Thresher Shark Divers / Blanco Beach Resort

Malapascua dive-and-stay pairing Thresher Shark Divers' shark-focused operation with Blanco Beach Resort's modern sea-view accommodation, using confirmed 2026–27 accommodation and dive rates.

At a glance

Overview

Thresher Shark Divers is a long-established Malapascua dive operator offering daily thresher-shark diving, local reefs, macro, night diving, Gato Island trips, PADI courses and technical diving.

For Coral Triangle Expeditions, TSD recommends Blanco Beach Resort as its preferred higher-comfort accommodation partner. Blanco is around a five-minute walk from the dive centre and combines sea-view rooms, breakfast, Starlink Wi-Fi and a private beach beside a protected snorkelling area.

Highlights

  • Thresher sharks, tiger sharks, Gato Island, macro diving, underwater photography, PADI training, couples, FIT divers and small groups
Location
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines
Nitrox
Available: PHP 350 per fill or PHP 2,500 for a 10-dive Nitrox package. TSD also offers PADI Enriched Air Nitrox training.
Dives per day
Usually 4–5 dives per day are offered, including early-morning shark diving and optional mandarin-fish dusk or night dives.
Dining
Blanco rates include breakfast. TSD specifically does not recommend full board for most...
The resort experience

About Thresher Shark Divers / Blanco Beach Resort

Dining and meal plans

Blanco rates include breakfast. TSD specifically does not recommend full board for most dive guests because island restaurant choice is good and fixed meal times may not work well with the dive schedule.

Beyond diving

Blanco provides a private beach, protected snorkelling area, sea views and a quieter resort setting for non-diving companions. Additional island activities can be quoted on request.

Getting there

TSD can arrange round-trip Cebu City / Mactan to Malapascua road-and-boat transfers. The journey to Maya Port is normally around 3–4 hours plus roughly 30 minutes by local banca; guests should normally land by around noon for same-day island transfer.

Transfers include Maya port and porter fees where specified. Exact party-size pricing and any group arrangements are handled through the linked transfer quote option.

Underwater experience

Diving from Thresher Shark Divers / Blanco Beach Resort

Dives per day

Usually 4–5 dives per day are offered, including early-morning shark diving and optional mandarin-fish dusk or night dives.

Dive programme

Confirmed 2026–27 list rates are PHP 2,500 per fun dive for 1–9 dives and PHP 2,300 per dive for 10+ dives. Fun dives include tank, weights, boat and divemaster.

Kimud / Monad shark dives, Gato Island, night diving, Nitrox, equipment rental, marine / park fees and special-trip fuel surcharges are handled through the linked quote options and activities. Additional fees and fuel surcharges are quoted separately where applicable.

Nitrox

Available: PHP 350 per fill or PHP 2,500 for a 10-dive Nitrox package. TSD also offers PADI Enriched Air Nitrox training.

House reef

Blanco has a private beach beside a protected snorkelling area with resident blacktip reef sharks; TSD's main scuba programme is boat-based.

Photography facilities

TSD has a camera station with charging points. Freshwater camera rinse can be arranged using drinking water on request, although the operator discourages unnecessary freshwater use for environmental reasons.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

Blanco Deluxe Sea View rooms are PHP 7,900 per room/night for two guests or PHP 5,700 single occupancy, including breakfast for two where applicable. The Deluxe Family Room is PHP 15,800 per night for up to four guests, with an extra-person rate of PHP 2,700.

Group arrangements may be available for larger parties; exact occupancy, group pricing and availability are confirmed for the requested dates.

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Blanco Deluxe Sea View Room

From €109 per room / night (2 guests)
Indicative customer rate; final room price is confirmed for your dates
Modern sea-view accommodation at Blanco Beach Resort, around a five-minute walk from Thresher Shark Divers.
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hot water
  • Safety box
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
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Blanco Deluxe Family Room

From €218 per room / night (up to 4 guests)
Indicative customer rate; final room price is confirmed for your dates
Two-room family configuration with separate bathrooms and a large shared balcony, suitable for families or small groups.
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hot water
  • Safety box
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room towels
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Operator options

Available resort options

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Diving Extra

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Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Signature Dive Experience

Kimud Shoal Thresher Shark Dives

Daily thresher-shark focused diving at Kimud Shoal, subject to diver certification, current conditions and the operator schedule.
Usually an early-morning double shark-dive programme; exact daily schedule confirmed by TSD
Signature Dive Experience

Gato Island Diving

Scheduled two- or three-dive Gato Island programme from Malapascua.
2 or 3 dives; exact schedule confirmed
Dive Course

PADI Thresher Shark Diver Specialty

Distinctive Malapascua shark-focused PADI specialty offered by Thresher Shark Divers.
Schedule confirmed on request
Dive Course

PADI Advanced Open Water

PADI Advanced Open Water training from Malapascua, useful for expanding depth and experience for more demanding dive sites.
Course duration confirmed by TSD
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