Thresher Shark Divers
Thresher Shark Divers
Thresher Shark Divers
4.5
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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PADI 5 Star CDC Dive Center, located on Malapascua Island in the Philippines. Offering daily thresher shark dives, mantas, hammerheads, reefs and wrecks, macro and muck diving, mating mandarin fish, seahorses, frogfish and much more. Small groups with experienced Divemasters and Instructors. TSD offers all the local dives sites, a full range of PADI courses from beginner to Instructor, dive internships and technical diving. British owned and run, professional and safe, with 15 years experience on Malapascua.
Malapascua Island, Philippines
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2023
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Andover, UK52 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Solo
I'd already booked a package but when I met Andrea at the GoDive Show, I knew it would be a good trip! The whole Team were so Professional , Wilbert guided me for the week and I saw more than I thought possible, Marvin always with a Smile, Cheryl never missing a beat with the all important post dive 'SMB's. So many memories, it was A GREAT TRIP
Written 10 November 2023
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Pinja s
4 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Solo
I spent one day diving with the thresher sharks. The diving was good and dive master was great help as I had some trouble with my weights during the first dive. The minus of this place was that it’s a bit pricy if you compare to other dive shops on the island. And the customer service wasn’t worth of paying little more than in other places. For example no one told me what to do where to go as we got to the boat early in the morning, luckily my dive buddy dived with then the day before, so I followed her as she told me where’s the toilet where to get water etc.
As we came back to the diveshop, again nobody said what happens next.
So on my opinion I would happily pay little more if the service was more welcoming, friendly and helpful. But I felt like they didn’t want to give a nice experience, just wanted the money.
As we came back to the diveshop, again nobody said what happens next.
So on my opinion I would happily pay little more if the service was more welcoming, friendly and helpful. But I felt like they didn’t want to give a nice experience, just wanted the money.
Written 8 November 2023
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Leonb
4 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
I came to thresher shark divers on a solo trip through the Philippines. I instantly felt at home and was welcomed by all the staff. I had the opportunity to see lots of threshers and other marine life, and I was guided by the excellent staff that TSD have. It was a great trip with lots of memories. I hope to come back soon!
Written 4 August 2023
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donald M
2 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Great company to go diving with. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, and our DM/guide (Mark) was amazing at spotting creatures and making sure we got the most out of our dives. We got to do 4 dives with the thresher sharks (saw them on all 4 dives), and despite a typhoon, the staff and crew bent over backwards to make sure we got to do as many dives as safely possible. Because of the storm, we were limited in which sites we could visit, but those sites were honestly fantastic; we saw tons of great macro life. Absolutely would dive with TSD again.
Written 1 August 2023
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Jon W
5 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
This place is amazing! The owners really care about the little things and are quick to solve any problems (even when in hospital, recovering from an emergency surgery) They went out of there way to help make this a fabulous experience (in addition to diving with literally dozens of Threshers). I can’t pause them enough, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Thanks again.
Written 4 June 2023
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Hi Jon!
Thank you for your lovely review! So pleased the team looked after you! Ad the threshers behaved. 🦈
I couldn't let a little surgery get in the way of your trip ;)
Hope to see you again sometime!
Best regards,
Andrea (owner)
Written 10 June 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SonMonty
Forfar, UK64 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
We spent 12 days diving with Thresher Shark Divers, and it was a fantastic experience. They are very organised and efficient.
Upon arrival, we signed all relevant paperwork, and they explained clearly how things worked, where you kept your dive gear, where it was washed and cleaned post diving etc.
Each day you could add your name to whichever dives you wanted to do. We seemed have to request Gato Island and Kalanggaman Island. Loved every dive site, but Kimud was my fave. The threshers are stunning! We saw multiple sharks on every dive.
We were so lucky to have been allocated Marvin as a dive master for the duration. We connected very quickly and he was so warm, friendly and funny, so easy to get along with. He was the life and soul of the boat every time were out, singing, dancing and laughing. Everyone loved him!
When it came to briefings, this changed and we felt certain our safety was an always his priority. Underwater, he would continually check on those with less experience. He knew where everything was underwater and made our diving experience truly unforgettable. (Marvin, this dive company are so lucky to have you. You are truly an asset. You are a bundle of beautiful energy and you made our holiday everything it was!!)
Marvin also went above and beyond on the dive boat, checking everyone had a cup of tea, or lunch, checking everyone was comfortable.
Massive thank you to Cheryl behind the bar for all the glorious rums! Your smile after every dive was always warm and welcoming! You were a star.
Fabulous experience, superb diving, organised dive centre, but Marvin, you will always be remembered for your joyful approach and going above and beyond every time. It was a privilege to have you with us! ❤️
Upon arrival, we signed all relevant paperwork, and they explained clearly how things worked, where you kept your dive gear, where it was washed and cleaned post diving etc.
Each day you could add your name to whichever dives you wanted to do. We seemed have to request Gato Island and Kalanggaman Island. Loved every dive site, but Kimud was my fave. The threshers are stunning! We saw multiple sharks on every dive.
We were so lucky to have been allocated Marvin as a dive master for the duration. We connected very quickly and he was so warm, friendly and funny, so easy to get along with. He was the life and soul of the boat every time were out, singing, dancing and laughing. Everyone loved him!
When it came to briefings, this changed and we felt certain our safety was an always his priority. Underwater, he would continually check on those with less experience. He knew where everything was underwater and made our diving experience truly unforgettable. (Marvin, this dive company are so lucky to have you. You are truly an asset. You are a bundle of beautiful energy and you made our holiday everything it was!!)
Marvin also went above and beyond on the dive boat, checking everyone had a cup of tea, or lunch, checking everyone was comfortable.
Massive thank you to Cheryl behind the bar for all the glorious rums! Your smile after every dive was always warm and welcoming! You were a star.
Fabulous experience, superb diving, organised dive centre, but Marvin, you will always be remembered for your joyful approach and going above and beyond every time. It was a privilege to have you with us! ❤️
Written 7 May 2023
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Hi guys!
Thank you for your wonderful review! It sounds like Marvin really looked after you. He is indeed a superstar and a wonderful asset. Soon to be our newest Instructor!
And it's lovely that you've mentioned, Cheryl, she will be pleased to hear it :)
Come and see us again soon!!!
Warm, regards,
Andrea
Written 7 July 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Markus N
16 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
The staff at TSD were great and generally, we had a great experience. Everyone was friendly, instructions provided was clear as well. The owner Andrea was very friendly as well, particularly in coordinating the dives and accommodations.
Thank you to the staff: Oskar (who guided us in our first few dives), Wilbert, Mark, Marvin and the counter staff!
Specifically, I’d like to give special praise and thanks to Mark who is a local divemaster. I am mentioning him because we had the most number of dives with and who gave us such an amazing experience. Mark was such an amazing divemaster who brought us on some of the best dives we have experienced. He is super friendly, kind and helpful. He also always emphasises safety whilst having fun and makes the extra effort to ensure we have a good experience. His instructions are crystal clear and he knows how to find spots to see what you want (e.g. we saw at least 10 instances of thresher sharks in one dive - of course, this is not guaranteed as the sharks are in their natural habitats but even the other macro wildlife and other animals were presented well by Mark). He accommodated to all levels (from some of us who were beginners to those more advanced - ensuring we all had a good time and felt safe.
At night, we had dinner with Mark and Marvin too which was really nice to get to know them as friends as well - this made our overall experience better too.
We didn’t get to dive with Marvin but hope we would be able to next time. Nonetheless, we hope both their efforts at doing a superb job are recognised.
Thank you to the staff: Oskar (who guided us in our first few dives), Wilbert, Mark, Marvin and the counter staff!
Specifically, I’d like to give special praise and thanks to Mark who is a local divemaster. I am mentioning him because we had the most number of dives with and who gave us such an amazing experience. Mark was such an amazing divemaster who brought us on some of the best dives we have experienced. He is super friendly, kind and helpful. He also always emphasises safety whilst having fun and makes the extra effort to ensure we have a good experience. His instructions are crystal clear and he knows how to find spots to see what you want (e.g. we saw at least 10 instances of thresher sharks in one dive - of course, this is not guaranteed as the sharks are in their natural habitats but even the other macro wildlife and other animals were presented well by Mark). He accommodated to all levels (from some of us who were beginners to those more advanced - ensuring we all had a good time and felt safe.
At night, we had dinner with Mark and Marvin too which was really nice to get to know them as friends as well - this made our overall experience better too.
We didn’t get to dive with Marvin but hope we would be able to next time. Nonetheless, we hope both their efforts at doing a superb job are recognised.
Written 6 May 2023
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Em B
Brisbane, Australia89 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
I was trying to organize my first diving trip with friends to the Philippines and honestly had some ideas of location but no idea of how to get to different places. We're at varying levels at 200/300 + dives and we liked a variety of things.
Let's talk coordination - Andrea was no short of amazing. She helped us with everything. Accommodation, different locations, transport, recommendations for flights etc. Nothing was too hard. When we had a few issues with one of our team having to go to hospital (not TSD fault, just stingers) they helped organise two sets of transport and coordination to meet us at the end.
Diving and Dive Centre - The weather was no ideal when we turned up, but our guide Junjie and Tony did the best the could to get us to different sites while being safe in their choices. We asked for some specific places and Tony helped to coordinate this as well. If we asked, they did their best to accommodate noting competing priorities with other divers.
While I haven't dived with other companies on the Island I honestly can't see a reason not to dive with these guys again. I really enjoyed my week with them and will hopefully be back soon!
Let's talk coordination - Andrea was no short of amazing. She helped us with everything. Accommodation, different locations, transport, recommendations for flights etc. Nothing was too hard. When we had a few issues with one of our team having to go to hospital (not TSD fault, just stingers) they helped organise two sets of transport and coordination to meet us at the end.
Diving and Dive Centre - The weather was no ideal when we turned up, but our guide Junjie and Tony did the best the could to get us to different sites while being safe in their choices. We asked for some specific places and Tony helped to coordinate this as well. If we asked, they did their best to accommodate noting competing priorities with other divers.
While I haven't dived with other companies on the Island I honestly can't see a reason not to dive with these guys again. I really enjoyed my week with them and will hopefully be back soon!
Written 27 April 2023
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Aleki51
Perth, Australia28 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Solo
Diving with thresher shark divers was nothing but a fabulous experience. I was supposed to dive only one day but ended up diving an extra morning before leaving Malapascua, allowing me to add 2 extra interactions with the thresher sharks. These being extremely rare, it’s needless to say that this time spent underwater was a real pleasure. I also had the chance to visit Kalanggaman Island which is nothing but a hidden paradise. In the evening, a nice little bar is there to enjoy some after dive drinks with the staff and people I met on the boat. A great experience overall. I particularly would like to thank Marion for her warm welcome, her professionalism and really good vibes during this stay. Also a big shout out to the amazing guide i dove with these two days. I will definitely come back during my next trip to the Philippines.
Written 25 April 2023
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macey k
7 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Myself and my partner completed our AOW with Steven at TSD. The entire operation is incredibly professional, all of the gear was well maintained, lunch was delicious and the boat crew were very helpful.
Steven was by far the best instructor we have ever had. He gave informative and in-depth dive briefings so we felt 100% comfortable. He was always very friendly and calm, we would highly recommend TSD, especially Steven to anybody considering 😊
Steven was by far the best instructor we have ever had. He gave informative and in-depth dive briefings so we felt 100% comfortable. He was always very friendly and calm, we would highly recommend TSD, especially Steven to anybody considering 😊
Written 31 March 2023
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jasminee987
7 contributions
Hi there!which are the nearest resorts to your dive centre? Any recommendations?
Maria S
Paralimni, Cyprus3 contributions
Hi, we have booked a hotel/dive package and not sure which dive center we will be diving with.
Do the dive centers offering a dive insurance per each dive or do I need to make a special dive insurance for the 10 days we are there, before I arrive?
If yes how much is the insurance per dive?
scbrdvr
England3 contributions
Hi, insurance is usually up to you to provide. You can buy annual DAN insurance. Or you can buy a few days through
a link on our site, I can't post links here, bu you can email us for more info.
AnnieeMeowww
Beijing, China5 contributions
Hi, I have some questions for ow and aow course details. Could you please offer an email address?
Thanks and best regards,
Anniee Wong
scbrdvr
England3 contributions
Hi there, Tripadvisor won't allow us to post actual email addresses, but it's dive at thresherdivers if you can work that out, look forward to hearing from you!
Qiaz H
Singapore, Singapore36 contributions
Hi all! It seems like many reviewed that TSD can be a lil pricey albeit worth it and I’d like to know
1. How much would doing AOW cost
2. Which resort should I stay
3. Will I have a chance to see the Thresher Sharks while doing AOW
4. Should going on a public holiday be really avoided as I’m planning to visit on the Good Friday weekend
Sorry for the many questions and really appreciate any help I can get!
scbrdvr
England3 contributions
Hi there! ~Thanks for your enquiry. There is quite a lot of info to send you so if it's possible to email that would be great (sorry, TA won't allow email addresses in this answer). But basically, AOW is P16,000 and there are many resort options. And yes, you see the sharks on the AOW :) However you are correct, holiday weekend are very busy, and so if you can come another time that would be better :)
124supriyad
London, UK31 contributions
hi guys..im confused between doing the owd at alona beach with balicasag or malapscua..the diving at balicasag seems amazing but at alona seems so so..how was your experience at tsd..im thinking of 5 days for the owd with the thresher shark deep dive,a night dive and kalmmangan..then off to bohol and balicasag
scbrdvr
England3 contributions
HI there, thanks for your question. I think you have my email by now? Best regards Andrea
