What a Cebu dive trip actually costs

Cebu, Philippines · whole-trip pricing · 7 nights
The honest all-in number
$1,525 – $4,975

Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $3,025. Anyone can quote you a cheap flight; this is what the trip costs.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flighttypical $990–$3,400 from major US airports$990–$3,400
Hotel × 7 nights~$54/night typical · $11–$158/night range$77–$1,106
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)checked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Realistic all-in
$1,525 – $4,9757 nights, per person

🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May.

Dry season: thresher sharks daily at Malapascua, year-round sardine run, 65–100ft viz

🤿 The diving

Cebu covers Moalboal (shore & short boat) and Malapascua (panga); signature sites include Panagsama sardine wall, Pescador Island, Monad Shoal, and Tañon Strait walls; expect thresher sharks, million-strong sardine schools, and turtles; 79–86°F, 15–25m visibility; all skill levels.

Also known for: Lechon — slow-roasted whole pig with crackling skin, declared 'the best pig ever' by Anthony Bourdain

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Haka Dive Center★★★★★ (894)
Yaya Sosyalera Both PADI and SSI SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR, Moalboal PHILIPPINES★★★★★ (261)
망고다이브 mangodive scuba diving center★★★★★ (248)
PADI dive instructor Martin★★★★★ (132)

🥾 When you're not diving

Whale Shark Watching in Oslob — Snorkel alongside massive whale sharks at this famous feeding site on Cebu's south coast.

Kawasan Falls Canyoneering — Jump, swim, and slide through canyon gorges ending at a stunning three-tiered waterfall.

Magellan's Cross and Basilica del Santo Niño — Visit Cebu City's colonial-era landmarks marking 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.

Osmena Peak Hike — Trek to Cebu's highest point for sweeping views over jagged ridges and the surrounding sea.

Larsian BBQ Night Market — Eat cheap grilled pork skewers and seafood at this beloved open-air street food spot in Fuente.

🔔 How to get it for less

The all-in above is the typical price. A few times a year, Cebu fares drop 25–50% below that. StokedFare watches dive destinations from your home airport 24/7 and pings you the second one crosses that line — free.

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Estimates from StokedFare's live price data; actual costs vary by dates, choices, and availability — always confirm at booking. StokedFare is not a travel agency. · Home · All costs · Deals caught