Woman freediving toward the sunlit surface of deep blue water

MALAPASCUA ISLAND, CEBU, PHILIPPINES

Salt & Soul Women's Dive Retreat  Dive Deeper Than a Vacation.

21–27 September 2026. You came for the ocean, you'll leave with a squad.

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Group gathering in a circle on the beach with local island community

Your Antidote to Burnout.

A week on a small island most travelers never find, hosted by a local dive instructor who lives this life every day.

This retreat is built for the two sides of you: the one who wants to descend into open water and level up a certification, and the one who wants to sit on the sand at golden hour and just breathe.

Whether you're stepping onto the boat solo or looking for your next dive milestone, you'll find both here.

Space is intentionally limited to keep the group small and the experience personal. Secure your spot before it's gone.

The Details

  • 7 Days, 6 Nights
  • Open Water or Advanced Certification (yours to choose) + guided Sunrise Thresher Shark Dives + Fun Dives
  • Includes: Transport, Accommodation, All Dive Gear
  • 3 complimentary dinners
  • Island Snorkeling tour
  • "Respect the locals" t-shirt and dry bag
  • Daily Sunset Meditation & Jewelry-Making Workshops
  • Small Group · Solo-Female Friendly
  • €1,100 all-in

Not included: flights, travel insurance, and personal spending.

Diver above a coral reef with a green sea turtle and schooling tropical fish

The week

One schedule for everyone. Only Days 2 & 3 split by certification track.

Day 1 — Sun 21

Arrival & Welcome

  • Morning:Arrive at Cebu International Airport, meet your group, transfer to Maya Port, boat to Malapascua Island.
  • Afternoon:Check-in & equipment fitting. Get settled, try your gear, meet your certified instructor.
  • Evening:Welcome dinner. Relax, connect with the group and feel the island magic.

Day 2 — Mon 22

Open Water vs Advanced

Open Water

Open Water Begins around the island.

Advanced

Advanced Open Water Begins around the island.

Afternoon:Yoga & healing meditation. Stretch, breathe and reconnect with your body after diving.
Evening:Sunset & dinner. Watch the sky turn gold over the Visayan Sea.

Day 3 — Tue 23

Open Water vs Advanced

Open Water

Open Water Continues around the island.

Advanced

Advanced Open Water Continues. 2 dives at Kimud Shoal for the Thresher Shark, 1 dive at Monad Shoal for the Tiger Shark.

Afternoon:Sip & Paint. Paint, laugh and enjoy a drink with your group — no experience needed!
Evening:Sunset & dinner. Every evening ends like this.

Day 4 — Wed 24

Advanced Open Water Begins

  • Morning:Advanced Open Water Begins. 2 dives at Kimud Shoal for the Thresher Shark, 1 dive at Monad Shoal for the Tiger Shark.
  • Afternoon:Tour around the island. Explore hidden coves, rock formations and the beauty of Malapascua.
  • Evening:Sunset & dinner. Wind down together as the sky turns gold.

Day 5 — Thu 25

Advanced Open Water Continues

  • Morning:Advanced Open Water Continues. 3 dives at Gato Island.
  • Afternoon:Jewelry making workshop. Create your own handmade island keepsake.
  • Evening:Sunset & dinner. Relax and reflect on the day's dives.

Day 6 — Fri 26

Kalanggaman Island

  • Morning:2 dives — Kimud Shoal for the Thresher Shark, and Kalanggaman Island.
  • Afternoon:Kalanggaman Island. Spend the afternoon on the iconic white sand sandbar — no agenda, just clear water and good company.
  • Evening:Sunset & dinner. Celebrate together under the stars.

Day 7 — Sat 27

Farewell Malapascua

  • Morning:Tattoo & souvenir shopping. Take a permanent piece of the island home with you.
  • Midday:Last island moments. Pack up, say goodbye to the ocean and your new family.
  • 3:00 PM:Departure. Boat to Maya Port, transfer back to Cebu. Until next time, Malapascua.

Ten spots. One Unforgettable Adventure.

Hold your place with a €550 deposit today and pay the remainder later. If cancelled, 25% of your deposit will be returned.

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