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About Magic Island Resort

Magic Island is a boutique resort located in the quieter southern part of the Moalboal peninsula, overlooking the mountains of Cebu. Nestled among tropical palm trees and lush gardens, this resort is well located with close access to the town centre and the main tourist area of Panagsama, offering a quiet yet convenient getaway. Featuring multiple terraces with ocean views, secluded relaxation areas, and easygoing social spaces, Magic Island Resort allows guests to create their own intimate dive and stay experience - minus the stuffy resort atmosphere. 

The resort’s superb facilities - including an in-house spa, stylish and spacious beach houses, and an array of exciting excursions - are complemented by a large team of local travel experts who are on hand to ensure each guest’s individual needs are catered to. Magic Island’s PADI 5-Star dive centre is equipped with everything needed for a comfortable day of diving and more, boasting outstanding facilities and a patient and professional dive crew. The resort’s house reef is easy to access by day or night, perfect for unguided reef and wall diving any time you want. Just grab your dive buddy and go!

Explore the resort

Magic Island’s restaurant boasts a sociable family-like atmosphere with long dining tables and community-style meals. Delicious Western and local offerings are prepared in the open-view kitchen, with a different menu each day. Dinners are often served on the terrace above the dive centre, which offers fantastic ocean views. Just next to the restaurant, the resort’s cosy bar serves a selection of tropical cocktails and soft drinks, plus fresh juices and snacks. After a long day of outdoor adventure, retreat to the in-house spa for soothing treatments including massages, manicures, and pedicures. Or, just kick back on your private patio and enjoy an undisturbed view of the night sky and the sound of waves. 

Each of Magic Island’s guest cottages features plenty of privacy and seclusion, plus room to rest and relax in between dives, with spacious terraces and comfortable living areas. Just a few steps away, you’ll find the generous pool complex, surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, and lush tropical gardens. A variety of excursions can be organised by Magic Island Resort including canyoning, visits to waterfalls, trekking, mountain biking, and dirt bike riding. Transport can also be arranged to take guests to Panagsama Beach to enjoy the restaurants, bars, and nightlife.

Diving from Magic Island Resort

The resort’s PADI 5-Star dive centre is located directly on the water’s edge, providing easy access to the dive boats and the fabulous house reef. Personal crates and hanging posts ensure plenty of storage space for each diver, while the spacious outdoor area allows for easy gear assembly. Additional facilities include dedicated rinse tanks for cameras and electronics, nitrox for qualified divers, a well-equipped classroom, and high-quality equipment rental. A full range of PADI courses is also offered by this resort, including a range of specialities. 

Each day’s boat diving is conducted from three traditional Bangkas, combining classic design with modern functionality, and comfortably carrying up to ten divers. You’ll never run out of adventure here, with close access to over 20 sites, as well as the resort’s house reef - boasting colourful coral gardens, and a dizzying drop-off to well beyond 50 metres. Exciting nighttime experiences such as fluoro and blackwater diving are also available, allowing guests to experience the reef’s incredible local marine life in full fluorescent colour or in almost total darkness. No matter which adventures you decide to take part in, you’ll feel perfectly looked after with small group sizes, eagle-eyed local spotters, and hands-on assistance both above and below water.