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Video TitleLiveaboard Diving In Philippines With Philippines Siren - Dressel Divers Quality Selects
Nitrox DivingPaid nitrox available, which means you benefit from the many advantages of nitrox diving if you are happy to pay for it. The benefits include extended bottom times so you can spend longer on each dive.
Dietary Requirements Catered ForThe onboard chefs will cater for specific dietary requirements, e.g. food allergies like gluten or lactose intolerance, and religious beliefs. This means you can enjoy the onboard meals. You are advised to add any dietary requirements to your special requests at step 2 of the booking form, but limit these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.
Diving CoursesThis liveaboard offers diving courses, which means you benefit from being able to advance your diving skills. These training courses are an extra charge.
Scuba Gear RentalYou can rent scuba gear on this dive boat so you benefit from being able travel light and simply rent all your scuba equipment once onboard.
InternetThere is no WIFI or internet available on this liveaboard.
Ensuite CabinsCabins on this dive boat benefit from having ensuite bathrooms, so you can shower and get ready in private (Check when booking that the cabin you choose has an ensuite bathroom).
Aircon CabinsEach cabin has air-conditioning, which means you can choose your own cabin temperature for personal comfort and a good nights sleep.
Private CharterThis liveaboard is available for private charter. If you charter this dive boat you have more flexibility over the choice of dive sites (with the captain's approval), the type of diving and total number of divers/guests onboard (subject to the maximum number of guests onboard - see below).
DIN AdaptersIf you have DIN regulators do not worry as this liveaboard has DIN to Yoke regulator adaptors onboard.
Relaxing between dives
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Liveaboard Review Introduction
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Liveaboard Know Before You Go
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Booking tipsBefore you book and pay for your flights, you first need your itinerary dates confirmed for your Philippine Siren liveaboard trip. 8 steps to follow: 1. Select an itinerary; 2. Choose your cabin; 3. Select number of people in your party; 4. Enter your email address and confirm; 5. Your trip will be held by the liveaboard operator until your dates are confirmed. 6. You'll receive a booking confirmation by email allowing you 2-3 days before payment is due; 7. Book your flights to Philippines; 8. Pay for your Philippine Siren liveaboard trip. Congratulations, you are about to embark on an amazing adventure!
Liveaboard Quick ReviewThe Philippine Siren Liveaboard is a 40m (131f) Philippines boat for up to 16 guests enjoying 8 cabins and 10 bathrooms. This Philippines liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10 and is rated 'Superb' (SDE Lux Rating 67%*).
* SDE Lux Rating - See Below*SDE Lux Rating 67% - See Liveaboard Luxury Features Review section below.
Liveaboard Review TipsIf you are looking for a superb Philippines liveaboard diving safari, a great choice is the Philippine Siren diving liveaboard. Here's our quick 7 review tips of why you might like to book this Philippines diving liveaboard boat:
1. Customer RatingThe Philippine Siren liveaboard has a customer review rating of 9.0 out of 10, and and customers have rated the Philippine Siren Liveaboard "Superb".
2. Scuba Diving Earth Luxury Rating SummaryDiver Benefits: 8 out of 9, Liveaboard Design: 6 out of 9, Cabin Luxury: 2 out of 7, Onboard Comfort: 4 out of 7, Food Luxury: 7 out of 11, Drink Luxury: 8 out of 9. This makes an average Total SDE Lux Rating of 35 out of 52, or 67% (see below under "Liveaboard Luxury Features Review" for more details).
3. Cost Per DayThe Philippines Philippine Siren Liveaboard costs from £144 per day ($176/€164)* .
4. ProsA quick list of the main pros of the Philippine Siren Liveaboard include: aircon cabins, available for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, diving courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental.
5. ConsA quick list of the main cons of the Philippine Siren Liveaboard include: no internet.
6. Liveaboard CapacityThe Philippine Siren liveaboard is 40 metres (131 feet) long, has 8 cabins and 10 bathrooms, which means it can accommodate up to 16 guests/divers.
7. Booking ItinerariesThe booking itineraries for the Philippine Siren Liveaboard include: 7 Days/6 Nights, 11 Days/10 Nights. (But it's worth checking if more diving itineraries by clicking here: Philippine Siren).
More about liveaboard discountsIf you want to find out more about how liveaboard discounts work, and in particular about discounted liveaboard trips for the Philippine Siren Liveaboard, please scroll to the Liveaboard Discount section below.
Discover MoreTo find out more or book the Philippine Siren Liveaboard you can do this here: Philippine Siren
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Philippine Siren Liveaboard, please visit this link: Philippine Siren.
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Last Minute Liveaboard DealsBefore reading more about the Philippines Philippine Siren liveaboard, please take a moment to check any discounts or last minute deals in the list below. (Note: if no liveaboard discounts are listed below, unfortunately this means there are no current deals or discounts available for the Philippine Siren dive boat). Please bookmark this page and check back another time. Alternatively, please check this article here: Discounted Liveaboards Offers & Last Minute Deals.
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Liveaboard DiscountsIf you're looking for a discounted liveaboard trip on the Philippine Siren, it's possible to find liveaboard discounts in excess of 25%. If no discounts appear above, you may find last minute deals in the itinerary section marked as "X% Special Discount", as per the above image here: Philippine Siren.
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Liveaboard Luxury Features Review
Liveaboard Luxury FeaturesThe 'Liveaboard Luxury Rating' or "SDE Lux Rating" concept is to help you choose the right diving liveaboard for your Philippines dive trip. This means you can compare this liveaboard with other liveaboards on a like-for-like basis, and makes choosing the right liveaboard much easier.
SDE Luxury Rating Total (Max 52/52=100%)The Philippine Siren Liveaboard has 35 out of a total of 52 (SDE Lux Rating 67%) possible benefits and features. This total of 67% is made up of the following benefits and features:
Diver Benefits (Max 9/9=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Diver Benefits' (89%), and include: DIN Adapters: YES; Dive Courses: YES; Dive Deck: YES: Gear Rental: YES; Nitrox Onboard: YES; Private Dive Guide: NO; Rinse Hoses: YES; Shaded Dive Area: YES; Tenders For Diving: YES.
Liveaboard Design (Max 9/9=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 6 out of 9 'Boat Design Features' (67%) and include: Airconditioned Saloon: YES; Charging Stations: YES; Custom Built For Diving: YES; Indoor Saloon: YES; Leisure Deck: NO; Observation Deck: NO; Outside Showers: NO; Sun Deck: YES; Warm Showers: YES.
Cabin Luxury (Max 7/7=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 2 out of 7 'Cabin Features' (29%) and include: Air-Conditioned Cabins: YES; Cabin Balconies: NO; Daily Housekeeping: NO; Ensuite cabins: YES; Non-smoking Cabins: NO; Seaview cabins available: NO; TV In Cabin: NO.
Onboard Comfort (Max 7/7=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 4 out of 7 'Onboard Comfort' (57%) features, and include: Beach Towels: NO, Cabin Towels: YES; Complimentary Toiletries: YES; Deck Towels: YES; Internet: NO; Laundry Service: YES; Nearly 1 to 1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio: NO.
Food Luxury (Max 11/11=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 7 out of 11 'Food Features' (64%) and include: BBQ Area: NO; Beach BBQ: NO; Buffet Style: YES; Dietary Requirements Catered For: YES; Fine Cuisine: NO; Local Food: YES; Outdoor Dining: YES; Snacks All Day: YES; Vegan Options: NO; Vegetarian Options: YES; Western Style Food: YES; (Meal options include: Al Fresco Dining, Full-board Option).
Drink Luxury (Max 9/9=100%)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 8 out of 9 'Drink Features' (89%) and include: Bar: YES; Beer Available: YES; Drinking Water: YES; Fine Wines: NO; Free Soft Drinks: YES; Free Wine With Dinner: YES; Soft Drinks: YES; Tea And Coffee: YES; Wine Available: YES.
Example of Cabins
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Customer Reviews of Liveaboard
Customer ReviewsThe Philippine Siren liveaboard customer reviews listed here have been chosen for you to get a feel for the scuba diving experience you'll get.
Customer Review
“Frog Fish – We found them all! DIverse Sea Life. It was a great experience. This is my first long term liveaboard dive trip. We covered some great places for dives and the crew was timely and efficient in getting us where we needed to be and were always on time. Enrico & Donato were great guides and I appreciate their effort and professionalism. Thank you!” Recommended for: The constant dives, great food and excellent crew.
Customer Review ByPaul A, from: United States scored the Philippine Siren 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Philippine Siren.
“It was the right moment to disagree the Rolling Stonesbecause we have got the satisfacton! 1. Jan van Beelen, because everytime he was gentle, smart and keep on smiling. 2. The dive with a swarm of thousands of sardines in Panagsama. 3. And for my wife, to stay with the walesharks in Oslob; for me it was it little bit like an aquarium.” Recommended for: ccc: comfortable diving, cabin and crew.
Customer Review ByGeorg W, from: Germany scored the Philippine Siren 9.2 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for more reviews and information click here: Philippine Siren.
Liveaboard Itinerary
Liveaboard Departure-Arrival LocationThe Philippine Siren Liveaboard departs and returns from the port none selected. Please click here: Philippine Siren to find out how to get from to join the Philippine Siren Liveaboard's departure port none selected.
Itinerary and videosThe itineraries below for the Philippine Siren liveaboard don't necessarily tie in with the videos directly below the itinerary heading. The itineraries are examples of dive trips offered by this liveaboard, and the videos are examples of videos taken when diving from the Philippine Siren dive boat.
Itinerary Option 1Apo Reef
Itinerary Option 1 Detail
Apo Reef is a diverse coral reef which is roughly 34 sq. km. The reef has a shallow lagoon with a depth of 2-10 meters and is surrounded by mangrove forest.
It is this mangrove forest that serves as source of food, nursery and spawning ground for many coastal and marine species. It is also a bird sanctuary too. of birds.
Itinerary 1 TitleUNTV: The Dive | Breathtaking dive sites in Apo Reef
Itinerary Option 2Tubbataha Reef
Itinerary Option 2 Detail
Tubbataha Reef is known for its extraordinary abundant marine life and lies in the middle of the Sulu Sea.
The reef is approximately 50km southeast of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, which is the most western province of the Philippines. Scuba divers enjoy breath-taking drop-offs and can dive on three atolls.
Diving there offers the chance to see whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles and Napoleon wrasse. The Tubbataha Reef supports over 360 species of coral and almost 700 species of fish. into the open ocean.
Number of Dives On TripYou will be able to dive up to 34 times in total on the Philippine Siren liveaboard diving trips. The number of times you dive will depend on the itinerary you select.
Your Diver Certification LevelIf you choose the Philippine Siren liveaboard for your scuba diving trip to Philippines, make sure you select the right itinerary for your diver certification level. Different itineraries include the following alternative PADI certification levels (or equivalent): No Scuba Diving Certification Needed: NO; Open Water Diver: YES; Advanced Open Water Diver: NO.
Your Logged DivesWhen choosing the Philippine Siren liveaboard for your dive trip to Philippines, make sure you select the right itinerary for how many logged dives you've done. Itineraries on the Philippine Siren liveaboard include the following alternatives: No minimum logged dives: YES; 3-5 logged dives: NO; 10 logged dives: NO; 20 logged dives: YES; 30 logged dives: NO; 40 logged dives: NO; 50 logged dives or more: NO; Minimum 60 logged dives: NO; Minimum 80 logged dives: NO; Minimum 100 logged dives: NO.
Type of DivingThe type of diving experienced from the Philippine Siren Liveaboard includes: Coral Gardens, Drift Diving, Marine Life, Night Dives, Wall Diving, Warm Water Diving, Wreck Diving.
Marine Life SpeciesThe sea life you might see on your Philippines liveaboard dive trip depends on the time of year you choose to dive, and on which Philippines liveaboard and liveaboard itinerary you book. But ultimately the sea creatures you see when scuba diving is always down to nature itself. With these parameters in mind, the marine life you may spot when scuba diving on the Philippine Siren Liveaboard in Philippines might include:
SharksYou may see the following sharks species: Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Silky Sharks, Thresher Sharks, Whale Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks.
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Ray SpeciesYou may see the following rays species: Manta Rays, Spotted Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Marble Rays.
More About Rays
Fish SpeciesYou may also see the following fish species: Batfish, Barracudas, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, Giant Trevallies, Groupers, Jack Schools, Mandarin Fish, Moray Eels, Napoleon Wrasse, Pigmy Seahorses, Pipefish, Red Snappers, Reef Fish, Sea Horses, Spanish Mackerel, Waspfish.
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Other Marine Life & Bird SpeciesYou may see the following marine and bird life: Barrel Sponges, Cuttlefish, Hard Corals, Nudibranchs, Octopus, Turtles, Wonderpus.
More About Other Marine Life
Marine Mammal SpeciesYou might encounter the following mammals: Dolphins, Dugongs.
Included In The PriceThe price that starts at £144/Day ($176/€164) for booking the Philippine Siren liveaboard includes: Airport Transfer, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, Diving Package, Dive Tanks/Cylinders, Drinking Water, Kayaks, Land Excursions, Snacks, Soft Drinks, Tea & Coffee, Weight-Belt.
Paid For Optional ExtrasThe following are optional extras when you book the Philippine Siren liveaboard: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Laundry Service, Local Flights, Massage, Nitrox, Nitrox Course, Pressing Service, Rental Gear, Scuba Diving Courses.
Paid For Required ExtrasThe following are required extras when you book the Philippine Siren liveaboard: National Park Fees, Port Fees.
Boat Capacity
Boat Length40 metres (131 feet).
Maximum Guests16
Cabins and BathroomsThe Philippine Siren dive boat has 8 cabins and 10 bathrooms.
Cabin TypesThe Philippine Siren has the following cabin types: double cabins, twin cabins.
Family cabins onboardFamily cabins onboard: NO.
Advanced Divers
Advanced Diver Benefits (Max 3)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 0 out of 3 (i.e. 0%) 'Advanced Diver Benefits', which include: Rebreather Support: NO; Sidemount Diving NO; Tech Diving: NO.
Underwater Photographers
Underwater Photographer Benefits (Max 3)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 2 out of 3 (i.e. 67%) 'Underwater Photographer Benefits', which include: Camera Room: NO; Camera Station: YES; Separate Rinse For U/W Cameras: YES.
Non-Diver Activities
Non-Diving Activities (Max 17)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 3 out of 17 (i.e. 18%) 'Non-Diving Activities', which include: Fishing: NO; Glass Bottom Boat: NO; Jacuzzi/Hot Tub: NO; Jet Skiing: NO; Kayaks: YES; Land Excursions: NO; Massage: YES; Naturalist Itineraries: [naturalist_Itineraries]; Naturalist Guide: NO; Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly: YES, Sauna: NO; Snorkel Equipment: NO; Spa: NO; Stand Up Paddle Boards: NO; Wakeboarding: NO; Water Skiing: NO; Yoga: NO.
Onboard Entertainment (Max 2)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 2 out of 2 (i.e. 100%) 'Entertainment Features': Audio And Entertainment: YES; Library: YES.
Traveller Benefits
Travel Benefits (Max 6)The Philippine Siren liveaboard has 2 out of 6 (i.e. 33%) 'Traveller Benefits', which include: Airport Transfer: YES; Available For Charter: YES, Budget Friendly: NO, Dedicated Local & International Crew: NO; Hotel Transfer: NO; Welcome Cocktails; NO.
Languages Spoken OnboardThe crew onboard the Philippine Siren liveaboard are able to speak the following languages: English.
Liveaboard Summary
ConclusionAll-inclusive trip with up to 34 dives on the Philippine Siren Philippines liveaboard from £144/day ($176/€164) & rated 9 + SDE Lux Rated 67%. Up to 16 divers on a 40m 131f dive boat with 8 cabins, 10 bathrooms + aircon cabins, for charter, caters for dietary requirements, ensuite cabins, flexible booking, dive courses, paid nitrox, scuba gear rental. Click Philippine Siren for more information.
More InformationTo discover more about the Philippine Siren diving liveaboard or to check availability for your dive trip to Philippines you can do this here: Philippine Siren. But if you want to compare this Philippines liveaboard with one of the other liveaboards from Philippines, please take a look at the table below.
* NoteThe above cost per day was correct at the time of producing this article. Also, the exchange rate used for GBP to USD is 1.22 and for GBP to Euro is 1.14. For an up-to-date cost for the Philippine Siren Liveaboard, please visit this link: Philippine Siren.
Hope you enjoyed this review about this liveaboard
Comments or QuestionsIf you have more questions either about snorkelling or scuba diving (or specifically about the Philippine Siren Philippines Liveaboard), please comment below with your questions.
Please SharePlease share details about the experience you had on the Philippine Siren Liveaboard. Tell us about the dive sites you dived, the time of year of your trip, what marine life you saw, the visibility, the weather and any currents you experienced. Your comments will add to this Philippine Siren Liveaboard review, and they will help other scuba divers decide if this is the right Philippines liveaboard for them.
Have Fun & Be SafeThere will also be many more pages and articles about scuba diving and scuba diving safety tips (and on snorkelling too) for you to read and learn about this fabulous sport. Please don't forget to rate the Philippine Siren liveaboard above if you've already dived in Philippines from this dive boat, but also make sure you have fun and be safe.
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Article written by Russell Bowyer who has been a scuba diver since diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 1989. After his first dive he trained as a BSAC diver in the UK. He attained his Diver Leader certification with BSAC. He then went on to become a scuba diving instructor, teaching others how to dive and was voted as Diving Officer and Treasurer for the Saffron Walden BSAC club too. Russell has dived all over the world, including the UK, on liveaboards in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, South Africa and the USA. Russell is experienced in all dive types, including drift diving, deep dives that involved decompression stops and recreational dives too.
