Philippine Siren

The Philippine Siren uses various ports depending on the route of each trip. Please refer to the calendar schedule where you will find a clickable Google Maps link to display the embark and disembark ports.

Following this, use the following link to plan your international flights: Flight Connections

All travellers to and from the Philippines are required to use the Bureau of Immigration's eTravel portal to register their personal and travel details.

Both the arrival and departure registration need to be completed at least 72 hours prior to flight. Use the portal to obtain a QR code which you must be able to show at the airport.

For Tubbataha routes: 30 logged dives

For all other routes: 10 logged dives

We further advise that you hold a qualification of Advanced Open Water diver or equivalent. Any guests that fall beneath this requirement, or the dive staff feel are not suitably experienced may be excluded from dives throughout the trip. Open Water divers will be restricted to a maximum of 18m and as such, may be excluded from some of the scheduled dives due to depth requirements. For open Water Divers that wish to be able to dive to 30m, a short course is available on board.

Climate and Weather

The Philippines is a tropical country with a climate divided into two main seasons: dry and rainy. Temperatures remain fairly consistent throughout the year, with coastal and inland temperatures ranging from 27°-28°C (80°-82°F) to 33°-34°C (91°-93°F), averaging around 31°C (87°F). Evenings tend to be slightly cooler.

Water Temperature and Exposure Suits

Water temperatures are broadly similar throughout the Philippines with averages of around 26°-28°C (79°-82°F) year-round. Most guests find that a 3mm or 5mm wetsuit is suitable for the expected water temperatures. 3 mm shorty wetsuits are available to rent on board. However, we recommend that those who feel the cold easily, especially
with repeated diving, bring a full-length wetsuit and/or an extra rash guard, vest or hood with them.

The dry season lasts from November to May, though light rainfall can still occur during this time. The warmest months are typically from March to May. The rainy season generally starts in early June and can extend through November.

The local currency in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso (PHP).

Banking and currency exchange facilities are widely available in Cebu and Manila and ATMs are plentiful in most cities and airports the country. Most hotels, resorts, shops, and restaurants accept a wide range of credit and debit cards. However, guests should carry small denominations of Philippine Pesos to cover taxes and any excess baggage fees.

Nomadic Scuba uses WISE for our transactions, and we save hundreds on pointless fees and exchange rates. If you haven't opened an account yet, we strongly urge you to do so (it takes 5 minutes). Link: Show me how to be WISE if you need more advice, send us a message as we are always keen to help save you money.

The Philippines uses three associated plug types, A, B and C.

• plug type A has two flat parallel pins
• plug type B has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin
• plug type C has two round pins.

The Philippines operates on a 220V supply voltage and 60Hz.

Guides are provided free of charge, however guests are responsible for their own dive profiles and must stay within the limits of their certification.

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