Hippocampus Beach Dive Retreat

Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort

Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort is a stunning retreat situated along the idyllic Bounty Beach on Malapascua Island. Here, the crystal-clear waters of the Philippine Sea gently embrace the soft, white sands.

The resort boasts breathtaking views of the azure sea, with vibrant coral reefs alive with diverse marine life just waiting for adventurers to explore.

As the sun glistens on the serene waters, guests can indulge in a variety of exciting water activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, and swimming with majestic thresher sharks—an opportunity made possible by the thriving population of these remarkable creatures in the nearby waters.

Additionally, the resort organizes island-hopping tours, providing guests with a chance to discover hidden coves and secluded beaches, each more beautiful than the last.

Beyond its remarkable natural scenery, Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort is celebrated for its warm hospitality and exquisite dining experience.

Here, guests can enjoy the freshest seafood dishes while basking in the cool sea breeze and engaging with the welcoming local community to immerse themselves in vibrant island culture.

With its exceptional ocean vistas and a multitude of thrilling activities, Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort guarantees an unforgettable tropical getaway.

Now, without further ado, let’s explore some of the most exciting…

Fun Water Activities & Adventures

Experience the thrill of snorkeling in Malapascua Island’s beautiful waters.

As previously noted, a visit to Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort is guaranteed to be memorable thanks to the following exciting activities:

Swimming
With its beachfront location, the resort features shallow waters that gradually deepen, making it safe and ideal for swimming and wading.

Snorkeling
Both children and adults can easily experience the vibrant marine life close to the shore. The stunning coral gardens are only a few meters away from the beach, full of blue staghorn corals, colorful reef fish, and fascinating critters.

Island Hopping
Enhance your holiday experience by embarking on an island-hopping adventure. You will get to ride a banca (local outrigger boat) to visit remote locations where you can picnic, swim, snorkel, or simply sunbathe.

While on the boat, you may encounter dolphins and even whales! One popular destination is Calanggaman Island, just 75 minutes away by boat, famous for its expansive sandbank and coconut trees, providing a simple yet romantic spot for an overnight stay.

Carnasa Island is another well-known destination with lush vegetation, while Maripipi features a breathtaking volcano.

Feel free to share your preferences, and Hippocampus will assist in arranging your ideal island-hopping itinerary.

Exploring Malapascua Island
A complete walk around the island, which measures 2.5 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, takes approximately three hours.

Walking along the soft white sands, with the refreshing sea breeze and turquoise waters surrounded by green coconut palms, is truly a delightful experience.

Scuba Diving
For diving enthusiasts and those keen to explore the underwater world, scuba diving is an absolute must. You’ll have the chance to see a variety of macro life, including ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopuses, both soft and hard corals, harlequin shrimps, and more.

Excellent Facilities & Services

Encounter the stunning Blue-ringed Octopus while diving in Malapascua.

SeaQuest Dive Shop
Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort features its own SeaQuest dive shop, providing convenient access to fantastic dive spots near the island. As one of the island’s pioneering dive shops, it boasts a dedicated team of local dive guides, boat crews, a manager, and a dive instructor.

Dive Trips & Courses
For both curious beginners and seasoned divers, the resort offers four daily boat trips to the area’s best dive sites.

If you are new to diving and wish to learn, you have access to PADI courses ranging from beginner levels to dive master training, as well as specialized courses for photographers.

Diving Sites
Popular dive sites include Lapus Lapus, Bantigi, Chocolate Island, Calanggaman Island, Gato Island, Monad Shoal, and the Dona Marilyn ferry wreck.

During your dives, you may encounter eagle rays, tuna, mackerel, barracuda, thresher sharks, harlequin shrimps, ghost pipefish, frogfish, and a host of other fascinating marine creatures.

Environmental & Nature Conservation
What truly sets Hippocampus apart is its active role in conservation efforts—protecting dive sites and sanctuaries with armed patrol boats to combat illegal fishing and promoting local community education regarding conservation practices.

Enjoy delightful meals at Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort’s Restaurant.

Magellan’s Restaurant
Situated on the beach, Magellan’s Restaurant features a well-stocked bar and offers a spectacular venue for watching the sunset—definitely a must-visit spot within the resort.

Magellan’s serves excellent seafood and fish dishes along with Mediterranean and local cuisine. After your meal, indulge in your favorite desserts and drinks.

Pirate Boat Cruise
Enjoy a unique dining experience with the evening Pirate Boat Cruise, which serves as a floating bar—ideal for romantics and party lovers alike.

Transfer Services
Transfers from Cebu Airport to Malapascua are priced at 78 Euros for 1-2 persons and 98 Euros for 3-6 persons (prices are subject to change).

Tropical Accommodation

The tropical rooms at Hippocampus are surrounded by vibrant gardens adorned with tropical orchids, blooming plants, and coconut trees.

Each room features a European-style private bath, a verandah with garden and sea views, colonial-style furnishings, and either spacious double beds or two twin beds.

Centrally located on Malapascua Island’s main beach—Bounty Beach—Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort offers several accommodation options:

1. Basic Fan Standard Room: A straightforward room equipped with a fan.
2. Superior Air-Conditioned Rooms: Comfortable rooms with air conditioning.
3. Deluxe Beachfront Air-Conditioned Rooms: Premium rooms offering beachfront views and air conditioning.

The resort also features a beachfront restaurant and bar, complete with a beer garden, tables on the beach, and bean bags for sunset happy hours.

For pricing details, visit: Hippocampus Pricing

– Free Wi-Fi is available for guests.

Getting to Hippocampus Beach Dive Resort

Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, Cebu Province, the Philippines

For more information, please feel free to contact us:

Website: www.hippocampus-online.com
Email: info@hippocampus-online.com
Phone: +63 917 869 1307

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• Ging Gings Flower Garden Rooms
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• Ocean Vida Beach & Dive Resort
• Purple Snapper Dive Resort (KUAN BA)
• Slam’s Garden Diving Resort
• Sunsplash Resort Malapascua
• Sunset Beach Resort Malapascua
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Wishing you a fabulous tropical holiday!