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Cebu Travel Blog

Honest, practical guides from our Cebu team: what to see, when to go, what it costs and how to plan it, written by people who run these tours every day.

ItinerariesCebu Itinerary: 3, 5 and 7 Days (Planned by a Local Tour Operator)Day-by-day Cebu itineraries for 3, 5 and 7 days: city heritage, Mactan island hopping, Oslob whale sharks, Kawasan Falls, Moalboal sardines and Bohol, with travel times and booking tips.Read the guide →

South CebuOslob Whale Sharks: Rules, Best Time and What to Know Before You GoEverything about Oslob whale shark watching in Cebu: how it works, the rules in the water, the best time to go, what to bring, travel time from Cebu City and how to combine it with Sumilon or Kawasan.Read the guide →

South CebuKawasan Falls Canyoneering Guide: Route, Jumps, Safety and TipsWhat canyoneering to Kawasan Falls is really like: the route from Alegria to Badian, how high the jumps are, who can join, what to wear, safety, and how to combine it with Oslob whale sharks.Read the guide →

South CebuMoalboal Sardine Run: How to See Millions of Sardines (and Turtles) in CebuA practical guide to the Moalboal sardine run in Cebu: where it is, best time, snorkeling or diving, sea turtles, Pescador Island, what to bring, and how to combine Moalboal with Kawasan Falls.Read the guide →

BoholBohol Day Trip from Cebu: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers and the Loboc RiverHow to do a Bohol day trip from Cebu: the fast ferry, a realistic timeline, Chocolate Hills, tarsier sanctuary, Loboc River lunch cruise, Baclayon Church and when it is better to stay overnight.Read the guide →

PlanningBest Time to Visit Cebu: Month-by-Month Weather, Festivals and CrowdsWhen to visit Cebu, month by month: dry and rainy seasons, typhoon risk, Sinulog festival, Holy Week and Christmas crowds, and the best months for whale sharks, diving, island hopping and Bohol.Read the guide →

MactanIsland Hopping in Mactan: Which Islands to Choose (Nalusuan, Hilutungan, Caohagan, Pandanon)Which islands to visit on a Mactan island hopping tour in Cebu: snorkeling at Hilutungan and Nalusuan, Caohagan village island, Pandanon sandbar, with tips for families, food, fees and add-ons like parasailing.Read the guide →

PlanningCebu Travel Costs 2026: Daily Budget, Hotels, Food, Transport and ToursHow much a trip to Cebu costs in 2026: typical daily budgets, hotel prices, food, transport, ferry to Bohol, local fees and current tour prices, with tips to save money.Read the guide →

Travel AdvisoryPhilippines Entry Requirements and eTravel: A Simple Guide for Cebu VisitorsWhat you need to enter the Philippines for a Cebu holiday: passport validity, visa-free stay, the free eTravel registration, return ticket, customs and cash limits, with links to the official websites.Read the guide →

Family & GroupsCebu with Kids and for Students: Family-Friendly Tours and Educational TripsThe best things to do in Cebu with children and for school or university groups: calm island snorkeling, gentle water sports, heritage and science stops, safety tips, and our educational packages.Read the guide →

PilgrimagePilgrimage Churches of Cebu: Santo Niño, Simala and the Historic ShrinesA pilgrim's guide to Cebu's most important churches: Basilica del Santo Niño, Magellan's Cross, the Cathedral, Simala Shrine, Carcar and Naga shrines, plus Bohol's heritage churches, dress code and tips.Read the guide →