SSI Certified Dive Center · Malapascua Island
Dive Malapascua with the Pioneers
Malapascua Pioneer Divers is a certified SSI Dive Center — your gateway to world-class diving on Malapascua Island. From the legendary Thresher Shark Encounter at Kimud Shoal to vibrant coral reefs and dramatic walls, our experienced team will guide you safely through every dive.
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SSI Certified Dive Center
We are proud to be an SSI (Scuba Schools International) certified dive center. SSI is one of the world's leading scuba diving training agencies, trusted by divers in over 120 countries. All our courses, guided dives, and equipment meet SSI's rigorous international standards.
Learn to Dive
SSI Courses
Try Scuba
BeginnerYour first breath underwater. No experience needed — try scuba diving in a safe, guided environment with our SSI-certified instructors. No certification is issued; this is a supervised experience dive only.
Open Water Diver
BeginnerEarn your SSI Open Water Diver certification and unlock the underwater world. Complete theory, pool sessions, and open water dives with us on Malapascua.
Advanced Open Water Diver
IntermediateAlready certified? The Advanced Open Water Diver course covers deeper diving, navigation, and specialty skills over 5 dives across 2 days — including the iconic Thresher Shark Dive at Kimud Shoal.
Open Water + Advanced Combo
BeginnerTake both courses back to back and save. Start with your Open Water certification, then move straight into the Advanced Open Water course — including the Thresher Shark Dive at Kimud Shoal. The best way to get fully certified and make the most of your time on Malapascua.
Specialty Courses
All LevelsNight diving, deep diving, underwater photography, and more. Ask us about SSI specialty courses available on Malapascua Island.
Explore the Depths
Iconic Dive Sites
Kimud Shoal
18–25mThresher Shark Encounter
The world-famous cleaning station where thresher sharks visit at dawn to be cleaned by wrasse fish. One of the most extraordinary marine encounters on the planet — pioneered right here by our founder.
Gato Island
5–30mWhitetip Sharks & Sea Snakes
A marine sanctuary featuring a swim-through cave, whitetip reef sharks, sea snakes, and abundant macro life. One of the most diverse dive sites in the Visayas.
Chocolate Island
5–18mMacro & Coral Gardens
Shallow coral gardens teeming with macro life — nudibranchs, frogfish, and seahorses. Perfect for underwater photographers and Open Water divers.
Lighthouse
5–10mMandarin Fish Mating · Sunset Dive
A shallow, colourful reef best dived at sunset — when the dazzling mandarin fish emerge from the coral to perform their mating ritual. Just 20 minutes from the resort, it's one of the most magical and accessible dives on Malapascua. Suitable for all levels.
Kalanggaman Island
Wall divingWhite Sandbar · Turquoise Waters · Day Trip
One of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines — a postcard-perfect white sandbar surrounded by turquoise water. Dramatic wall diving drops into the blue alongside pristine coral. A full day trip: depart 9am, first dive at 11am, surface interval lunch on the island, afternoon dive at 2:30pm, return by 5pm. Minimum 8 divers.
What We Offer
Fun Dive Packages
Thresher Shark & Local Dive
3 dives2 dives Kimud Shoal · 1 dive Monad Shoal or local site
Start early at Kimud Shoal for two thresher shark dives, then head to Monad Shoal or a local dive site for your third dive of the day.
- ✓Equipment rental
- ✓Marine fee & surcharges
- ✓Snacks on boat (banana, biscuit or bread, coffee or tea)
Gato Island Trip
3 divesGato Island marine sanctuary
Three dives at Gato Island — a protected marine sanctuary with a swim-through cave, whitetip reef sharks, sea snakes, and rich reef life.
- ✓Equipment rental
- ✓Marine fee & surcharges
- ✓Filipino BBQ lunch available for ₱650 (not included in package price)
Kalanggaman Island Day Trip
2 divesMinimum 8 divers · Full day trip
A full day escape to one of the Philippines' most stunning islands — white sandbar, turquoise water, and dramatic wall diving. This trip runs with a minimum of 8 divers. Inquire on WhatsApp to join a scheduled trip or book for your group.
- ✓2 dives with equipment rental
- ✓Marine Environment Fee ₱1,500 per tourist
- ✓Fuel Surcharge ₱1,950
- ✓Filipino BBQ lunch ₱650 per person
- ✓Depart 9:00am · First dive 11:00am
- ✓Surface interval lunch on the island
- ✓Afternoon dive 2:30pm · Return by 5:00pm
Night Dive
1 diveAfter dark · local dive site
Experience Malapascua's reef after dark. Night dives reveal a completely different world — hunting lionfish, octopus, sleeping turtles, and bioluminescent plankton. Bring your own torch and save ₱300.
- ✓Equipment rental
- ✓Night dive surcharge
- ✓Torch rental
Full Day Diving
3–4 divesIsland hopping sites
A full day on the water visiting multiple dive sites around Malapascua and nearby islands. Lunch included. Perfect for visiting divers who want to make the most of their time.
Dive & Stay Package
Unlimited divesWith accommodation
Combine your diving with accommodation at our main resort. The ultimate Malapascua experience — wake up, dive, eat, repeat. Ask us about multi-day packages.
Equipment & Facilities
Full rental equipment available — BCD, regulator, wetsuit, fins, mask, and tanks. All equipment is regularly serviced and maintained to SSI standards.
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