Destination: Philippines
Tongo Point Rd, Moalboal, 6032 Cebu, Philippines | Accommodation + 5 dives from $265++/ppn
Magic Island Dive Resort Quick Pitch
Magic Island Dive Resort in Moalboal is a boutique intimate resort founded and managed by two instructors. They have a large team of local staff working round the clock to make sure every diver is well taken care of and that Magic Island is one of the best Moalboal dive resorts.
Find out why Magic Dive Resorts are one of our Preferred Partners in the Philippines.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 10
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: AC, ensuite bathrooms, wifi, bar, swimming pool, spa services, nitrox
- Wi-Fi: Free WiFi is available in public areas
- Nearest Airport: Mactan International Airport
- Airport shuttle: Yes
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How to Get There
Currently, the easiest way to the resort is via a flight to the Philippines' capital, Manila (MNL). From Manila, Cebu is less than two hours away. However, starting from May 2, 2020, Philippine Airlines is resuming its direct flight from Los Angeles to Cebu.
Magic Island Dive Resort is situated 65 miles southwest from Mactan International Airport in Cebu City (CEB), and the travel time to the resort is 2.5 hours. The resort can arrange airport transfers.
Dive Overview
Moalboal is home to a dense population of marine life, boasting colorful reefs and incredible macro life perfect for any level of diver. With knowledgeable guides and safe boats, Magic Island Dive Resort facilitates unforgettable dive adventures.
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Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
Magic Island Dive Resort Room Overview
There are ten spacious cottages for two persons. The cottages can be set up with either a queen-sized double or twin beds, and in five of the, cottages we can add a 3rd bed if required. All cottages have either a sea or swimming pool view and are equipped with:
- Aircon & ceiling fan
- Hot water shower
- Soaps & shampoo
- Hairdryer
- Safety deposit box
- Pool & bathroom towels
- Minibar
- Unlimited free mineral water
- Private balcony with comfy seating
Resort Facilities
Magic Island Dive Resort Features
- Restaurant and bar
- Swimming pool
- Lounging
- Spa, massage and manicure/pedicure
- Terrace
- Wi-Fi at the whole resort
Magic Island Dive Resort Food & Drinks
- Great variety of traditional Philippine cuisine and also European dishes
- Extensive vegetarian menu
- Philippine San Miguel beer, wine and fabulous cocktails and fresh fruit shakes at the bar
Magic Island Dive Resort Activities
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Motorcycle tours
- Day trips to Kawasan Falls
Package & Rates
Magic Island Dive Resort Rates
DIVE PACKAGES 2024/2025
Dive packages are exclusive of dive equipment, inclusive tank and weight. "Dive all you can" package are based on 3 to 4 boat dives per day and unlimited house reef diving. Prices are in USD and are valid until 31 March 2025.
| Package | Rate |
| 5 Dives | $265 |
| 10 Dives | $518 |
| 15 Dives | $760 |
| 20 Dives | $1,002 |
| Dive all you can package 5 days | $760 |
| Dive all you can package 10 days | $1,486 |
ACCOMMODATION RATES 2024/2025
All rates are quoted in USD and include breakfast. Prices are in USD and are valid until 31 March 2025.
| Option | Rate |
| Superior de lux Cottage Magic Island Cebu 1 person, incl. breakfast | $144 |
| Superior de lux Cottage Magic Island Cebu 2 persons, incl. breakfast | $160 |
| Extra bed, incl. breakfast | $49 |
MEAL PLANS 2024/2025
| Option | Rate |
| Magic Island half board (dinner) per person per day | $37 |
| Magic Island full board (lunch & dinner) per person per day | $57 |
Car prices are per trip (maximum 4 persons), depending on luggage, excl ferry ticket. Van prices are per trip (maximum 7 persons), depending on luggage, excl ferry ticket. Prices are in USD and are valid until 31 March 2025.
| Transfer | Van | Car |
| Cebu airport - Magic Island Resort | $171 | $145 |
| Tagbilaran ferry port - Magic Oceans Resort | $156 | $134 |
| Bohol-Panglao airport – Magic Oceans | $179 | $153 |
| Cebu airport - Magic Oceans Resort excl. ferry ticket | $242 | $190 |
| Magic Island Resort - Magic Oceans resort excl. ferry ticket | $311 | $263 |
Ferry ticket per person economy class | - | $29 |
Ferry ticket per person business class | - | $49 |
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Dive Information
Moalboal Dive Overview
The diving at Moalboal is extremely varied and some of the best diving in the Philippines. There are slopes and walls, small caves and canyons and none of the coral reefs are affected by dynamite fishing. They have a huge variety of marine life, from very small nudibranchs to very big whale sharks. From XS to XXL! Water temperature: coldest 26 degrees Celcius in January till warmest 29 degrees Celcius in July. Coldest 80 degrees Fahrenheit in January till warmest 84 degrees Fahrenheit in July.
Interested in diving other areas in the Philippines? Check out our Anilao, a macro heaven.
Moalboal Dive Sites
Here are some of the favorite dive sites in Moalboal. Feel free to contact us to know more about these and other sites.
- Magic point - Depth: runs from 5 till 55 metres/15 till 180 feet, visibility 15 till 25 metres/50 till 80 feet. Their fantastic house reef (a drop off) is just in front of their dive center and there are lots to see. Schools of jacks and tuna hunting on a prestige reef covered with hard, soft and fan corals. We also have our frogfish, a black, yellow and grey one. There are always turtles around and even while snorkeling you're bound to see them. We've even seen a whale shark and several white tip reef sharks on our house reef. During a night dive, you can see decorator crabs, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, snake eels, sea snakes and many more.
- Interested in diving with sharks and other large marine animals? Check out diving in Tubbata Reef.
- Discovery point - Depth: 5 till 30 metres/15 till 100 feet, visibility 10 till 25 metres/30 till 80 feet. This is a spot for macro lovers!
- Tongo point - Depth: 5 till 55 metres/15 till 180 feet, visibility 15 till 25 metres/50 till 80 feet. This is everything a diver wants! A drop off covered with hard and soft corals, fan corals, small caves, occasional turtles and masses of small creatures like nudibranchs, leaf fish, harlequin ghost pipefish etc. But don’t be surprised if you see barracudas, jacks or a whale shark.
- Interested in corals? Check out our list of the Best Coral Reefs in the World.
- Goby Point - Depth: 5 to 10 metres/15 to 30 feet. Visibility 10 to 15 meters/30 to 50 feet. Big rocks on a sandy bottom with masses of small lifelike boxer shrimps, signal gobbies, nudibranchs, pegasus and much more. The perfect afternoon dive!
- Talisay Wall - Depth: 5 till 55 metres/15 till 180 feet, visibility 15 till 30 metres/50 till 100 feet. A variable dive with a slope and wall. There are several caves to be found and explored. Lots of black coral, batfish, barracuda, mandarin fish and sometimes a turtle. Because of the combination of slope and wall, this is also a great place for a night dive.
- Talisay point - Depth: 5 till 55 metres/15 till 180 feet, visibility 15 till 30 meters/50 till 100 feet. A beautiful slope, full of hard corals mixed with soft and leather corals. You can find batfish, crocodile needlefish, turtles, sea snakes, frogfish, anemones with shrimps and clownfish to name but a few. In the evenings mandarin fish will come out in search of food.
Dive Center Information
Magic Island Dive Center Overview
Walk from the dive center straight into the water for a relaxing dive on their fabulous house reef by day or night. On your return, you can rinse your gear and take a shower. Afterwards, retire to the lounge to talk about what you saw and to look it up at one of the many marine life books. They have a well-equipped classroom for all the courses offered, but prefer teaching on one of their terraces. They have three traditional banka dive boats to take you to the dive sites, including Pescador Island. The boats were built locally especially for them at Magic Island.
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 220 Volt, 110 Volt system is available at the charging area at the restaurant
- Time zone: UTC+08:00
- Languages: Filipino, Dutch, French, English, German
- Payment methods: Cash, Euros, UK Pounds and USD and credit cards VISA and MasterCard
Magic Resorts also operates in Anda, Bohol where the Magic Oceans Dive Resort is located.
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