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Multiple daily flights from Manila (1.5 hrs, from ₱1,500 one way). Budget carriers Cebu Pacific and AirAsia run the route. Overnight ferries also available from Manila (22 hrs) if you want the adventure.
↺ Round trip availableMactan-Cebu International is on Mactan Island, connected to Cebu City by two bridges. Grab works well here. MyBus runs to SM City Cebu for ₱25. Private transfers take 30–45 minutes to most hotels.
OceanJet and SuperCat run multiple daily fast ferries from Pier 1 to Tagbilaran (2 hours). Lite Ferries does the slow overnight crossing. Book OceanJet online in advance during peak season.
↺ Round trip availableCokaliong and Lite Ferries run Cebu to Dumaguete (5–6 hrs), then a short hop to Siquijor. Or take the direct Cebu–Larena ferry (longer but no transfer). Book the Dumaguete route for more schedule flexibility.
↺ Round trip availableThe Philippines' most famous canyoneering experience. Jump off waterfalls, slide down natural rock chutes, and swim through turquoise canyons in Badian. Finishes at the iconic multi-tiered Kawasan Falls. Book with a licensed operator — it's not optional.
Swim alongside whale sharks in shallow water. Guaranteed sightings year-round. Hugely popular but ethically debated — the sharks are fed to keep them coming. We lay out both sides honestly so you can decide. Leave by 5am to avoid crowds.
Millions of sardines in a swirling ball just 5 metres from the shore at Panagsama Beach. Sea turtles cruise past beneath you. One of the best free snorkelling experiences in Southeast Asia. Dive shops offer PADI courses too.
The only place in the world where thresher sharks are seen almost daily. Monad Shoal dawn dives at 5am. Malapascua is a tiny island off Cebu's northern tip — boat from Maya port. Worth the trek if you dive.
The classic Visayas triangle. Ferry to Bohol for Chocolate Hills and diving, hop to Siquijor for waterfalls and healing, loop back to Cebu. All connected by daily ferries.
Head south from Cebu City. Sardine run and turtles at Moalboal, canyoneering at Kawasan Falls, whale sharks at Oslob. Can be done as separate day trips or a multi-day road trip down the coast.
Cebu connects to more islands than most people realise. Here are the most popular onward hops:
Dry season is January to May — best weather but busiest. June to December brings rain (mostly afternoon showers) and typhoon risk peaks August to November. Cebu is more sheltered than Leyte or Samar. Sinulog Festival in January is the biggest event — book months ahead.
Cebu City for nightlife, malls, and transport connections. Mactan for resort beaches and airport proximity. Moalboal for diving and backpackers. Malapascua for serious divers chasing thresher sharks. Most first-timers split between Cebu City and one coastal spot.
Philippine Peso (PHP). ATMs everywhere in Cebu City and Mactan — less reliable in Moalboal and Malapascua, so bring cash. Globe or Smart SIM from the airport for ₱300. Grab works well in Cebu City. V-hire vans connect most towns on the island.
Don't try to do Oslob whale sharks and Kawasan Falls in the same day — it's exhausting and rushed. Don't book Sinulog weekend without reservations months ahead. Don't skip Moalboal just because it's 3 hours from the city. Don't take metered taxis from the airport — use Grab.
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