Ticao Island Resort

Remote Masbate island resort with beachfront cabanas, full-board dive packages, Manta Bowl access and a broad programme of nature excursions.

At a glance

Overview

Ticao Island Resort is a remote beach resort in Masbate designed for divers and nature-focused travellers.

Accommodation ranges from simple Economy Fan Rooms to Beachfront Cabanas, with room-only, full-board and stay-and-dive packages available.

The headline experience is Manta Bowl, complemented by reefs, seasonal Donsol whale-shark snorkelling and island activities.

Highlights

  • Experienced divers seeking mantas, current-swept reefs and a remote island atmosphere. The beach, kayaking, waterfall and wildlife excursions also suit mixed diver and non-diver groups.
Location
Ticao Island, Masbate, Philippines
Nitrox
Available to certified divers from approximately €6 per tank or €50 for ten tanks
Dives per day
Scheduled boat diving according to Manta Bowl conditions, reef programme and package dive count
Dining
Room-only and full-board prices are published for both room categories. The best-deal d...
Languages spoken
English and Filipino
The resort experience

About Ticao Island Resort

Dining and meal plans

Room-only and full-board prices are published for both room categories.

The best-deal dive packages include full board. Dietary needs and final menu inclusions are confirmed before booking.

Beyond diving

Non-divers can enjoy the beach, kayaking, island touring, waterfalls and seasonal Donsol wildlife excursions.

Activities depend on weather, transport and local operating conditions.

Getting there

Access requires coordinated air, road and boat arrangements through the appropriate Bicol or Masbate gateway.

Transfers are non-commissionable and are quoted according to route, party size, flight or ferry timing and sea conditions.

Underwater experience

Diving from Ticao Island Resort

Dives per day

Scheduled boat diving according to Manta Bowl conditions, reef programme and package dive count

Dive programme

Standard dives are available individually or at a reduced rate when ten or more are prebooked.

Best-deal packages combine full board, shared Beachfront Cabana, equipment and nine, twelve or twenty dives. Transfers and some local fees are separate.

Nitrox

Available to certified divers from approximately €6 per tank or €50 for ten tanks

House reef

Beachfront access and nearby reefs are used according to tide, weather and guide advice.

Photography facilities

The remote reef and manta programme suits wide-angle photographers. Dedicated camera-room specifications and private guide ratios require confirmation.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

The reviewed tariff includes Beachfront Cabanas and four Economy Fan Rooms.

The total Beachfront Cabana inventory was not stated, so one minimum confirmed unit is loaded and the final total must be reconfirmed.

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Beachfront Cabana

From €83 per cabana / night
Published room-only price; meals, diving and transfers selected separately
Native-style beachfront cabana with flexible twin or queen bedding and space for up to four guests.
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan or air conditioning according to category
  • Housekeeping
  • Resort restaurant access
  • Beach access
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Economy Fan Room

From €33 per room / night
Published room-only price; meals, diving and transfers selected separately
Simple fan-cooled economy room for value-focused guests.
  • Private bathroom
  • Fan or air conditioning according to category
  • Housekeeping
  • Resort restaurant access
  • Beach access
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Operator options

Available resort options

Review the meal plans, dive programmes, special dives, extras and transfers offered by this resort. Select the options you want us to check when you send your availability request.

Meal Plan

Dives per diving day

Special dives & encounters

Diving Extra

Transfer

Select the resort options you want here. Your choices will be carried into the availability request automatically, so you will not need to select them again in the form.

Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

Request PADI Enriched Air Nitrox during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI Advanced Open Water

Request PADI Advanced Open Water during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI Rescue

Request PADI Rescue during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Not sure — recommend suitable training

Tell us your current certification and goals and we will request the most suitable recreational training option.

Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

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.

Wildlife Excursion

Donsol Whale-Shark Snorkelling

Seasonal Donsol snorkelling excursion focused on natural whale-shark encounters.
Full day
Land Excursion

Island Waterfall Tour

Explore one of Ticao's coastal waterfalls on a guided island excursion.
Half or full day
Nature Excursion

Firefly River Tour

Evening river experience to observe fireflies when seasonal conditions are suitable.
Evening excursion

Check availability at Ticao Island Resort

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