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The Atlantis Azores

Liveaboard Diving Holidays

We're now delighted to offer Liveaboard Diving Holidays aboard the 114 foot luxury Atlantis Azores!

The Azores has seven deluxe staterooms - with double and single berths, lavatory and hairdryer, private head and shower, and one suite on the top deck. Rooms are serviced daily.

The Azores covers a variety of excellent diving destinations throuout the year.

On land, the Atlantis Resorts' restaurants have already been rated "world-class" by the Lonely Planet travel guide book, and the Azores' onboard chef continues the policy of providing high-quality food to the guests that are accommodated.

Diving

Diving now includes all scheduled dives (day and night).

(Certification/experience is required for night dives and packages do not include Nitrox, equipment rental or day trips unless otherwise stated.)

Dive Deck & Photography: All divers have their own storage area for dive equipment and there are fresh water showers on the back platform.

Most dives are done from two zodiac tender boats with a short ride to dives sites. The Azores' dive team will ensure you get the best from every dive.

The spacious dive deck allows divers to gear up in comfort. A roomy three-tier camera table with charging station is available for photographers.

Accommodation: Accommodation now includes Free Internet access for the duration of the stay

Full board now includes a complimentary brewed coffee, tea, juice, ice tea and filtered water bar open from 6am to 6pm every day

Courses: The Azores offers a full range of PADI Programs; popular specialties such as Nitrox, Underwater Photography & Naturalist can be easily completed around the dive schedule.

Nitrox, Tech and Rebreathers: Nitrox is available on all charters. Technical diving and rebreather diving is possible if pre-arranged.

Specifications & Safety

Specifications:

Construction: Aluminum Monohull

Length: 107 feet; Beam: 18 feet; Draft: 7 feet, 1 inch

Cruising Speed: 10 knots

Range: 2,500 nautical miles

Year Built: 1989; Year Refit: 2000/2005

Builder: Seacraft Shipyard, Amelia, Louisiana

State Rooms: 8; Passengers: 16; Crew: (6+).

Azores captains and crew members are professionally licensed as required by the law in which the vessel operates and they are required to comply with the Standard Operations Procedures.

Dive instructors and Divemasters are trained and certified by national certification agencies.

Safety:

Safety equipment includes:

First Aid Kit

Oxygen System with 100% Demand

Defibrillator

Automatic Fire Extinguishers & Fire Fighting Equipment

406 EPIRB

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons on the mother boat and both zodiacs

Life Rafts

Life Jackets with lights and whistles for all passengers and crew

Full complement of Safety and Rescue equipment. The crew conducts regular drills and rescue training.

Navigation and Communication:

Navigation equipment includes:

Ray Marine E120 Chart-plotter

36 mile Color Radar

Compass

Video depth sounder

GPS-Global Positioning System

Communication equipment includes:

VHF radio

Single Side Band Radio

Weather facsimile

Iridium Satellite Phone and computer station

Internet and Cell Phone coverage possible on some trips

Booking a Liveaboard

To book a liveaboard holiday, please contact us via our online form, indication your preferences.

We can look after all aspects of your holiday, including flights to and from The Philippines, internal transfers and accommodation, and any additional pursuits you wish to undertake.

	Click here to register an interest in booking a Philippines holiday. We will be delighted to assist you further.

Dining

On land, the Atlantis Resorts' restaurants have already been rated "world-class" by the Lonely Planet travel guide book. Well, on the Azores, the principle of only serving freshly prepared meals and snacks all day, is still adhered to.

The chef on board the Azores personally looks after every guest. Start the day with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and newly baked breads. A blend of seasonal fruit juices will prepare you for your first dive. You will receive some of the best homemade breakfasts!

The lunch selection varies from hearty to light- Mongolian woks, homemade pasta dishes and freshly made Panini, all available to order. There are soups like Mum makes, homemade smoked bacon and ham, omelets mixed from mild to spicy, small to giant beef burgers, fresh garden salads and muesli with yoghurt and fruit... to just name a few...

Themed evening meals reflect the fine dining we have come to expect from the Atlantis resort restaurants, including Filipino Delights‚ the Seafood Dinner, the Carvery Night‚ Asian Fusion Cuisine‚ and a "Best of Four"...

During the day between dives, snacks including homemade biscuits and cakes, fresh fruit and other mouth watering bites are available.

Drinking

The Azores' complimentary open bar includes Fresh Blended Juice, Calamansi (local citrus fruit) Juice, Lime Juice, Ice Tea, Coffee, Selection of Tea, Milk, Filtered drinking water, Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsner, San Miguel Beer Light, and Tanduay Rum (one of the best in the world).

Onboard Entertainment and Amenities

Guests can enjoy a wide selection of movies and games on the PS3 and flat screen TV, or sit back with a book or magazine from the library. An assortment of board games and cards is also available.

Each evening features one of Atlantis's unique marine life presentations - a picture slide show or a presentation on the next destination.

Besides diving, one can improve their photography skills, snorkel or take land excursions during the trip.

The Azores features a partially covered sun deck with chase lounges, complete wet bar, hot tub, an assortment of sitting areas with tables and large swim platform with warm freshwater showers.

Destinations & Schedules.

Depending on the time of the year, the Azores covers the following destinations. (For detailed dates see the Atlantis website.)

Trip 1: Anilao Safari

Trip 2: Visayas Safari - Southern Leyte

Trip 3: Tubbataha Reef Safari

Trip 4: Visayas Safari - Bohol

Trip 5: Coron - Apo Reef Safari

Transition A: Puerto Galera - Padre Burgos

Transition B: Padre Burgos - Puerto Princessa

Transition C: Dumaguete - Coron