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Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort

Name: Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort
Address: Bounty Beachfront, Daanbantayan, Cebu, PH
Price range: $

Hotels & Resorts · Daanbantayan, Cebu

7.7355 reviews

A 2-star, 16-room dive-focused resort on the beachfront in Daanbantayan, rated 7.7/10 from 355 reviews.

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Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort

Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort is a 2-star property with 16 rooms on the Bounty Beachfront in Daanbantayan, an area at the northern tip of Cebu known among divers for thresher shark encounters at nearby Monad Shoal. Free internet access is available, and the resort can arrange airport transport, along with front desk services covering concierge help and safety deposit boxes. Staff can assist with tours and tickets, and dry cleaning and laundry services are provided. Room service and daily housekeeping support the stay, and some rooms include air conditioning, a balcony, and television, with a hair dryer and toiletries in select bathrooms. A daily breakfast, on-site dining, a bar, and BBQ facilities are available, along with direct beach access. It holds a 7.7 out of 10 rating from 355 reviews.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is by 1:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are usually possible on request but are not guaranteed — confirm with the property when you book.

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Check-out by 1:00 PM

Wayfinder route

Getting to Daanbantayan

Take a bus marked Maya or Daanbantayan to Maya Port at the northern tip of the island.

Malapascua Island is part of Daanbantayan — everything on the island is reached on foot or by boat.

Leaves from Cebu North Bus Terminal

Journey time 4-5 hours

Typical fare PHP 200-250

Getting around From Maya Port, public boats cross to Malapascua in 30-45 minutes for PHP 100-150 per person, or PHP 2,000-2,500 for a private boat.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu North Bus Terminal and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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Nearby destinations

Islands

Malapascua Island

Daanbantayan

A world-famous diving paradise known for thresher shark encounters, featuring beautiful white sand beaches and laid-back island vibes.

Diving & Snorkeling

Thresher Shark Diving

Daanbantayan

One of the world's only reliable locations to dive with pelagic thresher sharks at the famous Monad Shoal cleaning station.

Beaches

Bounty Beach

Daanbantayan

Malapascua's main beach featuring powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere lined with beachfront restaurants and dive shops.