Moalboal
CEBU ISLAND, PHILIPPINES
The tiny sardine is the star for snorkeling off Moalboal. Not one but literally hundred’s of thousands of them swimming in shimmering schools. Located only 20 metres offshore the Sardines can be found year-round. Watching the silvery clouds part as you swim through is spectacular. Other marine life include plentiful pipefish, sea snakes, sea turtles, moray eels, longfin batfish, clownfish and undulating ribbon jellyfish unlike anything you have ever seen. If you are tired of viewing small fish take the 2.5 hours journey from Moalboal to Oslob to view the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark. Although very touristy, snorkeling in Oslob gets you in the water with these magnificent gentle giants.
The tiny sardine is the star for snorkeling off Moalboal. Not one but literally hundred’s of thousands of them swimming in shimmering schools. Located only 20 metres offshore the Sardines can be found year-round. Watching the silvery clouds part as you swim through is spectacular. Other marine life include plentiful pipefish, sea snakes, sea turtles, moray eels, longfin batfish, clownfish and undulating ribbon jellyfish unlike anything you have ever seen. If you are tired of viewing small fish take the 2.5 hours journey from Moalboal to Oslob to view the world’s largest fish, the Whale Shark. Although very touristy, snorkeling in Oslob gets you in the water with these magnificent gentle giants.
Location
Located on the southwest side of Cebu Island.
Getting There
Fly from Manila Airport to Mactan-Cebu International Airport followed by a 3.5 hour drive to Panagsama Beach.
Land Adventures
Take a 40-minute drive south from Moalboal to Badian, where you can experience thrilling canyoning and visit the beautiful Kawasan Waterfalls. For a memorable sunrise or sunset adventure, hop on a motorbike taxi for a scenic 1.5-hour ride to the trailhead of Osmeña Peak. From there, enjoy a short 20-minute hike to the summit, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views from the highest peak in Cebu, standing at 1,072 meters.
Destination Drink
Steps from the Sardine Run enjoy a Mango shake at the Chili Bar perched over the water.
