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Moalboal, Cebu
Philippines

Cebu

Moalboal

The sardine run, turtle sightings, and a reef wall metres from shore.

Best time to visit

December to May

Air gateway

Mactan–Cebu (CEB), three hours by road

Ideal stay

3 nights

Travel notes

Why go to Moalboal

Moalboal's draw is metres from the shore: a reef wall that drops away right off Panagsama, with a resident sardine ball above it.

It is a budget-friendly base with good food, and Kawasan and Oslob are both within easy reach.

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Day by day

A suggested itinerary

A starting point rather than a fixed plan — every day can be swapped, added to, or slowed down.

  1. 1

    Arrival

    Transfer from Cebu, orientation swim and sunset at Panagsama.

  2. 2

    Sardine run and turtles

    Early snorkel or two-tank dive on the wall, afternoon free.

  3. 3

    Pescador Island

    Boat trip to the island's coral cathedral and a beach lunch.

  4. 4

    Departure

    Road transfer back to Mactan.

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Things to do

Experiences in Moalboal

Sample itineraries

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Boracay Beach Escape

Boracay, Aklan 4 days and 3 nights
  • Beachfront hotel stay
  • Airport transfers
  • Island hopping
  • Daily breakfast

From ₱21,000 per person

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Siargao Surf and Island Adventure

Siargao, Surigao del Norte 5 days and 4 nights
  • Boutique accommodation
  • Island tour
  • Land tour
  • Surf lesson

From ₱27,500 per person

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Bohol Nature and Beach Holiday

Bohol, Central Visayas 4 days and 3 nights
  • Panglao hotel
  • Chocolate Hills tour
  • Countryside experience
  • Dolphin watching

From ₱24,500 per person

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