Sea Explorers Philippines — Cabilao / Pura Vida Cabilao

Quiet Cabilao island dive resort with cliff and beachfront suites, an infinity pool, in-house Sea Explorers and easy access to walls and macro-rich reefs.

At a glance

Overview

Pura Vida Cabilao is a boutique island resort in Bohol with direct access to the Sea Explorers Cabilao dive centre.

The current resort page presents Deluxe Cliff Ocean View Rooms, a large Family Suite and a beachfront Honeymoon Suite, while the commercial tariff groups them under Deluxe and Suite pricing.

Cabilao is best known for quiet walls, healthy reefs and macro subjects away from the busier Bohol hubs.

Highlights

  • Couples, photographers and small groups seeking a quiet island base for walls, reefs and macro diving. The infinity pool, beach and suite categories also suit mixed diver and non-diver stays.
Location
Cabilao Island, Bohol, Philippines
Nitrox
Available to certified divers from approximately €3 per tank or €21 for ten tanks
Dives per day
Multiple scheduled guided dives according to the prebooked package and local conditions
Dining
Breakfast is included. Half board starts from approximately €33 pp/day and full board f...
Languages spoken
English, German, and Filipino
The resort experience

About Sea Explorers Philippines — Cabilao / Pura Vida Cabilao

Dining and meal plans

Breakfast is included.

Half board starts from approximately €33 pp/day and full board from approximately €43 pp/day.

Beyond diving

Non-divers can use the beach, infinity pool, restaurant and spa services or arrange island and Bohol excursions.

Activity timing depends on transfer logistics and local conditions.

Getting there

Cabilao transfers combine car or van service with the local boat crossing.

Published per-person rates are available from Bohol Airport, Tagbilaran, Cebu, Dauin and Siquijor; luggage and porter fees are separate.

Underwater experience

Diving from Sea Explorers Philippines — Cabilao / Pura Vida Cabilao

Dives per day

Multiple scheduled guided dives according to the prebooked package and local conditions

Dive programme

Prebooked packages of one, five, ten, fifteen or twenty dives include tanks, weights, guide and boat rides.

Sanctuary fees, special day trips, possible fuel surcharge, Nitrox, equipment and private guiding are separate.

Nitrox

Available to certified divers from approximately €3 per tank or €21 for ten tanks

House reef

Island reef access is close to the resort; the exact house-reef entry and guided schedule follow tide and conditions.

Photography facilities

Small-island logistics, macro-rich sites and optional private guiding suit underwater photographers. Dedicated camera-room specifications require reconfirmation.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

Current named categories are Deluxe Cliff Ocean View, Family Suite and Honeymoon Suite.

The commercial price list uses generic Deluxe and Suite prices; exact mapping and total units must be reconfirmed before publication.

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Deluxe Cliff Ocean View Room

From €57 pp/night sharing
Per person, two guests sharing, breakfast included
Air-conditioned cliff-side room with a private terrace and views over the Bohol Sea.
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Hot and cold shower
  • Minibar
  • In-room safe
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Family Suite

From €71 pp/night sharing
Indicative two-guest Suite Room price from the commercial tariff; final Family Suite occupancy quoted separately
Large 110 m² suite with king bed, sofa bed, dressing area and a terrace facing the Bohol Sea.
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Hot and cold shower
  • Minibar
  • In-room safe
Approximately 110 m²
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Honeymoon Suite

Indicative from €71 pp/night sharing
Generic Suite Room price used indicatively; exact Honeymoon Suite price and allocation must be confirmed
Private beachfront suite designed for couples, with a romantic island setting and breakfast included.
  • Breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Hot and cold shower
  • Minibar
  • In-room safe
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Operator options

Available resort options

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Meal Plan

Dives per diving day

Special dives & encounters

Diving Extra

Transfer

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Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox

Request PADI Enriched Air Nitrox during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI Advanced Open Water

Request PADI Advanced Open Water during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy

Request PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Not sure — recommend suitable training

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Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Land Excursion

Bohol Land Excursion

Add a private Bohol sightseeing day before or after the island stay.
Full day
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