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Getting To Malapascua Island

Pickup and Transport from Cebu to Thresher Shark Divers

We will arrange for a driver to meet you at the airport or your hotel in Cebu City and bring you to Malapascua Island by private taxi and private boat. We charge you our cost price.

 Car Type Number of
people  
Price
each way PHP  
Description 

Taxi

1-3
3,750
Basic taxi, best for smaller people with not too much luggage. If you don't mind being squashed you can fit four people.
Mini Van
1-5
10,000
More space for groups and for luggage, 5 pax max with luggage and dive gear.
* If you have porters carry your luggage, expect to pay 10 pesos per bag

Total travel time approx 3 hours depending on traffic.

We can also make arrangements for transport from other locations in Cebu.

Please note that with changing fuel costs, prices may change without notice.

Come by Yourself

Cebu City to Maya (north tip of Cebu)

Taxi

2500-3500

pesos

2.5 hours  
Bus 60-100 pesos 3-5 hours Rough Riders. Leave from Northern Bus Terminal

Maya to Malapascua Island

Private Boat 1000-1500+ pesos 30 mins Price depends on time of day.
Ask the boat to take you to Thresher Shark Divers.
Public Boat 40 pesos 30 mins You will have to wait until the boat is full for departure. Try to be in Maya before 3pm or you may have to stay in Maya or take a private boat.

* If you have porters carry your luggage, expect to pay 10-20 pesos per bag
If it is low tide, you will need to take a small boat to the main boat, this costs extra

We have recently moved location and are now very central. If you come by yourself and arrive at the beach by public boat, you will probably land on Logon beach near the Italian Restaurant. You can ask anyone where we are, or go to the right onto Bounty Beach, about 30 meters away. Blue Coral is the big resort on the cliffs to the right of the beach as you face the sea. We are 20m down the beach, the first big building you come to. Even if you are not diving or staying with us, feel free to leave your bags with us while you find a room. We are always happy to help travelers with information about the island and show you around the various resorts.

Quick tip if coming by yourself - avoid the 'commissioners' that meet the boat if you can, they are not licensed (whatever they might tell you) - they will try to force you to places that they are paid commission and resorts will increase your price to pay them. Also beware of scams in Maya and don't pay more that 1500 for a boat crossing unless it it bad weather.

Other transport options:

Cebu to Bogo by
AC bus
V-Hire - air conditioned minivan. Leaves from SM or Ayala shopping malls

Bogo to Maya by
Jeepney / motorcycle taxi / bus

Getting to Cebu City

Flights: Cebu-Mactan International Airport has international flights through Hong Kong, Singapore, Doha (Qatar) ,Tokyo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia), Taipei and Shanghai.

International Airlines

International via other airports

  • Other airlines arrive at Manila, such as Lufthansa and Emirates. It is easy to get a connecting internal flight to Cebu, there are many each day. Excess baggage costs will probably apply, but the cost is usually quite low.

Domestic Airlines: Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Philippines Airlines

  • Connections can be made through Manila, Caticlan (Boracay), Puerto Princessa (Coron), Clark, Iloilo, Davao, Surigao and other Philippine cities

Ferries: There are daily ferries to/from Cebu and Manila, Tagbilaran (Alona Beach/Bohol), Negros (Dumaguete) and Leyte among others. Ferry schedules change often so reconfirm departure times you get from guidebooks. There is also a daily boat from Leyte to Maya (departure approx 7am). There are ferries from other places as well, check locally for details.

Money

THERE ARE NO ATMS ON MALAPASCUA!!!

FEW PLACES ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS!!!

Please get money in Cebu or on the way here.

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