PALAWAN PRINCESS

Why dive here

With 477+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dolphins and eagle rays - PALAWAN PRINCESS offers some of Tubbataha Reef's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 477+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 10m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Palawan Princess isn't your average deep wreck full of gloom and mystery. This old roll-on, roll-off ferry, sunk in 1990, sits surprisingly shallow, just kissing the 10-meter mark. It’s perfect for extended bottom times, letting us really soak in the scene. We love drifting along her 85-meter length, watching schools of trevally swirl around the superstructure, their silver scales flashing in the sunlight filtering down. What makes her special? The sheer volume of fish. Glassfish shimmer like liquid silver in every shadow, and you’ll spot crocodilefish lounging on various ledges. We always find ourselves peering into the exposed cargo holds, now home to giant groupers and snapper. It’s a great site for photographers, the light penetration is incredible, and the colours are vibrant. Our favourite moment is always finding the propeller, now a dense coral garden, with anemonefish darting amongst the tentacles. It’s a gentle wreck, suitable for all experience levels, and honestly, a fantastic way to spend an hour underwater.