5. Cebu’s Beaches and Diving Spots
Cebu has been declared part of UNESCO’s Network of Creative Cities, but its main treasure lies deep down. The island draws over two million foreign travelers every year, who are greeted by rich waters teeming with abundant marine life. There are also many Cebu hotels that you can book for your trip.
Diving in Cebu is also a great experience as the island boasts many beautiful Cebu diving spots, featuring underwater caves, shallow shipwrecks, and marine sanctuaries.
- Browse our list of the best beachfront resorts in Cebu and the top Cebu tourist spots
- Check out our Cebu tour packages with airfare and our Mactan Island tours
- Explore other islands in the Visayas region. Check out our Bacolod-Iloilo-Guimaras itinerary
- See other Cebu tours you can add to your itinerary
Cebu island hopping tours are popular, thanks to the beaches of Cebu, Mactan, Camotes, and Bantayan Island. Moalboal island hopping tours are also available for those who want to explore more of Cebu. Off the northernmost tip of Cebu, tiny Malapascua Island packs many surprises, including diving with thresher sharks. Apart from diving in Malapascua, you can also go on a sardine run tour. For a hassle-free experience, book Malapascua diving packages.
4. Cloud 9, Siargao
Siargao’s rise as a top tourist destination in the Philippines is nothing short of meteoric. Once a sleepy island in Surigao del Norte, it has become one of the favorite destinations and playgrounds for travelers, and it is primarily because of one activity: surfing.
It is now known as the Philippines’ surfing capital, and some even regard it as the surfing mecca of Asia.
- See our list of Siargao private tours
- Read our article on the best resorts in Siargao
- Check out other rainy season activities in the Philippines
- Find other Siargao experiences and Siargao tour packages
Surfers are drawn to Cloud 9, the most famous surfing spot in the entire country and a must in any visitor’s Siargao itinerary. From November until April, all is well with Cloud 9’s thick tubes, making it a perfect place to get stoked (note: it is recommended for advanced surfers only).
But you do not need to go surfing in Siargao to enjoy this island destination as there are also other Siargao tourist spots to visit, like rock pools, waterfalls, and the nearby Sohoton Lagoon, where you can swim with thousands of non-sting jellyfish. You can go island hopping in Siargao to visit some of its natural attractions, including Sugba Lagoon, Naked Island, Daku Island, and Guyam Island.