You got matched to Malapascua.
That’s not an accident.
You answered seven questions and every single one pointed the same direction — toward the dive that people plan entire trips around. Now let’s make sure you actually get there.
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Malapascua was the right call.
Kimud Shoal before sunrise. The current pulling gently. And then — that tail. Long, unmistakable, sweeping past you in the blue.
That’s the dive. And Malapascua is one of the only places on earth where it happens reliably, almost every single morning.
Beyond the threshers: blacktip reef sharks, frogfish, seahorses, nudibranchs, octopus, coral gardens — and a Japanese WWII shipwreck if you want something different. You already knew this was your destination. The quiz just confirmed it.
Malapascua — where the thresher sharks are
But Malapascua is just the beginning.
Here’s what most people don’t realise when they start planning: you can’t fly to Malapascua directly. You fly into Cebu, take a bus north, then a short boat crossing to the island. Getting that sequence right such as transport timings and which operator to book for the thresher dive, makes the difference between a smooth start and a stressful one.
And Malapascua, as exceptional as it is, sits at the start of a circuit that gets better as it goes. Turtle reefs in Bohol. Ghost pipefish and frogfish on Dauin’s black sand. Millions of sardines in Moalboal. WWII shipwrecks in Coron.
The Philippines isn’t one island. It’s a route. And if you’re already going as far as Malapascua, the rest of it is right there.
The question is whether you plan it properly — or spend three weeks opening tabs and still feel unsure.
That’s exactly what this itinerary is for. Malapascua, properly — and the five islands that come after it.
The Philippines Dive Circuit Itinerary
48 pages. Every stop on the circuit, mapped out properly. Written by someone who has dived each of these islands — not in theory, but in the water, with the actual operators, on the actual ferries.
This covers Malapascua, Bohol, Siquijor, Dauin, Apo Island, Moalboal, and Coron as an optional extension. The route in the right order. The logistics for each leg. The dive sites worth your time. The information most guides gloss over or get wrong.
Trip variations for 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks. Real 2026 prices. Dive operator contacts. Ferry booking instructions. Budget breakdown per island. Everything clickable.
Everything you need to plan this trip properly.
No filler. No generic advice you could find by Googling. The specific, practical information that takes weeks to pull together yourself — laid out so you can use it in minutes.
Before You Go
Best time to visit with honest notes on the wet season, what certification level you actually need for each stop, how money and ATMs work across the islands, a Filipino food guide, language basics, and how to route your flights through Cebu.
The Dive Circuit — All Six Islands
Full coverage of each destination: the dive sites worth your time, the operators I’ve actually used, where to stay at different budgets, where to eat, the daily schedule that works, and what to do when you’re out of the water. Including what most guides don’t mention — like Siquijor’s monthly marine closure and why Dauin’s diving looks unimpressive until it completely isn’t.
Trip Variations — 1 to 4 Weeks
Four different versions of the route depending on how much time you have. One week if you want the highlights. Four weeks if you want to do it properly. Each variation tells you exactly which islands to prioritise and which to cut without losing the best dives.
Practical Information
Full ferry logistics step by step. Real 2026 budget breakdown per island. A Green Fins guide to responsible dive operators. The most common mistakes people make on this trip and how to avoid them. A full FAQ covering solo travel, non-divers, weather, safety, language, and more.
Six destinations. One route that actually flows.
Fly into Cebu. Move between islands by ferry. Fly home from Cebu. No internal flights needed for the main circuit.
Malapascua
Thresher sharks at dawn
Bohol / Panglao
Turtles, reefs, Chocolate Hills
Siquijor
Calm water, consistent reefs
Dauin + Apo Island
Macro on black sand, reefs above
Moalboal
The sardine run. Year-round.
Coron
WWII wrecks + limestone lagoons
Stop researching.
Start diving.
The Philippines will still be there. The reefs are intact. You just need to actually go — and this is what makes that possible.
Guarantee
This should actually help you plan your trip. And if it doesn’t, just let me know.
Buy the guide, read it and if you feel like it hasn’t helped — just email me at hello@divingescapades.com within 14 days and I’ll refund you in full. No awkward forms, no questions, no fuss. I want you to actually plan this trip and love it.
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