I am not sure but May (beginning) is the best season for Tubbataha. And we saw plenty of sharks including whale sharks at the end of May.

The better question is if the tour operators will allow you to use it when you get to the Philippines. In Tubbataha, any type of spear fishing is strictly prohibited. In fact, in any of the parks in the Philippines, spear fishing is illegal. From what I saw, the dive guides and the dive companies are very protective of the reefs and the fish. So, even if you can get a spear gun or a Hawaiian sling into the country, I seriously doubt that you will be allowed to use it. I hope this helps. Enjoy your vacation.

Correct. The reason why is that Tubbataha is really a bit more advanced diving and the only diving in Tubbataha is from liveaboards, or week long trips where you spend an entire week at sea. Tubbataha is about 13 hours away from the nearest port. Also, PADI standards require more shallow dives than you find in Tubbataha. Tubbataha also can have some very strong and unpredictable currents. For someone just starting out, this may not be the most enjoyable experience for you. The Philippines do have some great places to get your open water certification, though. If you want a place that also has a lot of night life and bustle (although I've heard it can get "adult" oriented in areas) look into Puerto Galera, which is south of Manila. If you want to just relax and enjoy some gorgeous beaches between dives, check out Malapascua, which is gotten to by Cebu. I've spoken to people who've done both and really loved both areas. I have around 600 dives and I am planning my next dive trip to Malapascua. PADI also has a travel network. If you Google "PADI travel network " the site should be able to help you find a PADI affiliated shop in either area where you can get your certificate. I hope this helps you out and is not too long winded of an answer. Enjoy your diving.

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I got no phone signal, and no one else (including the local boat staff) were able to either. I think that most boats do carry a satellite phone in case of emergency, though.

I booked directly with the cruise company. It’s 7 days 6 nights trip, with day 1 boarding before 16:00. Pls pay attention to your flight arrival time, leave enough room as it is common to have delayed due to heavy rains. In terms of cost, around USD2,500 (all inclusive eg marine park fees, taxes etc). But pls refer to the cruise official website. If you come with group of friends, most cruise offer group discount. Should further info helps, pls share. Kind regards, Sandy

you must be an experienced diver to visit Tubbataha. there are rules to be followed. and diving conditions can change quickly. do a discovery dive at a beach resort

Visit the site of dolphinbay-divers and check how much it cost.to do diving on tubbataha....You can only reach Tubbataha by boat during the short season of March to June, when the park is officially open. Therefore, liveaboard trips are the only option for divers to reach this amazing destination....theres no trips on august