SLS Photography Ltd.
2011 Trip Schedule
we are the authorized North American Booking Agent for:
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Peter's Dive Resort Sogod Bay.
Tubbataha/Anilao MAY 8th - 22nd 2011. U$ 42800++
Experience the best of both worlds! World famous Tubbataha Reef Marine Park for amazing wide angle photographic opportunities and the amazing critter filled reefs of Anilao in Batangas for in your face (mask) and memory card depleting macro subjects. Our first week will be with the luxurious M.Y. Palausport, the owners are one of the pioneers of diving in Tubbataha. Included with this trip is a Photo Workshop with BC’s own Jett Britnell. Jett and Stu will be available for pre & post dive consultation as well as evening workshops on how to improve your photography and photoshop skills.
Trip Itinerary:
Trip Itinerary (prices based on double occupancy, max group size 22)
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1 May 8 |
Must be in Manila by this date, Flight to Puerto Princessa City departs at 0800H from the Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Arrive at 0920H, Pickup by M.Y. Palausport Staff for transfer to the boat, free time in Puerto Princessa City, the cleanest and greenest city in SE Asia. We depart for Tubbataha at 1900H. Dinner on board. |
| Day 2-6, May 9-13 | 5 full days of diving North and South Tubbataha Reefs, 1 evening visit to the Ranger Station. Included: Unlimited, no-deco diving, Nitrox, experienced Divemasters and Guides. Return to Puerto Princessa at 1500H. |
| Day 7, May 14 | Arrive in Puerto Princessa, Depart for Manila at 1020H, arrive in Manila at 1140H, Pickup at the airport by shuttle service from Dive Solana. 2½ hour drive from Manila to Batangas. Late afternoon and night dives available. |
| Day 8-14 (noon) May 14-21 | 3 Dives per day, Night dives are Extra. Experience the best muck diving anywhere, Anilao is labelled as the nudibranch capital of the world, but there are a multitude of other critters to be seen, from the infamously named Bobbit worm, to even the occasional whale shark sighting. Diving should stop 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure on the 22nd. |
| Day 15, May 22nd | Resort Returns us to Manila to board flights back home. |
November 19-Dec. 3, 2011, Southern Leyte Whaleshark Excursion and Anilao U$ 3400.00++
Still relatively undiscovered by the diving world, Sogod Bay has a much sought after visitor in the winter months...the worlds largest fish called the Butanding (Boo-tan-ding) by the the locals, or we know is as the whale shark. However there are multiple sites and many other dive attractions such as muck dives and walls.
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1, Nov 20 |
Must be in Manila by this date, Flight to Tacloban City departs at 0550H from the Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Arrive at 0650H, Pickup by Peter's Dive Resort Staff for transfer to the resort. Approx 2½-3 hour airconditioned van ride. We should be at the resort before noon. Afternoon and Night dives available. |
| Day 2-6, Nov. 21-25 | We will be diving around the Sogod Bay and Southern Leyte, 3 dives per day, Nitrox is I ncluded. If a whale shark is sighted, to or from a dive, then all bets are off and we will go in the water with the animal, we have scheduled a 1 full day of just searching for them tho. |
| Day 7, Nov. 26 | Resort Returns us to Tacloban City for the return to Manila 1125H, arrive in Manila at 1235 H, Pickup at the airport by shuttle service from Dive Solana. 2½ hour drive from Manila to Batangas. Late afternoon and night dives available. |
| Day 8-14, Nov. 27-Dec. 3 | 3 Dives per day, Night dives are Extra. Experience the best muck diving anywhere, Anilao is labelled as the nudibranch capital of the world, but there are a multitude of other critters to be seen, from the infamously named Bobbit worm, to even the occasional whale shark sighting. Diving should stop 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure on the 22nd. |
| Day 15, Dec. 4 | Resort Returns us to Manila to board flights back home. |
++ All prices, schedules subject to change without notice. Park fees, local taxes and domestic (inter island flights) not included. SLS Photography Ltd. is the booking agent for the resorts, we will be accompanying you during the trip but all dive guide and resort services are provided by the resorts. Please ensure you have travel/medical coverage , proof on coverage required at time of booking. All dives are weather dependent, we will not risk your (and our) neck just to get in the water, we will simply find another site to dive. A signed release is required upon payment of deposit.
SLS Photography Ltd has been leading groups of underwater photographers to the Philippines for over 10 years. We’ve established a network of dive resorts with whom we have near familial relationships with, thus ensuring that we receive the best treatment possible.
We look forward to sharing the wonders of the Philippine Seas with you soon!