Best of the Philippines
Join our special 14 night charter aboard Azores to experience the best of Philippines diving. Thresher sharks, sardine run, stunningly colorful reefs, whale sharks and more. Add to that remarkable macro life with blue ring octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, ornate ghost pipefish, to name just a few, and you’ve got the perfect diving expedition.
$6990 per person, double occupancy
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Inclusions:
- 14 nights aboard Azores in a deluxe stateroom
- All meals and snacks onboard
- All diving, tanks, weights, boat and guide
- Complimentary local soft drinks, beer and social servings of wine
Optional Dumaguete Land-Based Add-On ($1901pp/do):
- 5 nights deluxe room
- All meals (chef prepared breakfast, three-course lunch and dinner)
- Coffee, tea, and filtered water (Italian/Specialty coffees only at breakfast)
- Unlimited internet access
- Unlimited scheduled boat diving (up to 4 day dives plus 1 night dive daily)
- One day trip to Apo Island
Land add-on dates are June 16-21. June 21 will only have 3 dives. Gear and cameras will be transferred to the boat. Arrangements can be made for the add-on to be at the end of the trip.
Exclusions:
- International airfare (arrival city is Manila MNL)
- Nitrox = $243 for Azores, $108 for Dumaguete land add-on
- Alcohol, other than noted above
- Roundtrip transfers Manila to Dumaguete (Cost is $242pp for flight and ground transfers, with 30kg/66lbs luggage allowance)
- Marine park fees, set by local municipalities, is currently PHP 210 per dive, about US $4
- Required DAN diving insurance
- Rental gear (if needed)
Additional Information:
- $1000 non-refundable deposit*
- Second payment $1500 due September 1, 2024
- Third payment $2500 due December 1, 2024
- Final balance due April 1, 2025
- All prices shown in US dollars and based on per person, double occupancy
*Every effort will be made to fill your spot and give a full refund if you must cancel, but this is not guaranteed.
Hotel and transfers in Manila can be arranged. Guests are advised to arrive in Manila no later than 12 noon on day of departure to Dumaguete. International outbound flight should depart Manila no earlier than 2pm.
