills were not the best. However, there were no problems encountered on any of the dives. The cabin accommodations varied. I suggest the top deck and main deck accommodations are more comfortable. A trip highlight was a Tiger Shark sighting on the last dive.
Websites	Stella Maris
Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience	251-500 dives
Where else diving	Raja Ampat, Similan Islands, Tubataha, Komodo, Nusa Penida, Palau, Galapagos, Cozumel, St. Lucia, Barbados, Bonaire, Curaçao, Roatan, Belize, Redondo Beach, Catalina Island, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, Bunaken, Maldives, Maumere
Closest Airport	Puerto Princesa	Getting There	LAX to Manila to Puerto Princesa Flights are easy.
Dive Conditions
Weather	sunny, rainy, cloudy	Seas	choppy
Water Temp	85-85°F / 29-29°C	Wetsuit Thickness	3
Water Visibility	50-100 Ft/ 15-30 M
Dive Policy
Dive own profile	yes
Enforced diving restrictions	[Unspecified]no night diving.
Liveaboard?	yes	Nitrox Available?	yes
What I Saw
Sharks	Lots	Mantas	1 or 2
Dolphins	None	Whale Sharks	None
Turtles	> 2	Whales	None
Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):
Corals		Tropical Fish
Small Critters	N/A	Large Fish
Large Pelagics
Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):
Subject Matter	N/A	Boat Facilities	N/A
Overall rating for UWP's	N/A	Shore Facilities	N/A
UW Photo Comments	[None]

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Dive Review of Stella Maris in Philippines/Tubataha

Stella Maris: "Tubataha, finally!", Mar, 2022,

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What I Saw

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Dive Review of Stella Maris in
Philippines/Tubataha