Malapascua Island is located at the northern tip of Cebu and is best known for thresher shark diving. While the island may seem remote at first, getting there is actually quite straightforward once you understand the route. This guide explains all available transportation options from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Malapascua Island, including private and public land transfers , as well as private boats and public ferries from Maya Port. Transportation Overview Getting to...

From my first visit to Malapascua in 2018 to becoming part of a dive resort on the island, this is a personal account of how thresher shark diving has evolved before and after the pandemic—and what it truly means to witness one of the world’s most unique sharks up close.