ABOUT MOALBOAL

Moalboal Cebu 4 Scuba Divers Pescador Island but there much more too but what about your first impressions of Moalboal Cebu ? When visiting Moalboal Cebu Philippines you will find no shortage of pedcabs an tricycle as you wind your self thur between the bus to moalboal that has stopped an pasting venders wanting to sell there wears , for sure there will be many tricycle drivers asking (Where You Go Joe ) seems all white skins are named Joe in moalboal, this is a throw back to the 1940 an the GI joes , seem we lost 66 years hu…. Moalboal is Cebu island’s most popular diving destination. A three-kilometer boat ride from Tongo Point diving spot leads to tiny Pescador Island. With generally excellent visibility and depths of around 50 meters, the island’s water is usually teeming with fishes. Snorkeling at the island’s southern side is also recommended. Climate Cebu, like the rest of the Philippines, has dry and wet seasons. Dry season in Cebu is from March to May. The hottest month is May when temperatures could reach as high as 38oC. Although the rainy season from June to February is long, it is not very intense. Typhoons visit the region but Cebu is often spared from devastation unlike the islands directly facing the ocean. Business Hours * Banks are usually open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. * Public and private offices typically function from 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m. on weekdays. A few private companies also work on Saturday morning. * Departments stores and supermarkets open from 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Currency Regulations The unit of currency in the Philippines is the peso, which is also spelled piso by locals. Banknotes come in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000. Coins are in 10-centavo and 25-centavo pieces, one peso, five pesos and ten pesos. There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into the Philippines; however, foreign currency taken out must not exceed the amount brought in. Visitors must also declare Philippine currency in excess of Php 10,000 upon entering or leaving the country. Exchanging Money Most major towns in Cebu have a range of options for changing money – from banks and moneychangers to resorts and travel offices. U.S.-dollar travelers checks are also a reliable way to carry funds. Visitors will get better exchange rates in Cebu City than in Moalboal. Most of the large establishments in Cebu accept VISA or Mastercard with a 6-10% surcharge. Other Facts * Electricity: 220 volts, 60Hz AC. Plugs U.S.-style flat two-pin variety. * Weights and measurements: Metric system * Language: Cebuano, Tagalog, English * Time: +8 GMT The Philippines is one of the most desirable locations for scuba diving in the world. With over 7000 tropical and sub-tropical islands, 40,000 sq km of pristine coral reefs, about 800 different species of coral, more than 2000 species of fish (just to compare, the Great Barrier Reef only has about 1500), giant sea turtles, whale sharks, white and black-tipped reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, clownfish, frogfish, nudibranchs, scorpionfish, angelfish, and tons more, the Philippines offer a huge range of dive experiences. Add to this, vast stretches of white sandy beaches, warm turquoise tropical waters, palm trees, good-natured and friendly English speaking peoples, a stable economy, a democratic government, a climate that generally ranges between 26-34°C, makes the Philippines the perfect place for your diving holiday. Cebu Island is one of the many islands that together form the Philippines. This long and narrow island is located between Negros and Leyte, and is part of the Visayas, the central group of islands in the Philippine archipelago. Once a fishing village in the 15th century, Cebu City is now a thriving trade center and a busy metropolis that serves as a median for the exchange of goods and services nationwide. It is one of the most popular tourist and business destinations in the Philippines. Here you can find Colon, the first and oldest street in the whole country, which used to be the center of industry and trade during the pre-colonial days. For those wanting all the modern amenities there are huge shopping malls, 5-star hotels, fine-dining restaurants, trendy coffee shops and many exciting bars and clubs. For natural wonders outside of the city you can escape to Mactan, Badian, Malapascua and Bantayan or Moalboal for magnificent diving spots. Cebu's regularly sunny and warm tropical weather is excellent for those of you who want to achieve that perfect sun-kissed complexion by lounging around on the beach. For the more adventurous, Cebu’s diverse terrain consisting of narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus, rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges makes it a haven for the adventure traveller. You can have the time of your life trekking through the jungles of Cebu alongside crystal clear rivers, rappel down steep mountain cliffs and waterfalls, explore hidden caves, or horseback ride along the rugged mountain peaks. Snorkelling, mountain biking, caving, canyoning, trekking, river climbing and horseback riding are all up for offer for the venturesom around Cebu, and of course diving. Moalboal is one of the top dive spots in the Philippines, with one of the main features being Pescador Island. Pescador boasts an amazing array of coral and marine life. Marine biologists often come here to study the huge range of species of hard and soft coral. Moalboal offers many different dive experiences for the beginner and experienced alike. Whether you are new to scuba diving or a seasoned diver Moalboal is a definite “must dive”!!!