🌿 Green Diver Approved
🏆 #8 Overall

Malapascua Exotic Island Resort

📍 Malapascua, Visayas, Philippines
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The only place in the world to regularly dive with thresher sharks at cleaning stations. Small island resort with dedicated dive guides and strong shark conservation program.

Editorial note

For the thresher shark dives alone this place deserves a ranking. The conservation commitment seals it.

Best for

Shark diversConservation-minded diversAdvanced divers
🌿 Green Diver Approved

This place meets our sustainability standards across reef protection, responsible diving practices, ethical sourcing, and genuine conservation commitment. Sustainability score: 8.8/10

8.5
Overall Score
33
Verified votes
4
Panel votes
Category scores
Dive
9.2
Food
7.4
Stay
8.2
Sustainability
8.8