ISLAND HOPPING: LA MANOK ISLAND, MASBATE - CARNAZA ISLAND, CEBU - MALAPASCUA ISLAND, CEBU

 

Planning to hop island to island? Try an Island Hopping in between Masbate and Cebu.

This Island Hopping Package are much well known in Cebu, so they offer a lot of this trip (but mostly they excluded Malapascua Island).

BOAT RENT (15-20pax): P9,000

We departed from Esperanza, Masbate (2.3 - 3hours from Masbate City).

FIRST STOP: LA MANOK ISLAND, Esperanza, Masbate

Travel time from Esperanza Port: 45mins - 1hour

To Carnaza Island, Cebu: 30mins

To Malapascua Island, Cebu: 1hour & 30-45mins

Credit: https://tourism.biliranisland.com/isla-lamanok.php

La Manok Island is composed by 2 rock islands connected by a long white sandbar. They called it La Manok Island (also known as Manok-manok) because the shape of the 2 islands are like (2) chickens (manok) facing each other. No one lives in the island.

No cottages available and no entrance free.

SECOND STOP: CARNAZA ISLAND, Daanbantayan, Cebu

"CARNAZA ECO PARK"

Travel time from/to La Manok Island: 30mins

From/to Malapascua: 1hour

We stayed at CARNAZA ECO PARK overnight located in Carnaza Island, Cebu.

There's nothing to do inside the resort besides to relax and chill but they have a white sand and clear blue sea and instagrammable spots. They are known because of their unique tent-like rooms.

They also offers LAND TOUR which I highly regret for not doing it. They are known because of their unique tent-like rooms.

ENTRANCE FEE: P200/adult             10y/o and below - FREE

TRIANGLE ROOM (good for 2 pax): P200

No AC and No Fan, just a bed.

FAMILY ROOM (good for 4-5 pax): P3,100

Air-conditioned

Bathroom

TENT for rent (3-4 pax): depend on the season

You can bring your own tent and the fee for the spot is P50 only.

 

They have a Single Bed for rent for P50.

THIRD STOP: MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan, Cebu

Travel time from/to CARNAZA ISLAND: 1 hour

From/to LA MANOK ISLAND: 1 hour & 30-45 mins

From/to ESPERANZA, Masbate: 2 hours & 45 mins

Malapascua Island is well known to local and international tourist, mostly Divers because of it's rich marine sanctuary. They have a fine and white sand (almost like in Boracay). The island offers a lot of activities like beach hopping and cliff jumping. Accommodations and foods are quite expensive.

Sadly we only went to Malapascua Island just for lunch and a quick walk around.

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That's the end of our ISLAND HOPPING. It's time to go back to Masbate.

THANK YOU!

The Hidden Gem: BALANGINGI ISLAND, Masbate, Philippines

 

Balangingi Island, a 4.9 hectares T-shaped marine sanctuary located in Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate Province, Philippines. Pio V. Corpuz is a 2-hour drive from the City of Masbate.

(sunset)

The Island is a 15 minutes boat ride from Pio V. Corpuz proper. It is famous for it's crystal clear blue sea and beautiful bright sun set.

ENTRANCE FEE:

Adult - 150 Pesos

Children - 75 Pesos

BOAT RENTAL: 2,500 Pesos (Approx. 20 pax)

There are ROOMS AVAILABLE.

!,000 Pesos per room good for 2-3pax.

You can bring your own tent. No additional fees.

COTTAGES are free to use.

Make sure to bring your food, drinking water and utensils. There's no store in the Island.

The only downside  -  Fresh Water (for taking a bath) is NOT available. BUT, you can order it per galloons.

The sand is not fine. It's painful to walk without sleepers.

(pinkish purple sunrise)

The place is windy and relaxing. A perfect sound combination of the birds and sea waves.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to visit this Island if you are in Masbate.