Quick Answer The best island-hopping destinations near Cebu City are Malapascua (thresher sharks, white sand beaches), Moalboal (sardine run, Kawasan Falls canyoneering), Camotes Islands (lesser-known, serene beaches and caves), and Bantayan Island (laid-back beach getaway). Best visited November-May for calmer seas. For the diving-specific breakdown of these same islands, see our complete scuba diving spots […]