Cebu in Feb. - Moalboal and Apo?

[lifesabeach]

Hi...first post here - I was in the Philippines for the first time in August and had great dives at Balicasag off Alona Beach in Bohol.

I have given myself a bit more time in Cebu this February - 10 days with a couple of days in Cebu city on arrival and departure leaves me with 5-6 days of diving in the middle. Moalboal - Pescador island is definitely on the schedule but probably one more place would be good, though with travel times that is a bit tight. Do I have time for Moalboal plus one more place?

I have crossed Malapasqua off the list and am intrigued by Apo island

any advice on where to stay there in Dumaquete or nearer to Apo? should I travel from Moalboal to Apo or back to Cebu and then ferry?

I'm not that experienced as a diver - maybe 20 or so dives in Hawaii, Thailand and Bohol - with lots of snorkelling experience I still love coral walls etc. - big fish are not my priority and I have little interest in wrecks or night dives...does Apo suit my interests?

Thanks...

 

[h2odragon1]

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[pakman]

I recall someone mentioning that they have taken public transportation from Moalboal down to the southern most tip of Cebu and took a ferry to Dumaguete.

If you like coral walls, you'll love Apo Island. Also, consider Cabilao Island as well...

 

[rhadamantus]

that would be the town named Bato. actual travel time is just 15 minutes barge to Dumaguete. but i believe the waiting is quite horrible.