ABOUT MALAPASCUA

Malapascua is a Philippine island situated in the Visayan Sea, 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of Cebu Island. Administratively, it is part of the peninsular barangay of Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu. Malapascua is a small island, only about 2.5 by 1 kilometre (1.55 by 0.62 mi), and has eight hamlets.

Malapascua Island is a wonderful quiet tropical Island featuring long white sandy beaches, coconut trees and crystal clear water. It is known in the Philippines and worldwide for being one of the few places on Earth where you can spot the very rare Thresher Shark! There is a Manta Ray season and you will have great chances to observe these gentle giants! The shoal also attracts other pelagic fish such as devil rays and eagle rays.

Malapascua is a small island with limited activities if you are not diving. The main activity is to relax and enjoy the beautiful, pristine beaches with a cold drink in hand. At night there are several restaurants and small bars, perfect to share a cold beer with other fellow divers. The high season runs from December to April so be sure to book in advance during this period. Especially during Christmas time, the island can get really busy therefore prices tend to increase. The low season runs from July to early December. It can be quite rainy during this period but it normally doesn’t prevent any diving. The hottest months are March, April and May (average 32°C) and the “coldest” (average 28°C) are from December to February.

Check out Malapascua Exotic Dive Resort for more info and book a tour with us.

We DS Dive Team is the agent representative for some of the resorts in Malapascua Island, you may contact us for more details on the resort booking procedures or join in our trip to go for snorkeling or diving.