Atlantis Adventurer

Location: Philippines

Rating: 4.8/5 (443 reviews)

Atlantis Adventurer

About Atlantis Adventurer

Embark on an unforgettable dive journey through the Philippines aboard the Atlantis Adventurer, a premier liveaboard yacht designed for comfort and exceptional underwater exploration.

The Philippines, an archipelago renowned for its unparalleled biodiversity, offers a diver's paradise with vibrant coral reefs, dramatic walls, and an astonishing array of marine life. From the thriving ecosystems of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the historic wrecks of Coron and the macro wonders of the Visayas, the waters here promise exhilarating encounters. Exploring these pristine underwater landscapes, the Atlantis Adventurer provides an intimate and luxurious base for discovering the very best of Filipino diving, ensuring access to remote and spectacular dive sites. Diving from the Atlantis Adventurer is an experience crafted for the avid underwater enthusiast. With a commitment to maximizing your time beneath the waves, the vessel offers an impressive 4-5 dives daily, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the diverse marine environments. The spacious dive deck is thoughtfully designed with individual storage areas and a three-tier camera setup table, catering to underwater photographers. Two dedicated tenders swiftly transport divers to and from sites, ensuring efficient and comfortable access. Nitrox is readily available for extended bottom times, and hot water showers await after each invigorating dive, enhancing the overall comfort of your diving day. Life aboard the Atlantis Adventurer balances adventure with relaxation. The yacht accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in seven well-appointed staterooms and one luxurious suite, each featuring private bathrooms, hot water showers, and individual climate control for personalized comfort. Beyond the cabins, guests can unwind in the air-conditioned saloon, browse the onboard library, or enjoy a film on the flatscreen TV. For those seeking fresh air and panoramic views, a partially shaded sundeck provides the perfect spot to soak up the tropical sun or enjoy a refreshing drink from the complete wet bar. Culinary delights are a highlight of any journey on the Atlantis Adventurer. Guests are treated to a full-board meal plan, encompassing three delicious meals daily, complemented by snacks available throughout the day. The cuisine features a delightful blend of Western and local dishes, served buffet-style, promising a diverse and satisfying dining experience. Complimentary soft drinks, tea, coffee, and even wine with dinner are included, ensuring a refreshing accompaniment to every meal. The attentive crew is adept at catering to various dietary requirements, including vegan and vegetarian options, making sure every guest's needs are met with care. Built in 1989 and thoughtfully renovated in 2015, the Atlantis Adventurer is a 32.5-meter (107-foot) liveaboard yacht, specifically designed for dive expeditions. Her 5.5-meter (18-foot) beam provides stability and generous space for the 16 guests she comfortably accommodates. With a cruising speed of 10 knots, she efficiently transports divers to the Philippines' most coveted underwater locations, ensuring a smooth journey between dive sites. The nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, with 10 crew members attending to 16 passengers, underscores the vessel's dedication to exceptional personalized service and guest satisfaction. The Atlantis Adventurer offers varied itineraries depending on the season, ensuring divers experience the best of the Philippines year-round. From January to mid-March, explore the captivating Apo Reef and the historical wrecks of Coron. Mid-March to early June is dedicated to the world-renowned Tubbataha Reefs. From June through December, the vessel explores the breathtaking Visayas, offering itineraries focused on Bohol and Cebu-Malapascua. Embarkation and disembarkation points will vary based on the chosen itinerary, with transfers to and from the vessel typically arranged to ensure a seamless start and end to your diving adventure.

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Itineraries

Tubbataha Reef (Puerto Princesa - Puerto Princesa)

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Embarkation: Puerto Princesa, Philippines

This voyage explores the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Parks, a remote and highly-regarded dive destination in the Sulu Sea. As a protected marine preserve at the heart of the Coral Triangle, Tubbataha offers exceptional biodiversity. The trip covers both the North and South Reefs, which are known for their vibrant coral gardens, impressive walls, and abundant marine life, including numerous shark species, rays, turtles, and a vast array of fish. Max guests on this trip: 16.

Apo Reef - Coron (Sablayan - Coron)

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Embarkation: Sablayan

This Philippine dive route combines two distinct underwater environments. Divers first explore Apo Reef, an expansive coral reef system and UNESCO heritage site known for its vibrant walls, sharks, and pelagic life. The itinerary then transitions to Coron, which is world-renowned for its fleet of sunken Japanese warships from World War II. This offers a unique wreck diving experience, penetrating historical vessels now encrusted with marine growth.

Visayas Safari (Dauin - Dauin)

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Embarkation: Atlantis Dive Resort in Dauin, Philippines

Embark on a journey through the Visayas, one of Asia's most biodiverse marine regions. This itinerary offers a wide variety of underwater experiences over seven nights, from the famous thresher sharks of Malapascua to the whale sharks of Oslob. Divers will explore stunning walls, healthy reefs, and macro-rich environments around islands like Cabilao, Gato, and Sumilon, with easy evening cruises between destinations. Max guests on this trip: 16.

Visayas Ultimate (Dauin - Dauin)

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Embarkation: Atlantis Dive Resort in Dauin, Philippines

This extended 9-night voyage explores the Visayas, a region celebrated for its exceptional marine biodiversity. The itinerary features a wide range of dive experiences, from the vibrant walls of Cabilao and macro heavens of Bohol to encounters with thresher sharks in Malapascua. Highlights include Gato Island's protected sea snakes, the sandbar at Kalanggaman Island, and a final day with whale sharks in Oslob before concluding in Dauin. Max guests on this trip: 16.

Visayas Safari (Dauin - Dauin)

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Embarkation: Atlantis Dive Resort in Dauin, Philippines

This voyage explores the Visayas, one of Asia's most biodiverse marine regions. The trip offers a mix of stunning walls, exceptional macro diving, and encounters with large pelagics like whale sharks and thresher sharks. Guests will cruise between premier dive locations each evening, visiting celebrated areas such as Cabilao, Malapascua, and Sumilon Island for a comprehensive Philippine diving experience.

Camiguin, Visayas (Dumaguete - Dumaguete)

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Embarkation: Atlantis Dive Resort in Dumaguete, Philippines

This itinerary ventures beyond the classic Visayas circuit into the lesser-dived volcanic seascapes of Camiguin and the remote islands off northern Mindanao. Over seven nights you trace a loop from Dumaguete through Anda's coral gardens, two full days around Camiguin's lava-formed walls, the pristine reefs of Silinog and Aliguay, and a final choice between Siquijor, Apo Island or Dauin before returning to port. Max guests on this trip: 16.