Dining and Drinking
Atlantis’ boutique restaurants have been rated “world-class” by the lonely planet travel guide book. Also on the Azores we are proudly adhering to our principle of only serving freshly “a la minute” prepared meals and snacks all day.
Our chef on board the Azores will enjoy to personally look after you. Start the day with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked breads. A blend of ripe seasonal fruit juices from our farms will prepare you for your first dive.
From hearty to light, “Mom’s soups”, homemade smoked bacon and ham, omelets mixes from mild to spicy, small to giant beef burgers, fresh garden salads and muesli with yoghurt and fruit... to just name a few...
You are to receive some of the best homemade breakfast! The lunch selection varies between Mongolian Woks, Homemade Pastas and freshly made Panini to order.
Themed evening meals reflect the fine dining you have come to expect from our resort restaurants. ‘Filipino Delights’, the ‘Seafood Dinner, the ‘Carvery Night’, the motto ‘Asian Fusion Cuisine’ and a ‘Best of Four’...
If you are peckish during the day between dive snacks include homemade cookies and cakes, fresh fruit and mouth watering ‘bites’.
Our complimentary open bar includes:
- Fresh Blended Juice, Calamansi (local citrus fruit) Juice, Lime Juice, Ice Tea,
- Coffee, Selection of Tea, Milk,
- Filtered drinking water, Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite,
- San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsner, San Miguel Beer Light
- Tanduay Rum (one of the best in the world)
Specifications & Safety
Specifications:
- Construction: Aluminum Monohull
- Length: 107 feet; Beam: 18 feet; Draft: 7 feet, 1 inch
- Cruising Speed: 10 knots
- Range: 2,500 nautical miles
- Year Built: 1989; Year Refit: 2000/2005
- Builder: Seacraft Shipyard, Amelia, Louisiana
- State Rooms: 8; Passengers: 16; Crew: (6+)
Azores captains and crew members are professionally licensed as required by the law in which the vessel operates and they are
required to comply with the Standard Operations Procedures. Dive instructors and Divemasters are trained and certified by national
certification agencies.
Safety:
Safety equipment includes;
- First Aid Kit
- Oxygen System with 100% Demand
- Defibrillator
- Automatic Fire Extinguishers & Fire Fighting Equipment
- 406 EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons on the mother boat and both zodiacs
- Life Rafts
- Life Jackets with lights and whistles for all passengers and crew
Full complement of Safety and Rescue equipment. The crew conducts regular drills and rescue training.
Navigation and Communication:
Navigation equipment includes;
- Ray Marine E120 Chart-plotter
- 36 mile Color Radar
- Compass
- Video depth sounder
- GPS-Global Positioning System
Communication equipment includes;
- VHF radio
- Single Side Band Radio
- Weather facsimile
- Iridium Satellite Phone and computer station
- Internet and Cell Phone coverage possible on some trips
State Rooms
Azores has seven deluxe staterooms - with double and single berths, lavatory and hairdryer, private head and shower – and one suite on the top deck.
Rooms are serviced daily.
Diving
Dive Deck & Photography:
Our spacious dive deck allows you to gear up in comfort. A roomy three-tier camera table is available for photographers along with a charging station. All divers have their own storage area for dive equipment and there are fresh water showers on the back platform.
Most dives are done from two zodiac tender boats with a short ride to dives sites. Our dive team will ensure you get the best from every dive.
Courses:
The Azores offers a full range of PADI Programs; popular specialties such as Nitrox, Underwater Photography & Naturalist can be easily completed around the dive schedule.
Nitrox, Tech and Rebreathers:
Nitrox is available on all charters. Technical diving and rebreather diving is possible if pre-arranged.
Entertainment and Amenities
Enjoy a wide selection of movies or games on our PS3 and flat screen TV or sit back with a book or magazine from our library; an assortment of board games and cards is also available.
Each evening you will be treated to either one of Atlantis’s unique marine life presentations, a picture slide show or a presentation on your next destination.
Besides diving, you can improve your photography skills, snorkel or take land excursions during your trip.
The Azores features a partially covered sun deck with chase lounges, complete wet bar, hot tub, an assortment of sitting areas with tables and large swim platform with warm freshwater showers.
Boutique
Shop! The Azores Boutique sells some essential dive equipment such as signal tubes, whistles and flashlights, as well as t-shirts, caps and other souvenirs.
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