Fish Buddies - Malapascua

Fish Buddies is a no-frills dive shop on Malapascua, focused primarily on daily thresher shark trips to Monad Shoal. They run small groups, which we appreciate for the often-crowded dawn dives. If you're here specifically for the sharks and prefer a simple operation over resort amenities, Fish Buddies is a solid, economical choice. They stick to what they do well.

Location
Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
11.326901, 124.118560

Dive Sites Near Fish Buddies

Fish Buddies 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