CEBU
Protected Area
Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 554+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - CEBU offers some of Visayas's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, October.
The Cebu wreck, just southeast of Mactan, isn't one of those purpose-sunk playgrounds. This is a proper old cargo ship, the *MV Cebu*, an ex-German build from 1944 that ran aground back in '73. She lies broken but still substantial, her 115-meter length providing plenty of scope for exploration, especially if you like penetrating the holds. We often find schooling fusiliers swirling around the superstructure and a good number of lionfish tucked into the darker corners. It's an excellent site for divers who appreciate a bit of history with their dive and are comfortable navigating confined spaces.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Dive shops near CEBU
CNC SCUBA
SiDive
E&Z Diving Center
SCUBA STAR DIVE CENTER
NB Blue Dive Center
ALL BLUE DIVING CEBU CORPORATION
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CEBU
CEBU Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CEBU, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.3, 124.07) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
31°C
87°F · Range: 29.5–32.2°C
Air Temperature
24°C
76°F
Wind Speed
3.27 m/s
6.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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