🏝️ 5 Days in Cebu: Whale Sharks, Island Hopping & Epic Snorkeling 🐢🌊🇵🇭

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Cebu was one of those trips that felt like five days weren’t enough… but we still packed in a lot of magic. Here’s how we spent our time:

📍 Days 1–2: Oslob

We started in Oslob, famous (and a bit controversial) for its whale shark experience. Swimming alongside these massive, gentle creatures was surreal — they glide by like underwater giants.

📝 Important note: Do your research and decide if this experience aligns with your values. There’s ongoing debate about the ethics of feeding practices.

After that, we took a boat to Sumilon Island, a tiny slice of paradise with white sandbars and crystal-clear water. Honestly, it felt like something out of a drone commercial.

🍴What to eat in Oslob:
– Lechon Cebu (roast pork — crispy, juicy, legendary)
– Puso (rice wrapped in woven palm leaves — super portable and traditional)

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📍 Days 3–5: Moalboal

Then we headed to Moalboal, which quickly became one of our favorite spots in the Philippines. It’s a laid-back beach town with world-class snorkeling just steps from the shore.

🌊 We swam with sea turtles, got lost in the sardine run, and joined a local island-hopping tour to explore Pescador Island and stunning coral reefs. No scuba needed — a snorkel is all you need to be blown away.

Sunsets in Moalboal? Unreal. Every evening felt like the sky was trying to outdo itself.

🍛 What to eat in Moalboal:
– Grilled seafood (the fresher, the better)
– Halo-halo (colorful shaved ice dessert with sweet beans, jelly, and leche flan — weird and wonderful)
– Pancit canton (Filipino stir-fried noodles — perfect after a swim)

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🧭 TL;DR: Cebu Itinerary Highlights
• 🐋 Swim with whale sharks (Oslob)
• 🏝️ Visit Sumilon Island
• 🐢 Snorkel with turtles (Moalboal)
• 🐟 Sardine Run
• 🚤 Island hopping in Pescador
• 🌅 Watch unforgettable sunsets
• 🍴 Try lechon, halo-halo & seafood by the beach

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