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Happy splashing and swimming from Cebu!
Images: Jpark Resort & Waterpark Cebu (L); Sky Waterpark Cebu (R) Facebook pages
Cebu is an island in the middle of the Pearl of the Orient. Surrounded by water on all sides, it is fitting to have water parks in Cebu that cater to locals and visitors alike. From beachside resorts to ones found in the mountains, here are some of the water parks one can find in Cebu.
1. Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu
Address: M.L. Quezon Highway, Brgy. Maribago, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu
Young ones having fun at the toddlers’ pool
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Cebu, previously Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa, is a five-star resort located on Mactan Island. It features six themed pools, three waterslides, and a white sand beach. The wave rider allows guests to experience artificial waves at specific hours each day. This resort in Cebu also has a toddlers’ pool for little ones to be safe while having fun.
The resort has a total of 508 rooms for guests looking to stay a night or two. Since the resort sits in front of the Hilutungan Channel, guests will have a remarkable view when they wake up in the morning.
Guests can also enjoy water sports, such as kayaking, snorkeling, and diving. They can have a round of mini-golf or go around the resort using motorless go-karts. Chess lovers can take their passion to a new level by playing with larger-than-life chess pieces at the resort.
After a fun-filled day, guests can eat at The Abalone, Ching Hai, Olive, and Coral Seaside.
The easiest way to get to Jpark Island is to hop on a taxi.
Sky Waterpark Cebu
Address: J Centre Mall, 6th Floor, No. 165 A.S. Fortuna St., Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu
The Sky Waterpark Cebu is the newest waterpark in Metro Cebu.
Sky Waterpark Cebu is a waterpark facility in Cebu located in the middle of the bustling city of Mandaue. Situated on the rooftop of J Centre Mall, the waterpark offers a panoramic view of the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu.
The main pool area spans 465 sq. m. and features an infinity edge, swim-up pool bar, Jacuzzi, and cabanas. The children’s play area of the waterpark features water slides, a seesaw, a water curtain, and a kiddie pool. Sky Waterpark Cebu also has a food court area where guests can dine on burgers, chicken wings, pizza, french fries, sandwiches, and the like.
Membership starts at PhP35,000 for premium plus and up to PhP50,000 for executive class. The park also offers a loyalty membership program with benefits like food and beverage discounts, and complimentary entry passes, discounted use of cabanas, and complimentary dinner passes. For summer, they have day-use packages ranging from Ph1,500 to PhP3,500.
To go to Sky Waterpark Cebu, take a jeepney headed for Maguikay, Mandaue City, and ask the driver if he will pass J Centre Mall. You can also take a taxi to the mall itself.
March 2022 Update: Sky Waterpark Cebu hasn’t officially announced its reopening yet. For the latest updates, please visit the establishment’s social media pages.
While Cebu is more famous for its beaches and waterfalls, waterparks have started to sprout all over the island in recent years. These water parks provide another option for fun weekend activities in Cebu.
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This article was originally published in Yoorekka on April 27, 2017.
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