Cebu
Cebu: packing for sea trips and the city
eTravel registration before arrival, a rash guard, water shoes and a dry bag, plus modest clothes for church visits.
Cebu
Cebu: packing for sea trips and the city
eTravel registration before arrival, a rash guard, water shoes and a dry bag, plus modest clothes for church visits.
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Editor-picked essentials
- Passport and eTravel QR code
Register free on the official site within 72 hours before arrival; save the QR code to show before boarding and on arrival.
Sources
- Philippine Government: official eTravel registration Government of the Philippines
- Rash guard and swimwear
Sun protection for island hopping and snorkelling.
- Dry bag
Keeps your phone, cards and spare clothes dry on boat days.
Recommended packing
Apps that can help at this destination
Grab
Editor's pickBook cars, motorbikes and other rides in Cebu, and check pickup points and fare estimates.
Before using: Register and sign in before departure, and check you can receive SMS verification on your number. Confirm the pickup point and listed payment methods before riding.
Things to know: Ride types and service areas vary by city and location. Check fares and any fees in the app.
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About this guide
An editorial guide for a Mactan resort stay combined with island hopping, snorkelling and sightseeing in Cebu City. Arriving travellers register for eTravel on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival and keep the QR code. With boat trips and water activities, pack anything that must stay dry in a dry bag.
Trip photos
Local travel notes
How to read this guide
Editorial recommendationAn editorial packing guide for sea activities and sightseeing in Cebu, written from the cited sources rather than a first-hand trip. Dates, costs and party size are not set. Entry rules and venue rules change, so confirm official information before you travel.
Use only the official eTravel site
Editorial recommendationeTravel registration is free and the only official site is etravel.gov.ph; sites that charge fees are not affiliated with the government. Register for each trip, from 72 hours before arrival.
Sources
- Philippine Government: official eTravel registration Government of the Philippines
Photo credits and licence notes
Photo 1: credit and licence
Travel tipBasilica del Santo Niño in Cebu City. Ralff Nestor Nacor / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons
- Photo 1: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 2: credit and licence
Travel tipThe gate of Fort San Pedro in Cebu City. Ralff Nestor Nacor / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons
- Photo 2: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 3: credit and licence
Travel tipThe stone church in Boljoon, Cebu. Adamdaley / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons
- Photo 3: original and author Wikimedia Commons
Photo 4: credit and licence
Travel tipCebu City’s skyline across the Mactan Channel. Patrickroque01 / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
Sources
- Photo 4: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons