REMOTE LIVEABOARD EXPEDITION

Atlantis Infiniti — Visayas North

A seven-night Philippines liveaboard itinerary combining coral walls, macro-rich reefs, Southern Leyte biodiversity and thresher shark diving around Malapascua.

Vessel Atlantis Infiniti

Country Philippines

Duration 7 nights

Embarkation Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, Dauin

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The expedition

Expedition Overview

Atlantis Infiniti’s Visayas North itinerary is a seven-night liveaboard journey through some of the most varied diving regions in the central Philippines. Departing from Atlantis Dumaguete Resort, the route connects Bohol’s reef systems, the protected waters of Southern Leyte, the thresher shark grounds around Malapascua and the coral walls of Capitancillo.

The itinerary combines wide-angle reef scenery, pelagic encounters and productive macro diving without relying on staged or provisioned wildlife experiences. Easy overnight passages move the vessel between diving regions while leaving the daytime programme focused on diving.

Exact dive sites and daily sequencing remain subject to weather, sea conditions and the captain’s operational decisions.

Day by day

Indicative Itinerary

The itinerary is expeditionary rather than fixed. The captain and cruise director may change the sequence according to conditions, safety and marine-park regulations.

Day 1 — Embarkation at Atlantis Dumaguete

Board Atlantis Infiniti at approximately 4:00 PM at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. Cabin check-in, vessel and safety briefing, equipment preparation, welcome dinner and overnight passage toward the first diving area.

Day 2 — Pamilacan Island

Diving around steep reef slopes with extensive hard and soft coral growth. Possible encounters include barracuda, manta rays, dolphins and other blue-water marine life. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.

Day 3 — Anda, Bohol

A varied diving day combining colourful walls, sandy slopes and macro-oriented sites. Typical subjects may include pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs and other small reef life alongside schooling fish and healthy coral scenery.

Day 4 — Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte

Explore the protected reefs and walls of Sogod Bay, including the wider Napantao area. Expect strong coral coverage, turtles, frogfish, hunting trevally and possible whitetip reef sharks.

Day 5 — Kimud Shoal and Gato Island

Early diving at Kimud Shoal for the possibility of thresher sharks, devil rays, manta rays, tuna and other pelagic life. Continue to Gato Island for tunnels, rock formations, reef sharks and macro-rich reef diving.

Day 6 — Malapascua Island

Dive a mixture of soft-coral gardens, reef structures and macro sites. Possible subjects include pygmy seahorses, frogfish, nudibranchs, squid, baitfish and resting whitetip or bamboo sharks.

Day 7 — Capitancillo Islet

Final full diving day around coral walls covered with sea fans, gorgonians, soft corals and hard corals. Schools of jacks, tuna, large groupers and other reef fish may be encountered.

Day 8 — Disembarkation at Atlantis Dumaguete

Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation at approximately 7:00 AM at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. Guests may continue with a land-based Dauin and Apo Island extension.

The itinerary is indicative. Dive sites, number of dives and daily sequencing may change according to weather, currents, sea conditions and operational considerations.

Diving profile

Diving Tubbataha

Diving overview

Visayas North offers a balanced combination of coral walls, reef slopes, macro habitats and offshore shoals. Diving ranges from protected reef sites to exposed locations where currents and blue-water conditions may be more demanding.

Kimud Shoal provides the principal opportunity for thresher shark and pelagic encounters, while Anda, Malapascua and Gato Island offer productive macro and reef diving. Sogod Bay and Capitancillo add healthy coral scenery, walls and schooling fish.

The itinerary is best suited to certified divers who are comfortable with boat diving, negative or prompt entries when required, variable currents and consecutive multi-dive days. Final site selection is made by the captain and dive team according to current conditions.

Marine highlights

Thresher sharks at Kimud Shoal
Southern Leyte coral walls and protected reefs
Pygmy seahorses and macro life around Anda
Whitetip and bamboo sharks
Manta rays and devil rays
Turtles
Schools of jacks and barracuda
Tuna and other pelagic fish
Gorgonian and sea-fan walls
Natural dolphin and whale sightings may be possible

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

Atlantis Infiniti is a purpose-designed, blue-water-rated liveaboard operated by Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards in the Philippines. Accommodating up to 25 guests across 11 en-suite cabins, the vessel combines the capacity required for group expeditions with the established diving service, hospitality and photography support associated with Atlantis.

Infiniti operates seasonal itineraries through Tubbataha and the Visayas. Divers are supported by internationally certified dive professionals, spacious equipment areas, zodiac tenders and a dedicated camera room with charging facilities.

The vessel is particularly suitable for experienced divers, underwater photographers, private groups and guests wishing to combine a liveaboard itinerary with a land-based stay at Atlantis Dumaguete or Atlantis Puerto Galera.

Operated by Atlantis Dive Resorts & Liveaboards

Vessel type Blue-water-rated dedicated scuba diving liveaboard

Length 39m

Beam 8m

Cruising speed 8 knots

Guest capacity 25

Cabins 11

Decks & layout

Upper deck with Premium Deluxe cabins
Main deck with Premium Deluxe cabins and shared guest areas
Lower deck with Deluxe Twin and Deluxe Triple cabins
Partially covered sun deck with seating and relaxation areas

Shared spaces

Indoor guest lounge with flat-screen television
Library, board games and marine-life presentations
Partially covered sun deck with chaise lounges
Bar and multiple outdoor seating areas
Onboard shop with selected dive accessories and Atlantis merchandise
Dining and refreshment areas

Dining & dietary needs

Freshly prepared meals and snacks are served throughout the charter. An all-day snack and refreshment area is available, and dietary requirements can be accommodated when advised in advance.

Local soft drinks, coffee, tea, filtered water and social servings of local beer, wine and rum are included. Guests may bring personal beverages aboard without a corkage fee.

Dive deck

Atlantis Infiniti has a spacious dive deck designed for comfortable preparation and equipment handling. Every diver receives an individual equipment storage area. Fresh hot-water showers are available on the rear platform, and dives are conducted from zodiac tender boats for short transfers and controlled entries at the dive sites.

Dive tenders

Diving is conducted from zodiac tender boats, allowing short transfers and accurate drop-off and pick-up positioning at the dive sites.

Nitrox

Nitrox is available on all charters. The vessel uses a Nuvair membrane system with dedicated air and Nitrox storage.

Rental equipment

The vessel carries selected spare dive equipment but does not operate a complete onboard rental service. For charters departing from Dumaguete, rental equipment can be arranged in advance through the Atlantis Dumaguete dive centre.

Safety equipment

Internationally certified dive instructors and Divemasters
Emergency oxygen and first-aid equipment
Defibrillator
Life jackets and life-saving equipment
Emergency and evacuation procedures appropriate to each itinerary

Personal dive-accident insurance is mandatory for all guests.

Wi-Fi & connectivity

Internet access depends on the itinerary, location and available mobile reception. Connectivity can be limited or unavailable in remote areas such as Tubbataha.

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