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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Video guides about Moalboal

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Traveller films and destination footage for Moalboal — a quick way to judge the pace of a place before you commit.

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Moalboal in pictures

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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.

Bookable packages

Moalboal holiday packages

Prices are per person in Philippine Pesos. Requesting a trip does not take payment.

Cebu Adventure Escape

Cebu Adventure Escape

Cebu City and Moalboal · 5 days and 4 nights

  • · City and Moalboal stays
  • · Sardine run
  • · Kawasan Falls
  • · Transfers included

From ₱30,000 per person

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