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Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
The diving
Whenever you hear "Malapascua Island", you have to shout
THRESHER SHARKS and do a little happy dance. Because the
truth is, Malapascua is the only place on this planet, where divers
can go out and see the shy but incredibly beautiful thresher sharks
on daily morning dives. These sharks are beyond comparison some
of the most sleek and stunning sharks in our oceans. Being highly
protected by the dive centers on Malapascua, their numbers are
growing, and we can’t get our hands down! Seeing the sharks first
hand, in the early morning, while the sun is slowly rising, you will get
an experience for life. However, you have to be Certified as an
Advanced Diver. If you are not, no problem! Just sign up for your
PADI Adventure Deep Dive, and you will be ready to go.
The reefs around Malapascua are G.R.E.A.T diving as well, so
don’t let the sharks steal all the attention! The area has incredible
macro diving, and the reefs are a true treasure hunt for weird and
fantastic creatures! As a starting point, with our fundiving package,
we book you up with reef dives only, no sharks. Once you get to
Malapascua, you can upgrade to extra morning dives with the
thresher sharks as much as you want! Every day, if you like!
Area name / Island name
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu,
Philippines
Nearest airport
Cebu City (CEB)
Season
All year round
Center type
PADI 5 Star IDC Center
Experience level
None
Students must be able to swim 200 meters
and thread water for 10 minutes
Minimum age for participation
10 Years
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
Location
Malapascua Island is just off the north tip of Cebu. It is a tiny island
that you can walk around in 1-2 hours. It has a population of
around 4000 friendly (and chatty) locals, most of whom live off
tourism, fishing, boat building or coconuts. Malapascua remains a
beautiful, sleepy island. There are no cars on the island and most
buildings are only one floor high. The Southern beach has a great
sunsets. For sunset drinks, we recommend Ocean Vida Beach
Resort, Thresher Shark Divers rooftop bar (GOOD food served here)
and Kokay’s Maldito, who’s got pool tables and board games.
Your resort
The Tepanee bungalows are build in a private area, on a slowly
sloping cliffside overlooking the sea. The resort is incredibly
popular, and we recommend that you book in good time, and that
you consider to book an extra night or 2 prior to or just after your
days of diving. We think that Tepanee is the most atmospheric
place and has the best value for your money on Malapascua.
Your Room – standard or upgraded
Standard room – a really cool wooden bungalow on stilts with a
private porch, bathroom, showers and a fantastic view! Staying in
this type of bungalow is a very authentic experience. We LOVE
these bungalows! No A/C, just a breeze from the ocean.
Upgraded room – A BEAUTIFUL bungalow build in white concrete
with a great private porch and a panoramic glass front that opens
up completely. In many of the bungalows, you have a seaview from
your bed. (Not guaranteed though!) A/C included
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
This is only a selection of the many dive sites represented
on this particular destination. The diving is dictated by the
safeness of the environment.
Monad Shoal/Shark Point
Monad Shoal is an underwater island on the edge of a 200m
drop off, and is famous as the only place in the world where
thresher sharks can be seen every day. Giant manta rays are a
common sight year round and the shoal attracts other pelagics
such as devil rays and eagle rays. Please note that this is a
slightly more advanced dive site and you need to be certified
Advanced to join. You can sign up for the full PADI Advanced
course from home, (and enjoy the sharks as part of your
course)… or sign up for a PADI Adventure Deep Dive locally.
Lapus Lapus Island
Has some of the most spectacular coral growth we have ever
seen. There is a huge variety of soft and hard coral, much of it in
pristine condition. The marinelife includes giant frogfish, painted
frogfish, smashing mantis shrimp, various sweetlips, cuttlefish
and lionfish. There are many nudis, several varieties of
commensal shrimp and also porcelain crabs. A great macro site
where, at the end of the dive, you end up in a seemingly endless
garden of beautiful soft corals.
Kimud Shoal
Is a sunken island! The top of the island lies at 12-16m, and the
steep sides drop off to 200m+. Its main attraction is the school of
up to 200 hammerheads, which can usually be seen regularly
between December and May, and occasionally through the rest
of the year. Hammerheads are more often seen in ones and twos
but around April is the best time to catch them in full schooling
glory.
Gato Island
Is one of our most famous dive sites. Gato is a marine reserve
and sea snake sanctuary. It has at least five dive sites with a
HUGE diversity of marine life. At all sites you can see such things
as banded sea snakes, cuttlefish (often while mating), seahorses,
nudibranchs, frogfish, scorpion fish, porcupine fish, and
smashing mantis shrimp. Away from the reef you can see
schools of squid and big-mouthed mackerel attracted by the
baitballs. There are many whitetip sharks in residence
Conditions:
--------------------------------------------Visibility
10m to 40m
Temperature
27 to 29 degrees
Current
Zero to medium strong currents Depending
on dive site
Depths
Average depth is 10 - 40m
Special marinelife
Thresher Sharks, Manta Rays, Whitetip
Reefsharks, Bamboo sharks, all the
weirdest little macro life you can dream of
and in season (December to May) Hammerheads!
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
Itinerary
On the day of arrival, the equipment will be fitted and packed for
the following days of diving; the rest of the day is left for exploring
on land and settling in. The days with diving consist of a morning
dive at 10am and an afternoon dive at 2pm on the local and
offshore sites. All dives will be done from boat. Early morning shark
dives, full day tours and dusk/night dives are arranged locally for an
extra fee at the dive center. There will be no refund on dives not
used. Marine Park Fees and gear Rental is not included, Marine
Park Fees will vary depending on dive site (from 50 to 200 PHP per
day) and Gear Rental is 350 PHP per dive. (tanks, weights and air
fills are included). Nitrox is available for an extra fee as well. Check
out is at noon.
DIVE PACKAGES 1: 4 days & 3 nights – 4 dives - standard
accommodation
2 day diving the sites around Malapascua with two dives per day. 1
day allowed for arrival and, 1 day allowed for departure.
DIVE PACKAGE 2: 6 days & 5 nights – 8 dives - standard
accommodation
4 day diving the sites around Malapascua with two dives per day. 1
day allowed for arrival and, 1 day allowed for departure.
If you want a longer itinerary, you can add extra days of diving
and accommodation upon booking.
Please note:
Due to ocean and weather conditions, the itinerary can be subject to
change.
Activity starts
Diving is run on a daily basis
Please note that start times
Can vary from day to day
You will be notified upon arrival
Activity starts from
Dive center
Please contact your dive center no later than
one week prior arrival to arrange transfer if
needed and to ask any questions regarding
your trip
Group Size
Max. 4 divers pr. Instructor/Divemaster.
Larger or smaller groups can be arranged
with the dive center.
Language
English
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
Transfer Information
Our dive center is very centrally located on Malapascua. If you
come by yourself and arrive at the beach by public boat, you will
probably land on Logon beach. Your accommodation (Tepanee) is
in the right corner of the beach (having your back to the ocean).
The dive center is just around the corner on the next beach. Check
your voucher for directions.
From Cebu Airport – private transfer
Total travel time approx 3-4 hours depending on traffic.
The dive center can arrange a private transfer for you from the airport
(or all other places on Cebu) to the dive center. Including the boat
and all carrier fees. Please contact the dive center for a quote.
(prices between 4500 to 6000 PHP for the car)
From Cebu – public transfer
There are numerous taxi and bus agencies transferring locals and
tourists from Cebu to the port in Maya 24 hours a day. Public busses
charge from 180 PHP and up. Please check the travel forums for up
to date information.
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines
Fundiving Malapascua - upgraded accom.
FUNDIVING - UPGRADED ACCOMMODATION
Days / Nights
4/3
Amount of dives
4
Price (incl. accomodation)
253 EUR
FUNDIVING EXTENDED - UPGRADED
ACCOMMODATION
Days / Nights
Amount of dives
Price (incl. accomodation)
6/5
8
432 EUR
Supplements
1 night upgraded accom. (after)
41 EUR
1 night upgraded accom. (before)
41 EUR
Extra day of diving (2 dives)
52 EUR
Supplements
A supplement can be choosen to add on
your package. All
supplements can also be booked on site. In high
season,
bungalows and boats get filled fast - you might find trouble
getting an extra night in your resort or an extra day of diving. If you
are booking a course, it is recommended to book an extra night of
accomodation prior your course, to get settled and get up front on
the studying.
Included
Reef fun diving
Tanks, weights and air fills
upgraded accommodation
Snacks and soft drinks, on dive trips
Dive guide
Not included
Marine Park Fees (50 to 200PHP per day)
Full gear rental (350PHP)
Nitrox fills
Shark Diving fee
Full day trip fees
dusk/night dive fee
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Transfer to/from Malapascua
Also available on site
Extra diving
Extra accommodation
Upgrading of room
PADI Advanced Course
Padi Adventure Deep Dive
Continuing education
Courses are available on request for all
levels of continuing education.
The dive center is a and PADI Dive Resort
Cancellation
Please refer to FAQ & Terms on
www.blueventure.net
Dive insurance
Basic dive travel insurance required
General terms and conditions
GENERAL CONDITIONS
CHANGES OF BOOKINGS:
You can change your booking request or start date free of charge.
If you need to change your booking you must contact the dive center directly by e-mail or phone. You will find the contact details on your
voucher. For verification purpose, please remember to mention your name and booking ID.
If you want to change your start date, we recommend that you do so minimum 10 days before the beginning of your dive package. Later
than this, might cause the accommodation to be fully booked for alternative dates. During high seasons, 10 days might not be sufficient
time, please allow extra time for changes in the high season. As a reminder, you will receive an email with general information and
contact information of your dive center 10 days prior to your start date.
CANCELLATION RULES:
Any customer has the right to cancel their booking with Blue Venture Diving. In order to do so, you must contact your selling agent. The
cancellation fees and rules of your selling agent will apply for your cancellation.
Blue Venture is not liable for any cancellations done by the customer of personal reason such as/or in the same category as sickness,
family, missed flights etc, or other circumstances that is beyond reasonable control such as force majeure.
Blue Venture booking cancellation
In the unlikely event that Blue Venture is forced to cancel a booking, the customer will get direct notice. A cancellation will only happen if
Blue Venture finds that the contracted dive center can’t perform the needed service of the booked package or if the dive standards can’t
be fulfilled accordingly. Minor changes in the itinerary will not be defined as a valid cancellation reason, as diving is dictated by the
environment and the people enrolled in the activity.
Blue Venture will always do their best to find another operator of same or higher standard, but it is up to the customer to decide whether
they want to accept the change or get a refund.
INSURANCE:
A cancellation insurance is not included. It is highly advised recommended that you obtain adequate travel insurance prior to your
departure from your home country.
REFUNDS:
Medical Statement
To enroll in an Open Water Course, all students MUST fill in the Medical Statement. Please ensure that you have received the medical
statement from your travel agent. If any questions are replied with a "Yes", the medical statement must be signed by a doctor. Failing the
medical statement at the destination, and therefore not being able to enroll in the diving course, you will not be entitled to a refund.
If you have not received your Medical Statement, please make sure to print it from this link.
http://blueventure.net/files/required/270.pdf
Restricted dives
Diving is dictated by the environment and the people enrolled in the activity. All diving is performance based. It is up to the discretion of
the dive guide/instructor to restrict divers from entering activities that goes beyond their experience level. All guides strive to reach the
expectations of the customers. However, if they find that the safety of the group or an individual is jeopardized or at risk by one or several
individuals, it is up to the dive guide/instructor to restrict any divers from entering the water.
In this event the dive center or Blue Venture is not obliged to give a refund.
Dives not completed
There is no refund for dives not carried out.
Refund for dives not done for any reason is up to the discretion of the dive center. Most dive centers do not give refunds for dives not
done with personal causes such as seasickness, low on air situations or a failure in mastering the equipment etc. All log books will be
checked prior to the dive and the dive sites will be chosen accordingly to the experience level. It is however expected that certified divers
keep within their limits and do not cross their comfort zone. Blue Venture is never responsible to pay a refund for dives not done.
Courses not completed
There is no refund for courses not completed! All courses are performance based, but it is up to the instructor to pass the student. If a
customer can not complete a course with success they will receive their course documents for an optional referral, but the contracted
dive center and Blue Venture is not responsible to pay a refund.
Boats or dives not departing
If boats or dives are cancelled due to bad weather or sea conditions, it is up to the dive center to re-schedule and compensate with a
similar dive trip when conditions allow. If the customer does not have adequate time to enroll in another trip/course it is up to the
customer to make sure the dive center notify Blue Venture of this in order to secure a refund via the sales agent who completed the sale
with the customer. There will only be refund on the diving and not the accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION:
Unless mentioned in the destination information folder the accommodation is always part of the package.
If the dive center by any means can’t deliver the agreed accommodation, it is up to their discretion to supply immediate accommodation
of the same or higher standard. (the destination information folder is found on the Blue Venture website.)
If the accommodation somehow does not live up to satisfactory standards of the customer, the customer must contact Blue Venture by
phone or email as soon as possible (preferably while still on site) in order to solve the problem.
DIVE INSTRUCTORS & DIVE GUIDES:
All contracted dive centers has been handpicked based on their level of professionalism and expertise. Blue Venture ensures that all
guides and instructors have the correct education and experience. In the unlikely event that a customer suffers a bad experience with any
guide, instructor or dive center facilities, Blue Venture is entitled to know, but can’t by any means be held liable.
At the end of you dive experience as questionnaire will be sent out to you, that we would like you to answer. By doing this, you help
securing a high level of professionalism towards all customers.
PADI MEDICAL STATEMENT & LOGBOOK:
If you are about to enroll in a dive course (entry level only), you must fill out the PADI Medical Statement before you leave your home
country. Please make sure your agent has provided you with the PADI Medical Statement. You can also print the medical statement from
the link, further up on this page. If you need the medical statement reviewed by a doctor, you have 10 days from the date of the booking
with the option of cancelling for free.
If you are already certified as a diver and about to go fundiving, you must remember your current dive certificate and your personal
logbook or dive computer.