Difficulty
Advanced
Best Season
December – May
Water Temp
26–29°C (79–84°F)
Visibility
15–30m (50–100ft)
Why Dive Malapascua?
Thresher shark encounters at dawn
Small, relaxed island with beach bars, dive resorts, and Filipino hospitality. Very budget-friendly.
Dive Highlights
- Guaranteed thresher shark sightings at Monad Shoal
- Manta ray cleaning station
- Macro diving on house reefs
- Laid-back island atmosphere
Signature Dive Sites
Monad Shoal (thresher sharks)
Gato Island (sea snakes)
Lighthouse
Lapus-Lapus
Marine Life You Might See
Thresher sharksManta raysDevil raysSea snakesNudibranchs
Photo Gallery
Conditions & Logistics
Certification Level
Advanced Open Water+
Typical Conditions
Early morning dives for threshers, some current
Getting There
Fly to Cebu (CEB), then bus/van to Maya port (3-4 hours), then 30-minute boat to Malapascua.
Travel Tips
- Wake up at 4:30am for thresher shark dives
- Book advanced diver packages
- Explore Gato Island for sea snakes
- Stay beachfront for convenience
Recommended Training
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