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Dive Review of Philippine Aggressor in
Philippines/Tubbataha

 
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Philippine Aggressor: "Philippine Aggressor - Tubbataha Itinerary", Apr, 2025,

by Jeffery E Snyder, DE, US (Sr. Reviewer Sr. Reviewer 7 reports with 9 Helpful votes). Report 13360.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 3 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A

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Beginners 2 stars
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Comments The trip from Philadelphia to Puerto Princessa where the Philippine Aggressor is berthed for the Tubbataha itinerary took 30 hours, 24 in the air. So it was a long way away for me. The intro to the boat included safety features, charging instructions and a tour of the room amenities and the escape routes in case of emergency.

I picked the Philippine Aggressor because I could get room on the same level as the dive deck in case we needed to abandon ship. There were four cabins on this deck which was also where we ate, had dive briefings and hung out. The deck above also had four cabins and the lounge which no one used, it was wasted space. The deck also has acce ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience 501-1000 dives
Where else diving New Jersey, North Carolina, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Fiji, Truk Lagoon, Red Sea, Cozumel
Closest Airport Puerto Princesas Getting There Philadelphia to LA on American
LA to Manila on Philippine Airlines
Manila to Puerto Princes on Philippine Airlines
Coming home, Philippine Airlines could only check our bags to LA as they are not an affiliate of American Airlines

Dive Conditions
Weather sunny Seas choppy, currents
Water Temp 84-86°F / 29-30°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 60-100 Ft/ 18-30 M

Dive Policy
Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Must stay with the divemaster, even if they are swimming against the current.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw
Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None

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Corals 5 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
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Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities N/A
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