Pungtud Island

Pungtud Island

Pungtud Island
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles1,134 reviews
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Pam F
14 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
We went in a sea tour group tour. We were told to meet at a location at 0600 but was not picked up until close to 6:20. When we got to Alona beach there were hundreds of tourist waiting for the tour to start. We went looking for dolphins but with the weather being a bit cloudy we were told that it would be hard to find one. Fair enough...not really their fault. We got to Balicasag Island to start out snorkelling tour but again was struck by how unorganized it was. Boat offloading to another small boat. We had 16 people with one tour guide in our group which was alot but would be fine if they were organized. The tour guide left with 7 people and we were told that he already spoke to someone about getting us another guide and a small boat. We preordered a meal for when we got back. Lots of meal choice at a suitable price. We waited close to 20 minutes just watching as they load and offload people on the little boat. Finally it was our turn, they fit 5 adults and 1 child. I remember saying out-loud “is this safe?” The guy just ignored me and said “This boat was the available now” They took us by the drop off which was a cool site. We didn’t see any turtle but I was just happy to be in the water. The guide started paddling across the black water and we were told to swim after the boat. I didn’t really see the point of moving away from a great spot but I think it’s to make room for another boat. After snorkelling for 40 minutes, we got back in the boat and back to the island. Our meal that we preordered was waiting for us when we got back to our table. It was BBQ meats which was delicious. After our meal, the guide told us to get back to the boat which we gladly followed but of course when we got there they realized we were missing a family of 3. The guide looked for almost 40 minutes for this family. Our main tour guide didn’t even bother coming with us to Virgin Island probably to avoid confrontation from the other angry passengers. We got to Virgin Island close to noon so the sand bar was slowly depleting. We were told to stay there for 30 minutes only. We then made our way back to Alona Beach. Would i recommend this tour? probably not unless it was a private tour. They need to be more organize. If you have 16 people a boat have 2 guide and 2 small boats available designated for the group. People invest on coming to the Philippines to enjoy the island and not be sucked into a tourist trap.
Written January 26, 2020
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Marco
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
after my balicasag trip we stop here i was expecting a lot to see but i only see those vendors on the sand bar. . .. will it life they have to live also. . i hope they clean the place and doesn't leave any single pieces of garbage . .love the nature!!
Written March 10, 2020
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RandB1805
Cairns, Australia248 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Great place to go see. A little sand bar with a wooden sign. Go see get a photo. Nothing else to do here. A must do to say you have been for sure. We had 1 hour to spend here but only spent about 15mins.
Written December 22, 2023
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Almariza M
10 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Beautiful place to be white sands and blue waters but...
I came here 10 years ago and the island was spotless with a visitor center, information about the island and wildlife.
I went yesterday and it was overpriced for the boat and extra for snorkeling which was not really worth it, when we got to the island it was stunning but lots of rubbish and quite dilapidated, no staff or visitor info there anymore and the toilets were in a disgusting state.
Such a same that its not been maintained as it really was a little paradise a few years ago.
Written August 1, 2024
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Kuan T
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Friends
Rude tourist guide please do not take advantage of all the tourist visiting the island . Mag iniwan Ito Ng Di magandang image sa MGA kababayan ntin sa Bohol. Saging 900 peso
Written August 4, 2022
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Vic Mayor
Baguio, Philippines1,724 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Friends
I first Visited this Island in 2008, it was at that time still "Virgin" there was nothing except the Beach and the Sun. Fast forward to 2021, the island is anything but "Virgin". The presence of Numerous Boats, Vendors Cooking Food has made the surrounding waters of the Island dirty. Sad to say that Panglao's Virgin Island has fell.Victim to Development and Tourism.
Written October 29, 2021
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Anita
Budapest, Hungary22 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
It was the final stop of our private island hopping tour. There is nothing to do here, but you can buy a lot of fake jewerelly, sellers don’t leave you alone. We said several times no, but after 2 meter walk, another seller came to us. It was an awful experience. Unfortunatelly the weather was wrong too so we didn’t enjoy it at all.
Written February 14, 2020
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Wandering Wheatleys
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1,731 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
Nothing really "virgin" about this sandbar. It's covered in food stalls. Still it makes for pretty pictures and good eating. Try the Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin!
Written June 26, 2018
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Roger W
Siebnen, Switzerland1,884 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
Virgin Island is one of the island, where is included when you on a group tour with the boat. It's also a stop for most of the people who just rent a boat for themself. Because we did go there already a little late the sandbank to the island was already under water. So if you still wanna see the sandbank without water go there earlier. There also have some local people there who selling drinks and food. It's for sure a nice stop and a nice experience.
Written May 3, 2019
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jose luis G
Tenerife, Spain39 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2018 • Solo
A really expensive trip fit what they offer you, a snorkel place where after you paid so much for the trip you have pay again for everything, absolutely an abuse . After the tour you are left with an incredible ridiculous face ..
Written January 15, 2019
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