Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort

How To Get There

To reach Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort, travelers can take public transportation or avail of the resort's shuttle service. Public transportation is by ferry from Cebu to either Tubigon or Tagbilaran, followed by a taxi to Sandigan Island Pier (Mocpoc), and then a public banca boat to the resort. The total travel time from Cebu is about 4 hours, while from anywhere in Bohol, it takes around 2 hours. Note that public banca boats operate from 6 AM to 6 PM. 

Alternatively, the resort's transfer services offer van and banca boat options. Transfers from Tagbilaran Port or Panglao Island take approximately 2 hours, while transfers from Tubigon Port take 1 hour. The service must be booked four days prior to arrival and accommodates up to 6 people per group. 

Dive Overview

Diving in Cabilao, Bohol, offers an exceptional experience for enthusiasts seeking both biodiversity and variety. The area is known for its stunning coral walls, vibrant with healthy coral formations, and small caves that provide habitat for a diverse range of marine species. Muck diving is also a highlight, particularly for those interested in macro photography, as the seabed is home to rare critters and fascinating small creatures. 

Divers may encounter larger marine life as well, with passing whale sharks, mantas, and other pelagic species occasionally gracing the waters. Cabilao’s mix of rich coral ecosystems, caves, and mangroves ensures a well-rounded diving experience suitable for both macro enthusiasts and those in search of larger marine encounters.

Accommodation Overview

Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort offers a range of accommodations to suit different preferences. The Superior Queen Room (320 sq/ft) accommodates up to 2 guests and features a double bed, with two rooms available. The Deluxe Queen Room (370 sq/ft) also accommodates 2 guests with a queen bed, offering three rooms in total. 

For larger groups, the Premium Quadruple Room (430 sq/ft) accommodates up to 4 guests with one queen bed and two single beds. The resort has three of these rooms. Meanwhile, the King Suite with Sea View (530 sq/ft) provides a more luxurious option for 2 guests, featuring a queen bed, with four suites available. Families can also enjoy the spacious Deluxe Family Room (480 sq/ft), which accommodates 4 guests with a king bed and a single bed, available in two rooms. 

Room Features

• Air Conditioning 
• En Suite Bathroom 
• Hot Water Shower 
• Fan 
• Balcony or Terrace 
• Garden View 
• Towels 
• Daily Housekeeping 
• Laundry Service

Food & Drinks

Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort offers a diverse menu featuring a mix of local and international cuisine, with over 70 dishes to choose from. Meals are served through plate service, providing guests with a personalized dining experience in a relaxed, tropical setting.

Dive Information & Itineraries

Bohol Dive Overview 

Diving in Bohol offers a captivating experience for divers of all levels, thanks to its varied underwater landscapes and rich biodiversity. One of the prime diving areas is Anda, which features over 15 kilometers of dive sites along the coastline. Here, divers can explore dramatic walls adorned with vibrant coral, swim through small caves, and encounter the thriving ecosystems around the mangroves. The region is particularly noted for its healthy coral reefs, offering habitats to a wide array of marine life, from macro critters to larger pelagic species. 

Muck diving in Bohol is a significant draw for underwater photographers, as the sandy bottoms host fascinating creatures like frogfish, nudibranchs, and seahorses. Meanwhile, the coral gardens and walls teem with life, attracting colorful reef fish, turtles, and even the occasional visit from larger animals such as whale sharks or manta rays. The diversity of marine life makes Bohol an excellent destination for divers seeking a variety of experiences, whether it's exploring intricate coral ecosystems or watching for larger, migratory species in open water. 

Cabilao, a smaller island off the coast of Bohol, further enhances the diving appeal. Known for its stunning coral walls and impressive drop-offs, Cabilao offers an array of dive sites with excellent visibility, making it a favorite among both macro photographers and those interested in pelagic encounters. The area’s mix of vibrant coral, muck environments, and occasional visits from larger marine creatures provides a well-rounded diving experience. 

 Diving Conditions 

Best Diving Season: January-May 

Visibility: 50-65 ft 

Water Temperature: 75-80 

Skill Level: Any 

Marine Life: Macro: pygmy seahorse, skeleton shrimp, nudibranch, etc. Big animals: whale sharks & thresher sharks. Pristine corals abound. 

Recommended Wetsuit: 3 mm

Dive Center Information

Sanctuary Divers Dive Center Information

Located in a region known for some of the top dive spots in the Visayas, it caters to both casual and technical divers, offering a wide range of experiences from its Try Dive program for beginners to advanced rebreather and trimix DPV diving for seasoned professionals. Though the center does not offer dive courses, it meets the demands of even the most experienced divers with its specialized programs. 

(Located in a region known for some of the top dive spots in the Visayas, it caters to both casual and technical divers, offering a wide range of experiences from its Try Dive, Open Water program for beginners, Speciality courses to advance your dive journey and support for technical diving, it meets the demands of even the most experienced divers) We offer courses from Try Scuba, Open Water to specialities with more being added on during the season as our instructors are training. We also offer programs for Junior divers like the SSI Explorers course which covers Snorkelling, Blue Ocean Ecology, Free diving and Scuba).