Water World Cebu

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Water World Cebu is a popular water park on the island of Cebu, offering fun and relaxation for the whole family. We visited the park and in this post we tell you what to expect on site and who a visit is worthwhile for.

Location & opening hours: Water World Cebu

Water World Cebu is located in Mandaue, just a few meters from the bridge (Marcelo Fernan Bridge) to Mactan Island. The water park can be reached from the city in around 10–15 minutes; taxi fares come to around 150 PHP. From Mactan Island it also takes barely more than 20 minutes to Water World. Every taxi driver knows the water park in Cebu.

Water World Cebu has a large parking lot for scooters and cars, which is available to guests free of charge.

• Address: 8XH7+X8C, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
• Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE! The opening hours of Water World seem to be very variable. We strongly advise you to check the water park’s Facebook page before you head over, as the opening-hours schedule is always published there two months in advance.

Water World Cebu prices

Admission to the water park costs 400 PHP per person on weekends, and 350 PHP per person on weekdays. There is no distinction between adults and children. Children under 3 years old get in free.

For a little extra convenience you can rent a locker for 100 PHP to keep your personal belongings safe. If you bring your own small padlock, you can skip the rental fee charged for the lock.

Inside the water park you can also rent tables and suites that make your stay even more comfortable. We didn’t go for this option ourselves. Below you’ll find a small selection of the prices.

Info: Only cash or GCash is accepted at the ticket counter.

Admission: 400 PHP on weekends / 350 PHP on weekdays / children under 3 FREE

Rental prices:

• Table 400 PHP per day (max. 8 people) – was free during our visit!
• Locker 100 PHP per day
• Aqua Suites (small rooms) 2,500 PHP per day (overnight stays not possible)

Corkage fee (for food you bring in):

• 100 PHP for a maximum of 3 kg of food
• 500 PHP per lechon
• Birthday cakes may be brought in free of charge

Tickets are NOT available online and can only be purchased at the ticket counter at the entrance.

About Water World Cebu

The attractions at Water World Cebu are generally fine, but they are aimed more at children. A particular highlight is the wave pool, which makes for a fun few hours.

It should be noted, however, that the slides and the wave pool operate in alternation, with no obvious reason why. This can be a little disappointing for some visitors, as you cannot use all of the attractions at the same time.

Adults also get their share of action, with a few fast slides and the Dare Drop. Overall, a one-time visit is entertaining, but in our view the park is not a major highlight for anyone over 15. Still, the water park is a good choice for families with children..

A very big drawback for us was the fact that there are no sun loungers or lawns for lying down anywhere in the entire water park, which may be a problem for anyone who wants to relax and sunbathe.

The water park also has a restaurant that offers a variety of unhealthy dishes and refreshments so that visitors can keep their energy up during their stay. The prices are generally reasonable, but the quality of the food is on the lower end, and all of the dishes are thoroughly unhealthy. In principle, the offering is aimed at a typical Filipino family spending a weekend at the pool and looking for unhealthy fast food.

The attractions and slides at the water park

The water park in Cebu has a good number of slides. Most of them are suitable for children, and the waterhouse in the middle of the park delights the little ones. But adults and the young at heart also get their money’s worth at Water World Cebu. There are also a few extreme slides such as the Dare Drop, which goes straight down vertically.

• Tornado water slide
• 15-meter mat racer
• 18-meter Speed Shooter
• Space Hole
• 40-meter loop slide
• Family camel slide
• Family rapid slide
• Dare Drop vertical slide
• River Rapids (400-meter river)
• Waterhouse (children’s water park)
• Wave pool

Tip: Overnight stay at Water World Cebu – Right on the grounds of Water World Cebu there is also a hotel. From here it is only a few minutes’ drive to the airport; even in heavy traffic you should reach the airport in a maximum of 20–30 minutes. The Waterworld Hotel is therefore ideal for families on the last day before departure, or for arriving after a long journey. At the moment the WWC Hotel, which is brand new, does not appear to be open. We have not been able to find any booking information on the booking platforms or anywhere else online…

The best time to visit the Cebu water park

Even on weekends the water park is not overcrowded. There is clearly more going on than on weekdays, but you never get the feeling that it is too full. In general we recommend visiting on a weekday if you can. But weekends are no problem either, and you will look in vain for long lines at the slides.

We hope this short guide helps you decide whether or not you should go to Water World Cebu. If you still have questions, feel free to leave a comment!