Local information for Magellan
Climate
Although it is thought that the best period to visit Malapascua and Leyte Island is between January and May, our long-term experience in the area shows us that the best conditions for diving are between February and April especially because of more frequent encounters with the thresher and whale sharks. Contrary to the North of the country, this region does not have a pronounced monsoon period. From June to November there is a more humid period and there are regular storms from mid-October to December. Water and air temperatures are similar all year round.
| Month: | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Period: | ||||||||||||
| Air (°C): | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Water (°C): | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| = Optimal period | |
| = Recommended period | |
| = Not recommended period |
Help us protect the environment
Since its inception ABYSS has always been committed to the protection of the environment. We invite you to join us in observing these simple rules:
- Your travel documents will include a responsible diver chart from the Longitude 181 Association. Please study and apply these rules wherever possible
- Protect the environment, both above and below water, by reducing to a minimum the impact of our activities.
- Leave nothing behind which is non perishable and remember to take back things such as batteries, cigarette filters and plastic containers to name a few.
- Use a minimum of non renewable resources such as water and energy.
- Never buy any souvenirs that are made from tortoise shell, coral or shells.
- Do not touch the fish or the coral during your dives and control your buoyancy at all times.
Usefull details
| Customs formalities: | Valid passport with expiry date more than 6 months after return. Mandatory visa for a stay of over 21 days. |
| Health formalities: | Up to date vaccinations. No mandatory vaccination. The safaris are conducted outside the malaria zones. |
| Jet lag: | UT/GMT +8 |
| Currency: | Philippino Peso |
| Accepted methods of payments: | Philippino Peso, Euros, USD. Visa/Mastercard on land. |
| Electricity: | 110 or 220V - European or American outlets. |
| Languages: | Cebuano, English |
| Flight time: | Depending on departure location |
| Luggage: | Our preference is for soft baggage for storage purposes on board. A max of 20kg on international flights. It is sometimes possible to obtain a free upgrade to 30kg when departing on diving holidays. Please consult us for further information. |
| Pharmacy: | First aid kit, aspirin or paracetamol, sun screen plus sunburn oitment, insect repellent. |
| Required documents: | Photocopy of your passport, dive certification card and proof of repatriation insurance. Valid dive medical within 12 months. |
