Waterworld Cebu: Central Visayas' largest waterpark

A new park has started splashing in Cebu last December 14, 2019. WaterWorld Cebu, which claims to be the largest waterpark in Central Visayas, is located on the foot of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge in Mandaue City. The park is home to 10 extreme slides, a wave pool, a spacious water playground with 11 child-friendly slides, and three function rooms which can accommodate up to 220 people. It is surely a place for everybody from kids to kids at heart.

Here is our guide to WaterWorld Cebu.

Location/Getting There

WaterWorld Cebu is located on the foot of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge at the UN Avenue, Opao, Mandaue City.

Vehicles from Northern Cebu may take Cebu North Road then turn left at the Butuanon Bridge junction to UN Avenue and head straight to Marcelo Fernan Bridge. At the foot of the Bridge, go to the access road to reach WaterWorld Cebu.

Vehicles from Southern Cebu may take Cebu South Road heading to the Central Nautical Highway through Natalio Bacalso Ave, Imus Ave, Lopez Jaena Street, and MC Briones Street. Then, turn right at the Butuanon Bridge junction towards UN Avenue and head straight to Marcelo Fernan Bridge. At the foot of the Bridge, go to the access road to reach Waterworld Cebu.

Vehicles coming from Mactan island including those from the Mactan Cebu International Airport may take M.L. Quezon National Highway and head towards Marcelo Fernan Bridge to UN Avenue. At UN Avenue, make a u-turn and head back to Marcelo Fernan Bridge. At the foot of the Bridge, go to the access road to reach Waterworld Cebu.

For those commuting from Cebu City, you can take a PUJ with 01K route and hop off at the Cebu North Bus Terminal. There, you can take any of the buses that head north and disembark at the foot Marcelo Fernan Bridge right in front of the Waterworld Cebu. Alternatively, you can take 01K and hope off at the PUJ terminal in Parkmall then ride a PUJ with MI-02B route which plies the Mandaue-Maribago route or 23 which plies the Mandaue-Punta Engaño route. Inform the PUJ driver that you will hop off near the foot of the bridge (in the Mandaue side).

Those commuting from Northern Cebu may ride on buses or jeepneys heading to Mandaue and hop off at Pacific Mall Mandaue and then head to their PUJ terminal and ride any of the jeepneys that go to Mactan island (Lapu-lapu).

Commuting from Waterworld Cebu back to your place is a little bit of a hassle as most public transports are already in full capacity once it reaches the foot of the bridge. For those going north, you can ride the bus (usually standing as seats are already filled). For those going back to Southern Cebu or to Mactan island, your best bet is also to ride the bus and then hope off across Pacific Mall Mandaue. At Pacific Mall Mandaue, you should be able to find public transport heading to Cebu City or to Mactan island.

For those who prefer ride-hailing apps, going to your place from Waterworld Cebu is difficult to book as UN Avenue is a traffic chokepoint. You may wish to leave earlier than the 5pm closing time to avoid traffic congestion and be able to book a ride.

Park Schedule

As of the writing of this post, the following park schedule applies:

• Ticket selling starts at 9:00 AM
• Gate opens at 9:00 AM 
• Waterpark closes at 5:00 PM 
• Food World and Tiki Island Bar opens at 9:00 AM 
• Barbecue Bay opens at 9:00 AM 
• Snack Shack opens at 10:00 AM 

Entrance Fee

WaterWorld Cebu is currently offering a promotional rate which is half of their regular rate. There is no exact date as to when the promotional rate will lapse so I encourage you to visit WaterWorld while it lasts. The place is surely a great treat for the kids and kids at heart. The rate covers all-day unlimited use of all slides and attractions. 

Promo Rate (Rates apply until further notice) 

• Local Weekday Rate: Php 400.00 (for local Philippine residents)
• Local Weekend/Holiday Rate: Php 500.00 (for local Philippine residents)
• Non-Local Weekday/Weekend/Holiday Rate: Php 1,000.00 

Note: 

• Kids 3 feet and below are FREE.
• The rate also applies to those who will not swim but wish to enter the waterpark.
• Local Philippine residents - all individuals (including foreigners) RESIDING in the Philippines. Proof of residency must be presented upon ticket purchase. 

Rentals 

• Lockers – Php 100 for the whole day 
  Safeguard your valuables with WaterWorld Cebu’s automated lockers equipped with RFID technology. The lockers are not that big but should fit your electronic devices and other valuables.
• Tables – Php 400
  You can rent a table if you come as a group for a comfortable stay. The table can accommodate 8-10 people comfortably and are located at the Upper and Lower Deck facing the slides and near the food outlets. Table reservation can be made by contacting their sales office at 09177907911 or by messaging them on Facebook
• Aqua Suites – Php 2,500 for day use only (good for 10 pax)
  WaterWorld Cebu also has Aqua Suites to give your visit that extra special getaway vibe. The Aqua Suites are fully air-conditioned with a TV, sofa and a private comfort room. Booking may be done by contacting their Sales Office.

Cashless Waterpark 

WaterWorld has employed cashless transactions inside the waterpark. You will have to get a reloadable Wristband Wallet for a minimal deposit of Php 100 pesos. All remaining wristband balances including the deposit can be refunded before the closing of the waterpark at any of the loading stations located at the WaterWorld Cebu Entrance Area, Splash Shop, Food World, and Tiki Island Bar. 

Schedule of Operations, Slide Rules, and Regulations

As per our experience, not all slides/rides operate at the same time. Lifeguards and staff are approachable, and you can always ask them for the schedule. It would be nice if WaterWorld Cebu can place a monitor which provides which slides are open and which are close in realtime at the Tiki Lounge where the tables are located. I hope that they also make the most of their PA system to announce the schedule every now and then. 

Swimming Attire

Wearing proper swimwear is strictly imposed when engaging in all water slides and pool activities. 

ALLOWED 

1. Board Shorts 
2. Swimsuits 
3. Bikinis 
4. Rashguards 
5. Full body Swimsuits 
6. Swimming Diapers 
7. Goggles 

NOT ALLOWED 

1. Regular Diapers 
2. Undergarments 
3. Jeans 
4. Jackets 
5. Halter Dress 
6. Denim Shorts and Boxer Shorts 
7. Long Skirts 
8. Garments with Sequins and Beads 
9. Knitted, Lace and Cotton Fabrics 
10. Jewelry 

Food and Drinks 

There are 4 food outlets inside the waterpark which offer a variety of food choices. The menu they offer is leaning towards fast food so don’t expect much. For us, we did have Boodle Fight Set which is good for 10 from Barbecue Bay. Unfortunately, some of the barbecues came in raw. Also, the Linagpang soup tastes mediocre.

The four food outlets are the following:

• Food World - offers different cuisines such as Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and American 
• Barbecue Bay - serves grilled pork, chicken and many more 
• Tiki Island Bar - has a variety of drinks such as fresh juices and fruit shakes as well as delectable desserts including cakes, halo-halo, etc. 
• Snack Shack - burgers, fries, chips, and the likes 

Prices for their meals are in the range 100 to 300++ excluding drinks. Please note that outside food and drinks are STRICTLY PROHIBITED inside the waterpark. They would, however, allow you to bring Celebratory Cakes. Lechons are also allowed with a corkage fee of Php1,000.00. There are no alcoholic beverages in the waterpark. 

Slides/Rides/Activities 

Extreme Slides

• Dare Drop Speed Shooter 
• Mat Racer 
• Tornado Twister 
• Space Hole 
• The Loop 
• Family Roller Coaster 

Dare Drop and the Speed Shooter, which are the tallest slides at  15 meters high,  offers adrenaline junkies the best experience. I personally recommend that you take these two first. After this, every other slide is easy-peasy.

Wave Pool

The wave pool can create waves as high as 1.5 meters. The wave pool can accommodate more than 1000 people. 

River Rapids

A lazy river with a total length of 400 meters. This is a good activity for you to chill and enjoy.

Water Playground

This is the place for the small ones. The water playground comes with 11 child-friendly slides.

Summary and Comments

WaterWorld Cebu is a new destination to be in Cebu. As a waterpark, it is indeed the best in Central Visayas. There are rooms for improvement but then, in general, it did meet our expectations. The food quality could be improved. It would be nice if announcements on which slides are open is done consistently using the PA system. Also, the stair steps on the Dare Drop and Speed Shooter tower are not rough enough which may become slippery. Kudos to the p

I hope this guide helps you enjoy most of WaterWorld Cebu! Adios amigos!