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Liveaboard dive trip — 6D in the open seas without internet
What we do during the 120+ hours disconnected from the world
In the past week, I went on my first liveaboard diving trip to Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines. It is UNESCO World Heritage site, and is obviously a pride of Philippines, given that it is featured at the back of the 1000 pesos note (their highest denomination).
Prior to this trip, I was very curious about how the time would be spent. After all, there’s at most four dives in a day, which means that the bulk of each day is spent not diving.
So, here’s an account of my experience, both for myself as a form of journal, and for those who are curious about what goes on in a liveaboard diving trip.
(Note: Unless otherwise specified, all photos are by the author.)
What is a liveaboard?
A liveaboard diving trip is one where divers live on a boat for days, deep out in the open ocean, specifically for the purpose of diving.
The liveaboard I went on was MV Dolphin, which has a gross tonnage of 200 tons and spans 27.5m by 6.5m. Each room is air-conditioned and houses two guests with an attached toilet. The water pressure of the shower is good (unlike Tioman accommodations where the showers…
