About this tour
Moalboal, on Cebu's southwest coast, is one of the country's great diving towns, and Pescador Island is its crown jewel. This guided day trip takes certified divers out to the tiny protected island, whose underwater cliffs drop into a maze of tunnels, caverns, and swim-throughs draped in soft coral. Reef life is prolific, white-tip reef sharks, schooling barracuda and jacks, and, in season, even thresher sharks passing through the blue.
Between dives you will experience Moalboal's most famous spectacle, the sardine run: millions of silver sardines swirling in shape-shifting tornadoes just off Panagsama Beach, often within easy reach of the shore. Green turtles are commonly seen grazing the reef here too, making for unforgettable encounters on a single outing.
The trip is designed for certified divers and includes guided dives with a divemaster, tanks, weights, and boat transfers; full gear rental and extra dives are usually available. Non-divers can often join to snorkel the sardine run and turtles. Bring your certification card and logbook, and reef-safe sunscreen to protect the marine park.
Highlights
- ✓Dive Pescador Island's famous walls and swim-throughs
- ✓Hover inside Moalboal's swirling sardine run
- ✓Frequent green-turtle encounters on the reef
- ✓Chance of white-tip reef sharks and barracuda
- ✓Guided by experienced local divemasters
What's included
- ✓Guided boat dives with a divemaster
- ✓Tanks, weights, and boat transfers
- ✓Marine park access
- ✓Dive briefings
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a diving certification?
Yes, the dives are for certified divers (Open Water or above). Bring your certification card and logbook. Non-divers can usually join to snorkel the sardine run and turtles.
Is full gear included?
Tanks, weights, and boat transfers are included; full equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit) is typically available for an extra fee, so mention your needs when booking.
How do I get to Moalboal?
Moalboal is about 2.5-3 hours by car or Ceres bus from Cebu City's South Bus Terminal. Many divers stay overnight near Panagsama Beach.
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