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S/Y Philippine Siren

Siren Fleet luxury liveaboard dive yacht for diving in the Philippines

Dive the Philippines by luxury liveaboard and experience a wider variety of dive sites and destinations. The S/Y Philippine Siren has been built by divers for divers and every thought has gone into making her a yacht aboard which divers will be comfortable. Relax in the convenience of a highly experienced crew who work tirelessly to ensure your diving vacation is second to none.

Dive Cebu, Dauin,Tubbataha, Apo reefs, Coron Wrecks and Anilao

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  • Liveaboard Description
  • Liveaboard Features
  • Schedules & Rates
  • Liveaboard Yacht Safety

360The 40 metre S/Y Philippine Siren luxury diving liveaboard was designed and built using the lessons learnt from our first yacht the S/Y Siren and launched in 2009. With even more space provided for our guests, the cabins are either fixed double or twin bed, however we offer flexibility with 2 cabins which can be converted from twin to double. There are also 2 triple bed cabins which may be used for full charter and family diving trips to suit the needs of our guests.  The outdoor dining area offers a superb setting for all your meals and the dive deck is likely one of the most spacious you will have come across, excepting other Siren Fleet yachts! Since her launch in 2009 we have improved facilities for underwater photographers and videographers, providing both indoor and outdoor designated areas for charging and preparation of your camera and video equipment.

Built on the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi, she is a traditional “gaft rigged Phinisi” handcrafted from ironwood and teak. You will find no other dive liveaboard as beautiful in the Philippine Sea. Built by divers for divers the S/YPhilippine Siren is a modern and spacious diving liveaboard.

Aboard the S/Y Philippine Siren we welcome 16 guests on each trip but can accommodate up to 18 for full charter or family specials. This ensures abundant space for all divers.

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Travelling after February 2014???

The S/Y Philippine Siren will receive a refit in February 2014, to allow us to better meet our guests needs and requirements. Please follow this link for further information and alternate deck plans- We look forward to seeing you in the Philippines very soon!

Features of the S/Y Philippine Siren liveaboard include:

  • 7 sails
  • An expansive shaded eisure & diving deck area with individual set up and personal storage drawers
  • A spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, 42 inch flatscreen & computer server supporting the inter-cabin network
  • Covered outdoor dining area
  • 8 large air-conditioned cabins each with their own personal audio-visual entertainment system and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. All rooms are lavished with luxury extra’s including bathrobes, hair dryers, towels and individual controls for your air-conditioning unit.
  • For the preference of our guests we have 2 twin-bed cabins which may be converted into double beds and 2 triple-bed cabins - perfect for families or yacht charters.
  • Laundry Service
  • Massage Service
  • Yacht Boutique, which will make available to customers Worldwide Dive and Sail merchandise
  • FREE Aqua Lung dive equipment rental
  • Poseidon Recreational Rebreathers, for courses and rental. Siren Fleet is rebreather friendly
  • Enriched Air Nitrox is FREE for all certified Nirox divers. If you are not a certified Nitrox diver all our instructors can certainly teach you the Enriched Air Specialty
  • 2 high-powered Zodiacs accompany the S/Y Philippine Siren
  • Kayaks, FREE for guests' use

Specialized features for Underwater Photographers & Videographers include:

  • 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 flatscreens, which are integrated with the yachts network server in the saloon.
  • Workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras including prep and storage areas
  • Large rinse tanks with fresh water solely for cameras and videos.

Liveaboard Trip price includes:-

  • Essential dive equipment of Aqua Lung Wave BCD, Calypso regulator, 3mm shorty wetsuit, mask & fins.*
  • Free Nitrox fills for all certified Nitrox divers!
  • All meals, refreshments & snacks such as coffee, tea, herbal tea, fresh water, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juice, fresh fruit & cookies.
  • Free local brand beer.
  • Local transfers to/from the yacht to/from the local airport (excepting Batangas Trip departures)

Liveaboard Trip price excludes:-

  • International & domestic flights
  • Marine Park, Port Fees & Taxes from 75 Euro/ person
  • * Torch and Dive computer rental 5 Euro/ day
Optional Extrasthat may be purchased whilst on board:- The S/Y Philippine Siren accepts all major credit cards (excepting Amex) as well as cash payment in Euro, US$, GBP or AUD. For all credit card payments a fee of 3% will be charged.

S/Y Philippine Siren - Liveaboard Yacht Safety:

Worldwide Dive and Sail considers the safety of our guests and crew the preeminent issue aboard our yachts. The S/Y Philippine Siren liveaboard has been designed and constructed based upon Lloyds Standards, the leading international body of maritime safety standards. She is equipped with the latest safety features including Automated Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Alarms, Emergency Long Distance Radio, Satellite Phones and EPIRB.

Each crew member of the S/Y Philippine Siren has received extensive training in all aspects of safety, emergency management and evacuation procedures. Our crew keep their skills fresh and up to date with regular practice drills. The dive team are all emergency medical responders and on board you will find a fully stocked medical box for treating minor ailments and injuries, along with a full supply of medical grade oxygen and DAN Oxygen provider kits.

Upon boarding, guests will be requested to try out life jackets and briefed on emergency procedures by our cruise director. We also offer the optional use of the Nautilus Lifeline, which can be used by divers to contact the yacht in the unlikely event they surface separated from their group.

All guests should ensure they have adequate dive and travel insurance from a reputable supplier such as DAN, PADI or Indepth. Aboard the S/YPhilippine Siren you can be confident in our ability to provide care and safety of the highest standards.

Destinations-PhilippinesPhilippines Liveaboard Diving trips of the S/Y Philippine Siren

We have four diving itineraries that take you to the best dive sites on offer at the optimum time of year

Southern Visayas from Mactan - Diving Cebu, Negros and Bohol

Year Round, during the tour we dive the islands of Cebu, Cabilao, Panglao, Balicasag and Pescador as well as Apo Island and Dauin
Diving highlights : Pygmy seahorses and pipefish at "Lighthouse" - Cabilao, Pescador Island's sardine schools, Turtles and schooling jacks at Black Forest - Balicasag, muck diving at "The Cars" - Dauin.

Southern Leyte - Diving with whale sharks

March - May, diving trips to Sogod Bay, Leyte
Diving highlights : Sweetlips, groupers and snappers at "Maureen's Place" - Padre Burgos, Seahorses and frogfish under "The Pier" - Padre Burgos, stunning corals and a plethora of nudibranchs at "Napantaw Reef", whale shark spotting at "Gunter's Wall" - Limasawa

Batangas & Coron, Diving Anilao, Apo Reef and Coron wrecks, from Batangas or Busuanga

November - February, trips start in either Coron and culminate in Batangas or vice versa.
Diving highlights : Japanses WWII wreck the "Arkitsushima" - Coron Bay, Steep reef walls and fish schools at "Bahura 29" - Apo Menor, Superb drift diving at "Drop Off" -Verde Island, macro critters galore at "Secret Garden" - Anilao

Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park from Mactan or Puerto Princessa

March - June, departing from and returning to Puerto Princessa or depart from either Cebu or Puerto Princessa
Diving highlights : Big fish schools, reef sharks, sting rays and turtles can be seen around the small atolls that make up the Tubbatha National Park. We dive "Delsan Wreck" - South Atoll, "Washing Machine" - North Atoll, "Lighthouse" - South Atoll, "Seafan Alley" - North Atoll