Cebu
Other than being a city of increasing sophistication, Cebu still retains much of its provincial warmth and charm, with its colorful past. Apart from Cebu’s numerous man-made landmarks and institutions, it also features many miles of forest greens and ocean blue – a paradise to wildlife and the place for a perfect dive. There’s the 15,393-hectacre Central Cebu National Park, the 696-hectare Sudian National Park, the Kawasan Falls and the Bolok-Bolok Mineral Springs. Nearby Mactan Island boasts of world-class beach resorts. Cebu is certainly a place to take into consideration when it comes to diving trips.
Diving Seasons
- The area can be dives all year round. November to May is considered the high season.
Reef Basics
Great for:
Highlights:
Thresher sharks, Hammerhead sharks, white tip sharks, manta rays
Depth:
5 – >40m
Visibility:
10 – 30m
Currents:
Can be strong
Surface conditions:
Can be choppy
Water temperature:
26 – 29°C
Number of dive sites:
>30
Experience level:
Recommended Length of stay:
5-7days
Dive Sites
There are approximately 5 + dive sites diveable from Cebu which includes sites at Gato Island. They are:
- Wall of death
- Lilolan and Looc
- Sumilon island
- Pescador island
- Sunken island
- Malapascua
Getting There
- 4 hours from Singapore to Cebu, Philippines, by plane
Mactan Cebu International Airport in Cebu has a regular international flight service to/from Singapore with Cebu Pacific Air
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun:
SIN-CEB 5J-548 Depart 00.20 – Arrive 04.00
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat:
CEB-SIN 5J-547 Depart 19.45 – Arrive 23.25
All times are in Singapore GMT +8 hours
An alternate airline which also has a regular international flight service to/from Singapore is SilkAir
Mon and Thurs:
SIN-CEB MI544 Depart 14.35 – Arrive 18.15
CEB-SIN MI543 Depart 19.00 – Arrive 22.30
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Sat:
SIN-CEB MI566 Depart 09.05 – Arrive 12.45
Wed, Fri and Sun:
CEB-SIN MI588 Depart 15.25 – Arrive 18.55
All times are in Singapore GMT +8 hours
Accomodation
TBC
