Poolside rooms 35sqm
Step outside your room and plunge into the pool. The deluxe rooms surround the stunning swimming pool area and the tropical garden. Each with their own patio and sun chairs to relax in.
Kasai Village Dive Resort | Scuba Diving Philippines
Kasai Village Dive resort and spa is nestled in one of Cebu's diving meccas - Moalboal. Dive, snorkel or freedive over 30 sites. With the house reef, daily boat dives, trips to famous Pescador and now black water diving too, it's easy to see why our customers love Kasai Village. Always popular are the day excursions around the island, action packed day trips for those dry days! Kasai Village is a great value getaway in the Philippines that will suit those looking to escape the daily grind and touristic crowds.
You will feel the friendly atmosphere at Kasai Village from the moment you step inside. The resort has only 13 rooms so you will never feel crowded. There are two room grades at the Kasai Village - Pool view and Sea view. The pool side rooms are surrounded by the pool itself and lush gardens. The Sea view rooms have their own private terrace with inspiring views of the Tanon Strait. All of the rooms have en suite bathrooms and mini bar.
We highly recommend booking your stay at Kasai Village on a full board basis. Enjoy a bite at the Kasai Restaurant and sample a Kasai Special at the Rock Bar. The restaurant always offers multiple choices of starters, main courses and desserts. Most diets can be catered for with low carb, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free and halal dishes on the menu. Simply let us know at the time of booking your dietary needs. Should you wish to sleep in and enjoy a relaxing morning in your room, try an a la carte breakfast, served right on your terrace or patio. For the ultimate romantic dining experience, you can book private dinners on the white sandy beach (local charges apply).
Kasai Village sits right on the water's edge. Jump into the pool to cool. You are welcome to borrow one of the resort kayaks to really explore Moalboal's craggy coastline and white beaches. There's a sea front beach volleyball court and for the more adventurous, pick from one of the "above the surface" day activities or take an historic trip to Cebu City (organised locally, charges apply). The onsite spa will banish your stresses and strains. Start your day with a pleasant morning back massage or enjoy a deep tissue massage at the end of the day. At Kasai Village there really is something for everyone, above and below the water!
Above The Surface - Top 5 Best Activities in Moalboal
Canyoneering at Kawasan Falls
International Golf Course
Trekking The Highest Peak On Cebu - Osmena Peak
Mountain Biking
Horse Riding
Please note: some building may be undergoing renovation work in 2023/24. The resort is open and operational but some building may be closed while work is completed.
Sea view rooms 45sqm
The most requested rooms are the Sea view rooms. Rooms are located directly on the front with their own terraces. They offer magnificent views over Tanon Strait and the neighbouring islands of Negros.
Spa
A large spa area that offers a variety of treatments to make your stay more enjoyable and more relaxing. Start your day with a pleasant morning back massage or enjoy a deep tissue massage at the end of the day. Fully trained and experienced spa personnel are here and ready to serve you.
Restaurant
The restaurant is where you can enjoy a premiere dining experience in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Most of our food supplies are from Cebu City and the local market.
There are two levels of accommodations: Sea view rooms and pool view rooms. All accommodations are spacious and available with either a king size bed or two twin beds. It is also possible to request a single bed to be added to any Sea View room so families can stay together. All of our accommodations have their own terraces as well as two lounge chairs for suntanning and reading outdoors. Each room has a desk, a mini-bar and much more. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning systems as well as ceiling fans.
Covid Information for Kasai Village Dive Resort
Please ask about the latest in resort covid requirements, where applicable.Country Covid Travel Information
View entry requirements here If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter the Philippines provided you: have acceptable proof of vaccination; have valid tickets for your return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination; your passport is valid for at least 6 months; have registered for an e-TRAVEL Pass prior to your arrival. The requirement to hold a return onward ticket is waived if you are a spouse and/or child of a Filipino citizen or a former Filipino citizen with balikbayan privileges. You are considered fully vaccinated if you received the second dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from your country of origin. Your vaccine must either appear on the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration or have received Emergency Use Listing by the World Health Organization. Fully Vaccinated travellers do not need a Test for domestic flights The Philippines will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. Foreign nationals aged 15 years or older who are not fully vaccinated are required to present a remotely supervised or a laboratory-based rapid antigen test which is negative of COVID-19 and which was taken no more than 24 hours prior to departing for the Philippines. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 28DEC 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Location
The Philippines is around 15-20 hours flight from the UK. Although composed of 7,107 islands (7,108 at low tide), with a total coastline longer
than that of the USA, most of the population of the Philippines lives on just 11 islands. Most travellers will enter the Philippines through Manila (MNL) or Cebu (CEB) airports.
The reefs are spectacular in the Philippines, with plenty of fish list buzzing around. Moalboal, Bohol and Puerto Galera are all super locations for reef divers. Snorkel with whalesharks in Oslob. Thresher sharks have made Malapascua famous whilst Sangat is wreck heaven. Love macro? Make a beeline for Anilao or Dumaguete. The selection of critters rivals anything you could find in Indonesia.
Covid Travel Information
View entry requirements here If you are fully vaccinated, you can enter the Philippines provided you: have acceptable proof of vaccination; have valid tickets for your return journey to the port of origin or next port of destination; your passport is valid for at least 6 months; have registered for an e-TRAVEL Pass prior to your arrival. The requirement to hold a return onward ticket is waived if you are a spouse and/or child of a Filipino citizen or a former Filipino citizen with balikbayan privileges. You are considered fully vaccinated if you received the second dose in a 2-dose series or a single dose vaccine more than fourteen (14) days prior to the date and time of departure from your country of origin. Your vaccine must either appear on the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) List or Compassionate Special Permit (CSP) issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration or have received Emergency Use Listing by the World Health Organization. Fully Vaccinated travellers do not need a Test for domestic flights The Philippines will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record. Foreign nationals aged 15 years or older who are not fully vaccinated are required to present a remotely supervised or a laboratory-based rapid antigen test which is negative of COVID-19 and which was taken no more than 24 hours prior to departing for the Philippines. From 18th March, when you travel to England from abroad you: do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive do not need to fill in a UK passenger locator form do not need to quarantine when you arrive This applies whether you are vaccinated or not. It includes people who are transiting through England. Updated 28DEC 2022
Weather and Climate
The dry season in the Philippines runs from December to April, making it a popular time for divers. May and November are transitional months with air temperatures climbing. June to September is the wet season, as the weather becomes stormier. The Philippines dive resorts are typically well sheltered from the worst, but you can expect to experience rain showers.
Travel
Flight options
Our holidays to the Philippines can be quoted with most major airlines. We are however able to book most major airlines. Popular options for the Philippines include Cathay Pacific, Singapore airlines, Qatar, Emirates, Malaysian, KLM and Etiad. If you would like to depart from a different UK airport (eg. Glasgow/Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick) or have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to the Philippines, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
Stopovers
With a huge range of airlines to fly with, you can easily build in a stop over either on your way to or on your way back from the Philippines. Simply talk to your travel consultant about adding a stop over into your itinerary.
Arrange before you go
Regular Entry Requirements
UK passport holders are able to obtain a free 30 day visa on arrival. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here
Insurance
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Immunisations
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
Preparing to fly
Seating
You will also be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
Check in
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
Lounge
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Parking
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
What happens when I arrive?
On arrival in your Philippines destination, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
Transfers
If you have a hotel en route please follow any specific instructions in your travel documents. Where possible, you will be met by a representative who will assist in taking you to your hotel. If using a shuttle service, please arrange your return shuttle time back to the airport at the hotel check in. Domestic flights are common in the Philippines and run frequently. Manila airport is a large airport with several terminals. If you have to move between terminals, please allow between 30 and 60mins to allow for local traffic. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for check in or transit between flights (usually 4 hours min). Domestic flights can typically only be booked with a 20kgs hold allowance as standard. Excess baggage costs around $2-$5 per kg per way. Hand baggage limits can be strictly enforced on domestic flights. Due to local traffic and road conditions, land journey times can be difficult to predict. We recommend you take water with you and keep any essentials in your hand baggage to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Departures
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. On leaving the Philippines there is an airport tax of 750 PHP which must be paid in cash.
Info
Tipping
Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departure points
Currency
The peso is the national currency however in resort, US Dollars, Euros, peso (local currency), Visa and MasterCard can all be used. Please be aware you may be charged a surcharge to pay by card transactions. USD notes should be in smaller denominations, new and in good condition.
Phone coverage
Phone coverage is generally very good around this area - please check with your phone provider about any applicable charges for the Philippines. Wifi is complimentary
Plugs and electricity
All rooms are fitted with two round pin sockets (European standard) and the electricity is 220v
Extras
Hire equipment
Kit hire can be arranged in resort and is paid for locally
Extras
SSI, technical diving courses can be prebooked or arranged locally
Souvenirs
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Nitrox/Gas
Nitrox 32 around 8USD per tank in resort
Payments
Deposits and Balances
A typical deposit for a holiday to Kasai Village is £500-£800 per person, although this will depend on your exact flight option and travel class. Larger deposits may be required for some flight options (eg premium economy/business class).
Ways to pay
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
Group Payments
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
Discounts
Repeat Guests
Are you one of Scuba Travel's repeat customers? Over 60% of our customers trust Scuba Travel to book their next diving holiday, time after time.
And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! Travel with us again in either 12 months or 24 months and you will qualify for a discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction.
Included
Our most popular package includes 7 nights in a twin poolside room on an full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner and mineral water)- optional room grades available As standard a package includes 18 AIR boat dives. Ask to prebook nitrox for an extra charge A return transfer from Cebu airport to the resort is included
Excluded
Any additional services in resort (spa, land tours, are paid for in resort. Alcohol and some soft drinks are an extra charge. Special day trips, black water dives, night dives, kit rental and any applicable nitrox or local park fees are paid locally. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departure points Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Descend down in clear water to explore the likes of the legendary Moalboal marine park. Lose yourself in the moment as you watch swirling sardines, barracuda,and turtles at Pescador. If you are really lucky, a passing whaleshark will cruise on by. Here you can really escape from the crowds to an inviting blue sea. Let the warm blue waters of the Philippines entice you in to a diving holiday you will never forget.
- PADI intro - Divemaster courses
- House reef
- Boat diving with custom built dive boats
- Flexible schedule
- Blackwater dives
- XDEEP technical diving
- sidemount diving
- Small dive groups
The dive centre at the Kasai Village resort is conveniently located on site. Roll out of your room and straight into the action. All PADI courses are taught here from intro dives to Divemaster. Each group is kept small so you have the instructor's complete attention. Not sure what course to do next? Then why not try the Specialty of the Month. Children are also welcome to join in all the fun. From the age of 8 kids can don their scuba gear for the first time and play underwater in a carefully controlled environment.
The house reef is a must see with many of those hard to find critters just metres away from your room. The house reef opens at 06:00 in the morning. Grab your buddy and away you go onto a reef stuffed with nudibranch, mandarin fish and pygmy seahorses.. Guided dives are recommended to help find those really small beasts. Want to take the boat and get further away? The dive team have mapped out the entire region with over 35 sites identified. There is something new everyday and never more than a 60 minute boat ride. Most sites are actually around 15 minutes from the resort. Each day the schedule is tailored to suit you and the boat departs with no more than 8 divers. Night dives are on offer every night on the house reef and about once a week from the boat. A diving holiday to the Kasai Village dive resort is anything but mundane!
Tongo point
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 10-18 | Max Depth: 30+This site has everything a diver wishes for. Hard and soft corals cover the wall where loads of little creatures live, nudibranchs, frogfish, leaf fish, harlequin ghost pipe fish are common. Green and hawksbill turtles patrol the reef and in the blue. you see barracudas, jacks and occasionally big pelagics such as whale sharks show up.
Sampaguita
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 10-18 | Max Depth: 30+The reef top is covered in hard corals where turtles rest. From here a nice wall dotted with overhangs and covered in corals and sponges. Sea snakes, frogfish and loads of different species of reef fish are among the residents, occasionally barracudas, and jacks can be seen in the blue.
Pescador Island Cathedral
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 20 | Max Depth: 30+located on the west side of the island this site is famous for a cavern starting at 18 meters dropping to 40+ meters with a range of swim throughs, and passages. The top of the reef is covered by an unbelievable variety of corals where frog fish, lionfish, barracudas, tuna and snappers, can be seen. Occasionally you will meet sharks. The wall is covered with soft coral home to nudibranchs, moray eels, sea snakes and octopus
Pescador Island East
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 15 | Max Depth: 30+Start the dive on a Plateau that gently slopes down. It is covered with many species of hard and soft coral. Scorpion fish, razor fish, sweetlips, groupers and snappers, are common and clouds of chromis and anthias buzz around. Tuna and barracuda can be seen in the blue.
Kasai Wall House Reef
Skill level: All levels | Ave Depth: 15 | Max Depth: 30+Right on the resort doorsteps is a beautiful wall, frog fish, moray eels, sea snakes live among the corals and sea fans. Keep an eye in the blue as the resident sardine run may pass by.
House Reef
Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 10-15 | Max Depth: 30+Right on the resort doorsteps is a beautiful wall, frogfish, moray eels, sea snakes live among the corals and sea fans. Keep an eye in the blue as the resident sardine run may pass by.
Panadsana Reef
Skill level: Advanced | Ave Depth: 10 | Max Depth: 30+This site is home to the famous Sardine Run of Moalboal. The sardines have been a feature for many years now and with some luck you may even see a thresher shark hunting among the school.
Premier Dining With a Stunning Setup
The resort restaurant is where you can enjoy a superb dining experience in a relaxed, yet elegant setting.
Main Restaurant
The resort restaurant is where you can enjoy a premiere dining experience. Most of the food supplies come from Cebu City and the local markets. When available. The food served here is an international blend, combining Asian cuisines and flavours, with dishes from around the world. the menu includes many LCHF dishes, as well as halal cuisine and both gluten and lactose free dishes. There always are multiple choices of starters, main courses and desserts.
Rock Bar
The seaside bar is built perfectly on top of a rock, and is thus called Kasai Rock Bar, a favourite spot for our guests. Located just a few steps away from the beautiful coral beach, the bar is an ideal setting for enjoying the Kasai Village scenery
Room Service
Should you wish to sleep in and enjoy a relaxing morning in your room, a la carte breakfast, served right on your terrace or patio is available. For the ultimate romantic dining experience, we offer private dinners on our white sandy beach.
Kasai Village Dive ResortFar East,Philippines
See our holidays tab for package options. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK
Visit over 30 sites in Moalboal, Cebu with Kasai Village. We love the house reef, daily boat dives, trips to famous Pescador plus black water diving
Call us or email to book
Need our help?
We are more than happy to help you, with any question you may have. Our travel advisors are waiting for your call or you can send us a message
Click here to MESSAGE us 01483 411590dive@scubatravel.com
Why Book with us?
-
Award Winning
Tour Operator of the Year 12 times - Voted by you!
Atol Bonded Holidays
For 100% financial protection and peace of mind
Excellent Support
Before during and after your holiday. 24hr contact support
Dolphin house
Skill level: Guided | Ave Depth: 18 | Max Depth: 30+A gradual slope descending to about 20 metres with beautiful soft corals and huge barrel sponges. Turtles are not uncommon. At around 25mt bug sea fans are home to pygmy seahorses.