Philippines, Ocean Vida January 2026
January 26 - 31, 2026
Malapascua became most famous for its regular sightings of the worldwide rare, Thresher Shark. This species can be seen at Monad Shoal year round during the early morning dives which take place before sunrise. Different species of rays and whitetip reef sharks are also often spotted on the sunken island called Monad Shoal. Lucky divers even have the chance to see the graceful manta ray passing by at the cleaning station here.
Availability: In Stock
Skill Level: All Experience Levels
Ocean Vida, Philippines
Trip Leader: Troy Allen
Malapascua became most famous for its regular sightings of the worldwide rare, Thresher Shark. This species can be seen at Monad Shoal year round during the early morning dives which take place before sunrise. Different species of rays and whitetip reef sharks are also often spotted on the sunken island called Monad Shoal. Lucky divers even have the chance to see the graceful manta ray passing by at the cleaning station here. Another highlight of diving around Malapascua are the evening, sunset dives around the Lighthouse where the beautiful mandarinfish can be spotted performing its mating ritual. Most divers are surprised at the great biodiversity on the sites around Malapascua, as they offer a great range of macro, muck and wall diving. Ocean Vida Beach & Dive Resort partners with Sea Explorers: a PADI 5 Star dive center with 15 years of experience in Malapascua Island and more than 30 years in other locations around the Philippines, making it one of the leading dive centers in the country.
Inclusions:
- 5 nights Sea View room accommodations
- Daily buffet breakfast
- 10 Nitrox boat dives (3 days 3-tank boat dives,1 night dive)
- Tanks, weights, guide
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Ocean First escort
Not included:
- International airfare (Cebu, CEB)
- Meals & beverages not mentioned above
- Personal or rental dive equipment
- Gratuities
- Excess baggage fees
- Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- $1,055 Sea view Room, Double Occupancy
- Inquire for single occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit to reserve space $250
- Final balance due by November 1, 2025
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refunds given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: original deposit is forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
Travel Insurance is strongly recommended. Ocean First recommends Allianz Travel Insurance
Standard Recommended Accessories:
- GoBe S500 LED light
- Safety sausage w/ whistle (SMB)
- Squeeze Lock knife
- Reefsaver
Trip Specific Recommendations:
- Hood and/or hooded vest
- Reef hook
- Primary dive light
- Fish ID certification
- Shark ecology certification
- Marine ecology certification
- Waves, Tides, Currents certification
- Nitrox certification
