Malapascua & Visayas
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 10 logged dives
Duration
10 nights
Skill level
Open Water
Overview
Abundant marine life
Stunning reef systems
Diving variety
Mountain ranges
Tropical beaches
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.
Dates & Prices
What's included:
- 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 and port fees: US$ 155
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, cocktails, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This 10 night Malapascua & Visayas liveaboard adventure allows up to 33 dives (including night dives) and takes you to some of the most beautiful regions of the Philippines, allowing you to experience some of the best diving in all of south east Asia, including thresher shark encounters at Malapascua, turtles and beautiful coral gardens at Apo Island, giant sardine balls at Pescador and world class muck diving and critter hunting around Dauin.
This itinerary involves some long distance travel and, whilst we attempt to ensure the number of dives we have scheduled are fulfilled, bad weather can hinder the boat’s ability to reach a specified dive site in good time.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 day dives or 3 day dives and a sunset or night dive. 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 in the Malapascua & Visayas region can affect this route which includes several overnight sailings.
Accommodation
9.7
Rated excellent
Nitrox
Surcharge
Wifi
No
Equipment
Surcharge
Tech friendly
Yes
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 on the Malapascua & Visayas itinerary 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 | 75 USD* |
7 nights Visayas/ Leyte itineraries | 100 USD* |
10 nights Visayas/ Leyte/ Malapascua | 155 USD* |
13 nights Tubbataha & More itineraries | 160 USD* |
6 nights Tubbataha itineraries | 120 USD* |
Fuel Surcharge (per person, per night) | 15 USD* |
*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 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) | 30 USD |
Merchandise | Prices vary |
Kayaking (subject to availability) | Free |
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* | 150 USD | 180 USD | 270 USD | 360 USD |
BCD | 60 USD | 72 USD | 108 USD | 144 USD |
Regulators | 60 USD | 72 USD | 108 USD | 144 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 | 30 USD | 36 USD | 54 USD | 72 USD |
U/W Torch/ Flashlight | 30 USD | 36 USD | 54 USD | 72 USD |
13L (AL100) cylinder | 25 USD | 30 USD | 45 USD | 60 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 | 90 USD |
Nitrox – 7 nights | 100 USD |
Nitrox – 10 nights | 130 USD |
Nitrox – 13 nights | 150 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 | 350 USD |
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) | 190 USD |
PADI Deep Diver Speciality | 290 USD |
Other PADI Specialities | Please enquire* |
The course prices listed are inclusive of the required manual and PADI certification card (PIC).
*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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