Cebu is one of the 7107 islands that make up the Philippines in South East Asia and lies roughly in the middle of the Philippines Archipelago, 365 miles south of Manila. This narrow island stretches 140 miles from north to south and is surrounded by 167 smaller neighbouring islands. It lies to the east of Negros and to the southeast of Bohol and is flanked by two straits, the Cebu Straight and the Tanon Straight. The equator lies 9 degrees to the south giving the island a warm tropical climate all year round. There is no distinct wet or dry season on Cebu making it the perfect holiday destination. The summer months run from March to September and january tends to be is the coldest wettest month. The people are very friendly and most speak English. The area around the resort is very rural with many of its people living off the land and sea. Fascinating lush tropical landscape with high mountains as a backdrop to an aqua blue sea. The diving is stunning, the weather fantastic and it untouched atmosphere makes Cebu really unique.

The island has a narrow coastline with large coastal plains that stretch to the foot of a steep mountain range that runs from the north to the south of the island. Reef systems hug the coast under aqua blue water teaming with hard and soft coral and tropical fish life. The mountain’s rolling tops host lush tropical jungle with incredible waterfalls, cool inviting pools and cave systems. The mountains catch the tropical storms that pass through the area, providing a fertile area for farming.

Cebu City is the capital of this magnificent island and was the first Spanish settlement in the country, founded on arrival of Spanish troops headed by Fernao Megellan in 1521. This Spanish rule stretched over three centuries and bought Christianity to the island which is now the predominate belief of its people. Cebu has a population of just over 1 million and the local language is Cebuano, a local dialect of Pilipino. English is also widely spoken throughout the region. Filipinos are well know for their hospitality and friendly nature and are keen to interact with visitors, sharing warm smiles and waves.

The province of Cebu has several industries with most of its produce grown for the local market including aquaculture, farming and fishing. The region has also become well known for its production of handmade acoustic guitars, bandurrias (Filipino mandolins), banjos and ukuleles. These quality instruments are amongst Cebu’s major exports. Others include copper mining and ship building. Cebu City has two major shopping malls delivering a huge range of clothing and shoe shops to its visitors.

Kasai Village Beach Resort sits on a peninsular on the southwest coast, a fascinating two and a half hour drive from Cebu City through fishing villages on stilts and over mountain roads with stunning views. The resort is 20 minutes from the small town of Moalboal, a vibrant market town bustling with tricycles and marketers. Panagsama in the nearest village to the resort and is approx 10 min by tricycle or 30 min by foot. A few alternative drinking and eating establishments can be found here. Are you ready to make the Cebu discovery?

Kasai Village Beach Resort is situated on the Southwestern coast of the island Cebu, near the fisherman village of Moalboal, right in front of the stunning coral shoreline. The area hosts a handful of resorts, of which Kasai Village Beach Resort is a distinctive world class of its own. The resort is ideally situated for diving. The resort comprises of thirteen luxurious rooms all air conditioned with European standard toilet and bath with hot and cold shower. Nine big deluxe rooms are beach facing with stunning views over Tañon Strait. Each room has its own terrace overlooking the neighboring island of Negros. Four deluxe rooms are located beside the huge swimming pool and tropical garden. All terraces benefit from bamboo chairs to relax in at the end of a days diving.

The restaurant offers a complete range of international cuisine, local dishes and a la carte menu. Kasai Village Beach Resort offers either a Bed and Breakfast or full board package. The restaurant is fast becoming famous for its Beach BBQ’s. The resort also offers other services that can pamper your self such as body massage, foot massage, foot spa, hot oil treatment, manicure and pedicure services.

Why Kasai Village and Oxygene...?

Flights: - Malaysian Airlines Scheduled flights to the Philippines. You arrive in Cebu the following day. All flight times are in local time. Check in is 3 hours before departure at the indicated terminal
Flight tickets:Will be sent to you by special delivery post (this will arrive with your normal post but will need to be singed for) unless otherwise stated. If you have not received your tickets within 5 days of travel then please call us.
Baggage allowance: is 20 kg for hold baggage and 7 kg for hand baggage. It is recommended that all electrical goods (torches) and gauges (regulators) are taken in hand luggage. Dive knives go in the hold. Pony cylinders can be transported in hold luggage but must be shown to be empty and open.
Arrival in the Philippines: Your flight will arrive into the Philippines where you will be met by one of the reps form Kasai Village Beach Resort. The reps wait outside the gate in the arrival terminal and will have a Kasai Village Resort board, along with your name written down clearly to see. .
Transfers: Between airport and resort are in a car or mini bus or coach depending on the amount of people. All the vehicles are air-conditioned and the journey takes around 2 1/2 hours
Clothes: Towels are provided in the rooms but we recommend taking your own beach towel for after diving. Shorts and T-shirts and swimwear are the norm. We recommend warmer clothing for the evening when there may be a breeze. Remember sunscreen, hats and sunglasses are essential as the weather is nearly always sunny.
Money: Pilipino currency is the Peso, however US $ and credit cards are widely accepted as well as travellers cheques.
Weather: good weather all year round with average temperatures 32 degrees. Nov-May is the dry season. June-Oct there is some rainfall with occasional storms. Water temp ranges between 25-28 degrees.
Insurance: Please make sure you have insurance that covers travel arrangements and diving. We can provide holiday and diving cover from £55 per person. If you have your own insurance we will need details of your underwriter and an emergency contact.
Visas & Tax: No Visa is required for a British passport holder staying for up to 21 days. Please note passports must be valid for at least 6 months on entering the country. There is airport departures tax of 15 US$
Vaccinations: You should refer to your GP or vaccination centre for the most up to date advise. We recommend Hep A, Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus.
Tourist Office: www.tourism.gov.ph Time Difference GMT + 8 hrs
Equipment: Tanks and weights are the only equipment included in the cost of daily diving. It is possible to hire equipment from the dive centre but we advise you taking (when possible) your own mask, fins, snorkel, bcd, reg and computer or dive table. Diving in the Philippines usually follows a multilevel dive profile; therefore square profiles are not appropriate. We advise that you carry your own delayed SMB’s (surface marker buoys). Rental torches are expensive and often not of a very high standard – we recommend that you purchase a small dive light for night dives. Water temp ranges from 25-28 degrees so choose your suit accordingly. There are charging facilities in the resort standard 220 volts. The sockets are US plugs with 2 flat pins. We recommend you buy film and batteries before you depart . Both A Clamp and DIN regulators can be used. Tanks are generally 10-12l aluminium. Pre-booked diving must be booked in the uk and can’t be changed. The cost of unused dive package will not be refunded.
Medicals & Certification: Please bring with you your diving certification card and logbook, you will be asked to sign a liability waiver locally.

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