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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.
6 Premium Flexibility Cabins (#3 - 8) :
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.
Diving
- 3 dives per day + alternating 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：Available with additional charge
- Massage Service：Available with additional charge
- Payment on board：Cash (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD)
- Crew Number：12, include 3 dive guides
Itineraries
Tubbataha National Park
This 6 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 19 dives, including up to 4 sunset dives in and around Tubbataha National Marine Park.
Accessible only by liveaboard, the Tubbataha Reefs were proclaimed as a National Marine Park in 1988 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, in recognition of their outstanding universal value in terms of marine life species diversity and richness. These reefs consist of vertical walls or near drop off's rising out of great depths where hammerheads, thresher sharks and whale sharks can be seen.
Guests planning to arrive at the embarkation location on the day their liveaboard commences are kindly asked to book flights which arrive no later than 12:00 (noon). Guests arriving earlier will be transferred from the airport to the meeting point and then to the vessel for embarkation at 13:00.
Mandatory Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum 50 logged dives - comfortable in currents
Tubbataha and More
Cruising between Cebu and Puerto Princesa, the Tubbataha and More 13 nights liveaboard diving itinerary combines some of the best dives sites of the Visayas with the stunning reefs of Tubbataha.
This extended 13 night liveaboard adventure allows up to 39 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.
Guests planning to arrive at the embarkation location on the day their liveaboard commences are kindly asked to book flights which arrive no later than 12:00. Guests arriving earlier will be transferred from the airport to the meeting point and then to the vessel for embarkation at 13:00.
Mandatory Requirements: PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent - minimum 50 logged dives - comfortable in currents
Malapascua & Visayas
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.
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 25 logged dives
Southern Leyte & Visayas
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.
Requirements: PADI Open Water or equivalent - minimum of 25 logged dives
Schedules & routes
Prices & conditions
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
Best time for diving
November to May is generally considered the best period for diving in the Visayas, during the dry season, when sea conditions are calmer and visibility is at its best. Diving is possible year-round, especially in protected areas such as Cebu, Bohol, and Negros. The rainy season usually runs from June to October, with occasional typhoons, mainly affecting the northern Visayas. Visibility typically ranges between 15 – 30 meters, with mild to moderate currents depending on the site.
About temperatures
Air: generally ranges between 26°C – 32°C year-round.
Sea: warm throughout the year, usually between 26°C – 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
A 3 mm wetsuit is suitable year-round. Some divers may prefer a 5 mm during longer dives between December and February.
Diver requirement
Suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced divers. Calm reefs, abundant macro life, whale shark encounters (seasonal), and occasional stronger currents make the Visayas ideal for both training dives and advanced drift diving. You can find out more information about diving in this area here: Visayas
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Liveaboards in the Visayas usually embark and disembark in Cebu City (CEB). Depending on the itinerary (North or South Visayas), alternative ports such as Dumaguete (DGT), Tagbilaran (TAG), or Malapascua (CEB) may be used. Please check with our agent to confirm the exact port for your selected cruise.
Visa Requirements
The Philippines offers visa-free entry for many nationalities, allowing stays of up to 30 days, with possible extensions available locally. For the latest visa information, please consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Immigration authorities may request proof of onward or return travel upon arrival.
Vaccinations
No mandatory vaccinations are required for travelers arriving from non-risk countries. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only for travelers coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Philippine Peso (PHP). Cash is recommended for small purchases, while USD, credit and debit cards are accepted in major hotels and liveaboards.
Drones
Drone use is generally allowed in the Philippines, but restrictions may apply in marine protected areas and near airports. For details, visit Drone laws in the Philippines
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
Tubbataha Reef
Best time for diving
March to June is considered the best season for diving in Tubbataha, as the seas are calm and visibility is excellent, often between 20 – 40 meters. Currents can be moderate to strong, making some sites more suitable for experienced divers. The park is closed from mid-June to mid-March due to rough seas during the rainy season.
About temperatures
Air: generally ranges between 28°C - 34°C during the diving season.
Sea: warm all year round, around 27°C - 30°C.
Wetsuit Recommendation
A 3 mm wetsuit is usually sufficient, although some divers prefer a 5 mm for longer dives or early-season trips.
Diver requirement
Due to strong currents at some sites, advanced open water or equivalent experience is recommended, although there are calmer sites suitable for less experienced divers. You can find out more information about diving in this area here: Tubbataha
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Liveaboards usually depart from Puerto Princesa (PPS), Palawan. For the 1st and last trip during the dive season, itineraries include a return to Puerto Princesa or an alternate port, please check with our agent for exact details.
Visa Requirements
The Philippines offers visa-free entry for many nationalities, allowing stays of up to 30 days, with possible extensions available locally. For the latest visa information, please consult the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. Immigration authorities may request proof of onward or return travel upon arrival.
Vaccinations
No mandatory vaccinations are required for travelers arriving from non-risk countries. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required only for travelers coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Money Matters
The local currency is the Philippine Peso (PHP). Cash is recommended for small purchases, while USD, credit and debit cards are accepted in major hotels and liveaboards.
Drones
Drone use is generally allowed in the Philippines, but restrictions may apply in marine protected areas and near airports. For details, visit Drone laws in the Philippines
Extending your holiday
We offer a range of hotels/resorts, land-based diving packages, and excursions that can be arranged before or after your liveaboard holiday. Just ask us if you need such service.
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