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Cebu · Visayas · Beaches & islands

Malapascua Island

An island off northern Cebu pairs beaches with a diving culture.

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Discover Malapascua Island

Plan beach time and suitable diving through locally operated services.

Suggested time to explore: 1–2 days. This is an editorial suggestion, not a required stay.

Make time for

  • Island beaches
  • Diving base

Getting there

Travel to northern Cebu and arrange a permitted island boat transfer.

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Check sea conditions and choose dives suited to your certification.

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Before you go

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Entrance & activity fees

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Opening hours

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When to visit

A site-specific best season has not been verified. Check local rainfall and sea conditions before choosing dates.

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Accessibility

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Transport costs

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Booking & permits

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More to explore in Cebu

MoalboalA coastal base for snorkeling, diving, and underwater encounters.Bantayan IslandQuiet shorelines and unhurried days in northern Cebu.Magellan’s CrossA small pavilion preserves an important chapter of Cebu’s religious history.Basilica Minore del Santo NiñoLiving devotion and heritage meet in Cebu’s basilica precinct.

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