Heyaaah Hiveeers !!!, welcome to my #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary 035 | Pristine Beach Of Virgin Island at Bantayan Cebu Philippines. For today's blog, I will bring you to one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. A small island that surely you will never forget. Come, let's Visit this place !!!
This travel adventure happened last June 13, 2021, when I and my colleagues decided to stay on Bantayan Island for 2 days and 1 night. We get a great deal tour package in one resort on the island for just only $30 each. And one inclusion of the Travel tour is Island Hopping in the Virgin Islands.
Virgin Island Of Bantayan
This islet is offshore from Bantayan. One of the popular tourist destinations when visiting Bantayan Island. It is part of the Municipality of Sta. Fe is the center of tourism on the island. This islet is privately owned and has 31 hectares in total area. The management of the islet controls the number of people visiting daily to make sure the islet is maintained and in good condition.
The islet has a pristine beach with fine white sand and crystal-clear water. Theirs a lot of activities you can do on this beach. It has a wide shoreline in a docking area where you can do volleyball beach, Camping, and sunbathes. You will also love swimming, diving, Kayaking, and snorkeling in the clear water of the ocean. Im amazed actually how clear the water on this island is compared to the other beaches we've visited.
One of the activities I love on the island is Snorkeling. Underneath this beautiful beach is a healthy marine sanctuary where a lot of different species of fish and colorful corals will be found. The island also has paradise under the sea that you will never forget.
This is the spot we love on the beach, we stay here under the big Tree where its branches reached up to the ocean and shade us from the sun. In this area, we chill, dive, snorkel, and treasure our time together with this amazing view of the island. We know it's hard to repeat this kind of moment with this crazy person on this pristine beach.
How to Reach Virgin Island?
If you are already on Bantayan Island, you need to travel first to Sta. Fe port where you will find the rentable boats going to the island. Travel time from the Sta. Fe Port to the Virgin Islands is approximately 30 minutes. There is no regular passenger boat from the mainland of Bantayan going to the Virgin Islands, Just make sure to plan first together with your resort so they can find a boat for you. It is also advisable to visit the Island in groups so you can lessen the cost of boat Transportation. If you are a Solo Traveler and compromise your travel budget, find a group of people going to the island to join in. No worries Filipinos are hospitable I'm sure will join in 😊.
Rate's and Other Informations
| Item | Rate | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Transportation | ₱1,500 | one-way good for 12 people from Sta. Fe Port |
| Entrance Fee | ₱200 | each person |
| Cottage's | ₱500,₱600, ₱1000, ₱1,500 | Day use only |
| Cabana Cottage | ₱1,500 | Good for 2 pax maximum of 4 ( additional ₱200 each for excess) Overnight Stay No aircon |
| Open Cottage | ₱1,500 | Good for 5 pax ( additional ₱200 each for excess) Overnight Stay No aircon |
| Bamboo Cottage | ₱3,000 | Good for 2 pax maximum of 4 ( additional ₱300 each for excess) Overnight Stay with aircon |
| Family Cottage | ₱5,000 | Good for 4 pax maximum of 6 ( additional ₱300 each for excess) Overnight Stay with aircon |
| Barkada Cottage | ₱8,000 | Good for 8 pax maximum of 10( additional ₱300 each for excess) Overnight Stay with aircon |
Rates may change depending on peak season, they are open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For your booking, you may contact their cellular numbers: 0920-118-3521 / 0917-322-2115 / 0922-726-6579 or visit their Facebook Page for inquiries.
Everything on the Island is Expensive, If you want to save, bring your water and food, also bring your goggles And other snorkeling gear. You will save a lot if you will bring and bought this from the mainland of Bantayan.
This beach of the Virgin Islands is one of the best beaches I've visited so far. I will never forget the moment I have on this wonderful island. I will definitely be back on this island.
Some photos came from one of my friend Ace, we shared together some of our pictures on this island during our visit
That's it Hivers in #LakwatsaniIntoy Diary 035. Hoping I give you another travel destination for the next summer season. Thank you for joining me on this travel adventure.
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