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Roxanne_P, Jul 2026
An unforgettable way to spend the 4th of July!
I couldn’t have picked a better day for this tour (Thank you God 🙏🏽💗). Even though it’s rainy season in the Philippines, we were blessed with gorgeous sunshine and perfect weather for swimming in the ocean and snorkeling.
As it turned out, I was the only guest that day, so I unexpectedly had a private island-hopping experience! It felt so special. Huge thanks to the boat crew of Cebu 382, my guide Warren, for making the day unforgettable.
I’m from Arlington Heights, Illinois, (a suburb 30 min from Chicago) so snorkeling in open ocean water was definitely outside my comfort zone. I’m not a strong swimmer, and at first I was nervous, even with a life jacket on. One of the boatmen noticed and actually got into the water with me, encouraging me until I felt confident enough to snorkel on my own. That simple act of kindness meant more than he probably realizes. By the end, I was swimming alongside beautiful tropical fish and didn’t want to get out of the water.
The islands were stunning, the barbecue lunch was delicious, and the fish were even more colorful than the photos online can capture. The pictures in the reviews don’t do this experience justice, you have to see it for yourself 🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠
Warren also took incredible photos throughout the day, allowing me to be fully present instead of worrying about capturing every moment. Those memories are something I’ll always treasure.
This trip was especially meaningful because I chose to celebrate the 4th of July here in the Philippines instead of back home. It felt like celebrating a different kind of freedom, the freedom to travel, to try something that scared me, and to experience the kindness of people halfway around the world.
Thank you, Warren and everyone at Cebu 382, for making this one of the highlights of my trip. I want to come back! “sea you soon!” lol
Joana_G, Jun 2026
Amazing tour!
Bohol Island was a full day of checking things off the bucket list:
Chocolate Hills: according to legend, they were formed from the tears of a giant mourning the loss of his true love.
👀 Tarsiers: the adorable mascot of Bohol. These tiny primates have giant eyes, look permanently surprised, and locals say they may have inspired Baby Yoda.
Man-Made Forest: a beautiful stretch of mahogany trees that feels like driving through a real-life movie set.
Loboc River Cruise: floating down one of the most beautiful rivers in the Philippines while enjoying local music, dancing, and incredible views. The lunch was serve at the boat.
Speaking of dancing... I was invited to join a traditional Filipino dance. I tried my best, but judging by the number of toes I stepped on, I may have accidentally invented a new dance style. My sincere apologies to everyone involved. 😂 I also attempted to play a local string instrument. "Attempted" is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
Tour Guide: Nel | Driver: Mel
Schelina_J, Jun 2026
Extraordinary!
This was a special experience! The guides were timely, friendly and thorough, but swimming with the Whale Sharks was an exceptional experience! They are so quiet and smooth in the water, you can't tell when they are behind you. Plus, the falls are truly beautiful. I highly recommend this tour!
Robert_B, May 2026
Definitely an adventure but things could be improved
Great day. We did exactly as described on the listing.
Even though I rated this as a 5, there are things everyone should understand. The entire day lasted almost 16 hours - from 2 AM to past 5:30 pm. This could be improved by giving people a set amount of time at lunch and at rest stops. People took advantage of no set time, and the rest of us had to suffer while we waited.
The guide was efficient at the stops in telling us what to do. What would have been nice is a little more commentary as we passed things on this incredibly long ride. I know this wasn't specified, but it would have made the day go by faster.
The experience with the whale sharks was quite an adventure. But is is somewhat ruined by the massive number of people in the water that kick and push you and also by the scuba divers under the sharks sending up constant bubbles so you can't see. The scuba divers seemed uninterested in the sharks - just in taking pictures of themselves.
Kevin_L, May 2026
Cebu highlights in a day
The driver was prompt. We started up in the hills at Sirao and worked our way back down into the city. We were allowed to explore each stop at our own pace. Lunch was great!! This was a perfect way to explore Cebu in one day. Tops Cebu will be a definite return visit in the evening for the lights of the city. Don't forget the sunscreen and/or an umbrella.🤗
Evelyn_Q, Mar 2026
This tour was so much...
This tour was so much fun! Tyler was an excellent guide and Marvin was a great driver. It was a super quick tour that covered lots of the city highlights so you can see a bit of everything in half a day. We really enjoyed trying some of the local food along the way too - the fried banana is a must!! Thanks Tyler for taking such good care of us and making it a really fun and interesting day out where we got to learn lots about beautiful Cebu!
Chris_C, Dec 2025
Must do tour!
Such a great tour! Touched on all the highlights of Cebu. The car was very nice and the driver kept us safe the entire time. Bobby was a great guide and took all the photos for us but also let us have our time alone to explore. We ended the trip with a great dinner at a Michelin Star restaurant which was a great surprise. Well worth the trip!
Sarah_S, Dec 2025
Great experience! I...
Great experience! I booked a private excursion for 5 people, and we were very well taken care of by our driver (Roland), Oslob guide (James), and Moalboal boat driver and guide.
Roland was punctual picking us up at 3am and was an expert driver having to maneuver down the coast of Cebu. Note: be prepared for 9+ hours of driving, and I probably wouldn’t recommend to people who are easily car/motion sick. We were able to sleep a lot and brought snacks for the car. We had an 8 seater van that was clean in the morning, and we definitely left it sandy at the end of the day.
James took good care of us in Oslob, he got our tickets for the whale sharks, and then we went to the falls since our group number wouldn’t be called for another 2 hrs. We had about an hour at the falls, and James carried our towels down and stayed nearby to take photos of our group. At the whale sharks area, he found us a spot in the shade and then waited for our number to be called for us, and showed us where to go. Definitely recommend since the waiting area was pretty chaotic during the busy tourist season.
Note for December travelers: the water was pretty choppy, so we were only able to hang off the side of the paddle boat while they had another small boat feeding the whale sharks to pass by the boats in a line. In the 30 minute experience, a shark was led past us 4 or 5 times.
Roland took us to Moalboal and led us to the boat pickup. We had a private motor boat which was nice. Our boat driver and guide both swam with us at the turtle and sardine run stop. I had a go pro, and the guide took lots of good videos of us while the driver helped push us down deeper below the surface for good videos.
One note for future travelers: I wish I wore my long sleeve swim shirt because I got a lot of jelly fish stings that are super itchy the next day. Mostly from the Moalboal are, but we also felt some in Oslob.
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With its prime location in the middle of the island, Cebu City is an ideal base for day trips around Cebu and to nearby islands. You have your pick of excursions, whether you want to swim with whale sharks or sardines, chase waterfalls, explore canyons, climb mountains, or go island hopping to Bohol, Pescador, or Nalusuan. Not only do guided Cebu day trips take care of the logistics, such as land and water transfers, but they often allow you to visit multiple attractions in one day and can include guides, meals, and gear.
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