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JPManogura
Panglao Island, Philippines13 contributions
May 2022 • Family
This is the only Sand Bar in bohol i know and this is the most recommended island must-see. Make sure that you will be there in a low tide moment so that you will appreciate the beauty of it.
Written 22 August 2022
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Kuan T
6 contributions
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 4 August 2022
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Emerald M
5 contributions
Jun 2022
If folks selling food and trinkets on the sandbar when the tide is out is your thing, Virgin Island is for you. I'd advise it's not worth more than a short stop on a boat tour to Balicasag.
Written 12 June 2022
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Iris L.Y
Laguna Province, Philippines115 contributions
May 2022
Visited during low tide and it was so beautiful.
The famous sandbar was below water but it made it shallow enough for young kids to swim. And with the sand underneath so white, it made the beach extra pristine.
The famous sandbar was below water but it made it shallow enough for young kids to swim. And with the sand underneath so white, it made the beach extra pristine.
Written 26 May 2022
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Milet Miranda
Manila, Philippines120 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
I first visited the Virgin Island 8 years ago. It was beautiful. Obviously, a lot has changed since then. There were a lot of food vendors, people and boats now. It was crowded considering that we’re still in the middle of the pandemic.
Written 12 December 2021
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Vic Mayor
Baguio, Philippines1,660 contributions
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 29 October 2021
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Sinnamon K
3 contributions
Oct 2020
Virgin Island, as if. When I think of Virgin I think of an untouched body, however, this land was covered in food stalls, terrible boats, and humans of all things. This was utterly ridiculous. Where was the Nature? The Fish? There was nothing but algae water and a rather barren strip of land. As a Woman in my early 60s, I have vowed my life to Virginity, This was embarrassing, and will not be going back to "Virgin" Island!
Written 5 September 2021
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Marco
2 contributions
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 10 March 2020
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Jon b
Berlin, Germany10 contributions
Feb 2020
i do't like the idea the vendors on the sand bar. . it should be bare from any vendors .. i don't understand why they allow this such activity in selling on the sand bar, ,we are all responsible of ourselves. .
Written 7 March 2020
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Edwin Tee
Quezon City, Philippines113 contributions
Feb 2020
Looks like a big sandbar with patches of mangrove trees in the middle of the sandbars. There are food vendors that sell grilled squids, grilled prawns, and fresh urchins.
Written 26 February 2020
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Abby T
Taoyuan, Taiwan8 contributions
hi can i just go to virgin island without other islands? because im not that into Snorkeling. and i will go to other islands to do so. thank you.
Dennis Ong
Singapore, Singapore
I went on a half day island hopping tour which includes virgin island. But after getting back and checking the location I realised the boat actually drop us at a sand bank with stalls a distance away from the island instead of the long narrow sand strip that we hope to go. It seems all the boat stop here instead of the narrow sand strip of the island. Can anyone explain why? As we saw recent reviews where people did landed on that narrow sand strip itself. We were really looking forward to set foot on that narrow sand strip but was disappointed that the boat did not bring us there
Jomer F
Imus, Philippines63 contributions
Some part of the strip is privately owned. I don’t know which part of virgin island sand bar strip you talking about but the rest is accessible but the the privately owned part
mjnuij
Nijkerk, The Netherlands1,239 contributions
Hello. When is it high and low tide on virgin island ?
Dagz J
Dasmarinas City, Philippines8 contributions
how to get to virgin island? me and my friends will be in bohol on november, can we get a boat from panglao beach going to virgin island? do you have any idea about the rates? and do we need the whole day for that tour??tia😊
Craig M
Sydney, Australia809 contributions
There are literally hundreds of boats travelling from Alona Beach (southern Panglao) on a daily basis for island hopping.
You will most likely have a Virgin Island visit incorporated in a Balicasag Island trip (recommended for diving and snorkelling) or something along these lines.
Do NOT take your first offer, shop around for best price. There are many shonky ‘salesmen’. From memory we paid 400PHP each (trip fee only). Some vendors will offer lunch and charge more. You can purchase food on Balicasag although the food is basic and quality varies. Also, if you can, check out the boat you will be travelling on. It may not be what you expect! Again, it may not be the boat you end up going on!!
There is not a great deal to see at Virgin Island (largely a sandbar) and is not always accessible either so best to book on the morning of your trip or the night before to help confirm this. Ensure you take sun protection and water as there is little shade there (unless you purchase an overpriced coconut when the vendors will allow you to sit under their canvas).
Miguel D
Grenoble, France8 contributions
Bonjour Jean-Michel, vous avez pris le bateau depuis quelle ville (ou port)? et sans indiscrétion combien de temps a duré l'excursion et combien vous avez payé ? Merci
chris e
41 contributions
El barco lo cogimos desde Alona Beach en Plangao, a unos pescadores de la zona, el precio no lo recuerdo porque eramos 4, pero al cambio serían unos 15-20 euros
Hi,
If I may ask. did you went straight to Virgin Island or availed the 3 island hopping tour?
Thanks,
Aena
JRJ
Harrogate, UK35 contributions
3 islands, I think! We saw sea turtles on a small boat which was great.
Virgin Island was a sand bar though, not so much fun.....
realjoyestate
Chicago, IL9 contributions
joyce! hi we are on our way to bohol next week. one of the things i want to do the most is the balicasag and virgin island tour. moreso vrigin island.. What time is the best time to get to vrigin island? thanks
Madel T
Melbourne, Australia50 contributions
Visit Virgin Island early morning or maybe late afternoon. Just avoid noontime if you really wanna see the sandbar. It's high tide at noon. You can ask for suggestions from your tour provider though, we were just running out of time so we went there at noon.
Tricia T
Metro Manila, Philippines22 contributions
Hi! I'm going there next week! :)
Is it required to rent a boat and hire a tour guide? :) Just to confirm, environmental fee is 250php?
whaCHADoin21
Cainta, Philippines84 contributions
Hi Tricia T,
I know this answer is quite late but still answering for the sake of future travellers. :) When we went there November 2015, we did not pay any environmental fee upon entering the island. Yes, it is required to rent a boat but I don't think that a guide is necessary. For the boat rental fee, we just have contacted a boat person which packaged the dolphin watching, boat ride to Balicasag Island and boat ride to Virgin Island. The package costs P1,800.00 ($38.14) for 3 persons.
Hope this helps and hope that you had fun in Bohol!
Chad
how much would be the budget for every person??
Joanne Marie N
32 contributions
If traveling alone and wants to save costs on the boat I would suggest you go to the tourism center in Tawala (it's beside the Biergarten restaurant) they arrange island hopping tours for tourists. So you can share the boat rates with others, (i.e. 400 each for three people on a small boat). This includes dolphin watching, Balisag island stopover (pay extra when snorkeling in the marine sanctuary) and Virgin Island (Isola de Francisco). Apart from that you shouldn't pay anything else.
I visited Virgin Island last month and there were constructions on going, but it is still free to visit at the moment.
VIRGIN ISLAND (Panglao Island) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Virgin Island
- We recommend booking Virgin Island tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 6 Virgin Island tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Virgin Island:
- Bohol Party-Tour Package / Island + Countryside + Party (3 Days) (From ₱24,011.71)
- 3-Hour Small-Group Virgin Island Tour with Snacks and Drinks (From ₱1,505.02)
- Panglao Island Hopping (From ₱5,016.72)
- Balicasag Island Tour and Dolphin Watching Private LUNCH on BOARD (From ₱6,911.93)
- Bohol Island Hopping (From ₱6,967.67)
- Hotels near Virgin Island:
- (3.60 km) Modala Beach Resort
- (3.84 km) The Bellevue Resort Bohol
- (3.76 km) Linaw Beach Resort and Restaurant
- (6.53 km) Amorita Resort
- (6.19 km) Henann Resort Alona Beach
- Restaurants near Virgin Island:
- (6.15 km) Garlic 'n lemon bistro
- (5.64 km) Luna Rossa Vegetarian Italian Restaurant
- (3.76 km) Pearl Restaurant at Linaw Beach Resort
- (5.35 km) Vanilla Sky Restaurant
- (6.07 km) Shaka Bohol