LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Philippine Siren — Visayas, Southern Leyte & Malapascua — 10 Nights

A ten-night multi-region Philippines expedition linking Southern Leyte, Malapascua and the Visayas.
Vessel Philippine Siren
Country Philippines
Duration 10 nights
Estimated diving Approximately 31 dives
Embarkation Mactan / Cebu
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The route

Route Overview

A ten-night multi-region Philippines expedition linking Southern Leyte, Malapascua and the Visayas.

The captain and cruise director may change the exact sequence according to weather, currents, permits, guest experience and safe operating conditions. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

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.

Embarkation day — Meet the operator team, board the vessel, complete safety and dive briefings and make a check dive when timing allows.

Expedition days — Follow the operator's route plan with multiple dives per day when conditions, passage times and diver experience allow. Exact sites are selected operationally.

Final day — Complete the final safe dive schedule, allow appropriate no-fly time, disembark and continue with the confirmed onward transfer.

Diving profile

Diving Visayas, Southern Leyte & Malapascua

Diving overview

Philippine Siren — Visayas, Southern Leyte & Malapascua — 10 Nights is designed around Southern Leyte, Malapascua, Central Visayas reefs.

Exact dive-site selection remains subject to weather, currents and operator decisions.

Conditions and experience

Conditions may include current, blue-water crossings, reef walls and variable visibility depending on region and season. Guests must follow the cruise director's site-specific briefing.

Underwater photography

The route is suitable for underwater photography. Bring critical spares, batteries and storage media; wildlife, visibility and exact site access are not guaranteed.

Representative dive areas

  • Southern Leyte
  • Malapascua
  • Central Visayas reefs

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

Marine highlights

  • Thresher sharks — possible
  • Healthy coral reefs
  • Turtles
  • Schooling fish
  • Macro life

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Best suited to

Experienced divers Underwater photography Reef biodiversity Pelagic encounters

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THE VESSEL

Philippine Siren

A 40-metre Philippine liveaboard for Tubbataha and multi-region Visayas itineraries.

Philippine Siren accommodates up to sixteen guests in eight en-suite air-conditioned cabins and operates seasonal Tubbataha and Visayas itineraries.

All sailing dates, cabin allocation, local fees and operational details require current written confirmation before payment.

Operated by Master Liveaboards

Vessel type Sail / motor liveaboard
Length 40 m
Beam 9.7 m
Cruising speed Not published
Guest capacity 16
Cabins 8
Year built 2013

Shared spaces

Indoor saloon, covered outdoor dining, relaxation deck areas, laundry and massage services support expedition cruising.

Dining & dietary needs

Meals and refreshments are served onboard. Dietary requirements must be advised at booking and reconfirmed before travel.

Dive deck

Dedicated dive preparation, equipment storage and tender procedures are provided. Exact setup can vary by departure and operational conditions.

Dive tenders

Two high-powered dive tenders support dive operations.

Camera facilities

Dedicated camera rinse, charging and preparation areas are available for underwater photographers.

Rental equipment

Rental equipment is subject to advance reservation, sizing, availability and current charges.

Safety equipment

Operator-standard navigation, communication, fire, first-aid, emergency oxygen and life-saving equipment is carried. Current inventory and certifications require operator confirmation.

Navigation equipment

Professional navigation and communication equipment is operated by the vessel crew. Exact specifications require current operator confirmation.

Languages spoken

  • English

ON BOARD

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ACCOMMODATION

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Philippine Siren

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Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

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