Little Mermaid Dive Resort, Malapascua Island
Little Mermaid Dive Resort in Cebu offers quality amenities. Enjoy free WiFi, airport transfer, and local transport. Services include a concierge, ticket service, laundry service, and room service. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, with designated smoking areas. The resort provides on-site breakfast, various dining options, evening [more Info …]
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Little Mermaid Dive Resort is a well-regarded beachfront resort and dive center located on Malapascua Island, in the province of Cebu, Philippines. It is particularly known for its diving opportunities, with Malapascua being a world-renowned destination for sightings of thresher sharks.
Key Features and Amenities
- Diving: The resort has its own dive shop, offering courses and organized dives. They are known for their professional and knowledgeable dive guides. Malapascua is famous for thresher shark encounters at Monad Shoal, as well as excellent macro diving at sites like Gato Island.
- Accommodations: Rooms are described as modern, clean, and comfortable, with options for air conditioning or fan. Some rooms offer sea or partial ocean views and private balconies or patios. Room types include standard, deluxe, king, and family rooms.
- Facilities: The resort has a restaurant and a bar, with food options including Filipino and international cuisine. They also have a terrace and a garden area. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry service, and massage services.
- Location: Situated directly on the beach, the resort is in a prime location. It is a short walk from the main pier where public boats arrive and depart.
Getting There
Traveling to Malapascua Island and Little Mermaid Dive Resort typically involves a combination of land and sea transport from Cebu City.
- From Cebu City: The most common route is to take a bus or minivan from the North Bus Terminal in Cebu City to Maya Port on the northern tip of Cebu. This bus ride takes approximately 5 hours.
- From Maya Port: From Maya Port, you take a public boat or private boat to Malapascua Island. The boat ride is about 30-45 minutes. It’s recommended to arrive at Maya Port no later than 5 PM, as the last public boats usually depart around that time.
- Resort Transfer: The resort also offers a private pickup service from Cebu City or the airport, which includes a private car/van and boat directly to the resort. This is a quicker but more expensive option.