Location : Philippines
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Region info : Philippines - Cebu & Bohol |
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Address : Malapascua Island, Cebu | |||||||||||||
Phone : +639057197323 | |||||||||||||
Website : http://www.evolution.com.ph | |||||||||||||
Email : info@evolution.com.ph | |||||||||||||
Languages spoken : English • Local Language | |||||||||||||
Diving agencies : PADI • SDI • TDI | |||||||||||||
Courses offered : Dive intro / try dives • Open water / beginners course • Advanced course • Rescue course • Divemaster / dive leader • Nitrox course • Wreck specialty • Deep specialty • Naturalist specialty • Instructor level / IDC • Other |
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Other courses available : All PADI Recreational courses All SDI recreational courses All TDI Technical Courses except Cavern and Cave |
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Safety equipment available : O2 medical kit • Medical kits in boat • Medical trained staff • DAN affiliation | |||||||||||||
Dive centers services : Own boat • Own air compressor • Bar • Offer accommodation alone • Restaurant • Underwater photography or video • Equipment gear rentals | |||||||||||||
Technical diving capacity : Nitrox compressor • Rebreather services • Twin tank rental • Trimix services | |||||||||||||
Type of tank provided : Aluminium 12-13 Lts | |||||||||||||
Typical tank fill : 200 bar | |||||||||||||
Price for 1 dive including equipment without staff/guide : 30 to 39 USD | |||||||||||||
Price for 1 dive excluding equipment without staff/guide : 30 to 39 USD | |||||||||||||
Price for 1 dive including equipment and staff/guide : 30 to 39 USD | |||||||||||||
Price for 1 dive excluding equipment but with staff/guide : 30 to 39 USD | |||||||||||||
Note: Prices are given for 1 dive to get a price level comparison. However, many dive centers propose ONLY package for 2 or more dives. So we have divided the total price by the number of dives to obtain the price level for 1 dive. | |||||||||||||
Time to go to the nearest hospital : Less than 1 hour | |||||||||||||
Name of the nearest airport city : Cebu, CEB | |||||||||||||
Average time to reach this airport : Up to 4 hours | |||||||||||||
Level required : Beginner accepted |
Evolution - Philippines
Written by David Joyce
April 23, 2011
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Description for the dive shop Evolution - PhilippinesEvolution is a TDI Five Star Instructor Training Facility based on the tropical island of Malapascua. Evolution offers daily Thresher Shark sightings as well as every course from Open Water to Advanced Trimix. Evolution is a specialist in Thresher Shark Diving, running daily trips to find these elusive creatures. Evolution caters for small numbers but has an expansive facility offering full recreational support as well as having Nitrox, Trimix and everything else a Technical diver could need. Evolution has its own Irish bar on site as well as its top rated restaurant - The Craic House. Evolution also offers AC and Fan rooms on the pristine beach. Evolution visits all local dive sites and runs weekly day trips to Gato Island, The Dona Marylin wreck, Calanggaman Island and many more incredible dive destinations. Evolution is the only dive centre on Malapascua Island owned and operated by Instructors who dive with their customers every day. User reviewsAverage user rating from: 5 user(s)One of the best in Asia0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
One of the best dive shops I have seen so far in Asia and definitely the best in Phillipines. The owners and the crew are extremely well trained and professional. We had 10 dives over 3 days and the timing and dive planning was impeccable. We managed to see everything (threshers included) that was promised - guess we were lucky too. Diving excellence without equal0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Evolution is a fantastic example of how a dive shop should be run. Set in the most beautiful location on Malapascua Island in the Phillipines, every day and dive spent with Evolution is one you will never forget. The main draw to Malapascua is the chance to dive with the elusive Pelagic Thresher shark, and Evolution provide the best experience every morning to see these animals, but this is by no means all that Evolution offers. The owner and operaters, Matt Reed and David Joyce, are two of the most talented and passionate dive instructors I have ever had the pleasure to dive with. Not only do they dive with thier customers, a rarity on the island, they are always available to share stories and offer advice from thier vast diving knowledge. Evolution, Malapascua - professional, attentive dive team; friendly, fun land team0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I've dived with Evolution a few times now and highly recommend the operation to beginner and expert divers alike. All the staff are very friendly and helpful and give Evolution a homely feel. Equipment is new and in good order, staff are punctual, and schedules run on time. But for me, the outstanding quality of Evolution is the right blend of professionalism and enjoyment. The owners, Matt and David, are also the primary instructors at Evolution, and both make the dives very enjoyable and relaxed, but also won't hesitate to gently point out sloppy practice or offer you honest and constructive criticism where it's due after the dive back on land. This means I'd particularly recommend Evolution to anyone looking to do a course of whatever level because Matt and David actually *instruct* their students unlike too many "instructors" who more or less simply dive with their students. And if you want tech - go to Evolution - you won't regret it! Excellent Dive Centre0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
An excellent and super professional dive centre with the friendliest instructors on the island. Up to the minute safety equipment and all the gases etc that the technical diver could want. The thresher sharks were illusive for us, but the diving was still superb and the company and Craic house wonderful! Evolution at Malapascua0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
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