Description
Boat
The Seadoors is a 25 Metre (82ft) dive yacht, built and powered for comfort, safety and stability. She is twin diesel-powered and can cruise at 10 knots and has 220 volt power on board.
The Seadoors sleeps up to 18 guests in privacy and comfort.
The main deck has a nice air conditioned salon with a TV/DVD, stereo player, an assortment of movies, CDs and books, storage for photo/video equipment and a workbench with many plugs to charge electronic equipment. At the front is a a outdoor shaded area with sofas.
The upper deck has an outdoor dining area offering a great view of the sea, a bar and a sun deck with chaise longues.
The dive deck is well equipped with personal gear boxes and an in-place fill station. A camera workbench and rinse tanks are conveniently located for washing dive equipment and cameras.
The aft of the dive deck is equipped with exit ladders and freshwater showers.
Cabin
The Seadoors has 8 comfortable staterooms, can hosts max of 16 guests on board.
All cabins have private head with hot water shower, cabinets, desk, A/C and port windows.
4 Deluxe Cabins : Located on the main deck, with a double bed and a single bed (bunk style)
2 Deluxe Cabins : Located on the lower deck, with a double bed and a single bed (bunk style)
2 Master Cabins : Located on the lower deck, with a king size double bed and a single bed (bunk style)
Diving
4 dives per day, depending on conditions.
Normally, no dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.
All diving will provide expericed guide to lead the dive.
Other Informations
- Nitrox：Available, rate on request, must book in advance
- 15L Tanks：Available, rate on request, must book in advance
- REBREATHER Dive：Available, rate on request, must book in advance
- Dive Equipment Rental：Available, rate on request, must book in advance
- Dive insurance：Divers travelling aboard must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet ：Not available at the moment
- Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
- Massage Service：Not available at the moment
- Payment on board：By cash (PHP/Euro/USD) ONLY
- Crew Number：12, including 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Sample Itinerary for Tubbataha Reef
Day 0 : Arrival to PUERTO PRINCESA, A guide will pick you up at your hotel or at the airport, and will drive you to Seadoors. Welcome on board, safety and boat briefing and assignation of cabins. We will sail for about 9 hours to the atolls.
Day 1 : PNORTH ATOLL
MALAYAN WRECK. You can see the remains of a Malayan ship that stranded here from the mooring place, now home of bump head parrot fish, sweet lips, green sea turtles, napoleons, moray eels, angel fish. On the wall you can see dogtooth tuna and eagle rays.
WALL STREET. It's a sheer wall dive plunging deep into the blue, all covered with stunning corals. Notable sightings include white tip sharks, grey sharks, groupers, Napoleon wrasse… Look into the blue to check for Hammerheads!
Day 2 : SOUTH ATOLL
DELSAN WRECK. Named for the remains of a small ship which sank at the southeaster edge of the South Atoll, the dive is known for sifting of big fish. When the current is running grey reef sharks, white tips and silky sharks are often found. LIGHT HOUSE in the South Atoll, the sandy bottom on the top of the reef is home of all kind of rays, eagle rays, marble rays, devil rays…and the majestic manta ray.,
Day 3 : SOUTH ATOLL
T WRECK AND BLACK ROCK. Those two dive sites are located in the North corner of the South Atoll, the plateau slopes gently from 15 to 25 m. Whitetips can often be spotted sleeping on the seabed or cruising in search of prey. Mantas and bid pelagic are also common. If you are lucky it's a place also for Tiger Sharks.
Day 4 : NORTH ATOLL
SHARK AIRPORT. The top of the reef is a combination of sandy bottom and beautiful corals where sharks lie resting during the day. Also sighting school of sweetlips, Hawksbill Turtle, Green Sea Turtle, On the wall, when the current is present you can numerous sharks and pelagic cruising. WASHING MACHINE. Located at the exposed northeastern edge of the North Atoll, this dive site gets its name for the unpredictable currents, which sometimes change direction in the middle of a dive. One of the best dives to see the show of sharks and pelagic cruising and hunting for preys.
Day 5 : NORTH ATOLL
TERRACES the plateau is one of the most beautiful coral gardens, dropping off to a shelf at 20 m and after the wall to the deep blue. Endangered hawksbill and green sea turtles can often be found searching the sunny shallows in search of corals to much. Also schools of baby parrot fish as well as rays.
JESSIE BEAZLEY. This reef is known by the mystic stories told by the local fishermen. An special atmosphere is felt in this small reef. You won't ever forget it for it's amazing visibility, sea fans and numerous sharks.
Day 6 : The breakfast is served! It's time to share your wonder pics, say good bye and take a group picture as a souvenir.
We will propose you a tour on land to visit the Underground River for a fee, one of the 7 Wonders of Nature of the World.
You will be transferred to the airport or to your hotel.
The route can undergo modifications according to the weather conditions or the safety conditions . The description of the dives is based on what we were able to observe regularly, but every dive is different
More
| Destinations | Tubbataha Reef, Visayas and Leyte |
|---|---|
| Facilities | Laundry |
| Languages spoken | English, French |
Schedules & routes
| Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa | From $2,364.86 | Detail |
| 01/06/2019 to 07/06/2019 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa | From $2,364.86 | Detail |
| 08/06/2019 to 14/06/2019 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa | From $2,364.86 | Detail |
| 17/06/2019 to 27/06/2019 | 10 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princesa - Cebu City | From $2,978.39 | Detail |
| 01/07/2019 to 10/07/2019 | 9 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,933.77 | Detail |
| 12/07/2019 to 21/07/2019 | 9 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,732.98 | Detail |
| 19/10/2019 to 25/10/2019 | 6 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,119.45 | Detail |
| 26/10/2019 to 01/11/2019 | 6 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,119.45 | Detail |
| 02/11/2019 to 08/11/2019 | 6 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,041.37 | Detail |
| 09/11/2019 to 18/11/2019 | 9 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $2,732.98 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
| Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visayas and Leyte | 6 nights | Double Twin | From $2,041.37 |
| Visayas and Leyte | 6 nights | Master | From $2,097.14 |
| Visayas and Leyte | 9 nights | Double Twin | From $2,732.98 |
| Visayas and Leyte | 9 nights | Master | From $2,788.75 |
| Tubbataha Reef | 6 nights | Double Twin | From $2,364.86 |
| Tubbataha Reef | 6 nights | Master | From $2,420.64 |
| Tubbataha Reef | 10 nights | Double Twin | From $2,978.39 |
| Tubbataha Reef | 10 nights | Master | From $3,034.16 |
Included
- Air tanks & weights & weight belts
- Land transfer on arrival/depature date
- All meals & complimentary beverages (water & tea & coffee)
- Dive guide service
- Fuel surcharge
- Dinner on final evening
- Boat accident insurance
Not included
- Domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages (beer or/and wine)
- Soft drinks in bottles and/or cans
- Dive courses on board
- Crew gratuity
- Dive equipment rentals
- Dive insurance
- Travel insurance ( cancellation insurance)
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Marine park fees/Port fees
- Land tour & Island visit
Useful information
Tubbataha Reef
Period : Liveaboards run trips ONLY from March to June.
Visa's : Nationals from the vast majority of countries, including all ASEAN countries, can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days. Central Asia and India citizens need a visa before arriving. Please check with the nearest consulate of the Philippines about the most-updated imformation.
Climat : Average daily temperature range is 31°C year round. The rainy season is July to December (with the most storms generally in November and December) and the dry season is January to June.
Water : Water temperature averages from 27°C - 30°C. The hottest time of the year is March to May and the coolest is December to February when the water temperature may drop to 24°C - 26°C.
Clothing : Light clothes and sun protection is essential while visiting, early months can be slightly rainy.
Plugs : Type A electrical plug most commonly found (but type B and C sometimes used) 220V @ 60Hz.
Flights : International flights arrive to Manila, with daily domestic connections to Puerto Princesa.
Currency : Local currency is Philippine Peso (PHP), other currencies can be easily changed at banks or money changers, and international ATM's are available. Credit Cards are widely accepted but when travelling to outer island it is recommended to carry sufficient amount of Philippine pesos.
Visayas and Leyte
Period : Liveaboards trip can be offered from December to March.
Visa's : Nationals from the vast majority of countries, including all ASEAN countries, can enter the Philippines without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days. Central Asia and India citizens need a visa before arriving. Please check with the nearest consulate of the Philippines about the most-updated imformation.
Climat : There are generally 2 seasons in the Visayas: the rainy season from June to November, and the cool dry season from December to March. Typhoon season is from July to October. Average daily temperature around 28°C.
Water : Water temps stay upwards of 27°C through most of the year
Clothing : Light clothes and sun protection is essential while visiting, but a light jacket is good for possible cooler evenings.
Plugs : Type A electrical plug most commonly found (but type B and C sometimes used) 220V @ 60Hz
Flights : International and domestic flights arrive directly to Cebu.
Currency : Local currency is Philippine Peso (PHP), other currencies can be easily changed at banks or money changers, and international ATM's are available. Credit Cards are widely accepted but when travelling to outer island it is recommended to carry sufficient amount of Philippine pesos.
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