Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort

Bohol–Panglao International Airport (IATA: TAG)
South Bohol, Panglao International Airport is only 2 hours away from Cabilao
Island by road and local ferry.

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (IATA: CEB)
A 30-minute road-trip brings you to the Cebu ferry terminal. Several ferry services depart from the Tubigon or Tagbilaran port and then once on the island another short road trip to the resort. Total transfer time is 3-4 hours.

Ferry comapnies: Lite Ferries and Fast Cat ferries

Bohol Island
Public ferries operate from Sandigan Island Mocpoc Pier between 6 am and 6 pm.

Visa on arrival is available for many countries which costs USD35. However, VoA also tends to attract significant delays with queues etc.

Nomadic Scuba's advise: To get ahead of the game use the online portal and arrange your visa before you leave home.

Check it out: https:/molina.imigrasi.go.id/

Suitable for all levels of diver. In the interest of everyone's safety and your enjoyment, the dive staff will always asses your ability as a diver before taking you to a dive site that may be challenging. They will also let you know what to expect of each site, and any currents you may experience.

Nomadic Scuba's Top Tip: Stick with the dive staff's advice, they know the waters very well and have your interests as their number one priority.

Cabilao is located off the west coast of Bohol in the Cebu Stait. Bohol has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°C.

The average rainfall figures in Bohol are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit.

Which is the hottest month in Bohol?
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.

Which is the coolest month in Bohol?
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.

Which is the wettest month in Bohol?
June tops the wettest month list with 297 mm of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Bohol?
April is the driest month with 119 mm of precipitation.

The local currency is the Philippine Pesos (PHP).

Most established hotels and restaurants accept major credit cards, smaller, family-run places probably will not. There are banks and ATMs with various maximum withdrawal limits and fees throughout the country.

Nomadic Scuba Top Tip:

We use WISE for our transactions, and we save hundreds on pointless fees
and exchange rates. If you haven't opened an account yet, we strongly urge you to do so (it takes 5 minutes).

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Cabilao is a fantastic destination for scuba diving, featuring shallow reefs and impressive drop-offs. While the diving here is similar to other spots in the Visayas, what sets it apart is the stunning hard coral formations along its southern coast. The island's reefs are teeming with life, offering an abundance of critters in the shallows. Divers can expect to encounter a wide variety of species, including scorpionfish, tunas, jackfish, barracudas, frogfish, nudibranchs, and even pygmy seahorses.

Guides are provided free of charge, however, guests are responsible for their dive profiles and must stay within the limits of their certification.

Private dive guide – You can request a private dive guide which can be arranged a the resort.