Frequently Asked Questions

• About Moalboal?
• How to get to Moalboal?
• Do I need visas?
• Where I can stay?
• Are there Serious Dangers at Kasai Village Beach Resort?
• The Seasons
• Population/Language
• Philippine Time
• Dress/What to bring
• Electrical Appliances
• Money
• Paying
• Business Hours
• Tipping
• How to get here
• How to get to Cebu Island
• Public Transport
• Health and Medicine

About Moalboal?

Moalboal is one of Philippines famous weekend getaways with its beautiful white sand beaches, hide away coves and wonderful dive sites full of colour and teaming with coral reef fish.

How to get to Moalboal?

Moalboal is only 2-2½ hours journey from Cebu International Airport - once at the airport we can arrange a private pickup or we can assist you in your public transfer.

Do I need visas?

Visitors from most Western Countries including Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand are granted a 21-day stay on arrival. Other nationals are required to produce a tourist visa and should contact your local Philippine consulate for more details. If you intend staying more than 21 days sometimes it might be better to get a 59-day visa in your home countrybefore arrival. It is relatively easy to arrange visa extensions in Cebu City yourself or using a service.

Where I can stay?

Kasai Village Beach Resort with 13 air-conditioned units. For more info about rooms please CLICK HERE.

How Many of These Are Serious Dangers at Kasai Village Beach Resort? Tsunamis, Typhoons, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Sharks, Crocodiles, Venomous Snakes, Malaria, Typhoid.

None of the above. Kasai Village beach Resort location on Moalboal is truly blessed, and there is probably no other resort area anywhere else in the world that is so well-insulated against assorted natural perils.
Cebu is located in the heart of the Philippines , totally surrounded by much larger islands. This means that most typhoons never reach Cebu, and the rare storms that do are already much-weakened. The danger from tsunamis is effectively zero; there is no known seismic fault in this area, and any long-range tsunami would be blocked by other islands.

The Pacific monsoon drops most of its moisture on other islands prior to reaching Cebu . Thus, there is no pronounced rainy season and the weather here is clement year-round. Although it can rain at any time of year, most rains are brief and quickly followed by brilliant sunshine. (Before being tempted by the "low season" rates offered elsewhere, better ask why there's a low season. Cebu doesn't have one.)
The entire island of Cebu is an ancient coral outcropping (not of volcanic origin like Hawaii , nor near a continental shelf like Bali or Phuket). There are no volcanoes, and the area does not experience any appreciable earthquake activity.

The Seasons

On the whole excellent weather all year round, summer months with the minimal risk of typhoons. Hottest time of year is March to June, the ‘coolest' time December to February. "High season" is traditionally late October to early June, although the area is busy at weekends throughout the year and during any Asian Holiday. The Pacific monsoon drops most of its moisture on other islands prior to reaching Cebu . Thus, there is no pronounced rainy season and the weather here is clement year-round. Although it can rain at any time of year, most rains are brief and quickly followed by brilliant sunshine. (Before being tempted by the "low season" rates offered elsewhere, better ask why there's a low season. Cebu doesn't have one.)

Population/Language

Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and education.

Philippine Time

Philippine standard time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime.

Dress/What to bring

Wear natural-fibre, lightweight clothing. You'll feel more comfortable. Bring shorts, hat, sun-glasses, bathing suit, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, tough shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach.

The Barong Tagalog is the acceptable formal wear for men. Shorts or sleeveless shirts should never be worn when visiting churches, mosques or temples.

Electrical Appliances

Most areas in Cebu are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm.

Money

The Philippine currency is peso, divided into 100 centavos. Next to the peso, the US dollar enjoys wide acceptance. Most foreign currencies can easily be changed at banks, hotels and authorized dealers. Foreign currency is not readily taken by the establishments in Cebu . Major foreign credit cards may be accepted only at major hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. Visitors are advised to bring sufficient amount of change in small bills or coins.

Paying

US Dollar / Peso cash are preferred (obviously and the best way!). We accept other major currencies as payment; please check with us before you arrive. US Dollar traveler's cheques are probably the safest way to carry money – you will need your passport with you when you come to pay with them. Credit cards are accepted; VISA & MASTERCARD. We also accept bank transfers, please contact us for details.

Business Hours

Banks – 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; Government agencies and offices – 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; Private firms – 9am to 12nn Saturday; shops – 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Most department stores stay open on Sundays and holidays.

Tipping

Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, hairdressers, beauticians and porters. Most hotels and restaurants add a 10% service charge on top of the government tax. Tipping 5-15% of the bill is appropriate if no service charge is included.

How to get here

The trip to Moalboal is not complicated and many ways lead to us. First you have to come to the Philippines and especially to Cebu City . Therefore, a few tips how to come to Cebu City .  

How to get to Cebu Island

There are many ways to come to Cebu . The first, and the easiest, is by direct flight.

Cebu International Airport is served by various airlines like Cathay Pacific from Hong Kong, SilkAir (Singapore Airlines) from Singapore , Malaysian Airlines from Kuala Lumpur and Qatar Airways from Doha/Singapore. The alternative is to fly to Manila and take a domestic flight or a ferry to Cebu. From the capital city flights to Cebu are offered several times a day. The boat trip takes about 20 hours, but cruising on a luxury liner through the Philippine archipelago is an adventure in itself.

Arrived at Cebu City you got different possibilities to transfer to Moalboal. We arrange the direct transfer for you. Or, if you would like to come on your own, you can reach Moalbaol either via Taxi or Bus.

For organized transfer please inform us early enough and we will organize the direct transfer to Kasai Village for you. All you have to do is come to Cebu City . You will be picked up at the airport in or the harbor by our staff and brought directly to Kasai Village Beach Resort. 

Hint!
You should not forget to take a sweater with you, because the V-hires and the airplanes are usually very well air-conditioned.

Public Transport

Getting around Cebu, one may take a colourful jeepney or a bus at a minimal fare. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are popular in outlaying areas and in suburbs, quiet notably within Mactan Island. . Taxicabs are widely available.

Health and Medicine

No malaria in the area, but inoculations for Hep A, Typhoid, Polio and Tetanus are recommended, always check with your doctor. Bring high factor sun creams and insect repellent if you are prone to that type of thing, It's a rare occasion that you will need to put on more than shorts and a t-shirt.