WHALE SHARKS, THRESHER SHARKS, WALLS AND MACRO

Atlantis Adventurer - 7 Nights Visayas Safari onboard the Atlantid Adventurer, plus 3 Nights at the  Atlantis Dumaguete.

Scuba diving in the Philippines is world-class, offering stunning biodiversity, warm waters, and dive sites ranging from pristine coral reefs to WWII wrecks. With over 7,000 islands, the country is part of the Coral Triangle, often called the “Amazon of the Seas.” 

Our trip will take us to:

Malapascua Island (Cebu) Highlights:

Thresher sharks at Monad Shoal
Nudibranchs, frogfish, and pygmy seahorses
Gato Island (white-tip reef sharks, tunnels)
Ideal for both macro lovers and shark fans
 

Apo Reef (Mindoro) Highlights:

Second-largest contiguous coral reef system in the world
Pelagics like sharks, rays, tuna
Clear blue water and drop-offs

The Philippines, located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, is home to a diverse range of shark species—from deep-sea dwellers to reef and pelagic sharks. 

Sharks Commonly Found in the Philippines:

· Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)

· Thresher Shark (Alopias pelagicus)

· Blacktip Reef Shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus)

· White-tip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus)

· Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)

· Hammerhead Sharks (Sphyrna spp.)

· Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)

· Silvertip Shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)

Conservation Efforts

Full protection of thresher sharks in 2017

CITES regulations for international trade

Marine protected areas (e.g., Tubbataha Reefs, Apo Reef)

Local ecotourism projects supporting shark conservation (e.g., Malapascua)

A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due to hold the reservation.  Second paymnet due on June 1, 2027. Final payment is due August 1, 2027.  Cancelations after the final payment date will not recieve any refund. Cancelations up to 9 months before the departure date will forefit the deposit.

We reserve the right to release your reservation without compensation or refund if the final balance is not paid before the due date. 

Sep 18th, arrival into Manila by noon for same day transfers to Dumaguete, 5pm embarkation, dinner and cruise to the first dive site.

Sep 19th, 4 day dives

Sep 20th, 4 day dives

Sep 21st, 4 day dives

Sep 22nd, 4 day dives

Sep 23rd, 4 day dives

Set 24th, 2-3 day dives and navigation back to Dumaguete

Sep 25th 7am disembarkation at Atlantis Dumaguete, check in, start diving at either 1030am or 2pm, then dive 4pm and 6pm night dive check in, start diving at either 1030am or 2pm, then dive 4pm and 6pm night dive..

Sep 26th, Apo Island, 3 dives out (3 day dives), night/ sunset dive.

Sep 27th, dive local, 5 dives (4 day dives and one night dive), 830am, 1030am, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm

Sep 28th departure