PY Atlantis Azores

The Atlantis Azores is a 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht providing a variety of cruises which showcase the best diving in the Philippines. Up to 16 divers are accommodated on this comfortable liveaboard and are attended to by 10 crew members.

Guests are comfortably accommodated in 8 air-conditioned, twin/double en-suite cabins. The open plan dining area, saloon and workstation are located on the upper deck where you can enjoy the creature comforts of home. These include TV, DVD, movie library, books and magazines and computer with image-editing facilities. Free internet is available when the coverage allows.

The spacious dive deck is perfectly appointed - all scuba divers have individual equipment storage areas, a 3-tier camera table includes a charging station and there are separate camera rinse tanks and hot water showers for after dives. Up to 5 dives are included on most days. Equipment is not included and can only be rented for the Bohol and Cebu-Malapascua charters. Nitrox and re-breather facilities are available at additional cost.

4 distinct liveaboard routes are offered by the Atlantis Azores in the Philippines. You can visit the pristine drop-offs of Tubbataha from mid March till early June. January and February has cruises taking in Anilao, Apo Reef and the wrecks of Coron. From June through to December the liveaboard is based out of Atlantis' Dumaguete resort from which its trips visit the diving hot spots of the Visayas. Also between June and December the Atlantis Azores may operate some cruises around Cebu and Malapascua, which is known for diving with thresher sharks and spectacular walls.

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Notes: Child policy: minimum age for these cruises is 15 years old.

Dive experience: All charters require a minimum of 25 logged dives and an Advanced Diver certification to join. Some of the wreck dives in Coron are deep and in challenging conditions. Tubbataha and Visayas diving is typically deep 24m/80 ft to 30m/100 ft deep, multi-level wall dives, and moderate to strong currents are not unusual.

Cruise price per person includes: Cabin accommodation with air-conditioning, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinking water, soft drinks, hot drinks, fresh fruit juice, social servings of local beer, rum and wine with dinner, dives (as detailed in the trips above), 12 liter tanks (DIN and yoke), weights and weightbelts, experienced English-speaking dive masters (8 divers per guide), sales tax.

Cruise price per person excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (full set: US$ 33 per day), dive insurance, dive computer US$ 15 per day, marine park fees: Tubbataha 7 nights US$ 120, Apo Reef & Coron (7 nights US$ 140), Malapascua, Apo Island & The Visayas (US$ 20 per night). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash or credit card - a 5% discount is offered if personal charges are paid by cash).

Optional extras: Return transfer from Puerto Princesa airport to boat US$ 76 per person, torch US$ 3 per dive, nitrox fills US$ 162 per week, rebreather costs and land excursions. The weather in the Philippines can be unpredictable, travel insurance is highly recommended. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased onboard are subject to change.

How to get there: Atlantis Azores must arrange all domestic travel arrangements (land, water and air transfers) associated with all Azores reservations. The Atlantis Azores liveaboards trips depart from a variety of locations. Boarding is at 17:00 hrs, port departure at 19:00 hrs:
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park: Boat departs from Puerto Princesa, Palawan. You can fly here from Manila or Cebu.
Malapascua Island & The Visayas: These safaris depart from Dumaguete. You can fly to Dumaguete from Manila or Cebu City.
The last dive of the trip will be at around 08:00 hrs on the last day of the trip. Disembarkation is at 07:00 hrs. Please wait at least 18 hours before flying after diving. For more details, including airlines, see our Philippines travel information section.

Non-diver rate: Approximately 6.5% off the Deluxe cabin published price.

Single supplement (if you do not want to share accommodation): Add 70% to the published price.

Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 7 guests and 1 extra person can join the cruise free of charge (total 8-15 guests)

Whole boat charter rate (per night): Pay for 14 guests and and 2 additional persons can join the cruise.

Apo Reef & Coron (8 Days / 7 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Apo Reef, Tara Islands, Coron wrecks: Okikawa Maru, Olympia Maru, Japanese Freighter, East Tangat Gunboat, Nanshin Maru, Akitsusima, Irako, Kyokuzan, Dimipac Island. Optional land visit to Coron's hot springs.

Day 1
When you arrive in Manila, the PY Atlantis Azores staff will meet you at the international airport terminal and help you transfer to the fantastic 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht, moored in Puerto Galera, Mindoro. There will be a land transfer (2.5-4 hrs) to Batangas and a ferry ride to Puerto Galera (1-2 hrs). Once on board, meet the crew and listen to a welcome briefing before being assigned to your cabin. You can unpack your dive gear while you wait for dinner to be served. Diving will start on the next day.

Days 2-7
Diving will keep you busy for most of the day, with 3 morning dives followed by an afternoon dive and a possible 5th night dive when conditions and location allow. The day starts with a small breakfast to energize you for the 1st dive, then a bigger breakfast of fresh fruit, hot entrees, cereals and juices should keep you satisfied for the duration of the next 2 dives.
Apo Reef is a great place to see whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, but also manta rays are sometimes spotted here, as well as hawksbill turtles and bumphead parrotfish.
Coron is a mecca for wreck divers: Japanese shipwrecks from the Second World War are there for you to explore. The Okikawa Maru is a 160m long ship which was sunk by a direct hit on the bow area. The Olympia Maru is another massive vessel of 120m, but the submarine East Tangat Gunboat is probably the most ideal for exploration as it is in shallow waters. Its 2 main boilers are covered in hard corals, while the deck is now home to many scorpionfish. You will also explore the Akitsusima, a sea plane tender, and Irako, a refrigeration ship for the Japanese Imperial Navy. At the end of a day of diving there is an optional visit to Coron's hot springs.
The main meals of the safari are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or in the open air seating area, and are a mix of Filipino and international cuisine. The saloon features a large flatscreen TV and a library of interesting and entertaining nature documentaries. There is also a wide selection of fish/creature books for guest use.

Day 8
Your amazing trip unfortunately has come to an end. Disembark in Puerto Galera at 08:00 hrs, after a last breakfast on the boat. A ferry ride plus a land transfer will take you back to Manila.

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (8 Days / 7 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: shark action, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Seafan Alley, Washing Machine, Shark Airport, South Park, Gorgonian Channel, Amos Rock. Malayan Wreck, T Wreck, Black Rock, Lighthouse, South West Wall, Wall Street, Eigar Wall, Delsan Wreck, Jessie Beazley Reef

Day 1
When you arrive in Manila, the PY Atlantis Azores staff will meet you at the international airport terminal and help you transfer to the domestic terminal to catch a flight to Puerto Princesa, where they will collect you and transfer to the fantastic 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht. Meet the crew and listen to a welcome briefing before being assigned to your cabin. You can unpack your dive gear while you wait for dinner to be served. Diving will start on the next day.

Days 2-7
Diving will keep you busy for most of the day, with 3 morning dives followed by an afternoon dive and a possible 5th night dive when conditions and location allow. The day starts with a small breakfast to energize you for the 1st dive, then a bigger breakfast of fresh fruit, hot entrees, cereals and juices should keep you satisfied for the duration of the next 2 dives.
The Tubbataha season only runs from mid-March through early June: kilometers of pristine reefs protected by UNESCO World Heritage. Tubbataha is made up of 2 atolls: North and South. Some of their iconic dive sites will remain in your memory for ever, like Washing Machine with its unpredictable currents, but also known for having some of the best visibility in the marine park and a place visited by grey reef sharks and a great variety of tropical reef fish. Shark Airport is a wide plateau where hawksbill and green sea turtles can often be found in search of corals to munch on while whitetip reef sharks are looking for their next prey. It is also a favourite spot for night dives since it is relatively shallow and offers the chance to see fimbriated moray eels, blackspotted and giant star pufferfish.
The main meals of the safari are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or in the open air seating area, and are a mix of Filipino and international cuisine. The saloon features a large flatscreen TV and a library of interesting and entertaining nature documentaries. There is also a wide selection of fish/marine creature books for guest use.

Day 8
Your amazing trip unfortunately has come to an end. Disembark in Puerto Princesa after a last breakfast on the boat. You will be transferred back to the airport in time for your domestic flight back to Manila.

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Malapascua, Cebu, Romblon & Batangas (8 Days / 7 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Tubbataha-Dumaguete Cruises: Seafan Alley, Washing Machine, Shark Airport, South Park, Gorgonian Channel, Amos Rock. Malayan Wreck, T Wreck, Black Rock, Lighthouse, South West Wall, Wall Street, Eigar Wall, Delsan Wreck, Jessie Beazley Reef; Bohol: Balicasag, Siquijor and Sumilon Island
Dumaguete-Puerto Galera Cruises: Cebu: Oslob, Sumilon, Pescador Island, Moalboal; Malapascua: Monad Shoal; Romblon, Verde Island and Puerto Galera

Day 1
When you arrive in Manila, the PY Atlantis Azores staff will meet you at the international airport terminal and help you transfer to the domestic terminal to catch a flight to Dumaguete. They will collect you and transfer to the fantastic 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht. Meet the crew and listen to a welcome briefing before being assigned to your cabin. You can unpack your dive gear while you wait for dinner to be served. Diving will start on the next day.

Days 2-7
For Tubbataha-Dumaguete cruises - Tubbataha is made up of 2 atolls and has kilometers of pristine reefs protected by UNESCO World Heritage. Some of their iconic dive sites will remain in your memory for ever, like Washing Machine with its unpredictable currents, but also known for having some of the best visibility in the marine park and a place visited by grey reef sharks and a great variety of tropical reef fish. Shark Airport is a wide plateau where hawksbill and green sea turtles can often be found in search of corals to munch on, while whitetip reef sharks are looking for their next prey.
Pristine coral gardens and drop-offs will be your playground during several dives in the Visayas. Balicasag is where schools of trevallies, mackerels and barracudas are often seen hunting; turtles and also whitetip and blacktip reef sharks appear for the amusement of underwater photographers. Manta rays are also seen cruising around the island. Ghost pipefish, pygmy and thorny seahorses, and several different species of nudibranch try their best to hide from curious eyes. Visit Siquijor Island for a half day of diving before returning to Dumaguete and Dauin, home to nudibranchs, clownfish, parrotfish and razorfish.
For Dumaguete-Puerto Galera cruises - In Cebu, the wall near Moalboal is a great place for macro life: watch out for frogfish and stonefish, but also barracudas and turtles are common here. A thresher shark might also pass by. During the 3rd day there is also the chance of snorkeling with whale sharks at Oslob, while diving will be focused in the crystal clear waters around Sumilon Island.
This charter includes another favourite, Monad Shoal at Malapascua, known for frequent sightings of thresher sharks as well as manta rays. In addition to these pelagic species, the Malapascua area offers a wide variety of critter diving, not to mention abundant reefs and wall diving. Next location is Romblon, famed for its macro dives, and hosts such rarities as tiger and skeleton shrimps, mandarinfish, spindle cowries and mimic and blue-ringed octopus. And to finish off, more dives at Verde Island, close to Puerto Galera, to enjoy its big schools of fish.
Diving will keep you busy for most of the day, with 3 morning dives followed by an afternoon dive and a possible 5th night dive when conditions and location allow. The day starts with a small breakfast to energize you for the 1st dive, then a bigger breakfast of fresh fruit, hot entrees, cereals and juices should keep you satisfied for the duration of the next 2 dives. The main meals are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or in the open air seating area, and they are a mix of Filipino and international cuisine.

Day 8
Your amazing trip unfortunately has come to an end. Disembark in Puerto Galera or Puerto Princesa after a last breakfast on the boat. You will be transferred back to Manila by boat and minibus
Note: these trips can run in reverse so please check the ports of departure and return.

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ZZDUMP (6 Days / 5 Nights - 0 Dives)

Trip highlights: non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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ZZDUMP (8 Days / 7 Nights - 0 Dives)

Trip highlights: non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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ZZDUMP (4 Days / 3 Nights - 0 Dives)

Trip highlights: non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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ZZDUMP (7 Days / 6 Nights - 0 Dives)

Trip highlights: non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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(6 Days / 5 Nights - Dives)

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

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Malapascua, Cebu & Bohol (8 Days / 7 Nights - 24 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Cabilao, Malapascua: Kimud Shoal, Capitancillo, Gato Island; Bohol: Balicasag, Panglao; Cebu: Oslob, Sumilon. Bohol land excursion (tarsiers with Chocolate Hills or Loboc River).

Day 1
When you arrive in Manila, the PY Atlantis Azores staff will meet you at the international airport terminal and help you transfer to the domestic terminal to catch a flight to Dumaguete. They will collect you and transfer to the fantastic 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht. Meet the crew and listen to a welcome briefing before being assigned to your cabin. You can unpack your dive gear while you wait for dinner to be served. Diving will start on the next day.

Days 2-7
Diving will keep you busy for most of the day, with 3 morning dives followed by an afternoon dive and a possible 5th night dive when conditions and location allow. The day starts with a small breakfast to energize you for the 1st dive, then a bigger breakfast of fresh fruit, hot entrees, cereals and juices should keep you satisfied for the duration of the next 2 dives.
This exciting Visayas route offers some of the best diving in the Philippines, including Sumilon Island, Cabilao and Gato Island, home of a sea krait protected breeding sanctuary. This charter includes another Malapascua favourite, Kimud Shoal, known for frequent sightings of thresher sharks as well as manta rays. In addition to these pelagic species, the region offers a wide variety of critter diving, such as frogfish, nudibranchs and seahorses. Next we head to Bohol for a wide variety of reef, wall and critter diving, where you can find turtles, trevally, barracuda and eagle rays. Then end the tour with a snorkelling excursion with the majestic whale sharks of Oslob.
The main meals of the safari are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or in the open air seating area, and they are a mix of Filipino and international cuisine. The saloon features a large flatscreen TV and a library of interesting and entertaining nature documentaries. There is also a wide selection of fish/creature books for guest use.

Day 8
Your amazing trip unfortunately has come to an end. Disembark in Dumaguete after a last breakfast on the boat. You will be transferred back to the airport in time for your domestic flight back to Manila.

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Malapascua, Cebu & Bohol (10 Days / 9 Nights - 32 Dives)

Trip highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, great macro life/ marine diversity, schooling fish & big pelagics

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: Cabilao, Malapascua: Monad Shoal, Kimud Shoal, Capitancillo, Gato Island, Kalanggaman; Bohol: Anda, Balicasag, Panglao; Cebu: Oslob, Sumilon. Bohol land excursion (tarsiers with Chocolate Hills or Loboc River).

Day 1
When you arrive in Manila, the PY Atlantis Azores staff will meet you at the international airport terminal and help you transfer to the domestic terminal to catch a flight to Dumaguete. They will collect you and transfer to the fantastic 32m aluminium mono-hulled motor yacht. Meet the crew and listen to a welcome briefing before being assigned to your cabin. You can unpack your dive gear while you wait for dinner to be served. Diving will start on the next day.

Days 2-9
Diving will keep you busy for most of the day, with 3 morning dives followed by an afternoon dive and a possible 5th night dive when conditions and location allow. The day starts with a small breakfast to energize you for the 1st dive, then a bigger breakfast of fresh fruit, hot entrees, cereals and juices should keep you satisfied for the duration of the next 2 dives.
This exciting Visayas route offers some of the best diving in the Philippines, including Sumilon Island, Cabilao and Gato Island, home of a sea krait protected breeding sanctuary. This charter includes another Malapascua favourite, Monad Shoal, known for frequent sightings of thresher sharks as well as manta rays. In addition to these pelagic species, the region offers a wide variety of critter diving, such as frogfish, nudibranchs and seahorses. Next we head to Bohol for a wide variety of reef, wall and critter diving, where you can find turtles, trevally, barracuda and eagle rays. Then end the tour with a snorkelling excursion with the majestic whale sharks of Oslob.
The main meals of the safari are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon or in the open air seating area, and they are a mix of Filipino and international cuisine. The saloon features a large flatscreen TV and a library of interesting and entertaining nature documentaries. There is also a wide selection of fish/creature books for guest use.

Day 10
Your amazing trip unfortunately has come to an end. Disembark in Dumaguete after a last breakfast on the boat. You will be transferred back to the airport in time for your domestic flight back to Manila.

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ZZDUMP (6 Days / 5 Nights - Dives)

Trip highlights: non diving activities

Diving environment: advanced divers, beginner divers, cage diving, caverns, drift diving, healthy reefs, off the beaten track, very popular, wall diving, wreck diving

Dive sites and activities: zz

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[Information is best estimate in ideal circumstances and subject to changes beyond our control. The itinerary is a guide only and may be adapted to best suit the weather, tides, currents, availability and other prevailing events. Price is for the cruise, not for an exact number of dives].

The 7 Deluxe cabins are on the lower deck. The liveaboard's Owners cabin is on the upper deck offering superb sea views from the window above the study table. This spacious cabin includes extensive storage space. All cabins are en-suite and have double beds and a single bunk bed.

All the cabins have: No. of bathrooms / showers - 10/10

The crew of 10 comprises: Enriched air nitrox and rebreathers - Dive deck with 3 tier camera table, separate camera rinse tank, and hot water shower - Air-conditioned dining area and saloon - TV, DVD and computer station with image editing facilities - Movie library, games and fish identification & diving books - Satellite telephone, fax and e-mail (only available in certain locations) - Shaded open-air social area - Sundeck with deck chairs, sun loungers and hot tub - Water dispenser.

All the diving in the Philippines onboard the PY Atlantis Azores is done from 2 dinghies. The Azores has a large dive platform, providing easy access to the sea.

Buffet-style meals are either served in the comfort of the air-conditioned saloon on the main deck of the liveaboard, or weather permitting, at the open air seating area. Family-style service includes fresh seafood, Filipino favourite dishes, as well as a selection of pastas, salads and homemade soups.

• Filipino and International cuisine.
• Main meals are served buffet-style in the air-conditioned saloon/ open air seating area and comprise pre-breakfast, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks in between.
• Snacks, biscuits, bread/toast, fresh fruit, fresh blended juice, ice-tea, soft drinks, local beer and rum, wine, drinking water, and tea & coffee are available free of charge.
• You may 'bring your own', there are no corkage fees levied.
• First meal served is dinner on the first day of the cruise.
• Breakfast will be served on the final day.
• We strongly suggest you give advance notice of any dietary requirements.

Customer reviews:

"What can I say about Atlantis Azores? Great boat, awesome food, super friendly staff and great cruise director." - Yann Renoux, France, 24 April 2017 ...