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in Malapascua","\u003Cp>Malapascua is one of those places that seems to have it all - reliable shark diving, beautiful reefs and wrecks to explore, and some really interesting muck diving. The best dive sites are found at Malapascua’s offshore reefs, including the famous Monad Shoal and the increasingly popular Kimud Shoal. These underwater plateaus rising out of the depths are home to cleaning stations where thresher sharks gather every day. The best time to dive for threshers is often at dawn, when the low light brings the sharks up from the deep water along the reef edge - so expect some early morning starts! If you are lucky, you might even spot some other pelagics, with sightings of tiger sharks and bull sharks increasing around Monad Shoal in particular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malapascua Island itself is surrounded by fairly shallow water with plenty of coral patches. Sightings of frogfish, ghostpipefish, pygmy seahorse, smashing mantis shrimp and more are a daily occurrence. These shallow reefs are also perfect for learning and Malapascua is a great choice to complete your PADI dive certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Gato Island\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Like many \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-places-to-dive-philippines\">other Philippines dive destinations\u003C\u002Fa>, it is a nearby uninhabited island that offers some of the best diving opportunities - in this instance, Gato Island. You can explore an incredible swim through, straight through the middle of this rocky outcrop, and watch whitetip sharks swimming in and out of the rays of light penetrating the cave system. Gato island also has amazing underwater rock structures and soft corals, along with seahorses and rare nudibranchs. It’s often said you come to Malapascua for the thresher sharks, but leave remembering the diving at Gato Island.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Wreck diving at Malapascua\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Malapascua’s favourite wreck is the Dona Marilyn, a Cebu passenger ferry that sank in a typhoon over 20 years ago. The ferry now lies on its starboard side, miraculously in one piece. Draped in coral-encrusted fishing nets, it’s home to marble rays, blue-spotted rays, whitetips and plenty of other fish and critters. Other wrecks include the ‘Tapilon’, an unidentified World War II Japanese cargo carrier sunk by torpedoes and now in several sections. Or the Lighthouse Wreck, a Japanese World War II landing craft, lying in shallow water making it ideal for wreck diving newbies, or as part of a PADI advanced course.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIcons\u002Fdiving.svg","Muck, Reef, Wreck, Deep Technical","Beginner to Expert","Year round with high season from December to April","5 - 40m+","10 - 30m","25 - 30°C",[352,356,359,362],{"type":353,"tabTitle":354,"tabContent":355},"richtext","About Malapascua","\u003Cp>Malapascua Island is located in the heart of the Visayan Sea, just a 45-minute boat ride from the northern tip of Cebu. The island first attracted tourists keen to spend some time on its white sand beaches, but from the early 1990s onwards a few intrepid explorers started to explore Malapascua’s dive sites and discovered thresher sharks at Monad Shoal. The diving industry on the island has grown ever since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbest-places-to-dive-with-sharks-in-asia\">Malapascua’s shark diving\u003C\u002Fa> and exciting variety of dive sites makes it a ‘must’ for anyone exploring the area. Divers can base themselves on Malapascua to dive Gato Island and encounter the thresher sharks at Monad Shoal or Kimud Shoal, then explore other locations in and around Cebu itself, including Moalboal on the west coast, Panglao over on Bohol and Dumaguete on Negros.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":357,"tabContent":358},"How to get to Malapascua","\u003Cp>Local authorities have recently banned transfers to the island after sunset, so you’ll need to fly into Mactan Cebu International Airport as early as possible to give yourself enough time to get to Malapascua in one day. If a morning arrival is not possible, we recommend staying overnight in Cebu City itself rather than at Maya, where the boats to Malapascua depart from, as you’ll have a much better range of hotels to choose from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although you can take public transport all the way to the island, we recommend letting your resort or dive centre do the hard work and arranging the transfers for you!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":360,"tabContent":361},"Where to stay","\u003Cp>Malapascua’s resorts and dive centres range from tiny homestays to mid-sized resorts, most of which are located along Bounty Beach. The island is tiny - just 2.5km long - and you can easily explore on foot or motorbike. In fact, the diving and beaches are accessible from wherever you stay so pick a place that matches your budget and your style - Malapascua has something for everyone. The scuba diving rates in Malapascua are very similar no matter where you stay.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":353,"tabTitle":363,"tabContent":364},"Seasons and weather","\u003Cp>Malapascua’s thresher sharks are seen year round, so the decision as to when to visit should be based on the weather and seasons, as well as how busy the island is with other tourists. The high season between December and April has much less rain, but there are more people and higher prices. The temperatures peak between March and May making it the best time of year for diving, weather and a good social scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storms can occur at any time of the year, but the low season between July and December is the worst for bad weather associated with typhoons that tend to strike the Philippines to the north. 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Download this FREE month-by-month guide to ZuBlu's top diving destinations in 2023.\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002F2023-dive-guide","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FGuides\u002F2023-Dive-Guide-Cover.png","Free guide to diving in 2023","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fdiving-to-inspire-you-in-2023",[384,398,412,426],{"type":160,"id":385,"url":386,"slug":387,"title":388,"code":389,"subtitle":390,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":391,"introduction":392,"banner":393,"cardPortrait":394,"status":171,"parent":395},"1478","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fvisayas\u002Falona-bohol","alona-bohol","Alona and Panglao Island","PHI_ALO","Fantastic diving, unique natural wonders, and Alona’s vibrant beachside nightlife - the perfect Philippines destination","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Explore Balicasag’s Diver's Heaven with its turtles and schooling fish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Visit the sea snake sanctuary at Cervera Shoal\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Easy access from Cebu and a fantastic base to explore the Visayas\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Take a day trip to Bohol with its tarsiers and unique landscapes\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Alona Beach is a lively holiday resort on sun-kissed Panglao Island renowned for its nightlife, beautiful sandy beaches and great diving. Nearby Balicasag and Pamilacan Islands offer the best underwater experiences with exceptional reefs and abundant marine life but Alona is also an ideal base to explore the rest of Bohol - including nights safaris in search of endemic Tarsiers and visiting the spectacular Chocolate Hills. For divers looking for nightlife, a beach lifestyle and some great side trips, Alona is the perfect destination.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FAlona\u002FAlona-Beach-Panglao-Bohol-Philippines-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FAlona\u002FAlona-Beach-Panglao-Bohol-Philippines-Portrait.jpg",[396,397],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":37,"slug":188,"title":36,"code":189,"subtitle":190,"tagline":191,"overviewHighlight":192,"overviewText":193,"shortHighlight":194,"introduction":195,"banner":196,"cardPortrait":197,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":399,"url":400,"slug":401,"title":402,"code":403,"subtitle":404,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":405,"introduction":406,"banner":407,"cardPortrait":408,"status":171,"parent":409},"362","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fvisayas\u002Fdumaguete","dumaguete","Dumaguete and Apo Island","PHI_DUM","Exciting muck diving and Apo Island’s beautiful reefs in one of the Philippines’ most beautiful locations","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>One of the Philippines’ best ‘muck diving’ locations\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Search for rare species such as mimic octopus and hairy frogfish\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Beautiful coral dives with plenty of turtles at nearby Apo Island\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Just a short drive from nearby Dumaguete City Airport\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Dauin and Dumaguete's incredible scenery - with dramatic volcanic black sand beaches and Mt Talinis looming in the background - is remarkable in itself. But it's what lies beneath the surface that attracts scuba divers. Dumaguete's fascinating inhabitants rival those of the 'muck diving' meccas of Lembeh and Anilao, and nearby Apo Island offers stunning reefs, turtles and sea snakes.  With so much to offer, it's no wonder that this beautiful destination makes a perfect, quiet coastal retreat for divers.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FDumaguete-Apo-Island\u002FDauin-Dumaguete-Apo-Diving-Philippines-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FDumaguete-Apo-Island\u002FDauin-Dumaguete-Apo-Diving-Philippines-Portrait.jpg",[410,411],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":37,"slug":188,"title":36,"code":189,"subtitle":190,"tagline":191,"overviewHighlight":192,"overviewText":193,"shortHighlight":194,"introduction":195,"banner":196,"cardPortrait":197,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":413,"url":414,"slug":415,"title":416,"code":417,"subtitle":418,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":419,"introduction":420,"banner":421,"cardPortrait":422,"status":171,"parent":423},"6393","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fvisayas\u002Fmoalboal","moalboal","Moalboal","PHI_MOA","Discover Moalboal’s incredible diving, characterised by dramatic coral walls and the famous schools of sardines","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive Pescador Island with its dramatic scenery and amazing marine life\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore the plunging coral walls and reefs that hug the coast\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Dive or snorkel with the mesmerising school of sardines at Panagsama\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Enjoy Moalboal’s laid-back atmosphere, unspoilt by overdevelopment\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Looking for Asia’s very own version of the famous ‘Sardine Run’? Then look no further than Moalboal, tucked away in the heart of the Visayas and home to some of the Philippines’ best dive sites. Moalboal’s diving offers dramatic walls and prolific marine life, and the town is home to beautiful beaches and a fantastic, laid-back atmosphere. In fact, you’d struggle to find a better destination if you’re looking for that perfect Philippines dive experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FMoalboal\u002FMoalboal-Cebu-Scuba-Diving-Sardines-Reef-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FMoalboal\u002FDive-Sardines-Moalboal-Philippines-min.jpg",[424,425],{"type":174,"id":175,"url":176,"slug":177,"title":178,"code":179,"subtitle":27,"tagline":180,"overviewHighlight":181,"overviewText":182,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":183,"cardPortrait":184,"status":171},{"type":186,"id":187,"url":37,"slug":188,"title":36,"code":189,"subtitle":190,"tagline":191,"overviewHighlight":192,"overviewText":193,"shortHighlight":194,"introduction":195,"banner":196,"cardPortrait":197,"status":171},{"type":160,"id":427,"url":428,"slug":429,"title":430,"code":431,"subtitle":432,"tagline":68,"overviewHighlight":27,"overviewText":27,"shortHighlight":433,"introduction":434,"banner":435,"cardPortrait":436,"status":171,"parent":437},"6397","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fpalawan\u002Fcoron","coron","Coron","PHI_COR","Explore Coron and Busuanga’s spectacular Palawan landscapes and some of Asia’s most exciting wreck and reef diving","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Dive some of Asia’s best preserved and most accessible wrecks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Go island hopping amongst Coron’s lagoons and beautiful beaches\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Experience life on a remote island at Sangat Resort\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Just over 200kms southwest of Manila at the northern tip of Palawan, lie the islands of Coron and Busuanga in the Calamian Archipelago. Home to spectacular karst landscapes, hidden lakes and glorious beaches - as well as some of the most exciting diving in the Philippines - these islands offer divers the chance-of-a-lifetime to explore the Philippines' dramatic history.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FPalawan\u002FCoron\u002FCoron-Scuba-Diving-Philippines-Banner-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FPalawan\u002FCoron\u002FCoron-Scuba-Diving-Philippines-Palawan-Portrait.jpg",[438,449],{"type":174,"id":439,"url":440,"slug":441,"title":442,"code":443,"subtitle":27,"tagline":444,"overviewHighlight":445,"overviewText":446,"shortHighlight":27,"introduction":27,"banner":447,"cardPortrait":448,"status":171},"6395","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fpalawan","palawan","Palawan","PHI_PAL","Explore historical shipwrecks and thriving coral reefs, and discover an incredible variety of wildlife - both great and small - in some of the Philippines most spectacular diving destinations","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Discover Puerto Princesa's calm conditions, thriving reefs, and easy dive sites\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Explore uncrowded dive sites and a pristine underwater ecosystem at Tubbataha\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Cavern diving, cool macro finds, and world-class beaches in El Nido's Bacuit Archipelago\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Coron's ghostly collection of Japanese World War II-era shipwrecks\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cp>Palawan is one of the most famous diving destinations in the Philippines, and for a good reason. This diverse region is home to nearly every kind of diving imaginable, ranging from mild to wild. And, it's just as spectacular above water as it is below. The province is home to thousands of remote islands ringed with white sand, and lush tropical jungles with a surreal backdrop of karst limestone cliffs peeking through the deep green. Palawan's hub, Puerto Princesa, is one of the cleanest and most beautiful cities in the Philippines and makes a great jumping-off point for exploring the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below water, Palawan is a diver's dream. This massive region boasts incredible Coral Triangle biodiversity, excellent visibility, and endless opportunities for speciality dives. Fascinating macro wildlife, caverns and swim-throughs, and lovely fringing reefs await in Puerto Princesa and El Nido. A sunken fleet of Japanese WWII shipwrecks draws tech divers from all over the world to Coron. And, the remote waters of Tubbataha play host to some of the Philippines most impressive walls, complete with powerful open ocean currents, busy cleaning stations, and plenty of passing pelagics. \u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FPalawan\u002FPalawan-El-Nido-Coron-Diving-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FPalawan\u002FPalawan-El-Nido-Coron-Diving-Portrait.jpg",{"type":186,"id":187,"url":37,"slug":188,"title":36,"code":189,"subtitle":190,"tagline":191,"overviewHighlight":192,"overviewText":193,"shortHighlight":194,"introduction":195,"banner":196,"cardPortrait":197,"status":171},[451,468,482,499],{"id":452,"title":453,"slug":454,"url":455,"entryType":456,"introduction":457,"supplier_thumbnail":458,"destination":459,"packageStartingPrice":460,"rating":461,"reviewImage":462,"reviewLink":463,"reviewName":27,"totalReview":464,"odysseyReview":465},"636","Evolution Dive Resort","evolution-dive-resort","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fresort\u002Fphilippines\u002Fevolution-dive-resort","newResort","Evolution Dive Resort is a small, friendly, beachfront dive centre and resort on the beautiful island of Malapascua - one of the Philippines’ best all-around dive destinations. 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