Philippines Trip (9 – 16 April 2024)

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About the International Trip

This week‑long adventure combines two of Cebu’s best dive areas. Spend three nights in Moalboal experiencing the shimmering sardine run at Pescador Island and encountering local species such as mandarin fish and frogfish. Continue on to Malapascua Island for four nights, where thresher sharks, flamboyant cuttlefish, blue‑ring octopus and other critters await. Nemo Diving Center organizes the trip in collaboration with Flying Fish Travel.
Course Location
Course Duration
Max Depth

12 Meters

Schedule

Trip Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Dates

9th to 16th April 2024

Status

Completed

Location

Philippines (Moalboal & Malapascua)

  • Day 1 (9 Apr) – Arrive in Cebu, transfer to Moalboal and check in.
  • Days 2–3 (10 – 11 Apr) – Two dives per day at Moalboal; witness the sardine run and search for mandarinfish, frogfishes and other endemic species.
  • Day 4 (12 Apr) – Check out of Moalboal and travel to Malapascua Island.
  • Days 5–7 (13 – 15 Apr) – Four dives each day at Malapascua with opportunities to see thresher sharks, flamboyant cuttlefish, octopus and possible sightings of whale sharks or hammerheads.
  • Day 8 (16 Apr) – Check out and transfer to Cebu Airport for departure.
  • 18 dives across Moalboal and Malapascua.
  • 7 nights of accommodation.
  • Transportation between Cebu, Moalboal and Malapascua according to the itinerary.
  • Meals: half‑board at Malapascua and lunch on the dive boat.
  • Extras: Nitrox for certified divers and all authorities/​marine fees.
  • Meals in Moalboal (à la carte menu available).
  • Travel insurance and dive insurance.
  • Flights to/from Cebu.
  • Private dive guide, rental gear and diving courses.
  • 15 L tanks, watersports and on‑land activities.
  • Gratuities.

Dive deeper into the Philippines’ marine marvels — from Malapascua’s iconic thresher sharks at Monad Shoal to Moalboal’s incredible sardine run. In between dives, you’ll visit white‑sand beaches, meet local fishermen and explore lush inland waterfalls. Moalboal’s Pescador Island offers some of the world’s best macro and coral reef photography, while evenings are spent in cosy island resorts, sampling Cebuano cuisine and learning about the region’s vibrant Visayan culture. Tip: bring a wide‑angle and macro lens to capture both large pelagics and tiny critters. This trip is ideal for divers seeking variety — wrecks, walls, critters and island excursions.

  • Dry season during the trip: air temperatures ~32 °C day / 25 °C night; sea temperature 26 – 28 °C.
  • Itinerary may change due to weather; reasonable compensation offered for cancelled dives.
  • Recommended flight to Cebu: Emirates EK 338.
  • Down‑payment of 30 % is due within one week of booking; the remaining amount is due 30 days before departure; the down‑payment is non‑refundable but transferable to another guest.

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