A perfect trip for divers seeking thresher shark encounters at Monad Shoal and the historical wrecks of Coron Bay.
An off shoot from our Island Hopping Safari, this itinerary is first spent exploring the historical wrecks of Coron Bay. On the northern tip of Palawan, the Japanese supply fleet was sunk during an air raid towards the end of the second world war. Gun boats, sub chasers, cargo and supply vessels in addition to a seaplane tender provide plenty to discover.
Your second week takes you to the beautiful island of Malapascua at the northern tip of Cebu, in the Visayas. Surrounded by bright white sandy beaches, broken up by small rocky outcrops and clear blue waters, Malapascua is famous the world over for its thresher sharks, which are seen daily in the waters surrounding the island, specifically at Monad Shoal.
If you're looking for a longer stay, you can mix and match any resorts in the Visayas region.
Suggested Itinerary
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Day 1:
Depart the UK for Manila
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Day 2:
Arrive in Manila for an overnight
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Day 3:
Travel to Coron
A domestic flight takes you to Coron Bay where you’ll be transferred to
Sangat Island, fin stokes away from many historical wrecks.
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Days 4-9
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Dive Coron's Wrecks & Reefs
Over the next 10 dives, you explore the sunken Japanese fleet that was sunk in 1944 by America air strike. There are gun boats, sub-chasers, cargo and supply vessels, a seaplane tender and more to discover, the range of depths of the wrecks mean up to three dives per day can be conducted if you wish.
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Day 10:
Travel to Malapascua
Transfer to Malapascua for a seven night stay, with up to 12 dives included. Choice of resorts available.
Transfer to Malapascua by domestic flight, road and boat for a 7-night stay on the idyllic Malapascua Island. Enjoy up to 12 dives, including thresher shark dives at Monad Shoals. This itinerary is based on staying at Evolution Resort, however, a choice of resorts are available to suit your needs.
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Days 11-15
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Thresher sharks in Malapascua
Monad Shoals is one of the most reliable places to spot thresher sharks in the world. In addition to the magnificent thresher sharks, others seen here include whitetip, blacktip, bamboo, nurse, cat, and hammerhead. Malapascua hosts a number of spectacular dive sites filled with coral gardens, and abundant marine life.
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Day 16:
Depart the Philippines
Transfer to Cebu and begin your journey back to the UK.
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Day 17:
Arrive UK
Please note: Divers must be Advanced Open water or equivalent to participate in thresher shark diving.
