Philippines Liveaboard Holidays
Atlantis Azores
Dedicated dive yacht with choice of seasonal itineraries to showcase the best in Philippines diving.
Atlantis Azores is a popular 32m liveaboard that caters to a maximum of 16 divers in spacious comfort. With an attentive crew and the renowned high standards of the Atlantis Resorts, this liveaboard is an excellent choice for exploring the incredible underwater diversity of the Philippines.
Guests can choose from itineraries to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tubbataha Reef, Bohol in the Visayas, Apo Reef and the wrecks of Corona, or Malapascua to Cebu.
Atlantis Azores is ideally combined with a stay on land at Atlantis Dumaguete and / or Atlantis Puerto Galera.
Liveaboard Services / Facilities: The main deck of Atlantis Azores includes an indoor saloon for dining and relaxing with comfortable seating and flatscreen TV. The sundeck features a partially covered sun deck with chaise lounges, hot tub, complete wet bar, an assortment of sitting areas with tables and a large swim platform with warm freshwater showers. There is a small onboard boutique offering essential dive equipment and souvenirs.
The dive deck has plenty of space to gear up in comfort, individual storage areas for equipment, alongside a three-tier camera table and charging station. Nitrox is available on all charters and rebreather diving and continuing education by prior arrangement. The majority of diving is undertaken from two zodiac tender boats.
Food, Beverage & Entertainment Facilities: The quality of the food at Atlantis Resorts is renowned and the food on the Azores is freshly prepared to the same high standards. Three meals a day are served with a selection of Filipino and international cuisine.
The snack and drink bar is open all day including a hot drinks machine with multiple choices. All drinks on board including social servings of beer, wine and local rum are complimentary. Guests may also bring their own beverages with no corkage fee.
Movies, books and magazines are available onboard, as well as an assortment of board games and cards. Each evening, guests are treated to either one of Atlantis’ unique marine life presentations, a picture slide show, or a presentation on the next destination. Besides diving, there is the chance to improve your photography skills, snorkel or take land excursions during your trip.
Included: 7 nights (dependent on itinerary) aboard the vessel, 3 meals daily, all snacks, drinking water, hot and local soft drinks, local wines and rum, boat transfers, diving (up to 5 dives per day) with tanks, weights and belt. Non-diver rates available.
Not included: International flight, dive equipment rental, other alcohol and soft drinks, Nitrox, extras such as courses, optional land excursions, satellite communication, marine park fees, and crew gratuities.
Accommodation: Atlantis Azores has seven deluxe stateroom cabins (below deck) – 6 with double and single bunk-style berths and one (cabin 7) with one double berth. All cabins have AC, ensuite WC and shower, hairdryer and shower gel. Bath towels are provided in rooms and dive towels on the dive deck.
The Owner’s suite is located on the upper deck with double and single bunk-style berths. The suite is larger and has a desk, large picture windows and extensive storage space. Supplement: POA
Specification: Aluminium Monohull construction, Built 1989 (refit 2012 and 2015), Length 32.6m, Beam 5.5m, 16 passengers in 8 staterooms, 6+ crew, range of 2,500 nautical miles and cruising speed 8 knots.
Navigation / Safety: Chart-plotter, radar, depth sounder, GPS, radios, satellite phone and computer station, internet / cell coverage depending on location, EPIRB, life rafts and life jackets, oxygen system, defibrillator and firefighting equipment
Please note: Dive computer obligatory. SMBs / signalling devices must be carried on all dives.
Floorplan: Click here
Dive Routes include:
Tubbatha Reef
Bohol
Apo Reef & Wrecks of Coron
Malapascua – Cebu
Schedule & Available Spaces
Offers
RED SEA DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
12 – 19 December 2024
NOW from JUST £975pp
MALDIVES DIVING
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR OFFER
20 December 2024 – 04 January 2025
NOW from JUST £4995pp
PHILIPPINES DIVING
2 CENTRE RESORT OFFER
15 – 26 January 2025
NOW from JUST £2495pp
MALTA DIVING
RESORT OFFER
29 January – 05 February 2025
NOW from JUST £635pp
RED SEA DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
31 January – 07 February 2025
NOW from JUST £975pp
RED SEA DIVING
LIVEABOARD OFFER
28 February – 07 March 2025
NOW from JUST £875pp
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