2025 Moalboal Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Hey guys, here's a 4-day Philippines tour to experience tropical vibes! Check out this super useful guide to help you explore every corner of the Philippines with ease. Save it now! / The Philippines is a country with a rich history and picturesque scenery🌴. The White Beach on Boracay and the Underground River in Palawan are must-visit attractions. The local customs are unique, and the people are warm and hospitable🥳. Don't forget to experience their jasmine garland welcome ceremony! / 📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Cebu, take a 24-hour private transfer to the hotel, and enjoy free time after checking in. Day 2: Shiseido Island -> Nalusuan Island Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Shiseido Island, then head to Nalusuan Island to explore the mysteries of the underwater world. Day 3: Oslob Whale Shark Watching -> Moalboal Sardine Run Diving Watch the spectacular whale sharks in Oslob, then experience the fun and beauty of Moalboal Sardine Run Diving. Day 4: Return from Cebu, take a 24-hour private transfer to the airport End your wonderful trip to the Philippines, take a private transfer to the airport, and prepare for your return journey. / 🎒 Travel Checklist: Must-have items for your trip to the Philippines! 📞 Bring a Philippine SIM card for easy communication and to stay connected. 🔌 Don't forget a plug adapter to keep your devices charged and online. 📜 Make sure you have all your documents, including your visa and passport, for a worry-free trip. 👕 Wear lightweight and breathable clothing, such as short sleeves and shorts, to stay cool in the hot weather. 🔋 Bring a charger and power bank to keep your devices powered up for a smooth journey. 🕶️ Sunglasses and sunscreen are essential to protect your skin and enjoy the sun and sand. / A trip to the Philippines is so wonderful and unforgettable that you'll want to go back and explore more unknown beauty! 🌴✨

We landed in Cebu and headed down to Moalboal and Panglao. When you're there, highly recommend that you go for Kawasan Falls Canyoneering!!! It's similar to river tracing; for you safety, remember to get your own water shoes and long swimsuit to protect against abrasions. They'd come in handy when you go snorkelling as well!

#CebuTravel #Cebu A town where you can get there by bus for only 209 pesos from Cebu City South Bus Terminal #Moalboal A wonderful town where turtles live in the sea in front of the accommodation, and if you swim out for just 1 minute, you can see a huge school of sardines🙂 A place full of photo zones between narrow but pretty alleys The experience of meeting a guide for 300 pesos including environmental tax and taking pictures with a school of sardines is the best I can think of again! (Personal equipment: I had flippers and a snorkel set) The moment of snorkeling during the day and taking a walk with a beautiful sunset at night remains as a very happy memory Moalboal, where I was happy just sitting with my friends and staring at the sea, is a town I definitely want to visit again💘

Cebu, with its picturesque landscapes and azure waters, is a treasure trove of scenic escapes. Whether you're a sun worshipper, an adventure seeker, or a couple looking for a romantic getaway, these hotels promise stunning views and an unforgettable stay. 🏖️ Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Dive into the crystal-clear sea and lounge on the pristine sandy beach at Shangri-La Mactan. Perfect for beach bums, this resort offers a variety of loungers and attentive lifeguards to ensure you find your spot under the sun. The Breeze Bar on the beach keeps you refreshed, and the ocean pavilion is a dreamy wedding venue. A yearly favorite for many, it's a slice of private paradise in Cebu. 📍Punta Engaño Rd, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015, Philippines 🌊 Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu Splash into fun at Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, where the sun kisses your skin and the water slides thrill. With six theme pools, diverse dining options, and a Korean twist thanks to its founder, Mr. Yong Jun Park, this resort is a sun-soaked adventure. Enjoy the privacy of the Pool Villa or indulge in the delicious buffet – JPark is a playground for all ages. 📍M.L. Quezon National Highway, Maribago, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015, Philippines 🍹 Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Experience Thai elegance fused with Filipino hospitality at Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort. Indulge in luxury with modern, stylish rooms, superb dining, and a breathtaking infinity pool. The sunset views here are legendary, and the staff, including Guilbert and Thea, are the friendliest around. Don't miss the authentic Thai restaurant for a culinary journey. 📍Punta Engaño Rd, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015, Philippines 🌟 The Reef Island Resort Mactan, Cebu The Reef Island Resort is an art lover's paradise, with its stunning infinity pool and metallic green-tiled walls that seem to change color. Room 5040 boasts a massive balcony with sea views, perfect for families or couples. With top-notch amenities and delicious food, it's a luxurious stay that promises relaxation and a chance to 'waste' a day in pure bliss. 📍72X8+G89, Dapdap, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015, Philippines 🌿 Plantation Bay Resort and Spa Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is an expansive oasis of relaxation. With multiple swimming pools, a variety of water sports, and photogenic spots around every corner, it's a resort that offers both activity and tranquility. Enjoy early check-in, late check-out, and free use of kayaks and paddleboats. The resort's no-tip culture adds to the laid-back vibe, making it a unique retreat. 📍Marigondon, Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, 6015, Philippines 🐠 The Blue Orchid Resort For those who love the sea, The Blue Orchid Resort is a haven. With a big pool, a restaurant and bar that stays open till the wee hours, and a prime snorkeling spot right in front, it's a water enthusiast's dream. Free snorkeling gear, diving facilities, and a plethora of activities like canyoning are available to keep you entertained. 📍White Beach, Barangay Saavedra, Cebu, Moalboal, Cebu, 6032, Philippines #Cebu #CebuHotel #CebuTravel

I stayed in Moalboal on Cebu Island. Moalboal is famous for being able to swim with schools of sardines and sea turtles, and since there are many travelers staying in Moalboal, there are plenty of hotels, restaurants, and dive shops. It's a laid-back, peaceful town, so I enjoyed snorkeling every day during my stay and had drinks in restaurants at night, relaxing. It's a recommended place that can be visited cheaply by public bus from Cebu City!

#hotelstaycation There are plenty of rooms in this boutique hotel. Cranes Cottages is located in Tuble Moalboal. It is like in between Pangsama beach and Basdaku "White" beach. It is nearer to White beach. The swimming pool and gym are separated from where the accommodations are. It is just across from the place where you stay. Once you checked-in, you'll be informed about it and also you can request for breakfast which I would say they serve a lot. The rooms are simple but convenient enough. It has a fridge, TV, kettle and of course AC. The swimming pool seems always empty. We have stayed in this place twice and it's always like no one is swimming except us. This place has also Karaoke so expect for a loud noise. It stops at 10pm though. The price for 1 night is about 1,200 pesos. #staycation #hotels #hotelstay #swimmingpool #cebuphilippines

#timetotravel Address - Betsy's Grill and Restobar is located in Panagsama Road, Moalboal. You can use google map for navigation or you can ask the tricycle driver to drop you off at Betsy's Restaurant. Ambiance/Facilities - The staff is very accommodating and they serve so quickly. Every time we go to Panagsama we always dine at this place since they have happy hour and you can get buy 1 take 1 drinks. And we love Margarita so might as well take the chance. Highlights - Barbecue, Grill and Fusion. Visit before 7pm to get the happy hour. Avg. Price per Person - 400php Rating - 4.6 #restobar #moalboal #cebu #cebuphilippines

#timetotravel Address - Panagsama Inn, Basdiot, Moalboal This is inside a resort area. Ambiance/Facilities - It has free breakfast, veranda to chill, kitchen and the jacuzzi. Highlights - A convenient accommodation to enjoy Panagsama beach. It is walking distance where to swim with the sardines and sea turtles. Snorkeling and diving information are also available. Avg. Price per Person - 1600/ per night Rating - 4.2 #staycation #cebu #moalboal #cebuphilippines

Don’t forget to add moalboal to your list of must visit places in the Philippines! The area feels like a surf village (minus the surf) with a tight community and great streets for food and leisure activities. There are plenty of shops hiring snorkels and masks and the sardine run is just outside, which cost around 200 pesos. The area which I am standing at had turtles swimming in the area, which was amazing to see! The sardine run, which I’d recommend scuba diving to see, is also located here. You can’t really snorkel to it as the fish are too deep, unless you know how to deep dive. #beachlife #philippines #scubadiving #summervacation

If you are traveling the Philippines (Cebu) you will find that there is this this small, charming seaside town of Moalboal. I enjoyed my time there, but, in actuality it was (comparatively speaking to other Cebu towns and southeast Asia in general) EXTREMELY over priced…. I can travel south east Asia for as little as $5.00 a day.. all my meals, cigarettes, a drink or two and still have change at the end of the day. Not a chance here in Moalboal… $3 coffee’s, $6 to $8 for simple meals $6 round-trip Tuk-Tuk rides!!! Imagine that being in Asia having to spend this type of money…..and other extremely overpriced necessities await you in this town. I will wait for them to lower the prices down to reality again because there are so many wonderful other places in the Philippines that await your tourist dollar gratefully.#campingglamping #2023travelwish #urbanexplorer #Philippines 

Getting There - From Moalboa you take a boat to get to this beautiful island Attractions - swimming with turtles, snorkeling, swimming with sardines Hotels - there are quite a lot of hotels around Food & Restaurants - there are local restaurants and bars you can hop off and go enjoy with local people.#sea life

A municipality in the Southern part of Cebu, Moalboal is known not just in the country but worldwide to be the best destination for those who want to get their diving certifications. There are a lot of PADI Dive Instructors in the area to teach you with your diving and get your PADI dive certifications. A lot of sea creatures abound in the area including green turtles, other sea turtles, whale sharks, sea horses, the famous sardines, mackerels, baraccuda, and many more. You can be sure that your stay will be worthwhile here.

The must-see Sardines Storm in Cebu, Philippines It is very easy to see the Sardines Storm. You can see more than 100,000 sardines just by snorkeling‼ ️Those with trypophobia should be careful‼ ️ Sardine Storm is located at Panagsama Beach. We brought our own snorkeling masks and rented life jackets and fins for 100P locally. We swam from the pier to the most crowded snorkeling area and found sardines.

#Philippines Pescador Island is an island located on the western coast of the island of Cebu in the Philippines and is part of the municipality of Moalboal. Unlike my other snorkelling trips, snorkelling near Psecador Island was really fantastic and fun. It was an eye-opening trip where we swam near the pool of sardines and fishes and followed the big turtle it was really fun and highly recommended!

Stayed 4 days averaged three hundred a room, is super affordable Close to the center of ink treasure, there are many options for walking out to eat 😉 The most important thing is to come diving, they offer Fun diving Do not join his place, a minute away there are already two ink treasure cheap and beautiful dive shop 😆 Don't be afraid of gathering at 4:30, don't be afraid of missing something, because it's next door It's super convenient!!!! Sunbaked back to take a shower walk a few minutes already out to the busy area to eat 😁 Disadvantages This breakfast may have to ask in advance, I ordered it with breakfast, but I do not know who the problem, until now said no Fortunately, tirp.com has 24-hour customer service to help me contact as soon as possible, although the customer service did not receive a reply, but the hotel has learned, make up for breakfast to us 😁😁😁😁 Also the breakfast here is really slow, starting around 8 o'clock (although asked at 7 o'clock, it seems to depend on the mood) more than half an hour before breakfast To eat, leave at least an hour empty #Ink #Cebu #Philippines #dive

After diving in hot weather, you must have dessert after dinner🤩 This is a dessert shop in the ink area. It is run by a beautiful Taiwanese girl The quality of the ice is very high, fresh fruit juice as an ingredient The shop has wine and hookah to eat. The shop is beautifully designed The owner is very nice, knowing that we are Hong Kong people are very enthusiastic to talk to us 😆 Any local questions can ask him, he is happy to help us 😎 I heard that there will be performances occasionally, you can go listen to music and have a drink 🥰 #Ink #Cebu #Philippines #dessert #dive

I visited to take the scuba diving open water course and the food was good. It was a great Korean restaurant. The instructor was very kind and gave a good lecture. The locals in the restaurant were also kind. I stayed on the 3rd floor and the view was really nice. The restaurant was also on the 3rd floor, and I had a great time just looking at the ocean while drinking coffee on the rocking chair in the corner of the restaurant. Last year, a big typhoon came to the Philippines and the ocean visibility was bad and the point changed, but as a beginner, I didn't have time to see the ocean anyway, so I was satisfied with just getting in the water. They treated me so well during my stay that I want to go again if they give me another course. #Moalboal #UniqueAccommodation #OpenWater #ScubaDiving #MoalboalBrandNew #BrandNewScubaResort

There is a sign in the middle of the street, so it is easy to find. I went to Moalboal and stayed inside the scuba resort, so it was so quiet that I was surprised to see so many people at Chili Bar. Fortunately, there was an empty seat by the window, so I sat there. I took pictures of the menu, but there were so many that I only took four pictures. Isn't beer the most important thing..? #HotPlace There were four of us, and we all ordered San Miguel Negra. I first tried San Miguel Negra in the Philippines in 2017 and it was delicious, so I remembered it, but there aren't many places in Korea that sell it. It suited my taste, but it was a taste that was divisive. I think it would be okay if you like flavored beer. To order, press the smile bell and a staff member will come and take your order. I wanted to have a drink while looking at the ocean, but I couldn't see the ocean in the pitch-black darkness. But it was nice to hear the sound of the water. There were a lot of foreigners, and there was exciting music and twinkling lights, so it was a good place to feel the atmosphere of traveling abroad. It was also good for a light drink. If you go during the day, you can see the ocean better, so it would be better. #Moalboal #Chiliba #MoalboalChiliba #HotPlace #MoalboalBar

I came to Cebu Moalboal to scuba dive, and after arriving at the airport, I drove for about 3 hours and 30 minutes. As soon as I arrived, I saw a bright moon and thought it was the sun, and for 2 nights and 3 days, I saw the sunset in the evening sky, the sky on a clear day, the sky on a cloudy day, the rainy night sky, and the evening sky. It was my first overseas trip in a long time, so everything was great, and although scuba diving was mysterious, it was even better because I had the pleasure of looking at the sky. #Cebu #Moalboal #CebuTravel #MoalboalSky

When in Cebu, do not miss Moalboal. Located in southeastern side of Cebu, it can be a base for your South Cebu adventure. Moalboal is a small town but it has good restaurants and bars. It is a popular place for scuba diving and snorkling just off its coast. You can catch a glimpse of schools of sardines and turtles. Lots of diving shops and operators that can arrange your tours. #2023travelwish

We took 4 hrs bus ride from Cebu city to reach the Moalboal another world and that is Quo Vadis Diving Centre. If you are looking for the best diving experience, you will not go wrong with Quo Vadis. The best wall dive and the best dive master, everyone is so well taken care of. Although the phone reception is not well received and we had limited wifi access but this issue never hinder us from loving Quo Vadis. It’s time to get away from the cyber world and get in touch with Mother Nature ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Mad love with this heavenly place

Pescadores Suites, one of the scenic destinations in the Philippines located at the south part of Cebu. This state of the art Santorini-inspired beachfront hotel, with 22 rooms, 5 villa and 3 suites, Our hotel offers contemporary style with a fun and fresh appeal for both leisure and relaxation. Offering an array of choices from standard, deluxe, suite rooms & villas, spa wellness, activities, and in-room entertainment. Positioned at the strip of neighboring hotels, restaurants and cafes making our property the most ideal choice of having a wonderful Moalboal experience. In the heart of Basdiot Moalboal, the hotel is your perfect hideaway from which you can explore nearby waterfalls, dive sites, restaurants and the famous Pescador island which can be seen across the pool area. Diving enthusiasts are in for a breath-taking view of the underwater world as some of the country’s best diving sites are found outside the hotel. Turtles, and sardines are abundantly available to your viewing. If you are lucky, dolphins and threshers are also seen by chance. ​ Back in the hotel, there’s absolutely no room for boredom with limitless opportunities in both indoor and outdoor adventures for kids and adults alike. From swimming, snorkeling, spa wellness and game room area; rain or shine, you will be able to find something, no matter what interests you. #beachlife #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers

Pescadores Suites, one of the scenic destinations in the Philippines located at the south part of Cebu. This state of the art Santorini-inspired beachfront hotel, with 22 rooms, 5 villa and 3 suites, Our hotel offers contemporary style with a fun and fresh appeal for both leisure and relaxation. Offering an array of choices from standard, deluxe, suite rooms & villas, spa wellness, activities, and in-room entertainment. Positioned at the strip of neighboring hotels, restaurants and cafes making our property the most ideal choice of having a wonderful Moalboal experience. In the heart of Basdiot Moalboal, the hotel is your perfect hideaway from which you can explore nearby waterfalls, dive sites, restaurants and the famous Pescador island which can be seen across the pool area. Diving enthusiasts are in for a breath-taking view of the underwater world as some of the country’s best diving sites are found outside the hotel. Turtles, and sardines are abundantly available to your viewing. If you are lucky, dolphins and threshers are also seen by chance. ​ Back in the hotel, there’s absolutely no room for boredom with limitless opportunities in both indoor and outdoor adventures for kids and adults alike. From swimming, snorkeling, spa wellness and game room area; rain or shine, you will be able to find something, no matter what interests you. #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #beachlife

Get your reggae on and have a tropical blast in Maayong Hostel in Moalboal. Maayong Hostel is an accommodation that welcomes every type of traveler and provides them with affordable means of comfort and retreat when exploring the different wonders of Moalboal. A hostel is a form of low-cost and short-term shared lodging where guests can rent a bed and use shared facilities such as a lounge or kitchen. It has the space that encourages strangers to mingle with one another and get to know their unique stories. Maayong Hostel was designed to properly compliment the tropical landscape of Moalboal. A huge part of the hostel is made of native materials such as wood, bamboo, and nipa roofs. These elements are masterfully combined to deliver the best tropical experience to the guests through comfortable rooms and an extremely relaxing atmosphere to ease the mind and body. They have uniquely designed bungalow which are basically arches of nipa hut roofs extended to create spacious rooms and covered in both ends with wooden walls. On the outside, these rooms look very tropical and very pleasing to the eyes with its creative look and unique design. #beachlife #staycation #summervacation #awesomepic

In Cebu Moalboal, you can enjoy scuba diving and island hopping while watching turtles and schools of sardines. You can enjoy a local feel different from Cebu City, and it feels even more foreign because there are many Western tourists. Let's go to Moalboal!

A perfect example would be the Basdaku White Beach, nestled in Moalboal in southern Cebu. For only ₱10-20 (depending from where you enter), you can experience Basdaku Beach’s wide shoreline and its crystal clear waters and pure white sand. A little trivia, the term ‘Basdaku’ is derived from two Cebuano words “bas” and “daku” which means ‘sand’ and ‘big’, respectively. The name literally describes the kilometer-long coastline of the beach. When it comes to looking for a place to stay, Basdaku absolutely got it all for you. For travellers who prefer to sleep on the sand, witness the gracing sunrise or magnificent sunset and enjoy the chilling vibe — which is something every backpacker dreams of, there are definitely areas for camping.#awesomepic #staycation #beachlife #campingglamping

Moalboal, Philippines! Located in Cebu Island, it takes about 4 hours by car from Cebu! It feels like a tourist destination, and I enjoyed snorkeling and the sky was so pretty! If you are planning to visit Cebu, I highly recommend it! #HotPlace #Philippines #Cebu

#summervacation #saavedra moalboal cebu !! saavedra white beach