Family Liveaboards:
Philippines and Borneo 2011
Two trips dedicated to families traveling together offer diving for all certified - and introduction to diving for those who are not and are old enough to try - kayaking, snorkeling, water skiing, wakeboarding, treasure hunts, visits to stunning beaches, local markets and many other fun activities. The family trip extras include onboard nannies, special children's menu with familiar yet healthy food choices, fun educational interaction about marine environment and a dress-up pirate night. Come and have a blast with your kids!
Philippines South Visayas onboard the Philippine Siren
Dates: August 3 - 13, 2011
Price per adult (16 and over): Euro 2,400
Price per child (15 and under, accompanied by an adult): Euro 1,200
Borneo Outer Islands onboard the Siren
Dates: August 21 - 27, 2011
Price per adult (16 and over): Euro 1,260
Price per child (15 and under, accompanied by an adult): Euro 630
Philippine Siren is a brand-new 132-foot long sailing yacht purpose-built for diving with comfort in mind. The vessel boasts large flexible cabins, spacious dining room and dive deck, and an expansive leisure deck with both covered and uncovered areas for relaxing. Newly crafted from ironwood and teak, and equipped with seven sails, this gorgeous yacht brings back the romance of the seas without sacrificing any of the modern comforts.
Onboard you will find eight air-conditioned cabins for a maximum of
sixteen guests. All cabins have private bathrooms, personal computers,
entertainment systems and little luxuries such as bathrobes, hair
dryers and mood lighting.Common areas include a large cocktail bar with a 42-inch flat screen television, massage spa, laundry service, and a boutique. The dive deck is equipped with designated charging and preparation areas for camera and video equipment. Also onboard are two zodiacs and kayaks. Nitrox is free for all certified Nitrox divers. Philippine Siren's 10-night itineraries move with the seasons and include South Visayas from Macatan to Apo Island, the Southern Leyte around Bohol, and Borocay via Apo Reef to the wrecks of Coron. The shorter 7-night Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park itineraries run from March to June.
Siren
Starting 2011, the Siren will dive Malayasian waters from May to September. Two different itineraries explore Layang Layang and the Borneo outer islands. Explore the islands onboard the luxury liveaboard Siren which was custom-built to suit the most discerning diver. There eight large individually air-conditioned cabins with entertainment systems and ensuite bathrooms. Bath robes, hair dryers and mood lighting add additional touches of comfort. Massage spa, laundry, boutique, plenty of deck space, spacious saloon with large flatscreen and bar, covered outdoor dining area, and superiorly functioning dive deck are all part of the experience. Onboard you will also find waterskis, waterboards, kayaks and fishing tackle.
The Siren was fitted with special features for the underwater photographer and videographer. Each cabin has an individual computer with a high-definition flatscreen and multiple power sources and there are dedicated workstations for cameras. The Siren offers free Nitrox.