Diving Thailand and Burma by Luxury Liveaboard

Liveaboard diving trips to Phi Phi, Similans and Mergui Archipelago
Liveaboard: S/Y Oriental Siren

Diving in Thailand is as popular as ever and our 10 night liveaboard dive safaris take you the best of the west coast of Thailand and into Burma. Dive sites range from sloping reefs and rocky outcropping, huge granite boulders covered with soft corals and shallow coral gardens. It's this variety that attracts the abundant marine life that make diving here so appealing. Several species of shark can still be found patrolling the waters of Phi Phi and the Similans, and manta rays are a common sight, whilst whale sharks make an occasional appearance. There are plenty of smaller creatures too and divers will discover several types of anemone fish on each dive, different species of ghost pipefish and seahorses as well as a fantastic array of molluscs. Although most of the diving locations in the region are now well known there are plenty of new dive sites waiting to be discovered.

 

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The S/Y Oriental Siren - The Ultimate Luxury Liveaboard Diving Experience

Siren Fleet operates the luxury liveaboard yacht SY Oriental Siren to bring you to the top-rated locations at the peak of the diving season. The Oriental Siren, a 34m, twin-masted Junk, hosts 14 guests with an experienced crew of 12. She offers:-

Spacious, double or twin bed, air-conditioned, ensuite cabins.

All meals included, freshly prepared by our top class chefs

A wide selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee - from our espresso machine

Free beer and a fully stocked cocktail and wine bar

Free Nitrox and Free dive equipment rental

Massage and Laundry service

 

"It was our first experience of Worldwide Dive and Sail and we were very impressed by the high standards of operation. The cruise director, the crew and their organisation made diving a real pleasure. People often say that a crew was 'the best', but in twelve years of going on liveaboards we have to say that we have never had a crew, operation and approach as good as this. It was the attention to detail in everything that was done that made the difference" - Andrew (and Sue) Merrifield, UK, Best of Thailand, January 2011.

Thailand and Burma Diving Itineraries

Best of Thailand - Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, Similans and Richelieu Rock

November-February - 10 nights
Departing from the island of Phuket the Oriental Siren takes you first eastwards to the islands of Phi Phi and the sites of the south Andaman Sea. We spend 1-3 days here before travelling back northwards to visit the Similan and Surin Islands and the offshore pinnacle of Richelieu Rock. Mantas are a likely event at Koh Bon in the Similans, whereas you can expect to leopard and black tip sharks in Phi Phi and Koh Taichai. Currents from the Malacca Strait bring the nutrients that attract whale sharks to the area of Hin Daeng- however diving here is dependnnt on favourable weather conditions as rough seas are often likely. Moray eels, angel fish, anemone fish, pipefish and barracuda are amongst some of the fascinating marine species to be found here.

Similans and the Mergui Archipelago

November - February - 10 nights - Available on special request
Departing also from Phuket, the Oriental Siren will make her way overnight directly to the Similan Islands. We spend 1-2 days diving here, exploring the remote reefs of Koh Bon and Koh Tachai before heading northwards for a days diving at Richelieu Rock. - the famous pinnacle! After sampling the delights of the Similans its time to head into Burmese waters. There are a vast number of sites to choose from and many new ones yet to be discovered. With several islands and out-croppings being so far off shore the dive sites selected will be based on the weather conditions. We expect to dive the Three Islets, Black Rock to the far north and plenty more in between. Nurse sharks, Tiger tail seahorses, ghost pipefish and mating Pharaoh cuttlefish are amongst the highlights for the trip.

Diving the Philippines by Luxury Liveaboard

Liveaboard diving trips to four distinct destinations in the Philippines
Liveaboard: S/Y Philippine Siren

The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, surrounded by deep blue seas that contain some of the richest marine life on Earth. Thought by many to be the apex of the coral triangle, diving in the Philippines offers you a wide variety of marine environments to choose from. Dives on steep walls and offshore pinnacles, critter hunting in coastal reef, wreck diving a sunken Japanese fleet and the opportunity to get up close to the World's largest fish - the whale shark. We offer 4 distinct trips to the islands and dive sites of the Philippines that will whet the appetite of even the most seasoned diver.

 

 

The S/Y Philippine Siren - The Ultimate Luxury Liveaboard Experience

Siren Fleet operates the luxury liveaboard yacht S/Y Philippine Siren to give you year round diving at the peak of the seasons. The Philippine Siren, a 40m Indonesian Phinisi, hosts 16 guests with an experienced crew of 12. She offers:-

Spacious, double or twin bed, air-conditioned, ensuite cabins.

All meals included, freshly prepared by our top class chefs

A wide selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee - from our espresso machine

Free beer and a fully stocked cocktail and wine bar

Free Nitrox and Free dive equipment rental

Massage and Laundry service

 

"WWD&S did an amazing job to get us on the trip in the aftermath of the Iceland volcano; everything was just perfectly arranged. We had a wonderful trip with a great crew and good company. The diving was just spectacular. Thank you WWD&S team!" - Melanie Metz, Germany, Tubbataha, April 2010.

Philippines Dive Itineraries

South Visayas from Mactan

Year round - 10 nights
The Visayas region is home to some of the best diving in the Philippines, with its wide diversity of marine life, steep coral covered walls, gentle sloping reefs and muck diving hotspots. During the tour we visit and dive the islands of Cebu, Cabilao, Panglao, Balicasag, Sumilon and Pescador. The trip offers not only fantastic macro and the chance to see schooling fish, but also the possibility of some larger pelagics too as the shy thresher sharks come in to feed on schools of sardines. Whale sharks may also be seen here during August and September.

Southern Leyte from Mactan

March to May - 7day 6 nights
Sogod Bay is world famous for sightings of whale sharks. These enormous filter feeders arrive here each year to feed on the swarms of plankton that bloom in the warm shallow waters. The area is perfect for both scuba diving and snorkelling but its not just the Whale sharks that people come to see. The reefs around the bays of Southern Leyte & Limasawa Island provide havens for numerous fish species, whilst beneath the piers of Padre Burgos & Limasawa are a whole host of weird and wonderful creatures - just take care not to bump into the big one with the white spots!

Batangas & Coron, via Apo Reef from Batangas or Busuanga

November to February - 10 nights
Apo Reef, a UNESCO world heritage site, is considered by many to be among the best diving in the Philippines. The whole North East side of the reef consists of drop off's and overhangs where Whitetip and Grey Reef Sharks, turtles, barracuda and shoals of snapper are common. The Japanese World War II wrecks around Busuanga Island, particularly in Coron Bay, have been one of Philippine diving's best kept secrets. Twelve wrecks have so far been located in diveable depths and we shall dive many of them. The Batangas region is known for the many numerous smaller creatures that can be found along the sloping reefs and soft coral covered walls. It is here you will find many new and often unidentified species of nudibranchs, along with ghost pipefish, pipehorses, seahorses, octopus and frog fish.

Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park from Mactan or Puerto Princessa

March to June - 7 nights / 13 nights
Proclaimed as a National Marine Park on 11/08/1988 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, in recognition of its outstanding universal value in terms of marine life species diversity and richness. 182km South East of Puerto Princessa on Palawan Island, the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea offers some truly amazing diving only accesible by liveaboard. These reefs consist of vertical walls or near drop off's rising out of great depths. The shallow reef tops are teeming with local reef fish; in many places stingrays, spiny lobsters, immature manta rays, turtles, leopard Sharks and guitar Sharks are common. The walls are covered in huge barrel sponges, gorgonian sea fans, soft corals, hydroids and black corals. In deeper water, shoals of angelfish, butterfly fish, pennant fish, rainbow runners, Moorish Idols, fusiliers, jacks, snappers and sweetlips follow you around. Large trevally, tuna and barracuda as well as grey reef sharks and whitetip sharks patrol. Giant manta rays and eagle rays fly overhead and turtles and groupers, both large and small, pass by.

 

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Diving the Maldives by Luxury Liveaboard

 

Liveaboard Diving trips to the Maldives
Liveaboard: S/Y Maldives Siren

The Maldives is a World renowned diving destination, with its crystal clear warm water and stunning island scenery, it is easy to see why the Maldives is so appealing to divers. The often tiny island are surrounded by over 3,000 coral reefs that support a wide variety of marine life and make the Maldives one of the richest diving coral reef areas. The free-flowing tides of the monsoons bring with them nutrient rich waters that support life from the smallest creature to the largest fish - the whale shark. Sightings of large pelagic sharks, manta and eagle rays, schooling fish and plenty of small crustaceans, molluscs and echinoderms keeps the diving here interesting and no two trips will be alike. We have four diving itineraries that take you to the best dive sites on offer at the optimum time of year and reaching the remote areas that are only now opening up to liveaboard safaris.

 

 

 

The S/Y Maldives Siren- the Ultimate Luxury Liveaboard Diving Experience

Siren Fleet operates the luxury liveaboard, SY Maldives Siren, a custom built Indonesian Phinisi. 34m in length she accommodates 14 guests with ease and offers year round diving within the Maldives in accordance with the monsoon seasons. She offers:-

 

Spacious, double or twin bed, air-conditioned, ensuite cabins.

All meals included, freshly prepared by our top class chefs

A wide selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee - from our espresso machine

Free beer and a fully stocked cocktail and wine bar

Free Nitrox and Free dive equipment rental

Massage and Laundry service

 

 

 

Maldives Dive Itineraries

Central Route

April to December - 10 nights
Our Central intinerary brings you Rasdhoo, Ari, Nilhande, Thaa and Laamu atolls. We dive a variety of kandus and thilas for sightings of scallopped hammerheads, grey reef sharks and white tips. Manta and eagle rays are likely around the Nilhande atoll and whalesharks may also be seen here. Schools of fish are the norm with daily sightings of Napoleon wrasse, groupers, snappers, trevally and barracuda. As we cross to Laamu atoll you have the opportunity to see pods of bottlenose dolphin and the occasional Blue whale!

 

Central and Southern Route

January to April - 10 nights
Our central/southern itinerary takes you from Male to the atolls of Felidhe, Mulaku, Thaa and Huvadhoo. There are numerous deep channels or Kandus to dive all offering divers the opportunity to observe large pelagics such as hammerhead, white tip and grey reef sharks. Along with schools of giant trevally, jacks and tuna, whilst eagle rays are commonly sighted. We visit a variety of walls and coral gardens and there are also plenty of opportunities for macro critter hunting.

 

Northern Route

August and September - 10 nights
A far shorter season the Northern Itinerary brings divers to Rasdhoo, Baa, Lahviyani, Noonu and Shaviyani atolls. However it is the area of Hanifaru Huraa that is worthy of special attention. This small island in the Baa Atoll has an annual plankton bloom that attracts manta rays in their hundreds and whalesharks also come here to feed on the bounty. Also note worthy are the reefs of Komandhoo that have recently been opened to tourism and are only accessible by liveaboard.

 

Southern Route

January to March - 10 nights
The Southern Itinerary spends 10 days exploring the Huvadhoo atoll in depth. These unspoiled reefs teem with fish life and large pelagics can be seen in the channels as the current passes through. Eagle rays are frequent visitors to many of our sites. However you will also dive some of the shallower lagoons full of a wonderful array of colourful reef fish and some unusual creatures.

 

 

Diving Indonesia by Luxury Liveaboard

 

Liveaboard diving trips to the best destinations in Indonesia
Liveaboard: S/Y Indo Siren

With over 17,000 islands it is easy to see why diving in Indonesia can be one of the most rewarding experiences. As the World's second largest archipelago state and with over 80,000km of coastline, Indonesia offers divers the opportunity to delight in the fantastic array of marine life. Indonesia is home to 15% of the World's coral reefs and has over 4000 recorded different fish & invertebrate species - with many more yet to be identified. Diving in Indonesia is so varied and there is plenty to appeal to even the most seasoned diver, from muck diving in the Lembeh strait to the fast paced currents around Komodo and Alor, dive with wobbegong sharks and manta rays in Raja Ampat or discover new sites in off shore islands of the Banda sea.

 

The S/Y Indo Siren - Experience the Ultimate in Liveaboard Diving

Siren Fleet operates the luxury liveaboard yacht S/Y Indo Siren, within Indonesia to give you year round diving at the peak of the seasons. S/Y Indo Siren is a 40m Indonesian Phinisi which hosts 16 guests. The yacht offers:-

 

Spacious, double or twin bed, air-conditioned, ensuite cabins.

All meals included, freshly prepared by our top class chefs

A wide selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee - from our espresso machine

Free beer and a fully stocked cocktail and wine bar

Free Nitrox and Free dive equipment rental

Massage and Laundry service

 

"We've been on several liveaboards and this was by far the best!! Crew was extremely helpful. Susie & Thomas were great hosts. Our group laughed a lot which was extremely healthy!"- Ricky & Sue Ferguson, US. Komodo August 2010.

"I've been the 2nd time on Siren. The whole crew is fantastic and makes this trip valuable. Keep this quality! It makes the difference. Thanks !!!" - Karin Kleine Buckstegge, Germany, Raja Ampat November 2010.

 

Indonesia Dive Itineraries

We offer a choice of itinerary to suit your personal diving needs

Raja Ampat from Sorong, West Papua

November- April - 6 nights & 10 nights - S/Y Indo Siren

Raja Ampat is all about diversity, not only of marine species but also of dive sites. Recently declared a marine sanctuary to 46,000 square Km park gives you wildly different dive experiences from pelagic drift dives to magical muck dives. With diving at the islands of Waigeo, Misool, Fam, Mansuar, Boo and the Dampier Strait, during each of our trips you are likely to see manta rays, wobbegong sharks, epaulette sharks, pygmy seahorses, ghost pipe fish, mimic octopus and a mix of healthy hard and soft corals.

Komodo National Park from Bima, Sumbabwa

May- November - 7 and 10 nights - S/Y Indo Siren

Komodo National Park, declared a World Heritage Site in 1991, boasts on of the World's richest marine environments. The waters of the Sunda sea teem with life from reef sharks and manta rays to bobtail squid and the minute "lady bug". The diving here is varied from shallow muck dives, sloping reefs and dark volcanic sand, sumberged pinnacles and steep reef walls. Currents can be strong but bring with them all the delights of diving in Indonesia. Departing from Bima we bring you directly the a muck diving hotspot, before sailing onwards to Sangeang, Gilli Lawa, Rinca & Nusa Kode and to the cooler waters of Southern Komodo.

14 nights Dive Discovery Komodo-Flores / Flores-Sorong / Sorong-Flores / Flores-Komodo aboard the Indo Siren