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Cebu Travel FAQs

1. When is the best time to visit Cebu?

Similar to other places in the Philippines, Cebu has two seasons throughout the year: the dry season from January to April, and the wet season (rainy season) from May to December.

The dry season is the best time to visit Cebu, as during this period the weather is pleasant with sunny days and cool evenings. Tourists can take part in all kinds of activities to explore Cebu island and its surrounding islets.

During the wet season, the weather in Cebu is usually hot and humid, with heavy rainfalls. But this area is rarely influenced by typhoons, so tourists can still take a trip during the rainy months.

2. How to get to Cebu?

Many tourists who visit Cebu will usually first arrive in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and then take a transfer to this popular destination in the central Visayas region.

From Manila to Cebu, the best way is to take a direct flight, which leaves every day and only takes around 1.5 hours. The flight departs from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and arrives at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

If you want to fly directly to Cebu from your country, you can also take international flights. The Cebu Airport receives non-stop flights from 40 destinations across 10 countries, including Busan, Seoul, Dubai, Tokyo, Bangkok, Singapore, etc. For tourists from the US, you can also take a flight with a layover in Hong Kong.

3. How many days are enough to visit Cebu?

To make the most of Cebu, it is recommended to spend 3 to 7 days exploring this place.

Usually for the arrival day, also the first day, you need to rest and store your energy after the exhausting flight journey from Manila or other faraway overseas cities.

Then on Day 2, you can take a Cebu city sightseeing and visit its splendid cultural and historical landmarks, including the Heritage Monument, Magellan’s Cross, Temple of Leah, etc.

On Day 3, the classic arrangement is to go to Oslob for whale shark watching and visit the gorgeous Kawasan Falls, both being must-sees of the Visayas region.

Or, you can also combine your trip to Oslob and Moalboal, with the latter being famous for Sardine Run. And in this way, you need 2 days for your trip.

Then you may not want to miss the island hopping experience in Cebu, especially when you are not going to other places in the Philippines. You can cruise to nearby Mactan Island, Bantayan Island, etc., which separately takes 1 or 3 days.

4. What are the top things to do in Cebu?

First of all, exploring the beaches and islands still rank the top in terms of the best things to do in Cebu. You can take an island hopping tour to explore some impressive places, such as Pescador Island in Moalboal, Virgin island in Bantayan Island, and Mactan Island.

Secondly, you should not miss the Magellan’s Cross and other cultural and historical attractions, if you are fond of culture and history, or want to know more about Cebu.

Thirdly, swimming with whale sharks or whale sharks watching in Oslob is also strongly suggested, and it could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these giant creatures.

Also, for adventurers, you should not miss the Kawasan Falls canyoneering, to experience the excitement and thrill during your tour in Cebu.

5. Where to stay in Cebu?

In Cebu city, you can find accommodations of all levels and types, from cheap hostels like Andrielle’s Place to budget hotels like Skyblue Hotel, from family-friendly hotels like Griffin Hotel and Suites to affordable luxury hotels like Radisson Blu Cebu.

In Moalboal town, you can also choose from budget hotels like Sedona Resort, and luxury hotels like Turtle Bay Dive Resort. There are also mid-range hotels like Garden Village Resort and Sambag Hideaway Bungalows.

In Oslob, the accommodations are also available in different types. You can book Oslob Seafari Resort for a budget price, or the Pobla Hotel for a luxury overnight stay. Besides, Oslob offers the best family hotels in Cebu, including Seascape Beach Resort Oslob, etc.

Besides, islands around Cebu also offer a variety of convenient accommodations, and some of them frequented by tourists like Mactan Island provide even more options from luxury beach resorts to cheap hostels. You can choose the one that suits your needs.