Malapascua
Malapascua 5 Days / 4 Nights / 10 Dives
Malapascua is known for some of the best shark diving in the Philippines, famous for the thresher sharks which can be seen at any time of year at Monad Shoal and Kemod Shoal. This area is reputedly the only place in the world where the thresher shark can be seen within recreational diver limits on a regular basis.
At other times of the year it is also possible to encounter schooling hammerheads and giant manta rays that also frequent the cleaning stations at Monad and Kemod Shoal.
Malapascua also has a reputation for first class macro diving. It is almost guaranteed that you will witness, amongst other things, a plethora of nudibranch, frog fish, mandarin fish, cuttlefish, sea horses, sea moths, octopus, gurnards and pipefish.
Water Temp: ~29 degrees Celsius
Visibility: 15 - 30 meters
Currents Normal
About the Resort
Exotic is the pioneer dive resort on Malapascua, the first on the island in 1998. It has grown over the years to become the leading dive resort on the island and a world-renowned 5-star IDC Resort. It now has 4 big “banka” boats, 1 smaller dive boat, 2 flat boats, nitrox facilities, multimedia classroom, and a team of experienced instructors and Divemasters. Their highly acclaimed international restaurant offers an extensive range of local Philippine and international specialties. On top of that, they even have a rooftop spa to enhance your stay with an ultimate relaxation experience!
Includes:
5 Days/4 Nights’ Accommodation at Exotic Island Dive Resort
2 Ways Airport Transfer (Cebu-Malapascua-Cebu)
10 Dives
Nitrox
Monad Shoal Marin Park Fees
Calanggaman Day Trip + Entrance Fees
Government Tax Fee
Extra cost
Flights
Rental Equipment
Courses (Advance Course 200 SGD, Nitrox Course 100 SGD)
Lunch & Dinner
Beverages
Dive & Travel Insurance
Tips
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1 (25 March 2019) 0 dive
06:20 Meet and check in at Singapore Changi Airport
08:20 Flight depart Singapore Changi Airport
12:00 Flight land Cebu Mactan International Airport
12:30 Pick up by Exotic Malapascua Resort (3-4 hours van drive)
16:30 Arrive Maya Pier to board boat (1hr boat ride)
17:30 Arrive Malapascua Island to check-in
Day 2 (26 March 2019) 3-4 dives
09:00 Gato Island day trip – 2 dives
15:00 back to resort
16:00 nearby sites – 1 dive
17:30 Night dive (optional and at additional cost)
Day 3 (27 March 2019) 4-5 dives
05:00 Monad Shoal (Thresher Sharks) – 2 dives
09:00 Calanggaman Island day trip (addition cost of PHP 1000) – 2 dives
17:00 back to resort
17:30 Night dive (optional and at additional cost)
Day 4 (28 March 2019) 3 dives
05:00 Monad Shoal + Kemod Shoal – 2 dives
Afternoon nearby sites – 1 dive
Day 5 (29 March 2019)
Breakfast/Brunch
11:00 board boat from Malapascua Island to Maya Pier (1hr boat ride)
12:00 board Van at Maya Pier (3-4 hours van drive)
16:00 Check in at Cebu Mactan International Airport
18:30 Flight depart Cebu Mactan International Airport
22:35 Flight land Singapore Changi Airport
Flights:
Singapore – Cebu (Scoot TR384) 08:20 – 12:00
Cebu – Singapore (SilkAir SQ5268) 18:50 – 22:35
