Cabilao Island
Island Small Bohol island famed for diving and coral gardens
island off Bohol (Loon municipality), Philippines. Renowned diving destination with steep walls, coral gardens and frequent sea‑turtle sightings. Visitors commonly stay multiple nights to dive; day trips from Tagbilaran or Loon are also available.
Cabilao Island is a small island in the Philippines, part of Bohol province in the Bohol Sea. The island is known for coral reefs and scuba diving, with several dive sites close to shore.
Visitors come for diving, snorkeling and to experience a quiet island community; boat trips to nearby reefs are common. The island has limited resort and guesthouse accommodations catering to divers and small-group tourism.
The island sits off the western coast of Bohol in the Bohol Sea and is reached by short boat transfers from the Bohol mainland and nearby ports.
- Diving: A small island in Bohol province with a reputation for diving; several shore and boat-access dive sites surround the island and a shallow house reef is commonly used by visitors.
How to Get to Cabilao Island #
Cabilao Island (Bohol) is reached by road + boat from Tagbilaran City. From Tagbilaran take a jeepney/van or private car west on the Tagbilaran-Loon road toward the municipality of Loon (Looc area) - the drive is roughly 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. From the small passenger pier at Looc/Barangay Looc catch a local pump boat or scheduled outrigger to Cabilao Island (boat rides commonly take on the order of 20-45 minutes); on arrival the island’s landing is a short walk from the dock to accommodations and dive sites.
Tips for Visiting Cabilao Island #
- Plan snorkel or dive trips for early morning when seas are calm and underwater visibility is best, and coordinate departures with local operators on the island.
- Arrange boat transfers in advance from the nearby Bohol mainland (Cortes area) - boats run on set schedules and day‑trip boats can fill up quickly.
- Carry sufficient cash and basic supplies before arriving: Cabilao has only a few small shops and limited ATM access, so overnighting on the island is the easiest way to enjoy late‑afternoon and early‑morning dives.
Best Time to Visit Cabilao Island #
Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the calmest waters and best diving conditions.
Weather & Climate near Cabilao Island #
Cabilao Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1422 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
