Malapascua Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Bounty Beach featuring a sandy beach
Stay at a welcoming beach resort, relax on bays of pristine white sand, enjoy superb scuba diving and embark on scenic coastal walks on this breathtaking island.

With world-renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, lazy beaches and unspoiled tropical scenery, Malapascua Island is every bit the idyllic island retreat. Malapascua Island is one of the many islets that make up the Cebu Island province. It’s just 1.9-miles (3-kilometers) long and about 0.6-miles (1-kilometer) wide. All but flattened by a typhoon in 2013, much of the island’s resorts have since been rebuilt and the alluring charm is back to its best.

The island’s tourist hub and main entry point is the southerly barangay (village) of Logon. Here you will find a range of amenities such as bars, hotels, scooter rentals, restaurants and tour operators. Soak up the sun, find shade beneath a coconut tree and cool off in the crystal-clear water at Bounty Beach and Logon Beach. Spot crabs, fish and sea urchins, among other marine life, with the naked eye or rent snorkeling gear and explore further.

Arrange scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions with the tour operators and outrigger boats, which line the beaches’ shores. Marvel at the vivid colors of untouched coral gardens and schools of exotic fish. Popular dive spots include Gato Island, Kemod Shoal and Lapus Lapus Island. Don’t miss the chance to swim alongside thresher sharks and manta rays at Monad Shoal.

Set out on foot and discover the secluded bays and beaches in the island’s northern section. Escape the crowds at Bantigue Cove and Guimbitayan Beach. Walk to the hilltop Malapascua Lighthouse, which affords impressive coastal views.

After a busy day of activities, return to the comfort of a waterfront resort hotel. Pamper yourself with spa treatments and take a nap in a hammock on your private terrace. Dine on everything from fresh seafood to Italian fare and traditional Filipino dishes.

Reach Malapascua Island by catching a ferry from Maya, located at the northern tip of Cebu Island. January to April is peak season, when hotel and excursion prices can be higher. Typhoons are possible between May and December yet this period offers some of the best diving conditions.

Slam's Garden Dive Resort
Slam's Garden Dive Resort
3 out of 5
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu
The price is AU$43 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$43
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Daanbantayan. Enjoy a beach locale, room service, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Daanbantayan Ferry Port and Logon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
"after 1st day i felt at home.staff were very nice and helpful, the dive boat crew were great also"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2024

Slam's Garden Dive Resort
Little Mermaid Dive Resort
Little Mermaid Dive Resort
3 out of 5
Barangay Logon, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu
The price is AU$63 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$63
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Daanbantayan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Logon Church and Daanbantayan Ferry ...
7.6/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"its alright, be careful with *fan* rooms. it doesnt have air condition. breakfast was terrible. plain toast and egg thats it."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2019

Little Mermaid Dive Resort
Malapascua Exotic Island Dive and Beach Resort
Malapascua Exotic Island Dive and Beach Resort
3 out of 5
Sitio Pasil, Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
The price is AU$158 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$158
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Daanbantayan. Enjoy free breakfast, a beach locale, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bounty Beach and Logon Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
Fantastic Stay
"Exotic Beach Resort remains to be a fantastic hotel even after my first visit 7 years ago. Food is of great quality, service is fantastic and the rooms are quite spacious."

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2023

Malapascua Exotic Island Dive and Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Malapascua East Garden
Malapascua East Garden
Cebu
Stay at this vacation home in Daanbantayan. Enjoy WiFi, 2 bathrooms, and 2 bedrooms. Popular attractions Bounty Beach and Logon Church are located nearby. Discover ...
Malapascua East Garden
Entire House and Lot with complete amenities. Long yard  for extra activities.
Entire House and Lot with complete amenities. Long yard for extra activities.
Cebu
Stay at this vacation home in Daanbantayan. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Logon Church and Bagacay Point Lighthouse are located ...
Entire House and Lot with complete amenities. Long yard for extra activities.
Little Sanity Beach house
Little Sanity Beach house
Daanbantayan
Stay at this vacation home in Daanbantayan. Enjoy WiFi and 2 bedrooms. Popular attractions Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish Church and Tapilon Point are located nearby. ...
Little Sanity Beach house
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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