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Daanbantayan
Stay 2 days: explore town sights, then take a 2 h bus‑boat combo to Malapascua for beach and diving.
Daanbantayan is a small coastal town at Cebu’s north tip. A half‑day covers the market, Gato Cave and the Haladaya Festival vibe; a second day lets you catch the 8 AM boat to Malapascua for snorkeling at Monad Shoal. Travel from Cebu City takes about 2 h by bus to Maya then a short boat ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PHP
- Best months
- Dec–May
- avoid Jun–Nov (wet season)
- Airport
- CEB
- Nights
- 2
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- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Daanbantayan117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daanbantayan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyViolent crime is rare; pickpocketing is virtually nonexistent, but stay alert at night near bars.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 117 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCEB Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Bus from terminal to North Bus Terminal, then to Daanbantayan (≈2 h total).).
- Getting aroundJeepney routes link the public terminal to Bogo and Maya; tricycles and habal‑habal handle short trips…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget pension house, a night, per room₱1,200 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedKandaya Resort room, a night, per room₱21,000 (≈ US$400)
- High-end bedKandaya Resort room, a night, per room₱21,000 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱2,500 (≈ US$45) · High ₱5,000 (≈ US$90)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CEB Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Bus from terminal to North Bus Terminal, then to Daanbantayan (≈2 h total).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
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Mar
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
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May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daanbantayan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Jeepney routes link the public terminal to Bogo and Maya; tricycles and habal‑habal handle short trips; V‑hire vans cost PHP 160‑190 from Mandaue north terminal.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bogo
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Jeepney or tricycle from Daanbantayan public terminal, about 30 min
Market town with a small waterfront and historic church.
Moalboal
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus from Daanbantayan to Moalboal via Cebu City, about 2 h total
Sardine run and nearby waterfalls.
Malapascua Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
8 AM boat from Maya pier, reach Maya by V‑hire or bus from Daanbantayan (≈1 h)
Renowned for Monad Shoal thresher‑shark dives.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kandaya Resort
High‑end resort, about PHP 21,000 per night.
Pension houses
Budget options, price varies; check locally.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,200–2,500 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱2,500–5,000 (≈ US$45–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₱5,000 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget pension house1 × 2 nights × ₱1,800 | ₱3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₱2,500 | ₱10,000 |
| Bus from Mandaue north terminal (V‑hire)2 × ₱180 · check | ₱350 |
| Boat Maya → Malapascua (8 AM)2 × ₱200 · check | ₱400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱1,440 |
| Trip total≈ ₱3,950 per person per day, bed included | ₱15,790≈ US$300 |
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2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Violent crime is rare, but avoid groups of drunk men at night.
- Boat to Malapascua departs daily at 8 AM; confirm schedule in advance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 117
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire and ambulance117
Embassy
US consular services are in Cebu City; check the official website for hours.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mandaue north terminal → Daanbantayan (V‑hire): PHP 160–190 (≈ US$3–4) per person, about 2 h (check)
- Maya → Malapascua boat: PHP 200 (≈ US$4) per person, 8 AM departure (check)
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- Pasaylo-a ko — Excuse me / Sorry (pasaylo-a ko)
- Salamat — Thank you (salamat)
- Tagpila kini? — How much is this? (tagpila kini?)
- Asa ang kasilyas? — Where is the bathroom? (asa ang kasilyas?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Daanbantayan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May · avoid Jun–Nov (wet season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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