Moalboal sardine run & turtles • Malapascua threshers • Kawasan Falls • Osmeña Peak. A thoughtfully paced 9-day dive-forward quest across Cebu.
Cebu is in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, with its main long island and over 150 surrounding islets. The capital, Cebu City, is the oldest in the country.
The adventures and diving on offer are unlike anywhere else—from the turtles and sardines in Moalboal to the graceful thresher sharks of Malapascua. Add Kawasan Falls and Osmeña Peak, and this is a 9-day experience you'll never forget.
Nine days, plotted stop by stop. Each stretch moves you closer to Monad Shoal and the threshers waiting at dawn.
Your Quest begins in Cebu City, where we'll meet you and arrange your transfer to Moalboal.
Depending on your arrival time, there may be an opportunity to explore Cebu City, discover some of its fascinating history or grab your first taste of Filipino food before heading south to the coast.
Settle into your accommodation, enjoy the evening and get ready for the adventures ahead.
Welcome to Moalboal, a lively little diving town with plenty of places to eat, drink, relax and, of course, dive!
Spend the next few days exploring its incredible underwater world. Visit Pescador Island and dive sites around Tuble, Ronda and Sampaguita, where colourful reefs and fascinating marine life await.
One of the biggest highlights is Moalboal's world-famous sardine run, where enormous schools of fish move together in mesmerising formations. Keep an eye out for turtles, frogfish, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses and countless other marine creatures such as the elusive and majestic whale shark. And there's plenty to discover above the surface too!
Fancy a day out of the water? Head into the mountains for spectacular views from Osmeña Peak, explore the turquoise waters of Kawasan Falls or simply relax on White Beach. You could even treat yourself to a massage or enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the ocean.
Time to explore somewhere new!
We'll arrange your journey north through Cebu before taking a boat across to the beautiful island of Malapascua.
Once you've arrived, settle into island life, explore the local surroundings and enjoy a relaxed evening before the next part of your underwater adventure.
With white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere, Malapascua is a little slice of paradise.
But what really makes this island special is what lies beneath the surface.
Malapascua is famous for its incredible thresher sharks, with opportunities to encounter these extraordinary animals at dive sites such as Kimud Shoal. Watching a thresher shark glide through the blue is an experience you won't easily forget!
There's much more to discover too. Explore the underwater landscapes around Gato Island, Bugtong Bato and other fantastic dive sites, home to an impressive variety of marine life.
When you're not diving, enjoy the island's beautiful beaches, meet the friendly locals, discover somewhere new to eat or simply slow down and enjoy island life.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to Malapascua as we arrange your return journey to Cebu City.
Before we part ways, we'll have a little something for you to remember your Coral Quest by.
You've explored incredible places, discovered amazing marine life and hopefully made some unforgettable memories along the way.
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We'll schedule early-morning Monad Shoal dives for the best chances.
Tell us your dates and preferences and we'll tailor Serene Cebu to you — a real person, not a call centre.
