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Getting to the Philippines

For Southern Visayas, (including Malapascua extension)
or 13 night Tubbataha (departing Mactan)

International Flights to Cebu

If you are taking one of our liveaboard diving safaris in the Southern Visayas, (including the 10 night Southern Visayas with Malapascua) or the extended 13-night Tubbataha (with a departure from Mactan!), we recommend booking your international flight into and out of Mactan International Airport, Cebu. Our yacht embarkation point is a 5/10 minute car ride from the airport. You may opt to arrive into Cebu on the morning of departure, however your flight should arrive no later than 12 PM noon. International flights after your cruise should depart no earlier than 12 PM noon on the day of disembarkation to ensure you have enough time to check in.

Please note that the Philippines Office for Transportation Security includes 'scuba equipment' on a list of blunt instruments that are not to be carried in hand luggage on flights originating in the Philippines. We advise that all Siren guests carry all dive related equipment in their check in rather than their carry on luggage as we have had guests prohibited from carrying their regulators in their hand luggage. If you are unsure we would advise that you contact your airline for clarification.

Country Departure City Route/Airlines
Australia Sydney Sydney (SYD) - Singapore (SIN) - Cebu (CEB)
Singapore		 Find on Kayak
Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
Malaysian / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Brisbane Brisbane (BNE) - Singapore (SIN) - Cebu (CEB)
Singapore		 Find on Kayak
Perth Perth (PER) - Singapore (SIN) - Cebu (CEB)
Singapore		 Find on Kayak
China Beijing Beijing (PEK) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
Shanghai Shanghai (PVG) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
France Paris Paris (CGD) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
Germany Berlin Berlin Tegel (TXL) - Alexandria (AXL) - Manila (MNL) Cebu (CEB)
Etihad / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Frankfurt Frankfurt (FRA) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
Frankfurt (FRA) - Alexandria (AXL) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
Etihad / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Netherlands Amsterdam Amsterdam (AMS) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
Amsterdam (AMS) - Taipai (TPE) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
KLM / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Spain Madrid Madrid (MAD) - Dubai (DXB) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
Emirates / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Switzerland Zurich Zurich (ZRH) - Singapore (SIN) - Cebu (CEB)
Singapore		 Find on Kayak
United Kingdom London Heathrow (LHR) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak
Gatwick (LGW) - Dubai (DXB) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
Emirates / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Heathrow (LHR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
Malaysian / PAL		 Find on Kayak
United States Chicago Chicago (ORD) - Incheon, South Korea (ICN) - Cebu (CEB)
Korean		 Find on Kayak
Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB)
PAL		 Find on Kayak
Los Angeles (LAX) - Incheon, South Korea (ICN) - Cebu (CEB)
Korean / PAL		 Find on Kayak
New York New York (JFK) - Hong Kong (HKG) - Cebu (CEB)
Cathay Pacific		 Find on Kayak

For all Tubbataha trips departing Puerto Princessa

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International Flights to Manila

If you are taking a Tubbataha itinerary that is departing from Puerto Princesa, we recommend booking your international flight into and out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila. From Manila you must take a short domestic flight to Puerto Princesa International Airport on the island of Palawan.

Please do not forget to book your domestic flight additionally and allow plenty of time for transit between flights and check ins.

Guests who are planning to arrive in Puerto Princesa on the day of embarkation are kindly asked to book flights arriving no later than 12:00. Due to local regulations, and crossing time from Puerto Princesa, it is imperative that the all guests embark at the same time to avoid unnecessary delays to departure from Puerto Princesa, and potentially missing dives as a result of such delays.

Please note that the Philippines Office for Transportation Security includes 'scuba equipment' on a list of blunt instruments that are not to be carried in hand luggage on flights originating in the Philippines. We advise that all Siren guests carry all dive related equipment in their check in rather than their carry on luggage as we have had guests prohibited from carrying their regulators in their hand luggage. If you are unsure we would advise that you contact your airline for clarification.

Country Departure City Route/Airlines
Australia Sydney Sydney (SYD) - Manila (MNL)
Qantas		 Find on Kayak
Sydney (SYD) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL)
Malaysian		 Find on Kayak
Brisbane Brisbane (BNE) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL)
Malaysian		 Find on Kayak
Perth Perth (PER) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL)
Malaysian		 Find on Kayak
China Beijing Beijing (PEK) - Manila (MNL)
Air China / PAL		 Find on Kayak
Shanghai Shanghai (PVG) - Manila (MNL)
Zest / Cebu Pacific		 Find on Kayak
France Paris Paris (CGD) - Dubai (DXB) - Manila (MNL)
Emirates		 Find on Kayak
Germany Berlin Berlin Tegel (TXL) - München (MUC) - Alexandria (AXL) - Manila (MNL)
Etihad		 Find on Kayak
Frankfurt Frankfurt (FRA) - Bangkok (BKK) - Manila (MNL)
Thai		 Find on Kayak
Frankfurt (FRA) - Alexandria (AXL) - Manila (MNL)
Etihad		 Find on Kayak
Netherlands Amsterdam Amsterdam (AMS) - Alexandria (AXL) - Manila (MNL)
Etihad		 Find on Kayak
Amsterdam (AMS) - Taipai (TPE) - Manila (MNL)
KLM		 Find on Kayak
Spain Madrid Madrid (MAD) - Dubai (DXB) - Manila (MNL)
Emirates		 Find on Kayak
Switzerland Zurich Zurich (ZUR) - Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Manila (MNL)
Etihad		 Find on Kayak
United Kingdom London Heathrow (LHR) - Bangkok (BKK) - Manila (MNL)
Thai		 Find on Kayak
Gatwick (LGW) - Dubai (DXB) - Manila (MNL)
Emirates		 Find on Kayak
Heathrow (LHR) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL) - Manila (MNL)
Malaysian		 Find on Kayak
United States Chicago Chicago (ORD) - Incheon, South Korea (ICN) - Manila (MNL)
Korean		 Find on Kayak
Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - Manila (MNL)
PAL		 Find on Kayak
Los Angeles (LAX) - Incheon, South Korea (ICN) - Manila (MNL)
Korean		 Find on Kayak
New York New York (JFK) - Incheon, South Korea (ICN) - Manila (MNL)
Korean		 Find on Kayak

International Flight Recommendations

The Philippines has two International Airports; the Ninoy Aquino Internal Airport, Manila and the Mactan International Airport, Cebu.

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Please note that the Philippines Office for Transportation Security includes 'scuba equipment' on a list of blunt instruments that are not to be carried in hand luggage on flights originating in the Philippines. We advise that all Siren guests carry all dive related equipment in their check in rather than their carry on luggage as we have had guests prohibited from carrying their regulators in their hand luggage. If you are unsure we would advise that you contact your airline for clarification.

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Philippines – Getting there

On Arrival

Citizens of most Western nations will be given a 30 day visa upon arrival. You must present a current passport, with validity of at least 6 months beyond the date of your travel, and an onward air ticket. Citizens of China and India must arrange a tourist entry visa prior to travel to the Philippines or entry will be denied. If you intend to stay longer than 30 days but less than 59 days you may obtain a multiple entry 59 day visa from your nearest Philippines consulate, prior to arrival. You may also extend your tourist visa from 30 days to 59 days, once in the country, at one of the many travel agencies for a nominal fee. It is the responsibility of our guests to ensure they have the correct visa and fulfill the requirements for entry into the Philippines.

Departure Fees & Taxes

Passengers travelling within the Philippines are required to pay airport terminal fees. These fees range from 20PHP – 200PHP for domestic flights and 750PHP for outbound international flights. Please ensure that you retain enough Philippine Peso cash to pay these fees upon departure. Both international airports in Manila and Cebu have money change facilities, however smaller airports may not so please ensure you change money before taking your domestic flight.

Further assistance

We have a dedicated travel team who are on hand to assist you with any of your domestic travel arrangements that will make your stay in the Philippines even more enjoyable. Please contact us should you wish to avail of this service, although we regret we are unable to assist with international travel at this time.

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