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Customized,
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Dive Odysseys
Philippines |
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Walls & drift dives,
"muck" & "critters",
macro & wide-angle.
Immense bio-diversity makes the future of this destination alluring
for serious divers.
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A
Note from Dom |
The Philippines has been well-known for a
long time, amongst intrepid divers, as a source of
some of the planet's finest and most diverse diving.
Until recently, however, the infrastructure has been
an issue. While this was an incredible
destination for backpackers and serious adventure
divers, facilities were lacking for those who had 2
weeks of vacation and didn't want to spend their
time "roughing it".
So, it gives me immense pleasure to be able to say
that all of that has changed. With the advent
of World Wide Dive and Sail's gorgeous
Philippine Siren
and the establishment of the
Atlantis
resorts and liveaboard, the Philippines is
now an accessible destination for everyone,
backpackers and comfort seekers alike!
Don't
hesitate to
contact us for
information.
Cheers, Dom |
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Overview |
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The
Philippines is known to divers for hard and soft corals
in a rainbow of colors, plus elegant fans and massive
sponges; for marine diversity that equals that of
Indonesia; and for magnificent walls and sheer
drop-offs. As a plus for wreck fans, the waters
around Palawan are host to a variety of movingly
beautiful World War II wreck sites.
But, topside too, the scenery is spectacular. The
lushness of the islands, the sweeping beaches, the
plunging waterfalls and the contrasting hues of the seas
all add to the ambiance of your visit.
Due to the variety of dive sites you’re likely to
encounter everything from mantas & whale sharks to pygmy
seahorses & that ever elusive blue-ringed octopus.
You’ll see schooling anthias and fusiliers in amazing
numbers. You’ll find ghost pipefish galore, plus lion
and scorpion fish, crabs and shrimps, razor fish,
cushion stars, frogfish, leaf fish, Oriental sweetlips,
batfish, mandarin fish and puffer fish.
In contrast, some dives will take you to deeper waters
where you’ll have wide-angle shots of manta rays, nurse
sharks, guitar sharks, and numerous other shark species,
including the always intriguing hammerheads. You’ll
encounter snappers, turtles, surgeon fish, schooling
Trevallies and jacks.
And, that’s the tip of the iceberg. Add all of that to
the spectacularly colorful and massive coral gardens and
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Resorts and Liveaboards |
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While there are virtually countless resorts and many
liveaboards to serve you in the Philippines, at Dive
Advice our mission is to ensure you the best experience
possible.
With that in mind, we have chosen to recommend, at this
time, the two operations we consider the finest: the
PADI Five Star
Atlantis Dive Resorts
and their
Atlantis
Azores
liveaboard - plus Worldwide Dive and Sail's
Philippine Siren.
Atlantis Dumaguete is located on
the island of Negros
and Atlantis Puerto Galera is located on the island of
Mindoro. Both resorts offer typical Asian warmth &
hospitality, supported by the efficiency of western
management.
Atlantis Azores
and
Philippine Siren
follow similar routes, concentrating on central islands,
including Palawan, Mindoro, Leyte and Visayan, in
addition to numerous of the smaller islands in this
region.
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Philippine Siren |
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The
SY Philippine Siren,
is 40 meters and takes 16 guests in
incredibly spacious surroundings.
8 large air-conditioned
cabins- in the
Siren
and
Philippine Siren
- with 4 cabins in the
Mandarin Siren
- each cabin with its own personal
computer, audio-visual entertainment
system and en-suite bathrooms with hot
water.
All cabins can be twin or double and
have extras including bathrobes, hair
dryers, towels, individually controlled
mood lighting and individual controls
for your air-conditioning.
Each cabin is fitted with an
individual computer and
multiple power sources to
facilitate the needs of
digital photography. The
computer features high-end
specifications and 20”
high-definition flat screen,
which is integrated with the
yacht's network server in the saloon Workstations for the
preparation and maintenance
of cameras including prep
and storage areas.
read more
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Atlantis Dive Resorts |
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A short
transfer from Manila takes you to
the island of Mindoro, where you
will find a warm welcome at the
Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort
and its top-notch restaurant which
provides daily feasts prepared with
fresh local products.
There are 40 en-suite guest rooms &
suites set in a tropical garden.
All rooms have air conditioning plus
ceiling fans, eco-friendly
solar-heated water, cable TV,
mini-bars and coffee & tea
facilities plus wireless internet
connections and DVD players.
For
photographers, there is an
incomparable Multimedia Room that
accommodates both still
photographers and videographers.
As to the
diving itself, you can do 4 dives
per day from the resorts boats at
sites which are mainly within
minutes of the dock. Dusk and night
dives are offered at an additional
cost.
Plus you’ll find both rebreather and
technical diving available from the
resort and you’ll
be impressed by the terrific staff
of dive guides and first-rate
PADI education center with excellent
facilities, should you wish to take
advantage of any of the many courses
they offer. |
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A mere hour’s flight from the Manila
Airport and you will find your home
away from home at the
Atlantis Dumaguete Resort.
A beachfront restaurant and bar in a
jungle setting will set the stage
immediately for a peacful and
relaxing getaway.
As at Puerto Galera, the
guest rooms & suites set in a
tropical garden. All rooms have air
conditioning plus ceiling fans,
eco-friendly solar-heated water,
cable TV, mini-bars and coffee & tea
facilities plus wireless internet
connections and DVD players.
Photographers will be pleased to
find a Multimedia Room
equivalent to that found at Puerto
Galera.
As
to the diving itself, you can do 4
dives per day from the resorts boats
at sites which are mainly within
minutes of the dock, plus dusk and
night dives are available every
day.
In addition, you’ll find both
rebreather and technical diving
available from the resort and you’ll
be impressed by the terrific staff
of dive guides and first-rate
PADI education center with excellent
facilities, should you wish to take
advantage of any of the many courses
they offer. |
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Atlantis Azores Live-Aboard |
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The
Atlantis
Azores
can take 16 passengers in 8
air-conditioned, en-suite cabins.
During your leisure hours, you can
bask in the sun, sooth your muscles
in the beautiful Jacuzzi, or browse
the excellent collections of books,
videos and music.
The boat has a reputation for
excellent cuisine using local
products . . . with the chef’s
fresh-baked bread being an extra
special treat every day!
Typically five
dives a day are arranged on the
liveaboard trips; this may vary
slightly on some itineraries and due
to weather or other concerns.
Diving is done from 2 zodiacs and
nitrox is available on all cruises
and technical diving and
re-breathers are possible if you
request in advance.
Photographers, you’ll be delighted
to find everything you need to make
your life easier.
Check our
availability pages or
contact us for more details or
to book. |
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