Join Warrior Dive Adventure for an unforgettable expedition to one of the Philippines' most iconic dive destinations. Malapascua is world-renowned as the best place on earth to encounter elusive thresher sharks, while its surrounding reefs offer an incredible mix of macro life, dramatic walls, caves and colourful coral gardens.
Based at Evolution Dive Resort, you'll spend a week exploring the best of the northern Visayas, including full-day dive excursions to the spectacular reefs of Kalanggaman Island and the famous tunnels and sea snakes of Gato Island.
Recreational and technical diving packages are available, making this trip ideal for divers looking to experience some of Southeast Asia's finest underwater adventures.
Experience unforgettable encounters with thresher sharks.
Stay seven nights at Evolution Dive Resort on beautiful Malapascua Island.
Explore the world-famous dive sites of Gato Island and Kalanggaman Island.
Choose between recreational, technical and non-diving packages.
Relax knowing flights, accommodation, transfers and diving have all been arranged.
Travel with fellow divers led by Warrior Dive Adventure.
9 local recreational dives per person inc. tanks, weights, dive guide, marine park fees.
1 x day trip to Kalanggaman including 2 dives and lunch
1 x day trip to Gato island including 2 dives and lunch
2 x 90 min Tech Dives and 3 x local recreational dives inc. tanks, weights, dive guide, marine park fees.
3 longer tech dives (including 1 at Kalanggaman)
1 x day trip to Gato island including 2 dives and lunch (recreational dives only)
Return flights from Brisbane with Philippine Airlines, and transfers and overnight accommodation in Cebu.
7 nights twin share Deluxe rooms with ensuite and air-con
Daily breakfast, and lunch on day trips as stated above
Rec and Tec dive package inclusions as above
Entrance fees to some dive sites need to be paid locally
Can be requested closer to time of travel
Optional porter fees, and fees for excess luggage on the fast ferry
As all payments are non-refundable, it is strongly recommended that all participants have dive and travel insurance. Simply request a quote.
Please note the resort reserves the right to charge a fuel surcharge if circumstances require it
Fly from Brisbane to Cebu via Manila with Philippine Airlines.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the Waterfront Airport Hotel, Mactan before continuing to Malapascua the following morning.
Check dive for everyone, which will be a local site, and at recreational dive depths.
Gato Island, located about a 45 to 60-minute boat ride from Malapascua, is a protected marine sanctuary famous for its resident white-tip reef sharks, underwater tunnels, and incredible macro life. It offers five main dive sites, including the famous Cave, Whitetip Alley, and Nudibranch City
2 recreational dives included for both tech and rec divers
Located a 45-minute boat ride from Malapascua Island, Kimud Shoal is a sunken island plateau famous for its year-round thresher shark cleaning stations. The flat top sits at 12 to 16 meters, making it accessible to rec divers, while its steep edges plunge into depths exceeding 200 meters.
Morning dive will be a longer tech dive or 2 recreational dives.
The afternoon dive will be at Monad Shoal 1 recreational dive for everyone.
Note that all Tech diving must be pre-booked as Tech.
Kalanggaman Island, located 1.5 to 2 hours by boat from Malapascua, is renowned for its gin-clear waters, sheer walls, and colourful marine life. With great visibility, divers often spot trevally, barracuda, tuna and reef sharks, whilst exploring the expansive coral gardens.
Includes 2 recreational dives or 1 tech dive.
Morning dive 1 longer tech dive for tech divers or 2 recreational dives.
The afternoon dive will be at Monad. with a 90min Tech dive or 1 recreational dive.
Monad Shoal is a sunken island located off 40 mins boat ride off Malapascua Island in the Philippines, which used to be renowned for its Pelagic Thresher Sharks. Nowadays divers are more likely to spot manta rays, devil rays, and occasionally hammerhead or tiger sharks.
Morning dive: Tech divers 1 tech dive max 90 mins dive time or 1 recreational dive for the recreational divers.
The afternoon dive is a Rec dive for everyone
Saturday is a planned day at leisure to relax at the resort, explore the island and degas.
FX CAVEAT: Elements of this trip are purchased in AUD and trip price may be revised if the rate changes by 3% or more from 1.22
AIRFARES: Airfares are based on current schedule instant purchase fare and will be confirmed 10 months prior to departure. Airfare prices can change at any stage which can affect the package price.
CHANGE FEES: Any changes requested after the initial deposit incur an NZD 250 change fee. Any changes resulting in a reduction of invoice value of more than 50% are considered a cancellation.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All payments are non-refundable.
INSURANCE: We strongly recommend all travelers have appropriate travel and dive insurance to protect them in the event of cancellation for unforeseen reasons.
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