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Malapascua
Spend 2–3 days for thresher‑shark dives and island walks; longer only if you want extra relaxation.
Malapascua is a small island (≈6 km circumference) best explored on foot. One full day of diving plus a second day for snorkeling, beach time and a walk covers the highlights. Add a night if you prefer a relaxed pace or want night‑dive options.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, calm seas)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy, rough seas)
- Airport
- CEB
- Nights
- 2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Malapascua117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Malapascua, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyMalapascua is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on currents when swimming, store valuables in hotel safes…
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCEB Mactan‑Cebu International Airport (Transfer by bus or taxi to Maya (≈3 h) then ferry.).
- Getting aroundThe island is walkable (≈3 h for a full circuit).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedBudget cottage (fan room), a night, per person₱550 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range resort cottage, a night, per room₱1,900 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid‑range resort cottage, a night, per room₱2,400 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · High ₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CEB Mactan‑Cebu International Airport (Transfer by bus or taxi to Maya (≈3 h) then ferry.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Malapascua: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The island is walkable (≈3 h for a full circuit). Habal‑habal rides cost ₱10–30; motorbike rental ₱1 000 per day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Maya Port
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total including walk
Ferry from Maya to Malapascua (≈30 min, ₱100)
Frequent service 6:30 AM–4:30 PM; may wait for full boat.Frequent service 6:30 AM AM–4:30 AM PM; may wait for full boat.
Door to door: ≈5 h total
Bus from Cebu North Terminal to Maya (≈3½ h, ₱230 air‑cond) then ferry
Best for a day of city sightseeing and return same day.
Bantayan Island
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h total
Ferry from Maya to Bantayan (≈2 h, ₱300) then boat to Malapascua (≈1 h)
Limited schedules; check ferry times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mike & Dioses Beachcottage
Budget, fan rooms, sea view, ₱500–600 per night incl. breakfast.
Villa Sandra
Dorm beds ₱350, private rooms available, eco‑friendly.
Aabana Beach & Watersports Resort
Mid‑range, air‑cond cottages ₱1 600–2 000 per night, beach access.
Slam's Garden Resort
Deluxe, air‑cond, dive‑center on site, from ₱2 400 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1 (≈ under US$1) 200–1 800 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1 (≈ under US$1) 800–2 500 excl. bed
- High
- ₱2 (≈ under US$1) 500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range resort cottage1 × 2 nights × ₱1,900 | ₱3,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱1,800 | ₱7,200 |
| Maya → Malapascua ferry (one way)2 × ₱100 · check | ₱200 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)2 × ₱1,000 · check | ₱2,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × ₱2,500 · check | ₱5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,820 |
| Trip total≈ ₱5,010 per person per day, bed included | ₱20,020≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ₱80–150 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at local eatery | ₱150–300 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Ferry Maya → Malapascua | ₱100 (≈ US$2) |
| Motorbike rent (day) | ₱1 (≈ under US$1) 000 |
| Dive day (incl. gear) | ₱1 (≈ under US$1) 800–2 500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Clinic only open Saturdays; serious injuries need transport to Daanbantayan or Lahug, Cebu City.
- Ferry from Maya departs 6:30 AM, then every 30 min until 4:30 PM; may not leave if not full.Ferry from Maya departs 6:30 AM AM, then every 30 min until 4:30 AM PM; may not leave if not full.
- Low‑tide transfers require a small banca (₱20 (≈ under US$1)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maya → Malapascua ferry: about ₱100 (≈ US$2), 30 min (check)
- Motorbike rent (day): about ₱1 (≈ under US$1) 000, 1 day (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pa-sen-sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa-la-mat)
- Magkano ito? — How much is it? (mag-ka-no i-to?)
- Nasaan ang klinika? — Where is the clinic? (na-sa-an ang kli-ni-ka?)
Check local police station number if needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Malapascua. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season, calm seas) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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