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Malapascua Island in the Philippines is renowned for its exceptional diving, especially for thresher shark encounters. It offers rich marine biodiversity, including vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The island's dive sites cater to all levels of divers and feature opportunities for macro photography and wreck diving. With year-round diving conditions, Malapascua is a top destination for unforgettable underwater experiences.
Shark Dive Dansdive Malapascua
Thresher sharks are regularly encountered at Monad Shoal, a submerged seamount near the island. Divers have the opportunity to observe these magnificent creatures up close during early morning dives when they visit the cleaning stations to have parasites removed by cleaner fish. Thresher shark encounters make Malapascua a premier dive destination for shark enthusiasts and underwater photographers alike.
Shark Dive Dansdive Malapascua

MALAPASCUA Island

Nestled in the Philippines, Malapascua Island is celebrated as a haven for divers worldwide. Its allure stems from the captivating encounters with thresher sharks, commonly found in the waters surrounding Monad Shoal, a submerged seamount.

Divers are drawn to this picturesque island for the rare chance to witness these elegant creatures up close, especially during early morning dives when thresher sharks frequent cleaning stations to be tended to by cleaner fish. Apart from the thresher sharks, Malapascua showcases a diverse marine ecosystem, teeming with vibrant coral reefs, an array of colorful reef fish, majestic rays, serene turtles, and various shark species including whitetip and hammerhead sharks.

The island's diverse dive sites cater to divers of all skill levels, providing opportunities for macro photography, exhilarating wreck dives, and exploration of underwater caves and walls. With its consistent year-round diving conditions and abundant marine biodiversity, Malapascua Island guarantees unforgettable underwater experiences for divers at every proficiency level.

Located in the Visayan Sea, approximately 6.8 kilometers (4.2 miles) northeast of Cebu Island in the Philippines, Malapascua Island forms part of the municipality of Daanbantayan in the province of Cebu. Despite its modest size, spanning about 2.5 square kilometers (1 square mile), Malapascua Island captivates a substantial number of visitors due to its world-renowned diving sites and pristine natural beauty.

Shark Dive Dansdive Malapascua

HOW TO GET TO MALAPASCUA ISLAND?:
BOOK Private Transfer with us:

*We will arrange a private transfer from Mactan-Cebu International Airport or from your accomodation directly to Maya Port

*From Maya Port, we'll take you in a private boat to Malapascua Island.


By Land and Sea:

*Take a taxi or private car from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Maya Port in Daanbantayan, Cebu. This journey takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

*From Maya Port, board a public or private boat to Malapascua Island. The boat ride typically takes around 30 to 45 minutes, depending on sea conditions.


By Bus and Sea:

*Take a taxi or private car from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the North Bus Terminal in Cebu City.

*Board a Ceres Bus bound for Maya Port in Daanbantayan. The bus journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.

*From Maya Port, take a public or private boat to Malapascua Island.