Embark on an 8-day diving and island adventure through Cebu’s most iconic dive sites. Start in Moalboal, known for its famous sardine run and vibrant coral reefs. Continue to Oslob for a chance to swim with whale sharks, then head north to Malapascua, one of the few places to dive with thresher sharks. With world-class diving and stunning scenery throughout, this trip captures the very best of Cebu above and below the water.
Why Choose this tour?
This tour is designed for diving enthusiasts and underwater adventurers looking to experience some of the finest scuba diving in the Philippines. From the dramatic coral walls and legendary Sardine Run of Moalboal to the world-renowned thresher shark dives of Malapascua Island, every destination has been carefully selected for the exceptional quality and diversity of its dive sites.
The itinerary can easily be extended to include Coron, famous for its World War II wreck dives, or Dumaguete, known for its rich marine biodiversity and excellent macro diving, allowing you to create an even more comprehensive diving adventure.
Getting to Cebu is easier than you might expect. Mactan–Cebu International Airport is one of the Philippines’ busiest and best-connected gateways, offering direct flights to major cities across Asia and beyond. Its excellent accessibility makes Cebu the perfect starting point for an unforgettable diving holiday, combining world-class underwater experiences with the convenience of easy international access.
Places You’ll Visit
Your journey starts in Moalboal, one of the Philippines’ most celebrated diving and snorkeling destinations, nestled along the dramatic west coast of Cebu Island. Before you even strap on a tank, an adrenaline-packed half-day of canyoneering at Kawasan Falls in Badian sets the tone for the adventure ahead — navigating emerald gorges, leaping into turquoise natural pools, and sliding down rock formations carved by centuries of rushing water, all with the expert guidance of certified local professionals.
Back in the water, Moalboal delivers a full day of world-class scuba diving across three sites. Explore the dramatic walls of Pescador Island Marine Sanctuary, and witness the Sardine Run at Panagsama Beach, where millions of sardines swirl in a hypnotic, shimmering column that stretches from the seabed to the surface. It is one of the most extraordinary underwater experiences in Southeast Asia.
No visit to Cebu is complete without heading south to Tan-awan,Oslob for encounter with the whale sharks — the largest fish on Earth — in open ocean, an experience that consistently tops travellers’ lists of the most memorable things to do in the Philippines. Afterwards, cool down beneath the mist-shrouded cascade of Tumalog Falls, a lush jungle waterfall just minutes from the coast, before transferring to Cebu City for the next leg of your adventure.
From Cebu, a scenic drive north and a short boat ride deliver you to Malapascua Island a remote, palm-fringed paradise that has earned its place on every serious diver’s bucket list. Malapascua is one of the only places in the world where you can reliably encounter the elusive thresher shark year-round.
