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Moalboal & Badian Tours from Cebu: Sardine Run, Sea Turtles & Kawasan Falls

Moalboal and Badian are on the southwest coast of Cebu, about a 3-hour drive from Cebu City. Moalboal is famous for snorkeling with sea turtles and the sardine run, where huge schools of sardines swim close to the shore. Next door in Badian is Kawasan Falls, with its bright blue water. Pox Travel takes you there in our own vans with a local driver-guide, as a day trip or as part of a longer Cebu and Bohol tour.

Pox Travel guests at Kawasan Falls, Badian, Cebu

What you'll see in Moalboal & Badian

  • Sardine run: snorkel above a huge school of sardines near the shore.
  • Sea turtle encounter: sea turtles often swim along the reef.
  • Coral watching and snorkeling: clear water and coral close to the beach.
  • Dolphin watching (seasonal): only in the right season.
  • Kawasan Falls (Badian): a blue-water waterfall and pool. Closed every 3rd Wednesday.
  • Canyoneering (optional): jump, swim and slide through the canyon, paid on the day: ₱1,800 per person, with food.
Snorkeling with a sea turtle in Moalboal, CebuSea turtle swimming past a snorkeler in MoalboalPox Travel guests canyoneering at Kawasan, Badian

Good to know

  • Early start: the 1-day Moalboal tour starts around 5:30 AM (joiner) or 5:00 AM (private) and ends around 6:00–6:30 PM.
  • Closed day: Kawasan Falls closes every 3rd Wednesday. On that day we visit the other stops.
  • Sea life is wild: turtles, sardines and dolphins are not guaranteed, and dolphins are seasonal.
  • Pickup: at your hotel in the Cebu City area or at Mactan-Cebu airport, within your tour dates.
  • Weather: if the tour is cancelled because of bad weather, you can get a 70% refund or rebook to another date with no extra payment.
  • Kids: under 4 are free, ages 4–10 get 10% off, and 11 and up pay the adult price.

What to bring

Swimwear and a rash guard · a change of clothes · towel · sunblock (reef-safe if you can) · waterproof phone pouch · water shoes or sandals with straps · cash for canyoneering, food and souvenirs.

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Kids: under 4 years old: free. Kids 4–10 years old: 10% off the adult price.