Lynn Funkhouser Dive Tours

2013 Tubbataha Philippine dive trip
aboard the Atlantis Azores live-aboard with Lynn Funkhouser
1st Trip: May 18 to 25
2nd Trip: May 25 to Jun 1

You arrive Manila a 1-2 days before Sat. May 18 or 25 (Leave USA May 15-16 / 22-23)
We Return Manila May 25 / Jun 1 - You return USA after May 26th or later / Jun. 2 or later

Tubbataha is the first (1992) UNESCO World Heritage Marine Park Site! It is 100 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the middle of the Sulu Sea, noted for 200 ft. visibility, BIG animals, BIG schools of fish, mantas, sharks, tuna, rays, pristine coral reefs, and turtles (I stopped counting at 50 turtles on 1 dive last trip). Can only dive Tubbataha Mar. thru 2nd week in June so opportunities are limited.

You will experience the wonderful hospitality of the Filipino people who care for all your needs. My divemasters are great critter finders & there are so many great critters to find!! In addition to all the big animals & huge schools of fish, there are many species of nudibranchs, frogfish, cuttlefish, octopus, pygmy seahorses, crabs, shrimp, exotic fish, etc.

The Azores liveaboard has 10 Crew Members, is 107' long, 18' beam, speed-10 knots, 8 staterooms for 16 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!


Azores Dining Room

Dining room

Azores Bar

The bar

 Azores

The Atlantis Azores

Azores State Rooms

State Room w/ double berths

DETAILS:

  • The trip price is $3,355 in deluxe stateroom, $3,670 in Owners Suite, double occupancy, & includes 7 nights on the Azores, 5 1/2 days diving, 3 excellent meals per day, snacks, unlimited scheduled boat diving, dive master, tanks, weights.
  • Transfers on domestic flight from Manila to Puerto Princessa RT and van ride to Atlantis Azores are approx. $270 per person.
  • NOT included in trip price are international airfares, airport taxes, meals not at Atlantis, imported alcoholic drinks, tips, phone calls, equipment rental, nitrox fills, land tours, and Marine Park Sanctuary fee.
  • Space is limited to 14 divers.
  • $1000 WILL HOLD YOUR RESERVATON.
  • This trip can be combined with Atlantis Resorts or can even do back-back trips. See other trip info.
  • Lynn Funkhouser has been diving at least 2 months per year, every year, in the PI since 1976 & has dived over 250 islands. This is a favorite! She will be handling all your questions & reservations.

Please see our Customer Testimonials Page for additional information.


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lynn Funkhouser Photography
1310 N. Ritchie Ct. - #3B, Chicago, Illinois 60610-2180
Phone/Fax (312) 467-4340
e-mail: lynnfunkhouser@rcn.com