Philippines – Malapascua & Dumaguete

Beautiful reef, macro life and THRESHERS!

Week 1: Malapascua

Malapascua is a beautiful tropical island in the central part of the Philippines. It is the only place in the world that divers can predictably see Thresher Sharks as they come up from the deep in the morning to visit the cleaning stations at Kemud Shoal. It is truly a unique and exhilarating experience to see so many of these up close.

Exotic Resort was the first to start diving with Thresher sharks 20 plus years ago and put Malapascua on the diving destination map as a truly incredible place to dive. Located on the South Eastern corner of Bounty Beach. Exotic resort offers excellent facilities throughout, (with the biggest menu of any resort!), superb dive boats and guides, spacious and comfortable rooms and friendly staff.

Week 2: Dumaguete

Dumaguete on the Island of Negros is regarded as the macro capital of the central part of the Philippines; along the coastline is dive site after dive site containing superb macro life where you can see all kinds of critters including frogfish, ghostpipefish, flambouyant cuttlefish and nudibranch. No trip here is complete without a visit to Apo Island, which has spectacular hard and soft coral reefs, excellent fish life and many green and hawksbill turtles. Also, a daytrip to dive the whalesharks at Oslob and the reefs of Sumilon Island.

Azure Resort, located very close to the main dive sites in Dauin, is a wonderful place to stay, with well appointed rooms, excellent restaurant, swimming pool, a very well run dive operation and, as usual in the Philippines, super friendly staff.

Our Schedule:

What’s included:

• Flights from London Heathrow to Manila, return from Cebu, economy class, 25kg check in luggage
• 1 night Belmont Hotel Manila, B&B
• Flight from Manila to Cebu, transfer Malapascua
• 6 nights Exotic Resort, Super Deluxe Room, twin share, full board meals
• 15 dives, inc nitrox, boat, guide, tank and weights
• Transfers from Malapascua to Dumaguete (private van, boat and public fastcraft ferry)
• 6 nights Azure Resort, Superior Deluxe Room, twin share, full board meals
• 15 dives, inc nitrox, boat, guide, tank and weights
• Day trips to Apo Island, Oslob and Sumilon Islands
• Transfer to Cebu (private van and public fastcraft ferry)
• ATOL and Travel Trust Association financial protection

What’s excluded:

• Dive equipment hire
• Marine sanctuary fees
• Alcoholic & soft drinks at resorts

Cost:

Deposit required £1500

Booking:

Contact Lynne at Amphibian Scuba for more information and registration form.