MV Eco Explorer dive boat review
The MV Eco Explorer is a 46 meters liveaboard cruising around the Philippines Islands. Built in 1982, this steel hulled vessel has been upgraded since and still offers comfortable accommodations for an unforgettable adventure!
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Boat Cabins & Layout
The large vessel welcomes a large number of guests, maximum 40, in 20 comfortable cabins. Indeed, the spacious cabins come complete with air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom. Plus, the shower has both cold and hot water running!
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Eco Explorer’s on-board facilities
Just like it’s expected to be on such a large vessel, the Eco Explorer offers more than enough space to enjoy some privacy during a busy week! Indeed, inside and out, the dive vessel features spacious rooms and areas where you will be comfortable and feel a little like home.
Moreover, the very top deck is home to a restaurant-like covered dining area. Also, as you can see on the picture below, there is a central bar where you can get refreshments and drinks.
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First, you should know that the indoor areas are fully air-conditioned. Now, you will find a sizable salon with a full entertainment system and media library to enjoy, located on the main deck. Furthermore, if you head to the upper deck (what they call the A deck) you will be pleased to find a jacuzzi! Plus, this is the main sundeck, featuring plenty of cushioned loungers.
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Vessel Layout
The Eco Explorer is the biggest vessel of the Expeditions Liveaboard Fleet, which also owns the Stella Maris and the Borneo Explorer.
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Scuba Diving with the Eco Explorer
At the aft of the upper deck is where you will find the Eco Explorer’s diving center. As you should expect, the dive boat is fitted with all the best and latest marin navigation and safety technologies. Also, available on-board for renting are sets of complete diving equipment as well as air compressor and NITROX membrane system.
Finally, with two 27 meters diving tenders and a professional, highly skilled, crew you are all set for a great diving adventure!
Where does this liveaboard dive boat go?
Check out the fabulous places where this dive boat travels to.
Note: some destinations may not be listed below, please enquire for more details.
Donsol
The best place in the World to swim and dive with Whale Sharks! Also a fantastic spot for spotting Manta Rays.
Puerto Galera
Great spot for Macro Underwater Photography, to take a diving course and for amazing Drift Diving.
Anilao, Batangas
The best place in the Philippines for Macro Underwater Photography! A must dive for muck diving and macro photographers. Thriving biodiversity and superb coral.
Boracay Island
Great place to learn Scuba Diving or to take courses. Some interesting and challenging dive sites and good macro photography opportunities.
Bohol Island
Some of the best scuba diving in the Philippines! Great wall dives, Coral, Macro Pictures opportunities and Reef Sharks.
Coron, Palawan
One of the Best places in the World for Wreck Diving!!! Also very interesting lake diving all within a superb tropical scenery setting... ahh bliss!
Malapascua Island
The best place on Earth to see the very rare Thresher Shark! Good chances also to spot Manta Rays and world class macro diving. Very Beautiful pristine Island.
Philippines
Thousands of stunning Islands with unlimited Scuba Diving opportunities! Some of the best Wreck Diving in the World is in Coron Island and great chances to spot the rare and shy Thresher Shark in Malapascua Island... The philippines will amaze every diver!
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