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Atlantis Adventurer — Apo Reef, Coron Wrecks & Dugongs

A seven-night expedition linking Apo Reef, the WWII wrecks of Coron and a carefully managed dugong encounter area.

Vessel Atlantis Adventurer

Country Philippines

Duration 7 nights

Estimated diving Approximately 22 dives

Embarkation Sablayan or Coron — according to departure

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The route

Route Overview

This route contrasts Apo Reef's coral walls with Coron Bay's historic shipwrecks and includes a rare opportunity for a dugong encounter.

Departures may operate in either direction between Sablayan and Coron. The exact port direction is stored on each departure.

This package includes 2 publicly verifiable departure dates. All future availability requires written reconfirmation.

The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to weather, currents, permits, diver experience and safe operating conditions.

Atlantis Adventurer — Apo Reef, Coron Wrecks & Dugongs — Indicative route map. Navigation and dive-site order remain subject to weather, currents and park conditions.

Day by day

Operator Itinerary

This is the operator’s indicative itinerary. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — Embark in Sablayan or Coron according to the published departure direction.

Two days — Apo Reef walls, coral landscapes, turtles, sharks and schooling fish.

One day — Caluit and nearby areas for a responsible natural dugong encounter when conditions and local procedures allow.

Two days — Coron Bay's WWII shipwrecks and surrounding reefs.

One day — Barracuda Lake and final regional dives when operating conditions permit.

Final day — Breakfast and disembarkation at the opposite port at approximately 07:00.

This itinerary is indicative and no individual dive site or wildlife encounter is guaranteed.

Diving profile

Diving Apo Reef, Coron Wrecks & Dugongs

Diving overview

Atlantis liveaboard programmes can include up to four day dives and, at suitable locations, a night dive. The exact number depends on passages, park rules, conditions and safe no-fly planning.

All charters require Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent and at least 25 logged dives. Every diver must use a dive computer and carry visible and audible surface-signalling devices.

Conditions and experience

Conditions vary by route and can include current-influenced walls, offshore shoals, blue-water entries, wrecks, reef slopes and protected coral gardens.

Guests must be at least 15 years old. The operator assesses experience and may adjust participation for safety.

Underwater photography

Both vessels provide dedicated camera preparation and charging facilities.

Bring critical spares, batteries and storage media. Natural encounters, visibility and site access cannot be guaranteed.

Practical dive information

Minimum certification: Advanced Open Water or equivalent
Minimum logged dives: 25
Water temperature: Generally warm tropical water; exact temperature varies by route and season
Nitrox: Available at additional cost for certified divers. The current EUR package price is confirmed with the personalised quote.

Operating season

January February March December

Representative dive areas

Apo Reef
Caluit and Dimakya area
Coron Bay wrecks
Barracuda Lake

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

Dugongs — natural encounter and not guaranteed
Reef sharks
Turtles
Schooling fish
WWII shipwreck marine life
Coral walls

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Multi-region Philippines diving Underwater photography Reef biodiversity Pelagic encounters Liveaboard and resort combinations

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Atlantis Adventurer is a blue-water-rated private yacht operated by Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards in the Philippines.

The vessel accommodates up to 16 guests in eight air-conditioned en-suite cabins and operates seasonal itineraries through Coron and Apo Reef, Tubbataha, the Visayas and Camiguin.

The vessel combines expedition diving with established Atlantis hospitality, photography support and direct resort extensions.

Operated by Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards

Vessel type Blue-water-rated private diving yacht

Length 32.5 m / 107 ft

Beam Approximately 5.5 m / 18 ft

Cruising speed 7–8 knots

Guest capacity 16

Cabins 8

Year built 1989

Refurbished 2015

Shared spaces

Shared spaces include an air-conditioned salon, dining room, library and entertainment, partially shaded sun deck, bar and outdoor relaxation areas.

Connectivity depends on route and reception and cannot be guaranteed in remote areas.

Dining & dietary needs

Meals and snacks are served throughout the charter. Local soft drinks, coffee, tea, filtered water, beer and social servings of wine and local rum are included.

Dietary requirements and allergies must be declared during enquiry and confirmed before travel.

Dive deck

The dive area provides individual gear storage, a three-tier camera setup table with charging, rinse facilities and hot-water showers.

Dives are supported by two tenders. The daily programme depends on itinerary and conditions.

Dive tenders

Diving is supported by two tender boats and an additional skiff, subject to the vessel's current operating configuration.

Camera facilities

A dedicated camera setup area provides charging and preparation space.

Photographers should bring essential spares and reconfirm specialist requirements before travel.

Rental equipment

The vessel carries spare equipment but does not provide a complete onboard rental service.

Equipment may be arranged through Atlantis Dumaguete or local operators at other ports and must be collected, paid for and reconfirmed in advance.

Safety equipment

The yacht carries expedition and dive-safety equipment appropriate to its operating area, including emergency oxygen, first aid and life-saving equipment.

Personal dive-accident insurance is mandatory for every guest.

Navigation equipment

The vessel is equipped for blue-water Philippine operations. Specialist navigation and communications requirements must be reconfirmed with the operator.

Languages spoken

English

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Embarkation Sablayan

Disembarkation Coron

Duration 7 nights

Last checked 16 August 2026

Cabin category

Atlantis Adventurer — Deluxe Stateroom

Recommended

Seven lower-deck en-suite staterooms with air conditioning; six have a queen bed plus twin bunk and one has a queen bed.

Cabins of this type: 7
Beds: Cabins 1–6: queen bed plus twin bunk; cabin 7: queen bed
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Lower Deck — Cabins 1 to 7

Available occupancy options

Double occupancy — per person Based on 1 guest

EUR 3022 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Double occupancy — non-diver Based on 1 guest

EUR 2840 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Single occupancy — per person Based on 1 guest

EUR 5284 private cabin

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

Cabin category

Atlantis Adventurer — Owner's Suite

One top-deck en-suite suite with a queen bed plus twin bunk, window, desk, storage and air conditioning.

Cabins of this type: 1
Beds: One queen bed plus one twin bunk
Maximum guests: 2
Location: Top Deck

Available occupancy options

Double occupancy — per person Based on 1 guest

EUR 3445 per person

Cabins / berths

Guests

One guest can request a berth in a shared cabin where the operator permits it.

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Operator terms and departure information

Boarding

Embarkation: Sablayan. Atlantis Infiniti normally embarks at 16:00; Atlantis Adventurer normally embarks at 17:00.

Atlantis must arrange transfers associated with liveaboard reservations. Guests are strongly advised to arrive in the Philippines at least one day before embarkation and must supply flight, insurance and diver details in advance.

Disembarkation

Disembarkation: Coron, normally at approximately 07:00 on the final day.

No diving is planned after the final safe cutoff. Guests must allow an appropriate no-fly interval.

Operator's published deposit requirement

FIT liveaboard bookings require a 20% deposit within 30 days of booking. Bookings made 90 days or less before arrival require full payment.

Operator's published balance schedule

Full payment is due 60 days before arrival, together with final guest, travel and pre-check-in information.

Cancellation terms

The current FIT liveaboard schedule applies a 20% cancellation charge through 61 days before arrival and 100% from 60 days before arrival, subject to the operator's full written terms.

All quotations, reservations, cancellations and amendments must be confirmed in writing. The final contract terms supplied with the quote take precedence.

Departure-specific fees

Estimated marine-park fee: EUR 127 per guest.

Estimated fuel surcharge: EUR 245 per occupied cabin space; single occupancy uses two spaces and is therefore estimated at EUR 490.

Fees are estimates converted to EUR and are subject to change and written reconfirmation.

Embarkation Sablayan or Coron — confirm direction

Disembarkation Coron or Sablayan — confirm direction

Duration 7 nights

Last checked 16 August 2026

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