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Philippines Liveaboards

Aboard the S/Y Philippine Siren

The stunning Philippine Siren a a brand new liveaboard based in the Philippines. It is a beautiful custom designed and built luxury diving yacht.

We offer trips year round with several different itineraries. The Philippine Siren will be launched in Philippine waters in November 2009.

South Visayas

11 day/10 night

Taking in Cabilao Island which is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines and is particularly noted for sightings of Hammerhead Sharks. Apo Island considered by many to be the most successful marine sanctuary in the Philippines. Coral growth has benefited greatly and the vast number of fish species is astounding. Jacks, barracuda, sweetlips, Bumphead Wrasse, and lots of turtles can all be seen. There is a clownfish city with hundreds of Tomato Anenome fish living together . At the marine sanctuary dive site, Manta Rays are a common site. Dumaguete on Negros allows possible sightings of frogfish, Ornate Ghost Pipe Fish as well as many other small critters. The Pier is an awesome dive and offers the opportunity to see Mandarin Fish. Olongo island, Capitancillo Island and Mactan Island all offer the possibility of seeing Hammerhead Sharks and Whalesharks.

Southern Leyte around Bohol

January to April - 10 day 10 night

Mactan island and Olongo Island offer the possibility of sightings of large pelagic such as Whitetip and Greytip Reef Sharks as well as Hammerhead Sharks. Sogod Bay is world famous for sightings of Whalesharks. Pangalo and Baliqasac Islands offer up Manta Rays, Hammerhead Sharks and Whalesharks. Cabilao Island is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines and is also noted for sightings of Hammerhead Sharks.

Borocay via Apo Reef to the wrecks of Coron

Dives around Borocay and Carabo Island include Yapak where sightings of Grey Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Hammerhead Sharks, Manta Rays and Eagle Rays are all possible. Maniquin Island is a truly wonderful dive location and caters to all divers whether into large pelagic such as shark and Manta Rays or soft and hard corals, and fish life of all types. Apo Reef a UNESCO world heritage site is by many considered among the best diving in the Philippines. The whole North East side of Apo Reef consists of drop off's and overhangs where Whitetip and Grey Reef Sharks, turtles, barracuda and shoals of snapper are common. There is a turtle sanctuary on Apo island. The Japanese World War II wrecks around Busuanga Island, particularly in Coron Bay, have been one of the Philippine diving best kept secrets. Twelve wrecks have so far been located in diveable depths and we shall dive many of them.

* For trips that are currently FULL there is a waitlist available

More about the Philippine Siren

Inclusions

On the S/Y Philippine Siren the trip price includes:

• Essential dive equipment of wetsuit, regulator, BCD, and fins. We have a large variety of sizes for all aboard the boat.
• All refreshments such as coffee, tea, herbal tea, cocoa, fresh water, fruit juice, fresh fruit and all delicious cuisine.
• Beverages of Soft Drinks and Beer are free including Singha, Leo and Tiger.
• Free Nitrox refills for all Nitrox divers!

Exclusions

• Single supplements if not willing to share a cabin are charged at an additional 80% of trip price.