About Us

Malapascua MBI Dive Center is a PADI dive centre on Malapascua Island, Philippines. We run dawn thresher shark dives, day trips to Gato Island, sunset and night dives, and the full range of PADI training — from a first Discover Scuba session through Open Water, Advanced and Rescue to Divemaster. Divers have rated us 4.9 out of 5 across 1,045 Google reviews, and we hold PADI 5 Star Dive Center from PADI, Travelers' Choice 2026 from Tripadvisor and Accredited Dive Center 2026 from Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving.

Why Divers Choose MBI

We’re a small island operation with a big reputation — and we’ve earned it one happy diver at a time. At MBI, world-class diving meets genuine island hospitality.

You get expert local guides who know exactly where the sharks’ cleaning stations are, comfortable boats, well-kept gear, and prices that leave room in your budget for one more dive.

But what keeps our guests coming back isn’t just the diving. It’s the feeling. From your first morning brief to your last sunset on the deck, you’re not a customer — you’re part of the crew. That’s the difference behind our reviews, and it’s why so many “first trips” turn into “see you next year.”