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Philippines Explorer 2
Philippines Explorer 2 is advertised for overnight dive or charter trips in Philippines. Published capacity: 6 guests in 4 cabins.
Published operator: Vessel Ventures Pte Ltd.
Marketed for bookings
- Length
- 23.85 m
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 4
- Built
- 2008
Research reviewed 2026-10-18.
Published specifications
Contact and booking links
- Official operator contact page https://www.philippines-explorer.com/contact [2] · checked 2026-10-18
- Public business email info@philippines-explorer.com [2] · checked 2026-10-18
- Official Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/philippines.explorer [2] · checked 2026-10-18
- Public business telephone +63 938 572 8255 [2] · checked 2026-10-18
- Official operator website https://www.philippines-explorer.com/ [3] · checked 2026-10-18
- Public business WhatsApp +31 6 2210 4747 [3] · checked 2026-10-18
- Public business WhatsApp +63 968 1255 385 [3] · checked 2026-10-18
- WhatsApp business contact +639385728255 [2] · checked 2026-10-18
- Published booking page
Links lead to third-party operators or agents. This directory does not confirm departures or accept bookings.
On board
- En-Suite bathrooms
- Aircon Cabins
- Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
- Warm Water Showers
- Massage
- Air Conditioned saloon
- Sun Deck
- Family Friendly Cruise
- Stand Up Paddleboard
- Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
- Seaview Cabins
- Naturalist Itineraries
- Paid Internet
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Charging stations
- Indoor Saloon
- Laundry Service
- Outdoor Dining
- Audio & video entertainment
- Fishing
- Safe Box in Cabin
- BBQ Area
- Available for Charter
- Local & International Crew
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Separate Rinse for u/w Camera
- Outside Showers
- Leisure Deck
- Daily housekeeping
- Bar
Diving facilities
- Nitrox available
- Shaded Diving Area
- DIN Adaptors
- Rinse Hoses
- Dive deck
- Tenders for diving
Published safety equipment
- Radar
- Depth Sounder
- GPS
- Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- Emergency Rafts
- Life Vests
- Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- Oxygen
- First Aid Kits
- Fishfinder
- Satellite & mobile phones
- Bilge pump alarm
- Search light
- Engine room CCTV
- Crew trained in first aid
- Emergency flares
Source-linked research
The published details below include historical records and conflicting claims, with their original sources retained.
| Detail | Published information and source |
|---|---|
| Listed supplier / operator | Vessel Ventures Pte Ltd. [1] |
| Year built | 2008 [1] |
| Year renovated | 2022 [1] |
| Length | 23.85 meters [1] |
| Beam | 5.54 meters [1] |
| Top speed | 9.5 knots [1] |
| Cruising speed | 7.5 knots [1] |
| Engines | 2 x Volvo Penta D6 480hp [1] |
| Max guests | 6 [1] |
| Number of cabins | 4 [1] |
| Number of bathrooms | 4 [1] |
| Tenders | 1 x 5m with 85hp outboard engine [1] |
| Water capacity | 3000 liters [1] |
| Fuel capacity | 4500 liters [1] |
| Freshwater maker | 300 liters/hour [1] |
| Amenities | En-Suite bathrooms; Aircon Cabins; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly; Warm Water Showers; Massage; Air Conditioned saloon; Sun Deck; Family Friendly Cruise; Stand Up Paddleboard; Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio; Seaview Cabins; Naturalist Itineraries; Paid Internet; Non-Smoking Rooms; Charging stations; Indoor Saloon; Laundry Service; Outdoor Dining; Audio & video entertainment; Fishing; Safe Box in Cabin; BBQ Area; Available for Charter; Local & International Crew; Snorkeling Equipment; Separate Rinse for u/w Camera; Outside Showers; Leisure Deck; Daily housekeeping; Bar [1] |
| Diving facilities | Nitrox available; Shaded Diving Area; DIN Adaptors; Rinse Hoses; Dive deck; Tenders for diving [1] |
| Safety/navigation equipment | Radar; Depth Sounder; GPS; Radio VHF/DSC/SSB; E.P.I.R.B. Distress System; Emergency Rafts; Life Vests; Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers; Oxygen; First Aid Kits; Fishfinder; Satellite & mobile phones; Bilge pump alarm; Search light; Engine room CCTV; Crew trained in first aid; Emergency flares [1] |
| Food and drink options | Al Fresco Dining; Vegan Options; Vegetarian Options; Free Soft Drinks; Beer available; Wine Available; Full-board Option; Beach BBQ; Fine Wines Selection; Welcome Cocktails; Snacks All Day; Western Food; Local Food [1] |
| Advertised itinerary examples | Malapascua: Sharks & Shoals (Dauin - Malapascua); Malapascua: Sharks & Shoals (Malapascua - Dauin) [1] |
| Example dated fare | EUR 2669 advertised for 2026-11-25 to 2026-12-01 (P7D); listing snapshot 2026-10-17, availability and inclusions need reconfirmation. [1] |
| Operator contact page | https://www.philippines-explorer.com/contact [2] |
| Operator email | info@philippines-explorer.com [2] |
| Operator instagram | https://www.instagram.com/philippines.explorer [2] |
| Operator phone | +63 938 572 8255 [2] |
| Operator website | https://www.philippines-explorer.com/ [3] |
| Operator whatsapp | +31 6 2210 4747 [3] |
| Operator whatsapp | +63 968 1255 385 [3] |
| Operator whatsapp | +639385728255 [2] |
Sources
- Philippines Explorer 2 — vessel specifications and booking listingbooking · accessed 2026-10-17
- Vessel Ventures Pte Ltd. — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18
- Vessel Ventures Pte Ltd. — published business contact detailsoperator · accessed 2026-10-18