Coron & Apo Reef
MANDATORY Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum 50 logged dives - comfortable in currents
Duration
7 nights
Skill level
Advanced
Overview
Abundant marine life
Stunning reef systems
Something for every diver
Historic WWII wrecks
Pelagic encounters
Starting and finishing in Coron, this 7 night liveaboard itinerary pairs two of the best-known dive areas in the Philippines. In Coron Bay, the Japanese supply ships sunk in September 1944 range from the coral-covered tanker Okikawa Maru to the seaplane tender Akitsushima, with her aircraft crane lying on the sand. Across the Mindoro Strait, Apo Reef Natural Park is the largest coral reef system in the Philippines, with walls, sharks and turtles. The route also includes a dugong snorkelling excursion off Calauit and a dive in Barracuda Lake, where warm and cool layers of water meet beneath the limestone cliffs of Coron Island.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- Return transfer between local airport or hotel and the vessel on embarkation and disembarkation days
- Shared, full board cabin accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
- Unlimited drinking water, tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Deck and bath towels
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (AL80) cylinder with air fills
- Weights and weight belt
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine park and port fees
- Fuel Surcharge
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Obligatory surcharges
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Alcoholic beverages
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This itinerary involves some long distance travel, including overnight sailings.
Coron Bay Wrecks
Around ten Japanese WWII supply ships sunk lie in Coron Bay. Most are heavily encrusted in coral and home to plenty of fish, and their holds and engine rooms still contain cargo and machinery.
Coron Reefs
Coral-covered seamounts and shallow reefs such as Twin Peaks and the Siete Pecados marine sanctuary, with turtles, schooling fish and good macro life.
Apo Reef Natural Park
Apo Reef covers about 34km² (13 square miles) and is the largest coral reef system in the Philippines. Protected since 1980, its walls and drop-offs are known for reef sharks, turtles, groupers and bumphead parrotfish.
Calauit
The seagrass beds off Calauit Island are home to a population of dugongs. Snorkelling excursions are run with local Tagbanua guides, and while sightings are frequent, they cannot be guaranteed.
Barracuda Lake, Coron Island
Ringed by the sheer limestone cliffs of Coron Island, Barracuda Lake is as striking above the water as below it. Clear water reveals jagged limestone formations, a shimmering layer where fresh water meets salt, and, if you’re lucky, the lake’s resident barracuda.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 dives; 3 day dives and a fourth sunset or night dive (No night dives in Tubbataha). The diving day is usually scheduled as follows:
- Light Breakfast followed by a briefing and Dive 1
- Full Breakfast, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 2
- Lunch, relaxation period, briefing and Dive 3
- Snack relaxation period, briefing and Dive 4, where possible
- Dinner
*The itinerary above is an example only and is subject to change depending on local regulations, guests’ experience, flight schedules, weather and logistics and is at the Captain’s discretion. Adverse weather can affect this route which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.7
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
Surcharge
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
No
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 dive liveaboard as beautiful in waters of the Philippines.
Philippine Siren is the largest vessel in the Siren fleet to date, welcoming up to 16 guests in eight cabins: Two fixed doubles, four fixed twins and 2 cabins that are flexible doubles/twins. Each cabin is equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning units and en-suite bathrooms with hot water. For added luxury, towels are provided.
Extras
Master Liveaboards offers a range of services to make your stay on board even more enjoyable. Marine Park & Port fees, Rental equipment, Nitrox and courses can now be pre-booked and pre-paid at the time of booking your liveaboard. For our rebreather and technical diver guests, please send us your gas and equipment requests as early as possible.
Per person | |
|---|---|
Airport Terminal Fee (domestic) | 50-220PHP |
Airport departure tax (international) | 750PHP |
6 nights Visayas itineraries | 85 USD* |
7 nights Visayas/ Leyte itineraries | 115 USD* |
10 nights Visayas/ Leyte/ Malapascua | 175 USD* |
13 nights Tubbataha & More itineraries | 205 USD* |
6 nights Tubbataha itineraries | 120 USD* |
Fuel Surcharge | |
*All surcharges, including marine, park and port fees, are subject to change at any time, and without notice.
The applicable marine park fees for your itinerary will be added to your onboard extras to be paid on the boat before disembarkation.
Beer (per can) | 2.50 USD |
Spirits (single shot) | 6 USD |
Cocktails (per glass) | 8 USD |
Wine (per bottle) | from 30 USD |
Laundry (per item) | 1 USD |
Massage (per hour) | 45 USD |
Wi-Fi Internet access (6/7 nights) | 30 USD |
Wi-Fi Internet access (10/13 nights) | 40 USD |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we try to keep information as up to date as possible please be aware that, although unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
Equipment | 6 nights | 7 nights | 10 nights | 13 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full equipment set* | 200 USD | 240 USD | 360 USD | 480 USD |
BCD | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 180 USD |
Regulators | 75 USD | 90 USD | 135 USD | 180 USD |
Mask | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 60 USD |
Fins | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 60 USD |
Boots | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 60 USD |
Wetsuit (3mm shorty) | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 120 USD |
Dive Computer | 50 USD | 60 USD | 90 USD | 72 USD |
U/W Torch/ Flashlight | 35 USD | 42 USD | 63 USD | 84 USD |
13L (AL100) cylinder | 30 USD | 36 USD | 54 USD | 72 USD |
*Full equipment set does not include dive computer or torch. If required these must be requested separately.
All equipment must be pre-booked to ensure availability and correct sizes, etc. are on board.
Price | |
|---|---|
Nitrox – 6 nights | 100 USD |
Nitrox – 7 nights | 120 USD |
Nitrox – 10 nights | 180 USD |
Nitrox – 13 nights | 240 USD |
On-board pricing is subject to change without notice. While we endeavour to keep information as up to date as possible, please be aware that, although it is unlikely, prices may be different on your cruise.
We regret that we are unable to support rebreather divers on Philippine Siren.
PADI Courses | Cost: |
|---|---|
PADI Advanced Open Water | 250 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 100 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 200 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
Please note that the course prices listed above do not include course materials or certification registration. You can register for online learning for PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI EANx (Nitrox) here. For all other courses, please speak to our reservations team.
*A range of other speciality courses are available, on request. Please contact our reservations team for more information, prices and to pre-book any course.
Courses are subject to availability and must be pre-booked to ensure an instructor is available.
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