MV Marie Ines has just been launched in June 2019. This project was imagined by its owner, who entrusted it to two young architects and Filipino engineers. This boat is adapted to be functional and pleasant to practice scuba diving, for cruises around the Philippines and throughout the year.

The 11 crew members will be there to welcome you with a smile and will do their best for you to spend a wonderful cruise around the waters of the Philippines.

At the main deck, 8 rooms will accommodate 16 passengers. They are all equipped with private toilets, hot shower and individually controlled air conditioning. At the back of the boat is the dive spot with location for each diver and equipment for the whole week: locker, 2 external showers, towels and dedicated water tray for cameras. A large low platform with 1 parrot stairs each side allows to dive directly from the boat when the site is accessible.

For the dives you will be supervised by our staff of instructors and dive masters with a ratio of 1 for 4 guest as  your safety is important to us and also to make the most of your vacation. Non-divers people are welcome and can also go snorkelling with supervision and take courses if they want to discover scuba diving and the wonderful underwater world.

On the upper deck you can find the large aircon restaurant where you can share meals together served as an all-you-can-eat buffet with self-service water and hot drinks 24/7.

A lounge area with sofas for relaxing or watching television followed by a large desk platform with shelves and electrical outlets for using or recharging your computer and cameras.

A terrace overlooking the rear of the boat will allow smokers to get some fresh air.

The kitchen adjoins the buffet where the chef will concoct good dishes for you and at the front a corridor takes you to a descending staircase to access your rooms.

Than there is the captain navigation control room in front  where there is all the necessary safety and navigation equipment on board, as well as a network of CCTV throughout the boat for your safety.

On the upper floor is the sun deck which covers the entire surface of the boat with exterior access from the restaurant. the front part is protected by a canvas roof. Benches and tables as well as a bar to relax in the shade and the rear part to perfect your tan and enjoy the 360-degree view of the landscape.

This boat is equipped with 2 marine diesel engines x 185 HP with 3 tanks with a capacity of 1300 liters, 2 generators and two water tanks 10.000 liters soft, filled with a machine to desalt the sea water.

A sewage tank with a filter for all waste will be kept and deposited on the ground at the end of each stay.

Kayaks and paddles are at your disposal to enjoy breaks between dives.

Services on board
On board, the kitchen staff of Marie-Ines makes every effort to offer you a unique menu of local and international cuisine, with selected fresh products. Water, coffee and fruit juices are available at all times with a refrigerator available for guests. In case of special dietetics, the chef will answer your request as well as possible.

In order to relax or read, many places are available in the dining room or on the sun deck

On the Marie-Ines, we provide an equilibrated diet. A typical menu for the day would consist of a morning coffee or tea with seasonal fruits. Then, after the first dive, the chef would serve you a breakfast buffet with a choice of toast, eggs, pancakes, fruit salads, sausages, bacon and more. For lunch and dinner, you will have the pleasure of tasting local and international dishes. Drinks are included except the alcohol that will be charged as an extra and paid at the end of the cruise. A snack is also scheduled in the afternoon, after the third dive.

Dinghy
Marie-Ines has a flat dinghy with a 25 HP engine with a capacity of 14 people, to transport divers to and from the dive sites when it is not accessible for the boat.

Insurance
For pleasure trips and all activities, we strongly recommend standard travel insurance covering all emergency medical expenses. For diving, any insurance covering dive injuries is mandatory. We recommend a specific diving insurance for your property from DAN Europe or DAN America, which has a worldwide network of experts. Note that Philippine law requires our clients to sign a waiver of liability.