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

#philippinestrip 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) ⸻ 📍 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) ⸻ 🧭 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 #cebuitinerary #oslobwhalesharks #moalboalsnorkeling #sumilonisland #islandhoppingphilippines #philippinestravel #turtlesnorkeling #backpackingphilippines #beachlife #lechoncebu #sardinerun #travelasia #wanderlustphilippines