LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Atlantis Adventurer — Ultimate Visayas Safari

A longer Visayas expedition linking Cabilao, Malapascua, Anda, Balicasag, Panglao, Oslob, Sumilon and Apo Island.
Vessel Atlantis Adventurer
Country Philippines
Duration 9 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 28 dives
Embarkation Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, Dauin
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The route

Route Overview

Ultimate Visayas Safari spends more time across one of the Philippines' most biodiverse island regions.

The operator's standard itinerary is 10 nights, while selected public departures are nine nights. Each departure retains its actual duration for filtering.

This package includes 3 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 — Ultimate Visayas Safari
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 at Atlantis Dumaguete at approximately 17:00.

Day 2 — Cabilao Island.

Day 3 — Gato Island, Malapascua.

Day 4 — Malapascua shoals.

Days 5–6 — Kimud Shoal, Malapascua, Kalanggaman and Capitancillo.

Day 7 — Anda, Bohol.

Day 8 — Balicasag Island.

Day 9 — Panglao or an optional land tour.

Day 10 — Oslob, Sumilon and Apo Island.

Day 11 — Breakfast and disembarkation at Atlantis Dumaguete at approximately 07:00.

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

Diving profile

Diving Ultimate Visayas Safari

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.

Representative dive areas

  • Cabilao
  • Gato Island
  • Kimud Shoal
  • Malapascua
  • Kalanggaman
  • Capitancillo
  • Anda
  • Balicasag
  • Panglao
  • Oslob
  • Sumilon
  • Apo Island

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

Marine highlights

  • Thresher sharks — possible
  • Whitetip reef sharks
  • Turtles
  • Macro life
  • Schooling fish
  • Whale sharks — possible and not guaranteed

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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THE VESSEL

Atlantis Adventurer

A 32.5 m blue-water private yacht for up to 16 guests in seven Deluxe staterooms and one Owner's Suite.

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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