Malapascua: Sharks & Shoals

Dauin to Malapascua / Malapascua to Dauin

(7 days / 6 nights)

A slow north/south bound voyage through the heart of the Visayas

Whether you choose to start in the South on the volcanic shores of Dauin, or in the North on the white sandy shores of Malapascua, our Sharks & Shoals itinerary traces a gentle line through reefs, islands, and quiet anchorages. This is a voyage shaped by calm seas and unhurried days — combining world-class snorkeling and diving, island walks, and lazy lunches at anchor.

Designed for guests who value space, rhythm, and discovery, the journey blends underwater encounters with life above the surface, always avoiding night navigation and rushing tides. We believe in keeping night time cruising to an absolute minimum and try to avoid it at all, which means everybody onboard gets a good night's sleep and plenty of rest to enjoy day time cruising, diving and activities.

Maximum 3 dives per day, often 2 dives only, leaving more time to explore and relax.

Ideal for:

Couples, mixed diver/non-diver groups of friends or family that want to experience the feeling of owning your own private yacht without the hassle of owning it!

This is a true journey, not just a route.

Philippines Explorer 2 itinerary: 7 days & 6 nights from Dauin to Malapascua*

*This is a sample itinerary; the Malapascua to Dauin itinerary makes the same route in reverse

Day 1: Dauin - Embarkation (no diving), take quiet anchorage for sunset

Day 2: Whalesharks at Oslob before cruising to Bais Bay for dolphin watching at sunset

Day 3: Pescador Island / Moalboal

Day 4: Sipaway Island

Day 5: Gato Island

Day 6: Kimud Shoal / Monad Shoal

Day 7: Kimud Shoal final dive opportunity before crusing into Maya Port/Malapascua for disembarkation

Departures

Our 7 day 6 night Malapascua: Sharks & Shoals itinerary departs from either Dauin or Malapascua, and always on a Wednesday.

You can check all available dates for all our itineraries below. We look forward to welcoming you on board Philippines Explorer Two, where every guest feels at home on the water.