Kasai Village Dive Resort

Located on the periphery of Moalboal in Cebu, Philippines, Kasai Village Dive Resort sits directly facing the coral reef. It serves as a high-end base for those looking to explore the Tañon Strait, combining a sophisticated resort atmosphere with a serious approach to technical diving.

The resort is split between luxury living and professional diving operations. While the accommodation offers sea-view and pool-view deluxe rooms and a full spa, the Kasai Dive Academy is purpose-built to cater to the specific requirements of technical divers and underwater photographers.

The Kasai Dive Academy is an established dive resort and training centre that specialises in advanced diving disciplines. The academy is fully equipped to support the technical community, providing the necessary infrastructure for complex gas blending and rebreather operations.

Beyond technical diving, the centre provides a range of training from entry-level courses to specialised skills. The team is well-versed in supporting underwater photographers and videographers, offering dedicated spaces and logistics to ensure their equipment and workflow are prioritised during expeditions.

The academy offers a comprehensive curriculum catering to all experience levels. You can begin with entry-level training and progress through various next-step certifications and specialties.

For those looking to advance into the technical realm, the centre provides training in CCR (Closed Circuit Rebreather) and technical diving disciplines. The course catalogue also includes freediving programmes for those looking to explore the water on a single breath.

The Kasai Dive Academy is a technical-ready facility, offering support for rebreather (CCR) divers and those requiring Trimix. The centre is equipped to handle the complexities of technical gas management on-site.

For underwater photographers and videographers, the centre provides a dedicated room designed for editing, equipment maintenance, and secure storage. This specialised space ensures that high-end imaging kit is managed with the care required for professional work.

The Moalboal reef is a vibrant ecosystem where you will regularly encounter green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) and massive schools of sardines (Sardina pilchardus). The reef structure itself is built upon a foundation of hard corals, soft corals, and various sponges (Porifera).

In the water column and around the reef edges, look for larger pelagics and reef residents such as snapper (Lutjanidae), batfish (Platax), and various species of triggerfish (Balistidae). You may also spot whitetip sharks (Triaenodon obesus), barracuda (Sphyraena), and various jacks (Carangidae) patrolling the currents.

Macro enthusiasts will find plenty to investigate among the corals and crevices. The area hosts a diverse range of smaller life, including nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani), frogfish (Antennariidae), seahorses (Hippocampus), and various species of ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae). Keep a close eye on the reef for octopus (Octopoda), cuttlefish (Sepiidae), and diverse crustaceans including hermit crabs and decorator crabs.