ISLANDS AND LIVEABOARDS
Jessie Beazley Reef – comprise the 130,000-hectare
marine protected area in the middle of the Sulu
Sea in the Palawan region of the Philippines. The
beautiful dive sites consist mainly of walls and dropoffs, which are perfect for some big fish action.
Solitude One was transformed from a Japanese
merchant vessel to redefine quality service and
professionalism in diving hospitality. She has been
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PHILIPPINES
Solitude One
Liveaboard
Text by ANDREW LOK
Images by BO MANCAO
The spectacular and pristine reefscapes of
Tubbataha are only accessible via liveaboard for a
reason; there is virtually no land in sight no matter
how hard you gaze at the horizon. One such
vessel is the comfortable and highly functional
Solitude One.
Since divers discovered this remote reef system
in the late 1970s, it has become recognised as one
of the most remarkable coral reefs on the planet.
A renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site – and
now an ASEAN Heritage Park – Tubbataha is
well known for its stunning reef scenes, dizzying
amount of reef life and amazing visibility. The
three reef areas – North Atoll, South Atoll and the
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