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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
3500
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
4500
More space for groups and for luggage, 5 pax max.
* 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 spiraling 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 800-1500+ 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 pesos per bag

We have recently moved location and are now very central - on the main beach to the left side of Blue Water Resort and Cocobana Resort as you arrive. If you come by yourself and arrive at the beach by public boat, you will probably land near Cocobana. Turn left up the beach and we are 20m down the beach past Blue Water Resort. 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.

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), Palau, 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.
  • If you are coming from the UK or Canada, be sure to check the low cost Oasis Airlines to Hong Kong, and then connecting flights to Cebu via Cebu Pacific

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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