Magellan itinerary

A nomadic itinerary of 12 nights with exclusive dives, land based visits and small typical hotels.

Our Magellan safari, like all our other safaris, includes the services of one of our Team Abyss guides for the entire voyage, without changing group or boat. Whether you are solo or as a couple, in family or in group, this safari is suitable for both experienced divers or non divers in search of a true change of scene.

Itinerary

Stage1 : Cebu City (1 night)
Greeting at the airport and transfer to the Montebello Villa Hotel. Dinner by the pool and free evening.
Stage2 : Malapascua (4 nights)
Departure for Malapascua by boat (4.5 hour trip). You will discover the East coast of Cebu Island, the small villages and countryside. Stay at the Mangrove Oriental Hotel, a family hotel in a quiet bay. During this second stage the morning dives will be devoted to the search for the thresher shark and those in the afternoon will be done on the surrounding reef with coral, fish life, nudibranches and sea horses.
Stage3 : Baybay (1 night)
Crossing from Malapascua to Baybay by boat (4 hour trip with a stop at Calangaman). A stopover in an authentic village, home to a curious and welcoming population, with a visit to a colourful local market.
Stage4 : Padre Burgos (5 nights)
Crossing from Baybay to Padre Burgos by boat (4 hour trip with a stop on Quatro Islas). The second part of our safari will be devoted to the serach for whale sharks in Sogod Bay, plus the discovery of the fabulous sites of Limasawa Island. This entire stage provides us with both moments of calm, and of surprise.
Stage5 : Cebu City (1 night)
Crossing from Padre Burgos to Mactan Island (Cebu) by boat (4 hour trip). On our last night at the Montebello Villa Hotel, we will invite you to an exquisite dinner and the next morning you will have a free day with the option to visit the markets and historical centre of Cebu. Final transfer to the international airport depending on your connecting flights.