Cebu

“Come to Moalboal, Cebu for some of the best diving in the Philippines”

The Philippines is one of the most desirable locations for scuba diving in the world. With over 7000 tropical and sub-tropical islands, 40,000 sq km of pristine coral reefs, about 800 different species of coral, more than 2000 species of fish (just to compare, the Great Barrier Reef only has about 1500), giant sea turtles, whale sharks, white and black-tipped reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, clownfish, frogfish, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, angelfish, and tons more, the Philippines offer a huge range of dive experiences. Add to this, vast stretches of white sandy beaches, warm turquoise tropical waters, palm trees, good-natured and friendly English speaking peoples, a stable economy, democratic government, a climate that generally ranges between 26-34°C, makes the Philippines the perfect place for your diving holiday.

Cebu Island is one of the many islands that together form the Philippines. This long and narrow island is located between Negros and Leyte, and is part of the Visayas, the central group of islands in the Philippine archipelago.

Once a fishing village in the 15th century, Cebu City is now a thriving trade center and a busy metropolis that serves as a median for the exchange of goods and services nationwide. It is one of the most popular tourist and business destinations in the Philippines. Here you can find Colon, the first and oldest street in the whole country, which used to be the center of industry and trade during the pre-colonial days. For those wanting all the modern amenities there are huge shopping malls, 5-star hotels, fine-dining restaurants, trendy coffee shops and many exciting bars and clubs.

For natural wonders outside of the city you can escape to Mactan, Badian, Malapascua and Bantayan or Moalboal for magnificent diving spots. Cebu's regularly sunny and warm tropical weather is excellent for those of you who want to achieve that perfect sun-kissed complexion by lounging around on the beach. For the more adventurous, Cebu’s diverse terrain consisting of narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges makes it a haven for the adventure traveller. You can have the time of your life trekking through the jungles of Cebu alongside crystal clear rivers, rappel down steep mountain cliffs and waterfalls, explore hidden caves, or horseback ride along the rugged mountain peaks. Snorkelling, mountain biking, caving, canyoning, trekking, river climbing and horseback riding are all up for offer for the venturesome around Cebu, and of course diving.

Moalboal is one of the top dive spots in the Philippines, with one of the main features being Pescador Island.  Pescador boasts an amazing array of coral and marine life. Marine biologists often come here to study the huge range of species of hard and soft coral. Moalboal offers many different dive experiences for the beginner and experienced alike. Whether you are new to scuba diving or a seasoned diver Moalboal is a definite “must dive”!!!