Explore the walled city’s colonial-era landmarks — Fort Santiago and UNESCO-listed San Agustin Church reveal Manila’s Spanish past; Fort Santiago typically open 8:00am–6:00pm.
Choose fresh seafood and have it cooked to order in a lively market-restaurant setting, close to the bay and airport hotels if you have an early flight.
Boat snorkel to see the massive sardine school off Panagsama Beach and colourful reefs around Pescador Island; boat trips run from morning until early afternoon.
Optional guided canyoning through turquoise waterfalls and natural slides; most operators run trips from 7:30am–3:00pm — book in advance for safety and availability.
Guided, local-operator boat interactions usually run 5:30am–8:00am with strict rules; essential to use accredited operators and respect animal welfare guidelines.
Drive back to Cebu harbour then take an afternoon OceanJet/Weesam fast craft to Tagbilaran, Bohol (approx 2h); multiple departures, aim for an early-afternoon sailing.
Morning domestic flight to Manila (approx 1h45m). Book an early flight to arrive in Manila with afternoon time for last-minute shopping or onward connections.
If you have a later international flight, use the afternoon for shopping at Greenbelt/Glorietta in Makati or relax at a hotel near the airport; malls typically open 10:00am–9:00pm.