What's up Hive? My apologies for keeping everyone on standby for the next part of my Sumilon Island Trip. I've had a challenging start to the week but nonetheless, here's the 2nd part of my Sumilon Island trip. So you could closely follow everything about this trip, feel free to click here for Part 1, in case you missed it! 😁
What else are we waiting for? Let's further explore Sumilon Island. 😎
Private Island Feels?
Again, Sumilon is a 24-hectare island about 5km off the southeastern coast of Oslob, Cebu. The entire Sumilon Island is privately run by Bluewater Group. Hence, there's no other way to reach the island but through Bluewater. That's what I know but when we went there, I saw a boat docking at the sandbar at the other end of the island. I wasn't able to ask for details on this tho. But back in the day, this was Sumilon's selling point: it's the idea that you get to stay on an island in the middle of the bluest ocean with only a few people.
Well at this point, let me tell you, it's a hoax. At least based on my recent experience. After they recovered from the devastation from Supertyphoon Odette, Sumilon Island offered a day tour half its regular price both on weekdays and weekends. People took advantage of the promo. Where in the world could you find a day tour worth $11.5 which includes boat transfers, lunch buffet (yup, the food's unlimited!), and access to the entire island (except near the private rooms). With access to the entire island, you can use the water sports activities near the lagoon, the infinity pools, and of course, the icing on the cake, access to Sumilon Sandbar! Not to mention the idyllic sceneries when you trek the perimeter of the island.
NOTE: The sandbar is close every Wednesday. You might want to consider this.
When we arrived on the island, we didn't waste our precious time as based on the email confirming our trip we only have 8 AM - 3 PM. It was already 10 AM when we arrived. Even with the signages, I personally felt lost. I wasn't expected the island to be this big. I was expecting to see the sandbar and that's it.
We followed the wooden signages and found ourselves near the Pulo Restaurant. Beside the Pulo Restaurant is a kiddy pool and tables and chairs occupied by friends and family.
The Lagoon
I bet you didn't know but there's more to Sumilon Island than what newspapers & magazines feature, and even posts from people on social media highlight. Prior to visiting the island, I didn't know what to expect but for one, I knew there's a sandbar that appears and disappears depending on the tide. But other than that, I was clueless. Now that's what I'll bring to the table today, the parts of Sumilon that don't get to have the limelight very often.
Starting with the lagoon. Beside the kiddy pool, we've spotted a small lagoon stretched from the poolside until almost halfway to the other side of the island. There were kayaks and a pedal boat that guests could use for free but because there were only a few, one had to wait . We didn't try this activity.
The lagoon's covered with mangroves on both sides. One side's facing the ocean and the other's bouldered with tall limestone walls. That nipa hut a few meters from where I took these photos is where they perform their massage services! Reconnecting with nature couldn't get any better here! 💚
A quick dip
I didn't stay long at the lagoon. The beachfront's less than 30 meters away from the lagoon. In fact, you can just see it from the lagoon. The island's too huge and if I want to explore more, I better go but the waves called me, and who am I not to respond, right? I've been craving for that day. One day I could just sit somewhere facing the ocean. There's this beach swing, ahhh what a perfect spot! It's exactly what I imagined. I told my boyfriend that he can continue exploring the island while I decided I'm dipping right there and then. No one's swimming on the side where I swam. Again, just how I like it!
There were open huts installed near the shore too. If only we checked-in, I'd surely spend an afternoon sleeping here or read a romantic fiction book while my love caress my hair. Ahhh, now, I'm daydreaming! ❤️
The waves were huge and the sound of them crashing on the shore one after the other was so satisfying to the soul. It's like when they leave, my worries left with them. I just sat there looking at the horizon and even without my glasses, I knew it was breathtaking. And now looking at the photos I took, indeed it was.
I played with the waves as if they're real people. Have you done that? That's one of my favorite things to do when I go to the beach. I always run towards the waves, open my arms as wide as I can and welcome the waves like they're old friends returning. Doing this makes me excited beyond words and genuinely happy. I can do it all day as long as I don't drown! 😂
A dead end
I told you earlier that exploring the entire island takes time. When I realized this, I already consumed almost an hour taking photos and swimming. I got up and moved farther away from the crowd. And look what I found...
Finding this crowdless spot in the island is like finding your little secret spot in the middle of the city. It came unexpectedly, but I gladly welcomed my new found spot. I guess those who explore more, experience more. Glad this one's a good experience tho. Wil tell you an almost frustrating but funny one in a separate post, still part of this Sumilon Island trip.
There were a couple of sunloungers but there was no guest other than me. So I didn't have difficulty taking a lot of photos! No photobombers! If you want to relax and be away from the rest of the guests, you can stay here and have the peace you deserve.
I tried to explore further but the next wooden gate had a No Entry sign. I immediately went back to our tent near the Pulo Restaurant.
Lunch time! Buffet time!
I headed back near the restaurant to look for my boyfriend but he wasn't there. I continued exploring; this time I explored the Sumilon Sandbar. But we won't talk about that until next post. Saw him in the sandbar, after exploring a few minutes we headed back to Pulo Restaurant for our lunch. The lunch buffet was served near the kiddy pool and our tent's located right in front of the beach! Perfection at its finest indeed! 😍
It was a long weekend for all of us. I heard that my teams @thegoodbi and @lakwatserangthik will be heading to Oslob, too. But was surprised to see them in Sumilon; they mentioned it was a last minute decision. They're all dressed in black and white, but mostly white. GMy boyfriend took a photo of us and Jessa from @thegoodbi insisted to take a photo of me and GB in return!
They explored the rest of Sumilon and we continued eating our lunch. We met again later that day!
For reservations or queries about the island, you may contact the following emails:
sumilon@bluewater.com.ph
sales.sumilon@bluewater.com.ph
I have a very high standard when it comes to customer service and their social media responded slowly. I tried calling but no one would pick up so I emailed them and it was fast as lightning!
Ooooops! Sorry, I had to stop here! But promise we'll explore more of Sumilon Island in my next posts! I couldn't wait to show you the sandbar and the infinity pooool! They're priceless.
Thank you for reading until the very end! Have a blast today! ❤️
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