The Philippines

The Philippines is comprised of over 7000 islands, boasting numerous world-class dive destinations with a variety of dive experiences. The world's rarest creatures can be found here on a regular basis. Everything from giant frogfish, ghost pipefish, octopus, seahorses, every variety of nudibranch under the sea and many more exotic marine species can be found in the Philippines.

On this fabulous trip you will enjoy diving the area known as the Visayas which encompasses several different islands and dive sites. You will be doing some of the best diving the world has to offer aboard the Atlantis Azores a 107 foot long live-aboard yacht for 7 nights. The Atlantis Azores sleeps 16 divers in private air-conditioned cabins each with its own head and shower. Follow this up with 4 nights land based at Atlantis Dumaguete. This resort truly offers the peace and relaxation some will search a lifetime for. Enjoy being pampered by the resort Spa's many fine treatments at incredible low rates.

 

 

Dates

August 16 - 30, 2012

 

 

Trip Cost

 

Price: $4095pp • $3975pp cash/ck. disc. price
1-Owners Suite Available: add $300pp (first come first served)

Included

• A-1 Inst. Escort Wendie Murray
• RT Air Transfer Manila to Dumaguete
• RT Bus Transfer to Boat
• 7 Nights Aboard Atlantis Azores
• 3 Meals Daily Aboard & Drinks
• Up to 5 Dives Daily Aboard, Tanks & Weights
• 4 Nights at Atlantis Dumaguete
• 3 Meals Daily at Resort
• 5 Boat Dives Daily at Resort Including Night Dives
• Tanks and Weights
• Day Trip to Dive Apo Island
• Commemorative Trip Shirt

NOT Included

• Air DEN/Manila Round Trip (A-1 Can Arrange Approx. $1200 to $1500pp)
• Dive Crew Tips
• Nitrox ($131 on live-aboard & $70 at resort)
• Personal Dive Equipment
• Arrival & Dept. Tax Approx. $40pp
• Baggage Handling Gratuities
• Marine Park Fees $83 pp on Boat & $60 in Dumaguete (please note above fees are subject to change)
• 1 Night in LAX on return Aug. 29th

Please book and ticket your flights as soon as you deposit on this trip. You will most likely need 1 night hotel in LAX on Aug. 29th and return home Aug. 30th.

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Entry Requirements

A valid passport that will not expire within 6 months of return date. ** Special documentation requirements for children under 18.

 

Note

A $2000 deposit is required to hold your spot. Space is limited. Prices are based on double occupancy and are subject to change. Please be aware the airline or operator may impose a fuel or tax surcharge over which we have no control, an additional fee may be charged prior to departure. Single persons may be subject to additional charges. Changes to package and cancellation penalties do exist. Travel and divers insurance are highly recommended.

Full payment is due by May 5, 2012.