Magic Resorts Philippines is a premier boutique hospitality group founded by Arie Hoogendoorn and Desiree Pullens. It features two dedicated PADI 5-star dive resorts located in the Visayas region: Magic Island Dive Resort in Moalboal, Cebu, and Magic Oceans Dive Resort in Anda, Bohol. Designed with an intimate, boutique-style atmosphere and an eco-conscious ethos, the resorts are world-renowned for catering to divers who want to explore the rich marine life of the Coral Triangle without the crowds.
One of their standout offerings is a seamless two-centre dive holiday, allowing guests to enjoy a dive safari trip moving between both islands—diving their way across while their luggage is transferred independently.
The Two Properties
Magic Island Dive Resort (Moalboal, Cebu)
10 traditional bungalows (caters up to 25 guests). Located on a quiet peninsula overlooking the Tañon Strait, it features a steep 50-meter house reef drop-off right at the water's edge. It sits just 10 minutes away from the famous Pescador Island and Moalboal's year-round massive sardine run.
Magic Oceans Dive Resort (Anda, Bohol)
16 native-style cottages (caters up to 32 guests). Nestled along a secluded 17-kilometer coastline far away from mass tourism, it offers access to pristine walls, sandy slopes perfect for muck diving, and a vibrant mix of macro life.
Main Amenities & Experiences
- Diving Infrastructure: Both resorts house fully integrated dive shops equipped with custom-designed dive boats making 3 to 4 trips daily. They cater to everything from open-water courses to advanced blackwater and fluoro night diving.
- Accommodations & Dining: Guest rooms are super-deluxe air-conditioned bungalows with private balconies facing the sea, pool, or tropical gardens. On-site open-air restaurants serve a tailored blend of local Filipino, Western, and vegetarian cuisines.
- Land Excursions: Beyond diving, they arrange day trips to explore the local islands, including canyoneering at Kawasan Falls in Cebu or sightseeing around Bohol's lush interior.
Upcoming Trips:
- 2 to 6 November 2026 Moalboal: SGD 1,430 (usual SGD 1,980)
- 6 to 10 November 2026 Bohol: SGD 1,665 (usual SGD 2,320)
- 2 to 10 November 2026 Moalboal + Bohol combo: SGD 2.995 (usual SGD 4,250)
Price is based on:
- 2 people per bungalow
- shared transfer (min 2 people)
Inclusions
- Full Board Accommodation
- 3 days of diving at each location. Each day of diving includes 3 boat dives and unlimited shore dives, subject to minimum 24 hours no dive before fly policy.
- Nitrox
- Return Airport Transfers
Single Top-ups:
- Moalboal: SGD 290 for whole trip
- Bohol: SGD 350 for whole trip
- Combo trip: SGD 640 for whole trip
Transfers:
- Moalboal: Cebu Airport to Resort by car
- Bohol: Cebu Airport to Cebu Jetty by car, business class ferry to Bohol, Bohol Jetty to Resort by car.