SOUTHERN LEYTE PHILIPPINE DIVE TRIP with LYNN FUNKHOUSER
Atlantis Azores Liveaboard Southern Leyte, Philippines
Feb 2 - 9

You arrive Manila a day or 2 Before Sat. Feb 2nd (Leave USA Jan. 30-31)
We Return Manila Feb. 9th - You leave for USA after Feb.9th (10th or later)

You will be flying from Manila to Tacloban, Southern Leyte to board the Atlantis Azores Liveaboard. Southern Leyete is an exciting new location with many sites waiting to be explored. We have a VERY good chance of seeing whale sharks at this time of year. You will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Filipino people who care for all your needs & nobody does it better than Atlantis. My divemasters are great critter finders & there are so many great critters to find!! In addition to all the big animals & schools of fish, there are many species of nudibranchs, frogfish, ghost pipefish, cuttlefish, octopus, seahorses, leaf fish, crabs, shrimp, ribbon eels, exotic fish, etc. The 1.6 mile coral garden on the West side of Tancaan Point has many worldclass dives with pristine coral gardens. Water temperature is 82F.

The Azores liveaboard has 10 Crew Members which includes 2 chefs, is 107' long, 18' beam, speed-10 knots, 7 Deluxe staterooms for 14 guests, & I Owner's Suite for 2 guests. 1 double & 1 twin bed in all rooms, air conditioning, ensuite toilet, sink, & shower, lots of storage. Amenities include a hot tub, entertainment center w TV/DVD/CD stereo player, & assortment of movies. Atlantis is known for their superb chefs. Themed dinners reflect the fine dining you have come to expect from Atlantis including 'Filipino Delights', 'Seafood dinner', 'Carvery night', 'Asian Fusion Cuisine', etc. Complimentary local drinks include San Miguel Beer & Tanduay Rhum, some of the best in the world, plus Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, teas, coffee, juice, etc.

Great shopping, inexpensive spas, & fun tours can be enjoyed in Manila if you chose to spend time there. English is widely spoken & Americans are loved in the Philippines. NO MALARIA!