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Liveaboards Built by Divers for Divers Liveaboards Built by Divers for Divers The Siren Fleet is owned and operated Fleet Management is handled by our by Worldwide Dive and Sail, founded by experienced and knowledgeable Frank van der Linde in 2003. Each of our operations team. By managing our own liveaboard yachts have been built on the fleet we are able to have a direct impact island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, in the on the daily running of and regular traditional gaff-rigged Phinisi style. upgrades to our yachts. Taking guest feedback into account, we directly Our highly experienced team handcrafted supervise scheduled maintenance every vessel specifically with divers in periods and ensure the same standards mind, making adjustments and upgrades for both comfort and safety are met fleet with each new build to ensure we are able wide. to offer you yachts of only the highest standards. The head office team is also on hand to support and advise local managers in all Siren Fleet destinations which serves to Yachts of the Siren Fleet enhance your time on board and provide an optimum diving experience. S/Y Fiji Siren Join us aboard any Siren Fleet yacht and S/Y Indo Siren not only are we sure you will be more than S/Y Palau Siren satisfied, we are confident you will return S/Y Philippine Siren time and time again. Don’t just take our word for it, read our guests’ feedback on our website: are all 40m (130ft) in length, Our Vessels www.sirenfleet.com/testimonials with a beam of 9-9.7m (30ft). Each hosts 16 guests in 8 luxuriously appointed twin or double bed cabins, all of which enjoy “We had a great time on the Fiji Siren. natural light. The crew are all wonderful, happy and “Our adventure began with a simple vision: friendly people. We will denitely be Forward on the middle deck are the back* and will denitely recommend the push industry standards to provide our guests spacious dive set-up areas, indoor lounge, Siren Fleet to all of our friends” with an unsurpassed liveaboard diving experience. bar and camera station, whilst to the aft is Naruekorn and Deborah Leenutaphong, the shaded dining area. Thailand Why not make our vision your reality? Choose the An upper level sundeck completes our style, *Travelled aboard Fiji Siren in February 2014, Siren Fleet for the ultimate dive vacation.” providing the perfect place to enjoy the view booked aboard Palau Siren in 2015 Frank van der Linde and Mark Shandur or top up your tan. www.sirenfleet.com On Board Our Yachts Customer Care Signatures of the Siren Fleet Every Step of the Way Accommodation is in 8 air-conditioned Spacious Dive Decks provide individual Our Crew are selected for their experience Safety on Board is paramount. Each yacht en-suite cabins. Choose a double or twin set-up stations and extra storage for all your and professionalism. On board you will find is finished to the highest standard and bed configuration when you book.* Each personal items. All you need do is set up the highest quality instructors and guides. features the latest in safety technology, with has a range of features to make your time your kit on arrival and our crew will take Each yacht has a large crew of 12, ensuring fully automated life rafts, radio and satellite on board exceptionally comfortable, care of the rest. Deck staff are on hand to you will receive attentive service throughout communication, life vests, fire extinguishers including soft cotton bed linen, thick bath assist you with wetsuits and cameras, they your liveaboard cruise. The team consists of and pumps, EPIRB, SART and an electronic towels, bathrobes, hot and cold water, will also carry your equipment to the waiting a Captain, an Engineer, a Deck Hand, 2 diver recall system. hairdryer and in-room safe. An tenders if you so wish.You will find fresh Dive Tender Drivers, a Host, a House-keeper/ entertainment system, pre-loaded with water showers for rinsing off along with two Massage Therapist, 2 Chefs and a Dive A Nautilus Lifeline is provided for any diver music and movies, is also provided. deck heads with warm water shower and Team of 3 which includes an English-speaking who wishes to rent one, with the obligatory toilet. We have large rinse tanks dedicated Cruise Director. rental fee being donated to marine for cameras, torches and computers and your conservation charities. Nothing is Beyond Us crew will wash your wetsuits after each dive All of our teams are fun-loving and always If you have special dietary requirements; and hang them up to dry for you. on hand to assist you, from fixing your early All of our yachts are equipped with a full would like a softer pillow; require extra morning coffee to zipping up your wetsuit. complement of medical supplies for treating towels or bed linen, all you need do is ask “It was my rst live-aboard experience and it minor injuries or ailments and for assisting and our team is ready to assist you. was much better than I imagined it to be. “They (the crew) were so warm and friendly trained medical professionals in remote It’s your vacation... A very luxurious trip that exceeded my and the atmosphere on the boat was locations. AED units are also aboard each We want you to enjoy it! expectations. I really enjoyed being able tremendous because of this. The Cruise yacht along with a full supply of medical to stay on a boat of this calibre” Director was very familiar about the area grade oxygen and DAN o2 provider kits for Relax and Unwind in our indoor lounge. Juliette di Moro, Australia which makes such a dierence.” suspected cases of DCS. Each has several sofas where you can stretch Indo Siren, June 2014 Sarah Diamond, Fiji Siren, November 2013 out, read a book from our on board library A thorough emergency action plan has or enjoy a movie on our large plasma screen. Culinary Delights are created daily by our Extensive Training in emergency been developed and implemented for The sundeck offers cushioned, reclining chefs, ensuring you will not go hungry. Enjoy management procedures is undergone by all each Siren Fleet destination. loungers for those that enjoy topping up their a mix of Asian and Western cuisine all crew members and our dive teams are also In the unlikely event an emergency medical tan - now with additional sun-sail to provide freshly prepared and served buffet style in qualified emergency responders. Regular situation should arise, we are able to shade for those who wish! the comfortable outdoor dining area. The safety drills including “man overboard” and There are several outdoor shaded areas dining area comes with full refreshment promptly arrange a diver evacuation “abandon ship” are performed throughout where you may also choose to relax which making facilities, espresso machine, fresh from any of the locations we dive in - the year to ensure skills remain fresh. Upon include the aft deck dining area and the fruit and snacks. Help yourself or ask your no matter how remote. middle dive deck. Cushions and mats are host who will bring it for you. A selection of boarding we request that all of our guests It is the responsibility of each guest to provided for your comfort. soft drinks and beer is always available and participate in a life jacket drill and further ensure they have adequated diver and An on-board massage therapist works her you may purchase a cocktail or glass of wine practice scenarios may be performed during emergency evacuation insurance. magic for tired muscles after a day’s diving. for a minimal charge. * every eort will be made to ensure your preference is met, however it is dependent upon existing requests. your trip. www.sirenfleet.com/liveaboards [email protected] Dive Destinations Fiji Indonesia Palau Philippines Diving with the Siren Fleet brings you Your Diving Day follows a typical A Wide Variety of Marine Life can be Fiji: Our Beyond the Bligh itinerary is best a relaxed flexibility which is key to schedule of 4 dives, including a sunset or found across Asia and the Pacific. Siren for those wishing to see schools of reef our philosophy. We strive to make diving night dive, followed by a main meal or Fleet itineraries encompass dive sites sharks, as well as varied colourful corals. Philippines as easy as possible for you to ensure you snack. Each dive is thoroughly briefed by where the smallest creatures, such as lady Unique Creature: Severn’s pygmy seahorse have the best all-round experience. your dive team prior to boarding the dive bugs, can be found as well as the large tenders. Join one of our dive pros or dive pelagic fish, including reef sharks, manta Indonesia: We divide our year between Each of our 5 yachts operate in their unguided with your buddy. The choice is rays, snapper and trevally congregations. Raja Ampat and Komodo. Both offer destination country year-round and move yours! opportunities for manta ray sightings, as with the seasons to bring divers to sites at Dive sites include volcanic sand and muck well as stunning corals, large fish schools the optimum time of year for weather and Guided dive groups are small with a dives, coral and fan covered reef walls, and plenty of critters. marine life. By running several itineraries ratio of 6:1 guests per guide* to give you shallow coral gardens with white sand, RA Unique Creature: Wobbegong shark we are able to avoid adverse weather individual attention and allow you to dive current-fuelled sandy channels frequented Komodo Unique Creature: Komodo dragon conditions which land-based operators at your own pace and experience.
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