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Palawan to Borneo
Aug 20 - Sept 20, 2025
​Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Sail the wild coast of Palawan, dive untouched reefs teeming with life, and journey to remote islands where few have ever set foot — all before crossing into the rich, reef-filled waters of Borneo. From turtle hatchings in the Philippines to epic dives in Sipadan, this is raw, off-grid ocean magic at its best.​
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Highlights include:​
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Sail the Wild Palawan Coast
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Motor up the Kinabatangan River looking for Wildlife
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Turtle Islands – Nature’s Grand Finale in the Philippines
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Meet the Bajau Sea Nomads
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Sipadan & Surrounds – World-Class Diving
Manifesting...
The Facts
Route: Puerto Princesa to Tawi–Sabah
Dates: Aug 20 – Sept 20
Distance: 500+ Nautical Miles
Arrival Airport: Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Departure Airport: Tawau Airport (TWU)
Crew Contribution: $2750USD per person
Itinerary
WEEK 1: Sail the Wild Palawan Coast
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Begin your journey along the untamed and dramatic coastline of Palawan.
Sail past jungle-covered cliffs, anchor in hidden coves, and dive vibrant reefs teeming with marine life.
This stretch of the Philippines remains raw, remote, and largely untouched by tourism.
Highlights: Island-hop through uncharted lagoons
Beach bonfires under starry skies
Shallow reef dives and jungle hikes
Sail into the Turtle Islands, just in time for the hatching season. These protected isles are a vital nesting site for green and hawksbill turtles.
Spend your days diving and snorkeling, and your nights witnessing baby turtles make their first journey to the sea.
Check into Malaysia Borneo
Week 2: Go Up the Kinabatangan River
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Route: Sail to Sandakan, then inland via riverboats
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Wildlife Encounters:
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Pygmy elephants
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Proboscis monkeys
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Orangutans in the wild
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Crocodiles, hornbills, and macaques
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Eco-Stay: Anchor near the river mouth and partner with a local eco-lodge (e.g., Sukau or Abai village).
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Activities: River safaris, night jungle walks, drone footage of rainforest canopies.
Film/Content Focus: Borneo's rainforest biodiversity, conservation efforts, intersection of land and sea.
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Week 3: Still up River
We aren't exactly sure but we plan a week in the river. This is the highlight of the trip.
WEEK 4: Sail to Sipadan & the Coral Kingdom
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Cross into a new cultural and ecological frontier.
End your expedition diving the legendary reefs of Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai — consistently ranked among the top dive sites on the planet.
Ending the trip in Tawau
Highlights:Walls of barracuda
Turtles galore
Drift dives and macro photography at Mabul