Introduction
Designed by Divers Built for Divers
M/Y Gypsy is probably one of the most unique vessels in the private yachting and diving industry. This 80 ft/24.3 m-long vessel sleeps 8 people comfortably and its layout is meticulously designed with comfort and space for our guests in mind.
It was completely refitted in 2021 and the changes made to her only improved the vessel’s superbness. The refit and redesign were done by Dutch boatbuilder, Frank van der Linde, together with interior designer, Simone Schuil. The two of them turned the vessel into the ultimate exploration platform. It has all the comfort needed for long trips and is designed to make you feel at home as soon as you set foot on board.
Apart from being luxurious and having one of the sexiest lines a boat can wish for, M/Y Gypsy is also a very spacious vessel, with over 250 m2 in her three decks. It has a spacious flybridge, chill’n relax areas on the bow and stern, and a massive salon with a serene dining area.
With 4 cabins consisting of 1 owner’s suite, 1 master bedroom and 2 smaller cabins with two single beds each, the vessel allows up to 8 guests to sleep and live comfortably, which is the perfect group size for you and your family, friends or your dive club/shop. We also have 2 comfortable cabins for the crew.
Designed by Divers Built for Divers
Meet Chris & Finn, two divers who love the ocean and scuba diving. Combined with nearly 50 years diving in the Philippines their passion is down under. After 3 years refurbishing M/Y Gypsy the dream came to a reality. Chris is one of the pioneers in the scuba diving industry in the Philippines, across Visayas you will find dive sites he found and named. Finn loves exploring with over 300 island under his belt.
“We wanted to make something unique, a Liveaboard with only 8 guests without sacrifing space and comfort” – Chris
“I don’t want guests to end our trips as a customer, but as a friend” – Finn
Safety & Premium Quality
Your safety is our number one priority. Oxygen tanks both on dingy and Yacht ready incase of a emergency. Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, personal flotation devices as well crew on watch 24 hours of the day. The yacht is equipped with highest quality technology for safe cruising, everything from night vision cameras to 3d depth finders.
We take pride in our food with International cuisine serving you meals in between every dive. Light breakfast, breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner. We selected the very best crew of decades of experience cruising and diving in the Philippines. We recommend having our signature massage between dives, specialized for divers on the beam.
Reduced Seasickness with Gyro Stabilizer
Enjoy a smooth ride even with 2-meter-high waves, and a good night’s sleep on anchor even when there is a bit of a swell. This is because the M/Y Gypsy is equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art Seakeeper Gyro stabilizers. These are the Rolls Royce of stabilizers and offer comfort and extra safety in unexpected storms and rough seas. Reducing 95% of the boat rolling during a cruise.
With all the latest technology onboard, all our cabins are en-suite with shower and bathroom, equipped with individually-controlled air-conditioning, and controlled by state-of-the-art navigation equipment where safety is our priority.
Yacht Layout
M/Y Gypsy consists of 3 floors, lower-upper and a flybridge. For 8 guests the yacht is spacious and comfortable to walk around. From the floor to ceiling you never have to lower your head.
The flybridge: Multiple seating areas. A sundeck with bean bags. Chill lounge with large soft seats and a minibar. Captains secondary bridge. A perfect place to enjoy the cruise or relax in between dives.
The upper deck: From the back a dive deck, a outdoor seating and table area with dive tank holders and storages for each guest. Inside the salon a dining & seating area with a large camera station. Bar & Kitchen. At the captains bridge a stairs to the lower deck. At the bow a large sundeck area for relaxing and seating with soft cushion.
The lower deck: From the back a dive platform, showers and rinsing station for cameras or equipment. Engine room with a thick soundproof wall for quiet experience. Deluxe suites, staff rooms and master cabin.
Rates & Prices
Tubbataha (8D/7N)
| Per day | No. of nights | USD | Per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full charter | $4,950 | 7 | $34,650 | |
| Master Cabin | $1,290 | 7 | $9,030 | $4,515 |
| Deluxe Suite Cabin | $1,220 | 7 | $8,540 | $4,270 |
Malapascua – Ticao Island & Dauin – Bohol – Camiguin (8D/7N)
| Per day | No. of nights | USD | Per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full charter | $4,000 | 7 | $28,000 | |
| Master Cabin | $1,068 | 7 | $7,480 | $3,740 |
| Deluxe Suite Cabin | $977 | 7 | $6,840 | $3,420 |
Dauin – Moalboal – Malapascua & Dauin – Cebu – Bohol – Siquijor (8D/7N)
| Per day | No. of nights | USD | Per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full charter | $3,500 | 7 | $24,500 | |
| Master Cabin | $930 | 7 | $6,512 | $3,256 |
| Deluxe Suite Cabin | $857 | 7 | $5,996 | $2,998 |
What’s included:
- Airport pickup (Airport – Pura Vida only)
- Shared cabin accommodation
- Full board accommodation
- 5 Meals per day
- Water, tea, coffee
- Up to 4 dives daily
- 12 litre cylinder with air fills
- Weights, weight belt and SMB
- Deck and bath towels
What’s not included:
- Flights
- Additional transfers (Cebu – Malapascua, Coron & return transfers)
- Equipment hire
- Nitrox
- Soft drinks, beer, wine and spirits
- WiFi
- On board merchandise
- Crew and dive gratuities
- Park fees
Obligatory surcharges:
Almost all of the places that (apart from the Tubbataha) we visit have no liveaboards operating in the area, this means that it is impossible upfront to tell what the surcharges like custom and immigration fees will be. M/Y Gypsy is not making any profit on any of these fees and these surcharges will be charged at the end of a trip. These and other cost like drinks, merchandise and crew tips can be paid in either cash or with credit card on the boat.