Dates
- August 8, 2026 to August 18, 2026: Multi Island Trip
(Early option diving with Thresher shark! Malapascua, August 5th-8th). Pura Vida Cabilao: August 8th-13th and Pura Vida Dauin: August 13th-18th (2 islands, 10 nights). Option to ad-on Anilao at Solitude Resort. Malapascua and Cabilao are sold out. We have rooms available in Dauin with an add-on to Anilao. - June 17, 2027 to July 1, 2027: Multi Island Trip
- : 2028 Summer Dive Trip
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Introduction
Unleash Your Family’s Inner Explorer in the Philippines: A Dive Adventure Like No Other
Why the Philippines?
Imagine diving amidst a kaleidoscope of marine life, from the tiniest pygmy seahorses to the majestic whale sharks.
The Philippines offers it all:
- Muck Diving: Unearth hidden treasures in volcanic sands, encountering rare and unusual critters like flamboyant cuttlefish and mimic octopuses.
- Macro Diving: Marvel at the intricate details of pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, and a myriad of other miniature wonders.
- Big Animal Encounters: Swim alongside gentle giants like whale sharks and marvel at the grace of manta rays.
- Unique Biodiversity: Discover species found nowhere else on Earth, like the vibrant mandarin fish and the elusive hairy frogfish.
A dive adventure that has it all!
Join Kids Sea Camp on a custom-designed family dive vacation expertly curated by Sea Explorers. Our journey takes you to some of the most captivating dive destinations in the Philippines:
- Cabilao: Ocean Vida is a beautiful boutique resort just sitting on the water’s edge. Enjoy spectacular dives in less than 7 minutes. Tabletops and large schools of fish.
- Dauin: Discover the underwater wonders of Apo Island and Oslob, home to stunning coral gardens and diverse marine life.
- Malapascua: Witness the mesmerizing dance of thresher sharks at Monad Shoal aboard the Gypsy luxury eight-pax liveaboard for 7 nights. Departure August 18. Add an unforgettable chapter to your Philippine adventure by visiting Malapascua Island. Here, you’ll have the rare opportunity to dive with pelagic thresher sharks at Monad Shoal, a renowned cleaning station. Witness these magnificent creatures as they gracefully glide through the water, a truly awe-inspiring spectacle.
These 5-star PADI resorts offer exceptional service, delectable cuisine, and a welcoming atmosphere for families. As a special bonus, a professional photographer will capture your family’s unforgettable moments throughout the trip, providing you with cherished memories to last a lifetime. Dive into the Philippines with Kids Sea Camp, the experts in family dive travel. Call us today to start planning your adventure: 803-419-2556
All travelers are required to purchase CFAR trip insurance. CFAR stands for Cancel for any reason. Yes, it’s real, and yes, it’s needed.
2027 Rates & Prices
These are the rates for the multi-island 2027 KSC trips in the Philippines. Please note: International service fees are included in the following rates
| Room Types | Malapascua, Ocean Vida 3 night |
|---|---|
| Ocean Front, (single Occupancy) | $2,500 |
| Ocean Front, (Double Occupancy) | $2,150 |
| Room Type | Adult Non-diver deduct $200 |
|---|---|
| Double (Occ) | $2,050 |
| Triple (Occ) | $1,950 |
| Single (Occ) | $2,500 |
| Cliff side Suite Room(Double Occ) | $2,450 |
| Cliff side Suite Room(Triple Occ) | $2,350 |
| Cliff side Suite Room( Single Occ) | $2,900 |
| SASY, SEAL, JOW, Kids age 11 and under in same room as parents | $2,050 |
| Dauin, Pura Vida | 7 nights and 6 days of diving | Dauin, Vida Homes | <7 nights and 6 days of diving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Types | Adult Diver & Child Diver rates | Room Types | Adult Diver & Child Diver rates |
| Non-diver deduct $300 | Non-diver deduct $300 |
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| Deluxe Room (Single occ) | $4,300 | One bedroom, Condo (Single occ) | $5,700 |
| Deluxe Room (Double occ) | $3,600 | One bedroom, Condo (Double occ) | $4,600 |
| Honeymoon Suite Room (Single occ) | $5,500 | One bedroom, Condo (Triple occ) | $4,400 |
| Honeymoon Suite Room (Double occ) | $4,200 | Two bedroom, Condo (Double occ) | $5,100 |
| Family Room (Double occ) | $4,000 | Two bedroom, Condo (Triple occ) | $4,600 |
| Family Room (Triple occ) | $3,900 | Two bedroom, Condo (Quad occ) | $4,100 |
| Family Room (Quad occ) | $3,400 | Two bedroom, Condo (Quad occ) | $4,100 |
| Three bedrooms, with pool Condo (Triple occ) | $5,400 |
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| Three bedrooms, with pool Condo (Quad occ) | $5,000 |
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| Three bedrooms, with pool Condo (Quint occ) | $4,600 | ||
| Three bedrooms, with pool Condo (Sextuple occ) | $4,300 | ||
| SASY, SEAL, JOW Kids age 11 and under in same room as parents | $4,300 |
Package Includes
The World Best Package in The Philippines:
Cabilao: Pura Vida and Sea Explorers, 4 nights
- 4 nights’ accommodation in an Ocean View Room with a king bed or two twin beds
- 3 days of diving (incl. guides, tanks, weights, private boats, and up to 3 scheduled day boat dives daily)
- All meals included (breakfast, 2-course lunch & 3-course dinner), snacks between dives on the boat
- Airport and resort transfers
- One-way transfer from TAG airport to Pura Vida Cabilao
- Meet and greet in Manila with assistance getting to the domestic terminal from the international terminal (domestic flights not included)
- One-way escorted transfer from Cabilao to Dauin
Dauin, Pura Vida Homes Resort & Spa, 7 nightsÂ
- 7 nights accommodation at Pura Vida or Vida Homes in Dauin
- 6 days of diving (incl. guides, tanks, weights, private boats, and up to 3 scheduled day boat dives daily) including 1 Apo Island Excursion and 1 day trip to Oslob to dive/snorkel with the whale sharks
- All meals included (breakfast, 2-course lunch & 3-course dinner), snacks between dives on the boat, juices at meal times
- Airport transfer to DGT airport on departure day and transfer between airport terminals in Manila
- Sanctuary fees around Dauin and hotel tax
Diving essentials
- Daily diving as specified above for certified divers
- SASY (For kids 4-7): All rental gear, daily snorkeling, and the SASY program using the SASY unit. Fins, mask, & snorkel for them to KEEP (shipping only included within the continental US, only kids’ sizes included in the giveaway)
- Seal Team (for kids ages 8-9): All rental gear and daily Seal Team aqua missions. BCD, fins, mask, & snorkel for them to KEEP (shipping only included within continental US, only kids’ sizes included in giveaway)
- Jr. Open Water (For kids 10-17): All rental gear, 5 confined dives & 4 open-water dives; instructor continues to dive with them once the course is completed. BCD, fins, mask & snorkel for them to KEEP (shipping only included within continental US, only kids’ sizes included in giveaway)
- Rental gear equipment for kids (age 4-17)
- 1 Night Dive (kids age 12+ with at least 20 logged dives)
Fun stuff
- Activities may include basketball, volleyball, karaoke, trivia, marine presentations, and more
- Local music and cultural presentations
- Karoake
- Trip to the local market for shopping
- Special Beach BBQ night in Dauin
- KSC Giveaways (may include stuffed animals, shirts, hats, bags, mask straps, etc)
- Photos available for free download at the end of the week at gallery.familydivers.com
Free stuff
- Complimentary internet
- Complimentary unlimited filtered drinking water
- Complimentary coffee and tea in the room
- Complimentary use of resort facilities (such as pools, kayaks, paddleboards, gym in Dauin, etc)
Not included
- Service charge and gratuities for dive and resort staff
- Other meals, dives, or activities not specified above
- Extra nights
- Round-trip airfare (into CEB if starting in Malapascua, into TAG if starting in Cabilao and departing from DGT after Dauin)
- Adult dive gear rental. You get a great deal if you purchase your dive gear from Kids Sea Camp.Â
- Adult dive courses or continuing education courses for kids or adults. It must be requested at the time of booking and will not be confirmed until 1-2 months before the trip.Â
- Dive lights for dusk and night dives
Schedule
10-night trip with Sea Explorers: Cabilao, Pura Vida (5 nights), 20th -24th. Dauin, Pura Vida Homes Resort & Spa, 5 nights June 24th-July 1st.
Additional nights can be added to either location, or extensions can be added to Amun ini Resort or Malapascua.
Sample schedule of the Kids Sea Camp Philippines. (See link)
Accommodations. A great dive resort on every island
Cabileo, Pura Vida
- Pura Vida Cabilao offers 14 well-appointed rooms surrounded by lush gardens and a relaxed island atmosphere. Guests enjoy direct access to the dive center, swimming pool, beach restaurant, and bar — making it an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure.
- Deluxe rooms contain either 1 king or 2 twin beds. A third rollaway twin bed can be added to select rooms on the property for families of three.
- The Cliffside Suite contains 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed, ideal for families of three.Â
Dauin, Villas at Pura Vida Homes
- This resort offers luxurious one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas that can comfortably accommodate families of 2 to 6. These villas are crafted from rich hardwoods and offer majestic views. Bedding accommodations vary between units.
- Fully equipped kitchens, living area, TV, A/C, and a private balcony. Each overlooks a beautiful beach or a pool.
- Select villas also have their own private pool- inquire for availability.
- There is also a gym, spa, and even a wedding chapel.
Dauin, Villas at Vida Homes
- Deluxe Rooms: The 13 deluxe rooms are hotel-style rooms with A/C, a flat-screen TV, a terrace, and a minibar refrigerator. Units come with either 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds. The view from the rooms is of the beach, the garden, and/or the waterfall. Maximum of 2 people per room. No connecting options available, but adjacent room options are available.Â
- Family Rooms:Â The resort offers three different family deluxe rooms, allowing families to enjoy their vacation together. Each room features a lovely terrace, A/C, a minibar refrigerator, and a TV.Â
- The Dolphin room is a single, spacious room furnished with two single beds, a queen bed with a partially open partition, and a bathroom with a shower. The Blue Ring / Moorish Idol room consists of two rooms connected by a door. Each room has its own bathroom. Moorish Idol has one large bed, while Blue Ring has two single beds. The Hammerhead room contains 4 single beds. The large room features a bar, a desk, and two single beds. Almost any room request can be equipped with an additional single bed for a third person.
Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort, Dauin
The Diving
Dive with a smile
We dive with the best for family, and that is with Sea Explorers, a PADI 5-Star IDC. The Sea Explorers dive team is with us throughout our entire stay in the Philippines. They provide top-notch service. This operation has plenty of smaller gear and tanks for adults and certified kids. The dive staff is well-trained to accommodate divers of all levels. They accommodated both prominent rig photographers and first-time divers.
Each boat offers hot coffee and tea, warm face cloths, fresh fruit, and baked bread when you return from your dive. And to top it all off, you don’t even have to touch your gear except to put it on and take it off. It is rinsed and perfectly adorned atop your Nitrox tank, awaiting your return — Heaven!
Nothing makes the staff happier on this trip than seeing the smiles on your faces, and I guess that’s why their tagline is “Dive with a smile,” because they certainly do.
Dive Training
- PADI SASY program: 6 mornings of activities from 8 am -1 pm daily. SASY kids keep fins, mask, and snorkel, rental gear included
- PADI SEAL TEAM: 6 daily morning activities from 8 am-1 pm, including all 5 aqua missions. Dive rental gear provided
- PADI Open Water: All dives needed for certification (eLearning is not included. For eLearning, use the link provided and pay the fee directly to PADI. E-learning needs to be completed prior to arrival.)
- PADI Dive Master course: RSVP 12 DAYS REQUIRED $1275 add-on to package price/Contact Margo at 803.419.2556 for more information. PADI C Card, E: learning, and Crew Pack included
- PADI Dive Rescue Diver: RSVP $450 add-on to package price/Contact Margo at 803.419.2556 for more information. PADI C Card, E: learning, and Crew Pack included.
- KSC certification: PADI has approved its first Kids Sea Diver Specialty course. The certification developed by PADI and KSC founder Margo Peyton is designed to make families that dive together become better dive buddies. The certification is to assist parents and other adult family members who want to update and refresh some of the introductory skills divers learned during previous dive training. The program provides education for those wishing to become more aware of environmental issues and concerns impacting the regions they are currently diving.
- A KSC reboot: by going through the course, a new Kids Sea Camp Diver will demonstrate mastery in both diving and be a well-trained, confident parent-and-child buddy team. Divers will have training and education in environmental stewardship and watermanship. There will be an emphasis throughout the course on safety, teamwork, and conservation.
The goals of the Kids Sea Camp Diver’s distinctive specialty training:
- Reinforcement of the “Good Buddy” principles and practices for adults and kids diving together.
- Refresh divers with basic signs and skills learned in open-water courses, and update them on any skill and technique changes since their certification.
- Educate parents and adults about the benefits of continuing education in diving.
- Encourage interest in leadership roles that promote responsible diving and safer dive planning.
- Discuss local eco-issues, concerns, customs, and traditions, and how these have impacted local environments. Examples: Overfishing, land run-off, plastic introduction, depletion of marine animals.
- Identify local environmental issues, discuss solutions, and create awareness.
Digital photo course: $225 + e: learning. Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties. With so many underwater cameras, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated DSLR like the pros. PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least ten years old can take the Digital Underwater Photographer course. Because underwater photography is also popular with snorkelers, there is an option for avid snorkelers and skin divers to complete the course.
Nitrox course: $75 + e: learning. The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most popular specialty scuba course. Why? Because scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no-decompression time, especially on repetitive scuba dives. If staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner sounds appealing, then don’t hesitate to become an enriched air diver. If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Enriched Air Diver Specialty course. Note that in some regions the minimum age is older than 12. You’ll learn why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content gives you more bottom time, along with enriched air equipment considerations. During a practice session and two optional (or required) scuba dives, you’ll:
- Discuss managing oxygen exposure.
- Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank.
- Set your dive computer for enriched-air nitrox diving.
You may be able to get college credit for the PADI Enriched Air Diver course – ask your instructor to learn more.
PADI Whale Shark Aware certification: $125. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea, yet they are known as gentle giants, with little known about their activities or population size. Research and monitoring programs are helping fill these knowledge gaps. Learn about whale shark biology, behavior, and distribution. Practice passively observing these large creatures during two scuba dives or snorkeling excursions.
PADI Shark Aware certification: $125. Sharks are crucial to marine ecosystems, yet sharks are declining globally. Learn about the value of sharks and the causes of the rapid loss of shark populations. The course may include two scuba dives or be presented as a non-diving education program. The first dive of this distinctive specialty course may count as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.
See more about the Kids Sea Camp dive training.
Dining / Restaurant(s)
The Filipino feast
Pura Vida Restaurant
In the overlooking restaurant at the beach, the resort is serving its breakfast buffet. Pura Vida has also set up tables and chairs, as well as a big group table at the beach, where you can enjoy your lunch or a romantic dinner under the starry sky. The menu offers a wide range of dishes from local cuisines and various Asian and European kitchens.
Pura Vida Beach Bar
At the Pura Vida Beach bar, you can enjoy a wide range of tropical drinks and order some snacks. Directly beside the pool and at the beach, the staff will follow up on your order and serve it while you enjoy your time on the sunbed.
Activities
Other things to do in the Philippines
- Photography
- Fish ID
- Diving
- Spa
- Village tour
- Culinary classes
- Snorkeling
- Volleyball
- Site seeing
- Gym
- Yoga
- Learn to dive
Know Before You Go
Passports and documentation
Update your passports
All travelers must have a current passport, adequate funds to support themselves, and a return airline ticket to depart the USA. Travelers must have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of entry into any foreign country. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have the proper documentation to travel into each country on their itinerary, as well as for re-entry and return to their country.
Please check with the appropriate consulate and your chosen airline to ensure you have the proper documentation. Always check your passport and visa requirements. US citizens may go to the US Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov for more information. The website also has information for consulates by country to assist with requirements.
Kids’ documents are important
There are special requirements for children leaving the US, and many countries have adopted special requirements for the protection of children. If you are traveling with a child that is not your own, a single parent with a child, a child with a different last name, or traveling without both natural parents of the child, you will require documentation proving your right to travel with children. Since regulations vary by country, contact your consulate or embassy and visit the immigration site of the country you are traveling to for the requirements. The Kids Sea Camp Reservation Office and staff will not assume responsibility for passengers without the required documentation.
Stay over in Manila?
For those families who cannot avoid a stayover in Manila, Philippines, on the way into or out of Dumaguete, or Amun ini, our counterpart, Bigs Eggert, in the Philippines, highly recommends the following hotel options.
Manilla Hotels
We are all super excited to welcome you to the hidden paradise with Sea Explorers in the Philippines. The best choice for hotels close to the airport is the Marriott, as well as the stunning new complex called City of Dreams, which includes the Hyatt and the Nobu Hotel (located at the City of Dreams. We will have our meet-and-greet person to welcome you on your international flight and transfer you to the hotel. We can also arrange a morning pickup to connect with your domestic flight to Dumaguete or Amun-in for Kids Sea Camp and Family Dive Adventures trips.
Please make your reservation at one of the hotels listed above and let us know which one you choose. We will then get transfers organized for you. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you need any additional information
Contact Family Dive Adventures directly for current information and pricing. Pricing is not guaranteed until paid in full. Package prices may not include some or all of the following: departure tax, round-trip airline reservations, luggage fees, gov’t taxes, port taxes, fuel surcharges, and marine park fees. These conditions are beyond our control and are generally payable to the vendor directly. Family Dive Adventures and its agents act solely as a reservation service for selected suppliers and operators. It is your responsibility to provide proper documentation for international travel. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all trips. Kids Sea Camp is not an insurance company and does not collect payment for any insurance purchased with DAN, MASA, or CFAR USI. We provide links to sources that may assist you on our website www.familydivers.com.
Terms & Conditions: No refund policy applies to all payments made to Kids Sea Camp inc. This includes disruptions due to weather, illness, pandemic, epidemic, acts of God, war, government mandates, canceled/delayed flights, and all unforeseen circumstances outside of Kids Sea Camp inc control. Travel insurance is highly recommended for all trips. Kids Sea Camp is not an insurance company and does not collect payment for any insurance purchased with DAN, MASA, or USI. We provide links to sources that may assist you on our website www.familydivers.com.