Freediving Moalboal

Nicholas Kouvaras · Issue 134, Sep/Oct 2023 · pp. 61–65

Products mentioned: Olympus OM-D E-M5 mark III, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens, Nauticam housing, 4.33'' Dome port

Moalboal is a peninsula on the south-western tip of Cebu, bordered to the west by the Tañon Strait. From its shore you can clearly see Negros Island across the strait. Pescador Island, a popular tourist attraction, is also part of the municipality. Since the 70s Moalboal has developed a tourism industry based on diving and the beaches that look into the sunset. To reach Moalboal you will first have to go to Cebu City. It is one of the biggest cities in the Philippines and it has a big international airport. From there you can take the bus or hire a car for the 3 hour drive to Moalboal. The buses leave from the South Bus Terminal and prices are around 200 PHP. If you decide to take a taxi or hire a private car it is highly recommended to negotiate the price first. The high season is considered to be from November to April. It is the busiest time for the small coastal town. Between May and…