Malapascua, in the Visayan Sea north of Cebu, is a well-known dive destination for sighting thresher sharks and the seasonal tiger sharks and hammerheads.  It is a small island surrounded by coral gardens and walls and excellent dive spots.

Monad and Kemod Shoal are known cleaning stations for the thresher sharks.  They would surface from depths over 200m to about 15m atop the rock stump to have the parasites on their body cleaned. The display of this symbiotic relationship allows divers to witness these magnificent fishes in action.

Our Resort Partners

Blanco Beach Resort is a hidden gem nestled on the pristine shores of Malapascua Island.  The resort welcomes its guests to a world of tranquillity and natural beauty.  But Blanco is recommended not merely for providing the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and a touch of island charm.  Blanco is a well-managed boutique resort highly recommended for its exceptional hospitality.  Managed by a friendly and capable owner-manager, Mr. Andrea, the hospitality extends from every level of his team.  Guests will find it very pleasant to return to the resort after a day of diving to experience the warmth Andrea and his team offer so naturally. 

In Andrea’s words, “we focus on what we do best, which is to make our guests feel at home and experience the true Italian hospitality”.

Kokay’s Maldito began as a popular restaurant in Malapascua and has now expanded to become an SSI Diamond Dive Centre. The capable owner-operator, Ritchell, is supported by her team of 18 lady staff members who work in the kitchen, restaurant, bar, and dive shop. Guests are continuously welcomed by their gentle and well-trained hospitality.  The diving activities are managed by two SSI instructors and a team of dive masters. 

Guests celebrating special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, or planning a marriage proposals, are often pleasantly surprised by Ritchell’s generosity. This resort is not just about diving; it’s about ensuring guests have a great time during their vacation.

The Sea Explorers’ founders’ passion for diving is evident in the way they manage their 5-Stars PADI dive centres in the Philippines.  Sea Explorers in Malapascua operates with the same consistent professionalism as those of the other three dive resorts in Dauin, Sipalay and Siquijor.

The dive center is well-equipped and adequately staffed.  And like the rest of Sea Explorers’ resorts, the Ocean Vida Resort & Spa and Buena Vida Dive Resorts in Malapascua are well managed.   Their villas sit along the white palm-lined beaches of Malapascua and blend perfectly into the landscape.  From the beachfront, divers watch the setting sun with awe. The adventure Sea Explorers bring to the divers is as sure as the sighting of the thresher sharks in Malapascua.

PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the largest dive agency in the world, operating in 186 countries and territories. It has a global network of more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts, as well as over 128,000 professional members.

SSI (Scuba Schools International) is another dive agency, with more than 3,500 authorized dealers and 35 regional centers, along with offices worldwide.

Both PADI and SSI offer internationally recognized diver training programs, and their certifications are widely accepted. It’s important to note that both organizations are for-profit entities.