S/Y Oriental Siren will start operating in the Andaman Islands from February to April in 2012, sailing from Port Blair.

The Andaman Islands are in Indian territorial waters, but owing to the fact that they are far closer to Thailand (with Phuket some 450 miles to the southeast) than to India itself (with the mainland well over 1000 km to the northwest), diving here has, so far been pioneered by long-range liveaboard dive boats, such as ours!

The SY Oriental Siren is a traditional twin mast junk built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood.

The SY Oriental Siren is a traditional twin mast junk built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood.

The Andaman Islands cover an area of just over 8,000 sq km, and with 500 islands, islets and rocky outcrops in the archipelago (just 26 islands are currently inhabited), they are best discovered by liveaboard diving. The larger islands are fairly mountainous and blanketed with dense rainforest. A high proportion of these forests are protected with a confusing network of Tribal Reserves, six National Parks and Coastal Belts, and no less than 94 wildlife sanctuaries.

Many of the islands in the Andaman area are surrounded by fringing reefs, really only accessible by liveaboard diving. The reefs are often several hundred metres wide and separated from the shore by a lagoon of similar width. There are also more steeply sloping reef walls & coral pinnacles or knolls. Divers can follow around the undulating hills of raven black volcanic lava, which makes for some unusual diving. There are also plenty of shallow reefs suitable for snorkeling.

Large pelagics are plentiful in these waters such as sharks, large schools of hammerheads often patrol the Andaman waters away from the reefs, Grey, Whitetip, Nurse and Leopard sharks are found closer inshore, and Silvertip and Oceanic Whitetips are sometimes glimpsed.

Another feature of diving the Andaman Islands are the impressive cleaning stations where giant barracuda hover silently, waiting for their teeth to be picked. Enormous manta rays, bumphead parrotfish and napoleon wrasse are also often seen, sometimes by the dozen

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  • EUR €3,400 Twin

S/Y Oriental Siren

The S/Y Oriental Siren – luxury liveaboard vessel

Boat Description

The 34 metre S/Y Oriental Siren is built from the finest Asian teak and ironwood. She is a traditional twin mast junk, rigged with traditional style sails that are both functional and beautiful. Thus she has been custom-made with all the luxury facilities for the modern diver.

She was built in Thailand in 2008 and shall continue to sail the waters of the Andaman Sea.
Aboard the S/Y Oriental Siren we welcome up to 14 guests aboard each trip. This ensures abundant space for all guests. However, she has the facilities and ample room to host up to 16 guests on special charters.

Features of the S/Y Oriental Siren include

  • 2 sails
  • An expansive leisure deck area
  • A spacious air-conditioned saloon with cocktail bar, 32 inch flatscreen & computer server supporting the inter-cabin network
  • Covered outdoor dining area
  • 7 large air-conditioned cabins each with their own personal computer, audio-visual entertainment system and ensuite bathrooms with hot water. All rooms are lavished with luxury extra’s including bathrobes, hair dryers, towels, individually controlled mood lighting and individual controls for your air-conditioning unit.
  • For the preference of our guests we have 1 master cabin at the bow which attracts a 15% supplement. The remaining six cabins are twin or double
  • Laundry Service
  • Massage Service
  • Yacht Boutique, which will make available to customers Worldwide Dive and Sail merchandise, including poloshirts, t-shirts and caps
  • Enriched Air Nitrox is available free of charge for all certified Nirox divers. If you are not a certified Nitrox diver all our instructors can certainly teach you the Enriched Air Specialty
  • 2 high-powered Zodiacs accompany the S/Y Oriental Siren
  • Waterskiing and Wakeboarding available at additional cost
  • Kayaks
  • Fishing Tackle

Specialised features for Underwater Photographers & Videographers include

  • Each cabin is fitted with an individual computer and multiple power sources to facilitate the needs of digital photography. The computer features high-end specifications and 20” high-definition flatscreens, which is integrated with the yachts network server in the saloon
  • Workstations for the preparation and maintenance of cameras including prep and storage areas
  • Large rinsing tanks with fresh water changed on a regular basis

S/Y Oriental Siren – Yacht Safety

  • Worldwide Dive and Sail considers safety the preeminent issue aboard our yachts. The S/Y Oriental Siren has been designed and constructed based upon Lloyds Standards, the leading international body of maritime safety standards. Thus aboard our yacht, our crew has been specially trained in all aspects of safety, emergency and evacuation procedures.
  • Our yacht is also equipped with the latest safety features including Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Alarms, Emergency Long Distance Radios, and Satellite Phones.
  • Aboard the S/Y Siren guests can be confident in our ability to provide care and safety of the highest standards.

Where Else?

Diving destinations of the S/Y Oriental Siren

Dive Thailand

November – February, departing from Phuket. Diving at Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock.

Dive Malaysia

April-August, departing from Labuan. Diving at Layang Layang

Dive Timor-Leste

August – November, departing from Dili. Diving safari includes Atauro and Jako Islands and the northern shore sites east and west of Dili.