Frequently Asked Questions

Important Passport Information

A valid passport at least six (6) months before expiry is required to enter the Philippines. Depending on your nationality, a visa might be required for you to gain entry. You need to check with your respective countries if this is the case. Passport information needs to be collected along with the complete Guest Information Sheet (GIS) at least a month before embarkation

For Tubbataha route, the Tubbataha Management Office (TMO) also requires passport information to process your diving permit. This needs to be collected along with the complete Guest Information Sheet (GIS) at least a month before embarkation.

What We Provide

M/Y Resolute will provide full board and lodging during tour. We have eight (8) fully airconditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms. We provide fresh bath and deck towels that we change every so often. We also provide enviromentally safe shampoo and liquid soap in each bathroom.

We have two (2) well-experienced chefs on board that prepares 5-6 course buffet every meal. The menu is diverse with both Filipino and international delights. There are always different meats, seafod, salad/vegetables, fresh fruits and desserts. They can handle numerous types of dietary restrictions or requirements as well. Just inform us before hand thru info@dive-resolute.com or indicate it in your GIS.

All the filtered water you can drink, coffee, tea and some juices.

For diving, 12 ltr tanks with DIN/yolk valves, regular air, reel and balloon, weights and weight belts and the services of a certified dive master are included for free.

What you can rent or buy from us

Beer, wine, and any alcoholic beverages we have on board for sale. We charge a corkage if you bring your own.

BCD, regulator, dive computer, wetsuit, mask, fins, booties, and 15ltr tanks are for rent. Nitrox fills are also available for a minimal fee.

Certification and specialty courses are offered on board.

Satelite phone service.

Safety Concerns

Safety is our top most priority. Our boat will no proceed if the captains perceives that there is a major threat to the guests, crew and boat. This may be because of bad weather or other factors.

Our dive guides and crew are trained emergency personnel. They know how to handle simple accidents and health concerns. For more serious conditions, there are modern hospitals in Batangas City and Metro Manila (for Anilao Route), Cebu and Dumaguete Cities (for Cebu Route), and Puerto Princesa (for Tubbataha). There are hyperbaric chambers in hospitals in Batangas City, Metro Manila, Cebu City, and Puerto Princesa. The TMO and rangers help out with care and evcuation to Puerto Princesa for Tubbataha route.

Special Occasions

Special occasions are always a cause for celebrations. Please inform us in advance of any birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon or even milestone dives (100, 200, etc). Kindly indicate in the GIS, email info@dive-resolute.com or any of our crew.

Gratuties

Crew gratuities or service fees are not included in the rpice. We believe that this should be voluntary based on your satisfaction with the service of the crew. On the last day, the crew will leave an envelop in your room. There will be a box in the main deck where you can put the envelope–anonymous or declared is your decision. It will be collected afterwards and equally divided between the crew and the dive team. We suggest 10% of the tour price.

What you need to do, bring or beware of

  1. Fill up the GIS at least one (1) month before departure–we can not let you on board without a completed GIS. (required)
  2. C-Card or proof of diving certification. (required)
  3. For foreigners a valid passport (required). For locals any government issued ID.
  4. Diving insurance (strongly recommended)
  5. Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  6. Cash – for souvenirs in the ranger station and for incidentals in the boat (we do not accept credit cards)
  7. Medicine for motion sickness, etc.
  8. Toiletries like toothbrush and the likes
  9. BCD, regulator, booties, finds, mask, wetsuit, and a dive computer (required for every diver), no night diving but torches are always useful, gloves are not allowed in Tubbataha unless you have a medical condition.
  10. Decompression dives are not allowed by TMO
  11. Camera and batteries
  12. There is no mobile service
  13. Downloaded movies and reading materials
  14. Personal snacks and candies (no corkage)
  15. Attire is very informal – whatever you are comfortable with
  16. Sandals
  17. Sunglasses
  18. We have no laundry service on board
  19. AC power is available – 220v with universal outlet
  20. USB ports for power are available
  21. Space is limited on board, we recommend you pack your clothes and gears in soft luggage like backpacks and duffel bags.
  22. There is no religious service onboard