Atlantis Azores Liveaboard, Philippines

A world-class liveaboard with five-star dive and camera facilities, exploring the Philippines’ best diving

from$437 /day

per person

Overview

Dive Apo Reef, Coron’s shipwrecks and Tubbahata’s reefs
Encounter thresher sharks at Malapascua, and macro critters in Dauin
Outstanding camera facilities perfect for professional photographers
Dive facilities include fully-equipped dive deck, tenders and nitrox

Exceptional dive facilities on the Atlantis Azores makes this liveaboard the perfect choice for exploring the best destinations in the Philippines. With a fully-equipped dive deck, two tenders, nitrox and rebreather facilities, diving Tubahata’s reefs, Malapascua’s thresher shark hotspots, Dauin’s macro sites and Coron’s wrecks will be a breeze. Plus, photographers are kept happy with professional-level camera facilities. Add in great food, all-inclusive drinks, a sumptuous hot tub and a friendly crew, and you’ll understand why the Atlantis Azores is considered one of the best liveaboards in the Philippines.

Number of cabins:8
Internet:YES
Nitrox:YES
Equipment rental:YES
Guest / Guide:8:1
Group booking discounts

Choose your trip

14Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Visayas Safari
28 dives
-USD300 off
$3,495
from $3,195
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
14 Dec 2024
05:00 PM
Dumaguete
Dumaguete Airport: DGT
Return
21 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Dumaguete
Dumaguete Airport: DGT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - US$140 per person
Fuel surcharge
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Nitrox - US$162 per trip
Equipment rental
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Circular route crosses several beautiful islands in one week
Meet an incredible number of critters in the shallows of the Cabilao Island
Spot both macro life and big fish
Visit the marine sanctuary of Balicasag in Bohol
Look out for turtles, reef sharks, and rays at Panglao Island
Explore Sumilon Marine Sanctuary, known for its nudibranchs

Day 1: Embarkation
Board the Azores at 17:00 at our Atlantis Dumaguete resort, and enjoy a welcome evening and overnight travel to our first destination.

Day 2: Cabilao Island, Bohol
With its shallow topped reefs and nice drop-offs, the island offers an incredible number of critters in the shallows which are a delight to see. However, what really differentiates it from others nearby are the pristine hard corals around the southern coast. The reef offers species such as Scorpion fish, Tunas, Jackfish, Barracudas, Frogfish and Nudibranchs.

Day 3: Gato Island, Malapascua
One of the pearls of Malapascua and a perfect spot to see both macro and big fish, famous for the chance to spot whitetip and bamboo sharks along tunnels and resting under rocks. The soft coral gardens are home to pygmy seahorses, frogfish and an array of Nudibranch and away from the reef is great for squid and bait balls.

Day 4: Kimud Shoal, Capitancillo Islet
Kimud Shoal is a sunken island. The top lies around 12-16m and drops down to 200m+, located in the same trench as Monad Shoal, there is a chance to spot Thresher sharks, Mantas, Devil rays and Turtles. The top of the island is covered in hard coral with the sides covered in soft corals. The east side has some incredible rock formations and due to the drop off there is always the chance to see larger fish such as Tuna or Dolphins

Day 5: Balicasag Island
The island starts with a shallow plateau of 6-18m before dropping off to a wall. With hard and soft corals housing Moray eels, parrotfish, and clownfish, to name a few, keep an eye out for the schools of Jacks that swim along the walls

Day 6: Panglao Island and Optional Land Tour
Panglao Island – Look out for… turtles, whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, eagle & manta rays, schooling barracuda and trevally, frogfish, ghost pipefish, pygmy and thorny seahorses, plus many different species of nudibranch, among dramatic walls and reefs.

Land tour options: Chocolate Hills or Loboc River Tour. A visit to the Tarsiers – the world’s smallest primate on both tours.

Day 7: Oslob And Sumilon Island
We spend the last day diving with Whale Sharks at Oslob. The rest of the day will be spent diving around tranquil Sumilon Island, surrounded by crystal clear waters and pristine white sandy beaches. Look out for… exquisite coral gardens and drop-offs. ‘Might sees’ in this area include manta rays and stingrays, barracudas, sea turtles and snakes and very occasionally whale sharks and hammerheads.

Day 8: Disembarkation
Disembark the Azores at 08:00 and transfer to our Atlantis Dumaguete resort, where you can stay and explore some world-class muck diving and visit Apo Island.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
179 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% of total invoice cost.
60 - 02 days prior to departure: no refund.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,195 /guest
Per person, diving included
1 female space left
21Dec 2024
8D / 7N
Visayas Safari
28 dives
from $3,495
Overview
Length of trip 8 days / 7 nights
Number of dives 28
Experience Advanced Open Water - Minimum 30 dives
Insurance Dive and travel insurance required
Transfer details
Departure
21 Dec 2024
05:00 PM
Dumaguete
Dumaguete Airport: DGT
Return
28 Dec 2024
08:00 AM
Dumaguete
Dumaguete Airport: DGT
What's included
Meals and snacks
Water, tea and coffee
Beer and wine with dinner
Soft drinks
Towels and toiletries
Tanks and weights
Night dives
Internet
What's not included
To be paid in advance or onboard
Dive and travel insurance
National park fee - US$140 per person
Fuel surcharge
Optional Extras
To be booked in advance or paid onboard
Single supplement - 70%
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Nitrox - US$162 per trip
Equipment rental
Diving courses
Transfers
Highlights
Circular route crosses several beautiful islands in one week
Meet an incredible number of critters in the shallows of the Cabilao Island
Spot both macro life and big fish
Visit the marine sanctuary of Balicasag in Bohol
Look out for turtles, reef sharks, and rays at Panglao Island
Explore Sumilon Marine Sanctuary, known for its nudibranchs

Day 1: Embarkation
Board the Azores at 17:00 at our Atlantis Dumaguete resort, and enjoy a welcome evening and overnight travel to our first destination.

Day 2: Cabilao Island, Bohol
With its shallow topped reefs and nice drop-offs, the island offers an incredible number of critters in the shallows which are a delight to see. However, what really differentiates it from others nearby are the pristine hard corals around the southern coast. The reef offers species such as Scorpion fish, Tunas, Jackfish, Barracudas, Frogfish and Nudibranchs.

Day 3: Gato Island, Malapascua
One of the pearls of Malapascua and a perfect spot to see both macro and big fish, famous for the chance to spot whitetip and bamboo sharks along tunnels and resting under rocks. The soft coral gardens are home to pygmy seahorses, frogfish and an array of Nudibranch and away from the reef is great for squid and bait balls.

Day 4: Kimud Shoal, Capitancillo Islet
Kimud Shoal is a sunken island. The top lies around 12-16m and drops down to 200m+, located in the same trench as Monad Shoal, there is a chance to spot Thresher sharks, Mantas, Devil rays and Turtles. The top of the island is covered in hard coral with the sides covered in soft corals. The east side has some incredible rock formations and due to the drop off there is always the chance to see larger fish such as Tuna or Dolphins

Day 5: Balicasag Island
The island starts with a shallow plateau of 6-18m before dropping off to a wall. With hard and soft corals housing Moray eels, parrotfish, and clownfish, to name a few, keep an eye out for the schools of Jacks that swim along the walls

Day 6: Panglao Island and Optional Land Tour
Panglao Island – Look out for… turtles, whitetip and blacktip reef sharks, eagle & manta rays, schooling barracuda and trevally, frogfish, ghost pipefish, pygmy and thorny seahorses, plus many different species of nudibranch, among dramatic walls and reefs.

Land tour options: Chocolate Hills or Loboc River Tour. A visit to the Tarsiers – the world’s smallest primate on both tours.

Day 7: Oslob And Sumilon Island
We spend the last day diving with Whale Sharks at Oslob. The rest of the day will be spent diving around tranquil Sumilon Island, surrounded by crystal clear waters and pristine white sandy beaches. Look out for… exquisite coral gardens and drop-offs. ‘Might sees’ in this area include manta rays and stingrays, barracudas, sea turtles and snakes and very occasionally whale sharks and hammerheads.

Day 8: Disembarkation
Disembark the Azores at 08:00 and transfer to our Atlantis Dumaguete resort, where you can stay and explore some world-class muck diving and visit Apo Island.

Sample itineraries are for guidance only. Actual itineraries may differ slightly due to factors such as weather, wildlife, logistics and local regulations.
Payment & cancellation terms
Payment policy
20% deposit - required to secure reservation.
80% balance - due 60 days prior to departure.
Bookings received less than 60 days before departure require payment in full to secure reservation.
Cancellation policy
179 - 61 days prior to departure: 20% of total invoice cost.
60 - 02 days prior to departure: no refund.
Special offers or promotions - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Group bookings - separate payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Contact the ZuBlu travel team if you have any questions about payment terms and cancellation.
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from $3,495 /guest
Per person, diving included
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Cabins

Deluxe cabin
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable
Owner's suite
Bunk beds
2 people
Shareable

If you are a solo traveller, we aim to allocate shared cabins on a same-sex basis.
Non-shareable cabins can not be shared with another single traveler outside your party. A single occupancy surcharge will be applied.