Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort

Mabuhay Thresher Dive Center – Your PADI Dive Resort in Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines

Located on the world-famous diving island of Malapascua in Cebu, Philippines, Mabuhay Thresher Dive Center is a PADI Dive Resort offering unforgettable scuba diving adventures in one of Southeast Asia’s top dive destinations. Whether you're a beginner looking to take your first breaths underwater or a certified diver ready to explore deeper, our experienced team of PADI professionals is here to guide you every step of the way.

Malapascua is best known as the only place in the world where you can reliably dive with thresher sharks year-round, making it a bucket-list destination for divers worldwide. At Mabuhay Thresher Dive Center, we specialize in early morning dives to dive sites such as Kimud and Monad Shoal, the renowned cleaning stations where thresher sharks gracefully rise from the deep.

But there's more to Malapascua than thresher sharks. Discover diverse marine life, including manta rays, reef sharks, pygmy seahorses, frogfish, nudibranchs, and colorful coral gardens. We also offer day trips to Gato Island, a marine reserve famous for its whitetip reef sharks, caves, and macro photography opportunities.

As a PADI Dive Resort in Malapascua, we offer a full range of PADI courses—from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water Diver certification, to Advanced, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster training. Our beachfront resort provides cozy accommodations, on-site dining, and the perfect tropical escape for divers and non-divers alike.

Explore the best of diving in the Visayas with Mabuhay Thresher Dive Center—where safety, sustainability, and unforgettable underwater experiences come together.