About This Itinerary
The Malapascua & Visayas region is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines, with its nutrient rich water supporting a variety of eco-systems & a wide diversity of marine life. Dive sites are varied, ranging from vertical walls covered in coral to gentle sloping reefs and muck diving hotspots. During the tour we visit and dive the islands around Malapascua and Cebu, Cabilao, Panglao, Balicasag and Pescador. Along with Apo Island marine sanctuary and critter hot spot Dauin.
View full itinerary →Trip Highlights
Abundant marine life
Stunning reef systems
Varied diving
Pelagic encounters
Stunning topography
What's Included
Included in your trip
- ✓ Return transfers between Cebu Airport or local hotel and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
- ✓ Shared cabin accommodation
- ✓ Full board accommodation
- ✓ Up to 4 dives daily
- ✓ 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- ✓ Weights, weight belt and SMB
Obligatory surcharges
- ⓘ Marine Park & Port Fees (per person): US$ 175
- ⓘ Fuel Surcharge: US$ 35 per night
Not included
- ✗ Flights
- ✗ Additional transfers
- ✗ Obligatory surcharges
- ✗ Equipment rental
- ✗ Nitrox
- ✗ Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- ✗ On board merchandise
- ✗ Crew and dive guide gratuities
Your Vessel
Philippine Siren
The 40 metre Philippine Siren liveaboard was built on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Handcrafted from ironwood and teak (traditional to the area), you will find no other diving liveaboard as beautiful in waters of the Philippines.
Guests
16 max
Cabins
8 (twin/double)
Length
40m
Nitrox
Available
Camera room
Yes
What Divers Say
★★★★★
"Great diving, great boat and guests!the staff"
★★★★★
"Vibrant reefs even though most dive sites had lots of day boats. The crew is amazing! Happy, accommodating, playful, thoughtful (underwater birthday celebration). The food is excellent and plentyful."
★★★★★
"Tubbataha on the Siren - wonderful experience"
Common Questions
When is Tubbataha open and what are the rules? ▼
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park has a short, permit-controlled season each year. We obtain the required Visitor Entry Permits on your behalf and need full guest details (passport, dive logs, contact) at least two weeks before your cruise. Once on the reef, gloves, tank bangers, reef hooks and pointers are prohibited (medical exceptions require a doctor's certificate), drones require a separate permit from Tubbataha Management, and a strict no-single-use-plastic policy applies.
What certification do I need? ▼
Visayas, Malapascua and Southern Leyte itineraries are generally suitable for all experience levels, with sites varying from gentle reefs and muck diving to walls and rocky outcrops; check the specific itinerary for logged-dive minimums (typically 25). Tubbataha is only suitable for divers with Advanced Open Water certification and a minimum of 50 logged dives, comfortable in changeable currents.
How do I get to the embarkation port? ▼
Embarkation port depends on the itinerary. Visayas itineraries embark from Cebu, with included transfers between Cebu Airport (or your local hotel) and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days. Tubbataha itineraries depart from Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Are park and marine fees included? ▼
No. Marine park and port fees are obligatory and vary by itinerary and areas covered. The applicable amount is added to your invoice as an on-board payment at the time of booking, paid before disembarkation.
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