Description
Boat
Philippine Siren was built in 2013. It is a 40 meters long, 9.7 meters wide professional dive liveaboard, cruises at 10 knots. Like other Siren Fleet's yachts, it was built on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi and is a traditional “Phinisi” handcrafted from ironwood and teak.
Philippine Siren features a beautiful indoor air-conditioned lounge with cocktail bar, sofas, 42 inch flatscreen & movie network and library of books & games on the main deck.
Outside of the indoor lounge, there is a covered outdoor dining and refreshment area which provides a fabulous setting for all your meals, with comfortable bench seating set in a semi-circular shape.
All meals are served buffet style and guest may help themselves throughout the day to snacks & refreshments such as coffee, tea, herbal tea, fresh water, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juice, fresh fruit & cookies.
For those who enjoy the sun, there is an upper level sun-deck with 8 cushioned loungers (un-shaded).
Philippine Siren has an expansive shaded diving deck, with individual stations and large personal storage drawers and in-place fill station. For UW photographers, there are indoor & outdoor workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras and equipment, camera rinse tanks, equipment rinse tanks.
Guests will be provided with essential dive equipment of 12L aluminium tank, weights & belt, Aqua Lung Wave BCD, Calypso regulator, 3mm shorty wetsuit, mask & fins, and SMB (safety sausage) FREE of charge.
Cabin
Philippine Siren has 8 large air-conditioned cabins, it can welcome up to a maximum of 16 divers on each trip:
All cabins have ensuite bathroom, overbed reading lights, several cupboards, an in-cupboard safety box, personal audio-visual entertainment system(TV/DVD/music player), hairdryer, and charging points (sockets are 2-pin European style at 220v or 110v).
2 Premium Double Cabins (#1, 2) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one queen size double bed, portholes.
2 Premium Flexibility Cabins (#5, 6) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one king size double bed, upon request, it can be converted into two single beds side by side, portholes.
4 Premium Twin Cabins (#3, 4, 7, 8) :
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with two single beds side by side, portholes.
Diving
- 3 dives per day + alternating additional sunset/night dives.
- No night dives are allowed in the Tubbataha Marine Park.
- No dive on the embarkation and disembarkation day.
- Only 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the last diving day.
- All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.
- Kayaks are available for guests to use during the cruise free of charge.
Other Informations
- Nitrox:Available with additional charge
- 15L Tanks:Available with additional charge
- REBREATHER Dive:Available with additional charge
- Technical Dive:Available with additional charge
- Dive Equipment Rental:Available with additional charge
- Dive insurance:Divers must have valid dive insurance
- Wi-Fi Internet :Available with additional charge
- Laundry Service:Not available at the moment yet
- Massage Service:Available with additional charge
- Payment on board:Cash (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD)
- Crew Number:12, include 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Tubbataha - 7D/6N
This 6 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 19 dives, including 3 night dives and takes you to the National Marine Park of Tubbataha as well as covering some of the highlights of the South Visayas such as Apo Island.
Arrival Time for Tubbataha Itineraries
Guests planning to arrive in Puerto Princesa on the day of embarkation are kindly asked to book flights which arrive into Puerto Princesa no later than 12:00. For guests arriving earlier, transfer to S/Y Philippine Siren will be at 12:30 from Hotel Centro for embarkation at 13:00.
PLEASE NOTE the use of gloves, reef hooks, tank bangers or pointers is not permitted in Tubbataha National Marine Park.
Tubbataha - 14D/13N
This extended 13 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 41 dives, including up to 8 night dives. You will spend 5-6 days at the spectacular National Marine Park of Tubbataha as well as covering some of the highlights of the South Visayas such as Apo Island.
Arrival Time for Tubbataha Itineraries
Guests planning to arrive in Puerto Princesa on the day of embarkation are kindly asked to book flights which arrive into Puerto Princesa no later than 12:00. For guests arriving earlier, transfer to S/Y Philippine Siren will be at 12:30 from Hotel Centro for embarkation at 13:00.
PLEASE NOTE the use of gloves, reef hooks, tank bangers or pointers is not permitted in Tubbataha National Marine Park.
Malapascua and Visayas - 11D/10N
This 10 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 33 dives (including night dives) and takes you to the beautiful regions of Malapascua and Visayas, allowing you to experience some of the best diving in the Philippines!
Visayas : Southern Leyte & Malapascua
This liveaboard adventure takes you around the Visayas region, which is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines. There is a wide diversity of marine life, steep coral covered walls, gentle sloping reefs and muck diving hotspots.
During the tour you will visit and dive the islands of Limawasa, Cabilao, Balicasag, Bohol, and Malapascua. This trip not only offers fantastic macro and the chance to see schooling fish, but also the possibility of some larger pelagics. The shy thresher sharks come in to feed on schools of sardines and whale sharks may also be seen here.
Malapascua and Visayas - 11D/10N
This 10 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 33 dives (including night dives) and takes you to the beautiful regions of Malapascua and Visayas, allowing you to experience some of the best diving in the Philippines!
Southern Visayas - 7D/6N to 8D/7N
This 6 night liveaboard adventure takes you to the Visayas region, which is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines. There is a wide diversity of marine life, steep coral covered walls, gentle sloping reefs and muck diving hotspots.
This 7 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 22 dives, including up to 5 night dives and takes you to the Visayas region, which is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines. There is a wide diversity of marine life, steep coral covered walls, gentle sloping reefs and muck diving hotspots.
During the tour you will visit and dive the islands of Cebu, Cabilao, Panglao, Balicasag and Pescador; along with Apo Island marine sanctuary and critter hot spot Dauin. This trip not only offers fantastic macro and the chance to see schooling fish, but also the possibility of some larger pelagic. The shy thresher sharks come in to feed on schools of sardines and whale sharks may also be seen here during July, August and September.
More
Destinations | Visayas and Leyte, Tubbataha Reef |
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Facilities | Nitrox support, Sidemount Friendly, Watersport equipment, Camera Station, Massage or Spa |
Languages spoken | English |
Schedules & routes
Date | Duration | Destination | Departure - Arrival | Price | |
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03/04/2024 to 09/04/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
10/04/2024 to 16/04/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
17/04/2024 to 23/04/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
24/04/2024 to 30/04/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
01/05/2024 to 07/05/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
08/05/2024 to 14/05/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
15/05/2024 to 21/05/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
22/05/2024 to 28/05/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
29/05/2024 to 04/06/2024 | 6 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Puerto Princessa | From $3,912.00 | Detail |
05/06/2024 to 18/06/2024 | 13 nights | Tubbataha Reef | Puerto Princessa - Cebu City | From $7,124.00 | Detail |
22/06/2024 to 28/06/2024 | 6 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Moalboal | From $2,310.00 | Detail |
29/06/2024 to 05/07/2024 | 6 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Moalboal - Cebu City | From $2,310.00 | Detail |
06/07/2024 to 16/07/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $3,850.00 | Detail |
17/07/2024 to 27/07/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $3,850.00 | Detail |
28/07/2024 to 07/08/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $3,850.00 | Detail |
08/08/2024 to 18/08/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $3,850.00 | Detail |
29/09/2024 to 09/10/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
10/10/2024 to 20/10/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
21/10/2024 to 31/10/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
01/11/2024 to 11/11/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
12/11/2024 to 22/11/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
23/11/2024 to 03/12/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
04/12/2024 to 14/12/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
19/12/2024 to 29/12/2024 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
30/12/2024 to 09/01/2025 | 10 nights | Visayas and Leyte | Cebu City - Cebu City | From $4,350.00 | Detail |
Prices & conditions
Destination | Duration | Cabin | Price |
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Visayas and Leyte | 6 nights | Premium | From $2,310.00 |
Visayas and Leyte | 10 nights | Premium | From $3,850.00 |
Tubbataha Reef | 6 nights | Premium | From $3,912.00 |
Tubbataha Reef | 13 nights | Premium | From $7,124.00 |
Included
- Transfers from airport and/or hotel to the yacht
- VAT and local taxes
- Full-board meal plan (including snacks)
- Complimentary beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Soft drinks
- Diving activity (incl. tanks, weights, weight belts)
- Dive guide service
- Use of Kayaks or/and SUPs
- Land excursions and activities throughout the trip
- Boat accident insurance
- Cabin towels and complimentary toiletries
- Cabin cleaning service
Not included
- Domestic flights in destination country
- Marine park fees & Port fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Alcoholic beverage
- Dive equipment rentals
- Larger tank (15 L)
- Nitrox fills
- Dive courses on board
- Massage/Spa service
- Dive insurance (mandatory requirement)
- Travel insurance (trip cancellation insurance)
- Crew gratuity
Useful information
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.
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.