Philippines – Malapascua & Dumaguete
Visit the stunning reefs of the Philippines, dive with thresher sharks and whales sharks, and meet some of the friendliest people on this planet. This trip has it all!
| Date | 22 Mar- 6 Apr 2025 |
| Location | Malapascua & Dumaguete Philippines |
| Price | £3,295 |
| Required Certification | No experience required. |
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Beautiful reef, macro life and THRESHERS!
Week 1: Malapascua
Malapascua is a beautiful tropical island in the central part of the Philippines. It is the only place in the world that divers can predictably see Thresher Sharks as they come up from the deep in the morning to visit the cleaning stations at Kemud Shoal. It is truly a unique and exhilarating experience to see so many of these up close.
Exotic Resort was the first to start diving with Thresher sharks 20 plus years ago and put Malapascua on the diving destination map as a truly incredible place to dive. Located on the South Eastern corner of Bounty Beach. Exotic resort offers excellent facilities throughout, (with the biggest menu of any resort!), superb dive boats and guides, spacious and comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Week 2: Dumaguete
Dumaguete on the Island of Negros is regarded as the macro capital of the central part of the Philippines; along the coastline is dive site after dive site containing superb macro life where you can see all kinds of critters including frogfish, ghostpipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish and nudibranch. No trip here is complete without a visit to Apo Island, which has spectacular hard and soft coral reefs, excellent fish life and many green and hawksbill turtles. There will be an optional day trip to Oslob to make a couple of dives with the whalesharks.
Azure Resort, is located in the municipality of Dauin, about a 30 min drive south of Dumaguete city. It's a small, family run resort, able to accommodate up to 30 people in the well appointed and comfortable rooms, all of which are ocean facing. The food is excellent, serving good sized potions of local and western dishes. The dive operation is excellent, with the team providing the full service and all with a smile on their faces - you won't have to lift a finger. After the days diving you can relax by the side of the pool and enjoy a cocktail or cold beer.
Our Schedule:
| Sat 22 Mar’25 | Depart London |
| Sun 23 Mar ’25 | Arrive Manila, transfer to Belmont Hotel |
| Mon 24 Mar ’25 | Depart Manila, fly to Cebu, transfer to Malapascua |
| Tue 25 Mar – Sat 29 Mar ’25 | Malapascua – Exotic Resort – Dive Days 1-5 |
| Sun 30 Mar ’25 | Depart Malapascua, transfer to Dumaguete |
| Mon 31 Mar – Fri 4 Apr ’25 | Dumaguete – Azure Resort – Dive Days 1-5 |
| Sat 5 April ’25 | Depart Dumaguete, transfer to Cebu, depart Philippines |
| Sun 6 Apr ’25 | Arrive London |
What’s included:
- Flights from London Heathrow to Manila, return from Cebu, economy class, 25kg check in luggage
- 1 night Belmont Hotel Manila, B&B
- Flight from Manila to Cebu, transfer Malapascua
- 6 nights Exotic Resort, Super Deluxe Room, twin share, full board meals
- 15 dives, inc nitrox, boat, guide, tank and weights
- Transfers from Malapascua to Dumaguete (private van, boat and public fastcraft ferry)
- 6 nights Azure Resort, Deluxe Room, twin share, full board meals
- 15 dives, inc nitrox, boat, guide, tank and weights
- Optional trip to Oslob to see whalesharks
- Transfer to Cebu (private van and public fastcraft ferry)
- ATOL and Travel Trust Association financial protection
What’s excluded:
- Dive equipment hire
- Marine sanctuary fees
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at resorts
Cost:
| Cost per Diver Twin Share | Cost per diver, single room | Non diver, twin share | |
| Cost per Person | £3,295 | £3,895 | £2,395 |
Deposit required £1500
Booking:
Contact Lynne at Aquanaut Scuba for more information and registration form.
