Predators of the Deep: Malapascua Shark Special

Name: Predators of the Deep: Malapascua Shark Special
Brand: Sotravel
SKU: 233
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Cebu, Philippines 5D4N Improver-friendly

Cebu, Philippines

5D4N Improver-friendly

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Why we love this experience

Nature

96%

Relax

50%

Culture

Party

35%

Sight Thresher Sharks!

100% guaranteed sure sighting of the incredible threshers, biggest by date 6.1m long!

Go tunnel diving in Gato Island!

Squeeze through rock formations and test your buoyancy (dependant on season, may be unavailable during earthquake seasons due to safety concerns).

Gato Island’s Blue-Ringed Octopus!

Put on your best dive mask to sight the elusive blue-ringed octopus!

Seahorses Galore!

Sight seahorses in their natural habitat all over Malapascua Island dive sites!

Embark on an exhilarating 5-day, 4-night dive trip to Malapascua, a world-class diving destination in the Philippines! This tropical paradise is renowned for its daily encounters with the elusive thresher sharks at Monad Shoal and offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with sharks in their natural habitat.

Beyond the threshers, expect to explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with frogfish, nudibranchs, and reef fish, and experience adrenaline-pumping dives at Gato Island, home to white-tip reef sharks, sea snakes, and cuttlefish. For macro lovers, Malapascua also boasts incredible critter diving, with a chance to spot rare species like blue-ringed octopuses and flamboyant cuttlefish.

Enjoy a hassle-free experience with almost all meals covered daily and unwind at a 3-star beachfront resort, where breathtaking ocean views, luxurious amenities, and warm hospitality create the perfect post-dive retreat. Whether you're witnessing a mesmerizing mandarinfish mating dance or encountering majestic sharks up close, Malapascua promises an extraordinary adventure both above and beneath the waves.

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What's included

foodfood

Day 1: Dinner (Lunch available at 500PHP per pax, alternatively Jollibee near Maya port ..Day 1: Dinner (Lunch available at 500PHP pe..

equipmentequipment

Dive Equipment not included: Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, weights and weight bel..Dive Equipment not included: Wetsuit, BCD, ..

transporttransport

2-Way Group Transfer is included (via van): - Cebu International Airport > Maya Port - M..2-Way Group Transfer is included (via van):..

lodginglodging

Beach-front property - All rooms are shared among 2 pax (1 Single bed + 1 Queen Bed) - ..Beach-front property - All rooms are share..

boatboat

2-way Group Transfer via Boat is included - Maya Port > Malapascua Port - Malapascua Por..2-way Group Transfer via Boat is included -..

instructorinstructor

Dive guides are present at all times, instructor/dive master to student ratio 1:4Dive guides are present at all times, instr..

activityactivity

Fun Diving: 9 dives AOW Learners: 5 course dives + 4 fun divesFun Diving: 9 dives AOW Learners: 5 course ..

group leader servicesgroup leader

Our Group Leaders are passionate travellers just like you. They share the experience aut..Our Group Leaders are passionate travellers..

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Additional Information

Arrival information

Fly into Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB); join the group transfer (van + boat) via Maya Port to Malapascua Island and on to the resort.

Pick up

5:10 AM

Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Arrive and check in

Accommodation

Departure information

After breakfast and check-out, take the group transfer (boat + ferry) from the resort to Mactan-Cebu International Airport; recommended departure flight is at 3:35 PM.

Depart

Accommodation

Drop off

3:35 PM

Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Other requirements

Participants are required to have a minimum OW certification on this trip.

About the weather

Weather can be very unpredictable in Malapascua Island due to frequent typhoons and earthquakes. The Dive Center will make decisions to prioritise safety over leisure in times of crisis and/or natural disasters.

How does accommodation & rooming work?

By default, solo travelers are matched with same-gender roommates. If you're traveling with friends, you can choose to room together. Private rooms are sometimes available at an additional fee at checkout.

Trip confirmation & minimum participants

Most trips require a minimum of 4 and cap at 20 participants. Booking early helps the trip reach confirmation faster — and you'll enjoy our early bird discount.

Is flight included?

Flights are not included, giving you flexibility to book your own. We recommend booking after your trip is confirmed. Once you've booked, we'll send you a detailed trip pamphlet with recommended flight options and more details about your trip.

Cancellation & refund policy

Cancel before the deadline shown at checkout and receive a full refund in credits. If we cancel the trip due to insufficient participants, you'll receive a full cash refund.

Physical level

Divers will need to be in good physical state, as there may be strong currents.

What if my flights timings are not in the list of recommended flights?

You will be required to pay an additional 4750 PHP (one way) for your own van & boat transfers.

What are some of the special cases?

If you are trained in the Navy/SEA Aquarium, do speak to our CS team (as your certification may be different for recreational dives). You will be directed to our Dive Lead, who is in charge of communicating with the Dive Center.

What is the Dive Center’s certification in?

They are SSI certified. If you are PADI certified, you can still join our AOW course and fun dives. However, for course, you will need to create an account with SSI before the trip commences.

What happens if there are too many males/females? Can i get a room with the same gender?

We will do our best to arrange for rooms according to gender. However, if there are odd number of females/males, participants may be required to mix rooms with the other gender, or pay extra for a private room.

Are the rental dive equipment included?

As Malapascua is an Advanced dive trip, many participants will bring their own dive equipment.

It is not included for fun divers, but available for rent at 500 PHP per day (entire dive set - only excluding torch and computer).

AOW course will include equipment rental.

Are there OW courses offered for this trip?

Unfortunately, we no longer offer OW for this trip. Due to concerns with inexperienced divers’ inability manage the strong currents & chasing away thresher sharks, the island’s conservation team has decided to implement this new rule.

What happens if there is an odd number of participants?

The last signup participant may be asked to top up for his/her private room (depending on the gender balance of the group).

Are there any additional costs to the trip?

After your last dive, you will be asked to pay for any additional dives/equipment rental/remaining balance.

This remaining balance also includes Marine Park Fees of 450 PHP (all dive days) that is not included in your package.

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