Why it ranks
Remote atoll reef system in the Sulu Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site (1993, extended 2009), reachable only by liveaboard dive boats during a short season.
Don't miss: Dive the walls and drop-offs of the North and South Atolls on a liveaboard.
Best for: Experienced divers; the park is a multi-day liveaboard trip, not a day tour.
Good to know: Liveaboards run roughly mid-March to mid-June only and sell out months ahead; a park conservation fee is charged per diver and advanced certification is usually expected because of currents.
Key facts
| Type | dive-site |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Park conservation fee per diver plus liveaboard cost (figures not confirmed on pages opened) |
| Best season | Mid-Mar to mid-Jun (dive season) |
| How to get there | Liveaboard boats depart Puerto Princesa; roughly 10–12 hours' sailing to the reef. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.8 · 234 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 34.1/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 10/25 |
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| Evidence points | 44/100 | #1 in Diving & snorkelling, Big Lagoon, has 54 points |
| Score | 89 | 60 + 39 × (44 ÷ 54)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa30-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#48 Tubbataha Reef): rating 4.8/5 from 234 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph — UNESCO Philippines state party page: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (1993, 2009)
FAQ
Where is Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan.
How much is the entrance fee at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
Park conservation fee per diver plus liveaboard cost (figures not confirmed on pages opened). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?
Liveaboard boats depart Puerto Princesa; roughly 10–12 hours' sailing to the reef.
How is Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park ranked?
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park has a category score of 89 (44 evidence points) and ranks #5 for diving & snorkelling in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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