We’re excited to offer an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dive in one of the most unique underwater destinations on the planet — Malapascua, Philippines! There are only nine spots available, so secure your trip right away!

Trip Details:

• Dates: August 29 – September 6
• Duration: 6 days of diving and exploring (up to 18 dives available, optional if you prefer a break!)
• Destination: Malapascua Island – home to the world-famous Thresher Sharks!
  • Imagine diving with these incredible creatures daily at Monad Shoal — the only place in the world where you can do so consistently.
  • Not a shark person? No worries! Explore vibrant reefs at Gato Island and Kimud Marine Sanctuary, or take a leisurely day off to soak in the island's beauty.
• Accommodations: Stay in comfort at the stunning Blanco Resort, located right by the beach and perfect for unwinding after a day of diving.

What’s Included:

• All accommodations for 7 nights, double-occupancy
• Up to 18 dives (You choose how many!)
• Breakfast daily and lunch on the dive boat
• Transfers from and to the airport
• All miscellaneous marine park fees and fuel surcharges so you don't have to worry about them
• T-shirts and welcome swag bags from the local dive shop
• Local diving support, guidance, and professional dive leadership by our very own Instructor JT Carter
• SDI Shark Awareness Diver Specialty Certification

Pricing (This is an absolute steal for everything that’s included!):

• $1699.99 per diver, double-occupancy required - price is based on two people per room
• $1399.99 per non-diving traveler, double-occupancy required - price is based on two people per room (does not include lunch)
• $2999.99 per diver, single-occupancy - price is based on one person in a room
• Add-On Options:
  • $149.99 per diver to add nitrox for all dives
  • $149.99 per diver to add inactive diver refresh in our Colleyville pool before traveling (save $30)
  • $199.99 per diver to add SDI Computer Nitrox certification before traveling (save $20)
  • $199.99 per diver for a week of Gear Rental, checked out from OCD Divers and transported by diver
  • Technical Diving options are available - Rebreather/Sidemount support, trimix and custom gasses available at an additional charge paid to the operator directly

What is not included:

• International travel
• Lunch when not on the dive boat
• Dinner, snacks, alcohol
• Scuba equipment (tanks/weights are provided)
• Tips
• Dive insurance - highly recommended through Dive Assure using our referral link so we have the details of your package

Why You Can’t Miss This Trip:

• Dive with the elusive Thresher Sharks and experience one of the world’s most amazing dive sites.
• Enjoy exceptional visibility and diverse dive options at iconic dive sites around Malapascua.
• Relax at the beautiful Blanco Resort with your dive family.

Payments:

• Deposits and final trip fees are not refundable because we pre-purchase from the vendor and cannot get a refund. We strongly urge dive trip insurance through Dive Assure.
• 50% due at time of booking
• 75% due by 5/1/25
• 100% due by 7/1/25
• 3% is added to the price to cover credit card fees, or pay via check or cash

Ready to Dive In?
Spaces are limited, and this trip is sure to fill up fast, so be sure to secure your spot early!
Look out for flyers and follow us on social media for more updates.

To book your trip or get more info, contact trip leader J.T. Carter at ocddivemaster@gmail.com.

Let's make memories — and some amazing shark sightings — together in Malapascua!

Sample Flight Schedule (Trip Leader JT's schedule):

Planned Daily Itenerary, subject to change due to weather:

Detailed Diving Plan, by day (subject to change)

Dive Day 1, 31th August (3 dives)

• 8.30am-12.30pm check dive & Macro dive (2 dives)
• lunch break
• 2.30pm afternoon dive (1 dive)

Dive Day 2, 1st September (3 dives)

• 8.15am-3.00pm  3 dive trip 
• Monad Shoal (1 dive) for tiger and white tips, kimud Shoal (2 dives)for thresher sharks
• snack and BBQ on board 
• optional night or dusk dive

Dive Day 3, 2nd September (3 dives)

• 8.30am-3.00pm 3 dive trip
• Gato (2 dives)and chocolate Island (1 dive)
• snack and BBQ on board
• gato island, cavern, white tip+bambu sharks and macro
• chocolate island blue ring and macro

Dive Day 4, 3rd September (3 dives)

• 5.30 am - 11.00am (2 dives)
• Kimud Shoal thresher sharks
• snack on board
• Lunch break
• 2.30pm afternoon or 5.00pm dusk-night dive

Dive Day 5, 4th September (2 dives)

• 9.30am-1.30pm
• local dives
• afternoon off or afternoon-dusk-night dive optional

Dive Day 6, 5th September (2 dives)

• 8.00am-3.30pm (2 dive trip)
• Capitan cillio islet, astonishing wall dives