Malapascua Island, accessible via a 45-minute boat ride from Maya Port, is the gateway to Monad Shoal-one of the few places on earth where thresher sharks are sighted year-round. The dive resorts in Logon, the island's main settlement, cater specifically to divers heading to these sites. Most properties sit directly on the beach, with the best options clustered along the eastern shore near Logon Beach. Expect basic but functional rooms with private balconies; the two standout properties-Blue Corals Beach Resort and Evolution Dive and Beach Resort-are a 30-40 minute boat ride from the airport with shuttle services available on request.
For divers prioritizing proximity to the action, Evolution Dive and Beach Resort (88/100 guest score) leads with a PADI and SSI-certified dive center, private beach access, and water sports gear. It offers a restaurant, massage services, and rooms with private balconies. Family-run Tepanee Beach Resort (84/100) provides a quieter, garden-set escape with a spa bath and Italian chef. Budget options like Malapascua Legend Water Sports and Resort offer fan-cooled rooms and organized dive trips. The trade-off: boats to Maya Port depart only before 5:30 PM and after 6:30 AM, so plan your transfers-the 3.5-hour drive from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the port plus boat ride means a full travel day.