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    Divesite Lapus Lapus
    Location
    Malapasqua Island
    Description
    One of the most attractive places to go diving in Philippines. They have IDC centers for professional diving, and even though its a small Island there are sites close for beginners and advanced. There are possibilities to watch tresher sharks in Shoad Moal. And some times during certain seasons the currents can get really strong.
    Access to location
    The island of cebu can be reached from hong kong, singapore, and manila through cabu pacific air. manila is served by many major carriers.dive shops hotels in malapsqua can arrange transportation to the island.
    Best time to visit location
    diving is available year around. high season is december to april. the rainiest months are may, june, and september, though´fewer than ten days are lost each year to poor visibility from storms
    Country
    Philippines
    Average ranking by divers
    Information about the site
    Lapus Lapus Island has some of the most spectacular coral growth we have ever seen. There is a huge variety of soft and hard coral, much of it in pristine condition. Other marine life includes giant frogfish, painted frogfish, smashing mantis shrimp, various sweetlips, cuttlefish and lionfish. There are many nudis, several varieties of commensal shrimp and also porcelain crabs. A great macro site and at the end of the dive you come to 8 meters onto a seemingly endless beautiful soft coral garden.
    Access to the site
    by boat
    Conditions around the site
    except raining season
    Average depth
    10
    Maximum depth
    18
    Currents
    Weak currents,Weak currents and usually easy to dive, seldom strong currents
    Surface conditions
    Small waves,Small waves and selldom harsh conditions at surface
    Recommended diver experience level
    Open water diver with experienceOpen water diver with experience,Open water diver with up to 30 dives
    Number of logged dives
    2
    Near dive centers
    Sea Quest Dive Center Malapasqua
    Sea Serpent fleet
    Thresher shark divers
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