Donsol Dive Center - Malapascua

Donsol Dive Center, right there in Malapascua, is one of those steady operations that just gets the job done. We've found them particularly good for early morning thresher shark dives off Monad Shoal. Their boats are generally well-maintained and their guides have a solid understanding of the local currents, which can be a real plus when you're trying to time that sunrise encounter. If you're looking for a no-fuss centre that knows its way around Malapascua's sixty-plus dive sites, Donsol is a reliable pick, especially for the main attractions.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
12.923291, 123.578190
Address
Donsol - Pio Duran Road, Donsol, 4715

Dive Sites Near Donsol Dive Center

Donsol Dive Center provides access to 15 dive sites in Malapascua.

Other Dive Centres in Malapascua

Best Time to Dive in Malapascua

The warmest water temperatures in Malapascua occur in June, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 27.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 27.5°C
  • February: 27.1°C
  • March: 27.6°C
  • April: 28.3°C
  • May: 29.6°C
  • June: 29.9°C
  • July: 29.6°C
  • August: 29.6°C
  • September: 29.8°C
  • October: 29.6°C
  • November: 29.2°C
  • December: 28.6°C

Marine Life in Malapascua

Home to 88 recorded species including 72 reef fish, 5 crabs & lobsters, 5 sharks & rays, 2 other, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Malapascua

Based on average water temperature of 28.9°C, currents 15 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories