Tourism plays an important role in Tubbataha. It provides the income needed to manage the park and increases awareness and support for the reefs' conservation. Visitors come from around the world to experience Tubbataha's natural beauty and incredible dive opportunities.

Dive Season
The dive season usually runs from March until June. This time of year typically gives outstanding diving conditions clear skies, flat seas and excellent visibility (30 to 45 meters).

Rules
When diving in Tubbataha, everyone must follow the Park Rules and Regulations. In doing this they help to protect the reef from destruction and exploitation. Please also refer to Diving Best Practice to minimize your impacts on the reef.

Dive Operators
A range of dive companies offer liveaboard trips to Tubbataha. People who want to go to the park should contact these dive companies. The TMO does not operate commercial trips to Tubbataha but will assist guests in securing a booking, if necessary. See the List of Dive Operators in Tubbataha

Getting There
To reach the Park, tourists generally take an hour's flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa City. Dive operators transport the guests from the airport to the wharf, some 5 minutes' drive away, to the Puerto Princesa Pier, where their dive boat await.

Tubbataha Reefs is accessible only by sea transport. It generally takes 10 hours to get to the park from Puerto Princesa, depending on the speed of the boat. Most of the vessels leave after dinner and arrive in Tubbataha at around 6 a.m. Some slower vessels, however, leave the wharf earlier in order to arrive in the Park at first light.