Visayas, Southern Leyte, and Malapascua (LAMAVE Special)
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
Something for every diver
Large Pelagics
Tropical beaches
The Southern Visayas, Leyte, and Malapascua LAMAVE itinerary explores some of the best diving in the Philippines, with its nutrient rich water supporting a variety of eco-systems and a wide diversity of marine life. Dive sites are varied, ranging from vertical walls covered in coral to gentle sloping reefs and macro diving hotspots. During the tour we visit and dive the islands of Malapascua, Cabilao, and Limasawa. Along with Balicasag Marine Sanctuary and Sogod Bay, a whale shark hot spot in Southern Leyte.
Dates & Prices
Please contact us for more information about joining us on one of these once in a lifetime research and conservation itineraries! Don't delay. Spaces are highly sought after and limited.
What's included:
- Return transfer between Cebu Airport or local hotel and the vessel on embarkation and disembarktaion days
- Shared cabin accommodation
- Full board accommodation
- Tea, coffee, fruit juice & soft drinks
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 11 litre (80 cuft) cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
- Deck and bath towels
Obligatory surcharges:
- Marine park and port fees: US$155
- Flights
- Additional transfers
- Obligatory surcharges
- Equipment rental
- Nitrox
- Beer, wine & spirits
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive guide gratuities
Maps & Itinerary
This 10 night Southern Visayas, Leyte, and Malapascua LAMAVE 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.
A researcher from the Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE), will join us on board Philippine Siren for this special trip. The itinerary visits several of LAMAVE’s research and conservation field sites including Sogod Bay, where the team has been studying whale sharks with local stakeholders since 2013 and Balicasag Island, a key foraging area for marine turtles. You will also be invited to assist with their research to deploy, retrieve, and service their acoustic receivers at sites along the itinerary route including Cabilao and Malapascua.
Throughout the trip, your observations and pictures enable LAMAVE to do photo identification of green and hawksbill turtles, mantas, and whale sharks as and where they are encountered. There will be presentations explaining LAMAVE’s research into the various species, how the collected data is used and interpreted, why it is important, and how it can lead to conservation impact.
On a typical day we offer up to 4 dives; 3 day dives and a fourth 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
Who is LAMAVE?
Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines (LAMAVE) is an Filipino non-stock non-government organisation dedicated to the conservation of marine megafauna and the marine environment in the Philippines and wider region. We apply science-based solutions to conservation challenges and bring together science, people and education.
*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
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 | 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 | |
*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 |
Wi-Fi Internet access (6/7 nights) | 25 USD |
Wi-Fi Internet access (10/13 nights) | 35 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* | 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 | 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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