1-Day Moalboal Adventure: Sardines & Pescador

by Aria

May 7, 2024 · 1 min read

Embark on a breathtaking one-day journey to Moalboal, where the underwater world awaits your discovery. Begin your adventure with the Moalboal Sardines Storm, an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon where you can dive into an ocean filled with millions of sardines, creating a mesmerizing underwater dance. This full-day experience will allow you to immerse yourself in the beauty of marine life like never before. Afterward, set sail to the nearby Pescador Island, a gem in the Tanon Strait known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse aquatic life. The island's modern architecture juxtaposed with the natural beauty of the sea offers a unique experience that blends culture with nature. With Trip.com, your Moalboal day trip is not just a journey; it's a plunge into the heart of the Philippines' marine biodiversity, promising unforgettable memories and stories to tell.

Top 6 Hotels in Moalboal

TOP 1

Neptune Diving Resort Moalboal

3/5

36 reviews

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TOP 2

West Coast Beach House

3/5

21 reviews

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TOP 3

Gerty's Tourist Inn Powered by Cocotel

1/5

7 reviews

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Native House Resort by Cocotel

3/5

14 reviews

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Pescadores Suites Moalboal

3/5

62 reviews

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Exclusive Wohnung mit 80 m² Wohnflläche freie Whirlpool Nutzung

3/5

0 reviews

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Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1

Moalboal Sardines Storm - Pescador Island

1 Day in Moalboal Itinerary: Day 1

Moalboal Sardines Storm

Kickstart your Moalboal adventure with an underwater spectacle unlike any other at the Moalboal Sardines Storm. As the first stop of your day, immerse yourself in the azure waters of Cebu and witness the hypnotic dance of millions of sardines swirling in unison. This natural phenomenon is not just a feast for the eyes but also a haven for diving enthusiasts. Spend your day exploring the depths and marveling at the sardines' synchronized movements, all within the stunning backdrop of Moalboal's vibrant coral reefs.

Attraction Info

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines
Suggested tour duration: 0.5-1 day

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Lantaw Restaurant

4.1/5 · 8 reviews

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5/5 · 1 review

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LAST FILLING STATION Restaurant

4.3/5 · 6 reviews

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The Pleasure Principle Restobar

4/5 · 4 reviews

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The French Coffee Shop

4.3/5 · 12 reviews

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Three Crowns Bistro and Bar

/5 · 0 reviews

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Pescador Island

After being mesmerized by the sardine run, continue your aquatic journey to Pescador Island, a gem in the Tanon Strait known for its modern architecture and an amphitheater of natural beauty. The island's theater isn't one with stages and curtains, but rather an underwater showcase of marine biodiversity. Here, you can spend the remainder of your day diving or snorkeling among colorful coral gardens, encountering a variety of sea creatures, and perhaps even spotting the elusive sea turtle. Pescador Island promises a perfect curtain call to an unforgettable day in Moalboal.

Attraction Info

Tanon Strait, Moalboal, Philippines
Suggested tour duration: 1-2 days
Open 24 hours

Recommended Nearby Restaurants

LAST FILLING STATION Restaurant

4.3/5 · 6 reviews

3.6 km from attraction

Brunch

The Pleasure Principle Restobar

4/5 · 4 reviews

3.8 km from attraction

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The French Coffee Shop

4.3/5 · 12 reviews

3.8 km from attraction

Brunch

Chili Bar

4.5/5 · 3 reviews

3.7 km from attraction

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Chief Mau Moalboal Cebu

/5 · 2 reviews

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Marina Cucina

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Where to Stay Tonight

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Love's Beach and Dive Resort

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Moalboal

|3.6km from Pescador Island

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Quo Vadis Dive Resort

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Top Things to Do in Moalboal-2024

TOP 3

Virgin Island

4.5/5 · 224 review

Based on 1,133 review

Highlights:

Virgin Island is an uninhabited island, the sea water is clear and translucent, and the colors are distinct, like a fairy tale world. The beaches around the island will change with the tides, and only appear on the water for a short period of four hours a day. At low tide, the beaches can go hundreds of meters in the water, forming a beautiful trailing beach. But when the tide is high, the water level rises and most of the island is submerged, which is amazing. The first wonder of the island is that because the water on the shore is too shallow, the captain of the boat has to find a natural waterway entrance from the sea when the tide is high, so that he can drive from a wide waterway with sufficient water depth to the island. The island, so not everyone can go to the island, it depends on the size of the boat and the tide. The second wonderful thing about the island is that two sand embankments stretch out from the island, hugging visitors like open arms. It is to the ankle, walking on the soft sand embankment, very comfortable. The seabed outside the sand embankment is full of lush seagrass, and there are many landmines buried in the seagrass - sea urchins. This is why, despite the shallow water, people cannot wade into the islands.

TOP 4

Alona Beach

4.4/5 · 257 review

Based on 2,736 review

Highlights:

Alona Beach is located on a small island in the southwest corner of Bohol. This white sand beach is formed by sandy coral reefs and is a great place to relax. There are no noisy paragliders, jet skis and other marine recreational activities here, all you can do is diving and resting. Alona Beach is less than 500 meters long. There are hotels, diving shops and restaurants along the beach. Tourists come from all over the world, mainly European and American tourists. It is lazy during the day. There are twos and threes on the beach, or enjoying the coconut oil body massage of the Filipino sister-in-law, or lying on the beach chair and sunbathing. Not only the people are lazy, but even the dogs are lying motionless on the beach to sleep, and the whole beach seems to be asleep. The sky was getting dark, tables were set up on the beach, candles were lit, and the seafood barbecue grill was fragrant, and the whole beach began to be a little lively. Under the cool evening breeze, eating seafood barbecue, listening to LIVEMUSIC, watching the bright moon rising from the sea in the distance, the feeling of relaxation and comfort is fascinated.

Balicasag Island is an equatorial coral island, located in the middle of the sea, about a 45-minute flight from Bohol. Balicasa Island is home to the world-famous Balicasa fault, which is said to have a seafloor drop of 1,000 meters and is listed as a marine protected area with a magnificent landscape. Balicasa Island is also a gathering place for many diving enthusiasts. One of its major features is that you can float in the water and overlook the Balicasa fault. From the underwater point of view, the entire coral island looks like a pillar more than a thousand meters high standing on the bottom of the sea, and the part exposed to the sea is Balicasa Island. Diving here you can see precious and rare black coral reefs, which grow around the fault, and the coral is rose-shaped, extra large and gorgeous. You can also see beautiful marine life such as groups of tropical fish and funny clown fish on the bottom of the sea. There are also colorful corals, various schools of fish, etc., which are dizzying and unforgettable.

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