Travel: Virgin Island

Well, it's been a long time since I haven't updated my blog and it might seem that I have forgotten about it but no worries, I didn't. Lol. I just didn't had the time to do so.

Anyways, my boyfriend invited me to join their team outing in Bantayan Island which I wanted to checkout because of my friends' recommendations and feedbacks. One reason I'm not excited about the place is, it's just beach and I haven't heard of any more activities on the island. Also, there is not much to see underwater. You will mostly see sea urchins on the island. But this is just from the places we've went. I haven't seen most part of the island though so who knows, there might be a good spot for snorkeling and diving.


HOW TO GET THERE:

We met with my boyfriend's team in SM Cebu around 7:00PM, bought some snacks and something to cook for the next day then took the 9:00PM trip on the South Bus Terminal going to Hagnaya Port. Fare as I remember, is I think Php160. Travel time is 3-4hrs depending on traffic. There is only one stop over in Carmen so no worries if ever you wanted to answer the call of nature.

We arrived in Hagnaya Port around 12:00AM. There are already people waiting and sleeping on the terminal to catch the first trip to Bantayan Island which is 3:00AM. Fare is Php170 and terminal fee is Php10.

Since we arrived 3hrs early, we took the time to sleep and rest. Travel time from Hagnaya to Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island is 2hrs.


ACCOMODATION:

We arrived in Mayet's Beach Resort around 5:00AM from the port by jeepney which costs Php20. The room we took was only Php1, 800, good for 8 pax. It includes 3 queen sized beds and 1 single bed. Haven't took some pictures on the room since we were really tired and immediately slept after everyone are settled. But here are the photos of the resort.

Our room with the tent

More rooms

Grilling Area

We rented a boat going to Virgin Island for Php1, 800. But there are some residents who offers boat rental for a cheaper price. Some would go to the resort and offer fresh fish and clams that you can cook.

VIRGIN ISLAND

The island boasts of its white sand beach and crystal clear waters which indeed is true. My boyfriend plunged into the water immediately not waiting for the others to setup our foods on the cottage. Urrrghh. However, the water is a bit itchy which I did not enjoy much since I have sensitive skin.

We stayed here until 4:00PM because the weather is getting bad. Took us around 20-30 minutes to get back to Sta. Fe and start cooking dinner.

Mayet's beach Resort

Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island
mariettasalve@yahoo.com
(032) 418 - 1659
09275458743