Pacific Blue dive center - Malapascua
The team at Pacific Blue dive center are the quiet achievers of Malapascua. They’re Japanese-managed, and you feel that precision in how they operate, from the well-maintained gear to the calm, clear briefings. We really appreciate their focus on smaller groups, which makes a huge difference on those early morning thresher shark dives at Monad Shoal. You’re not fighting a crowd to get the best view of those magnificent tails sweeping past. They’ve been here since 1997, and that experience shows. Their guides know these reefs like the back of their hand, often spotting critters we'd swim right past – think tiny pygmy seahorses camouflaged perfectly in a gorgonian, or a flamboyant cuttlefish putting on a show. We’d suggest chatting with them about the best time to hit Lighthouse Reef for mandarin fish – it's usually just before sunset, but conditions vary. They’re not the flashiest shop on the island, but if you value reliability, knowledgeable guides, and a genuinely relaxed atmosphere, Pacific Blue is our pick.
- Location
- Malapascua, Philippines, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- 13.134498, 123.764520
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://pacificblueasia.com/
- Courses
- Introductory Diving, Diving Courses
- Air Fills
- Air
- Address
- Legazpi Boulevard, 4500
- Languages
- Japanese
Dive Sites Near Pacific Blue dive center
Pacific Blue dive center provides access to 15 dive sites in Malapascua.
- ALASKA 1 - 28m (wreck)
- ANNA MARZ - 8m (wreck)
- ASIA MALAYSIA - 10m (wreck)
- ASIA SOUTH KOREA - 30m (wreck)
- BALANGIGA - 5m (wreck)
- Blue Coral Malapascua - 17m (reef)
- Bogtong Bato
- Calangaman - Nunez Shoal (pinnacle)
- Capitancillo Island - 23m
- Celsa 2 - 3m (wreck)
- Chocolate Island - 5-20m (reef)
- Chocolate Island Malapascua - 17m
- Coral Garden - 15m (reef)
- Coral Garden Marine Protected Area (reef)
- Cresta de Gallo
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
- Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Six-banded Rock Cod (Epinephelus sexfasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Two-spot Locust Lobster (Remiarctus bertholdii) - Crabs & Lobsters
- Blue-lined Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) - Reef Fish
- Striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma hardwicke) - Reef Fish
- Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) - Reef Fish
- Triangular Butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) - Reef Fish
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