Virgin Island
Virgin Island
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Paul C
Bantayan Island, Philippines998 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Best visit early morning during a weekday to avoid crowds. Island is clean and tidy and the sea crystal clear. Food is surprisingly good. Must try the freshly grilled squid. Prices are ok for a tourist spot.
We are a family of 14... 8 adults, 2 teenagers and 4 kids. With covid rules, we normally spend about 2,600 for the boat rental (5 hours on the island), 2,000 entrance fee (Adults 200 Children 100 Seniors from Bantayan free) and about 3,000 for a good beach picnic
We are a family of 14... 8 adults, 2 teenagers and 4 kids. With covid rules, we normally spend about 2,600 for the boat rental (5 hours on the island), 2,000 entrance fee (Adults 200 Children 100 Seniors from Bantayan free) and about 3,000 for a good beach picnic
Written June 16, 2021
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TengCorrea
Manila, Philippines365 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
Didn't get to spend as much as I want to because I only had about an hour left on my island shopping tour but place is a well developed strip with tables and refreshments. Water is clear. There's a shallow area where there are rocks so kids or non-swimmers like me can snorkel.
Entrance fee at 250 pesos for a solo traveler. This is relatively higher compared to the usual in Philippine islands. You need to take a boat to go here. Best if traveling in a group as rates at 1000 pesos per island. Not so sure if they allow joiners at this point given COVID.
Entrance fee at 250 pesos for a solo traveler. This is relatively higher compared to the usual in Philippine islands. You need to take a boat to go here. Best if traveling in a group as rates at 1000 pesos per island. Not so sure if they allow joiners at this point given COVID.
Written December 1, 2021
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KingSevens
Pasay108 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We rented a boat for 1000 pesos for two persons for the whole day. The locals said that it is the standard rate so i am not sure if you can get a cheaper rate than that (i tried to haggle but to no avail). This was our second stop but when we got there, we decided to stay the whole day and enjoy the island to maximize the P250 per person entrance fee. There is a restaurant in the island and a bar to chill in. Prices are a bit high but with no other options than to bring your own or buy form there, there is no room for complaint. The island itself is a relaxing one. You can pick your own spot where you want to hangout. There were other guests in the island but I found it very peaceful and quiet at that time. I even tried the cliff diving at the other end of the island. Maximize the entrance fee by spending the whole day here. It is worth it.
Written October 14, 2018
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Tess
Malmö, Sweden451 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
This day trip is well worth a visit, what a paradise island!
For 600 peso/person, a banka boat will take you from Bantayan to Virgin Island.
Environmental fee of 350 peso/person will be added when you land on the island.
There are small cabanas that you can borrow on the island and there is also a restaurant where you can buy food and drinks at a reasonable price.
Snorkeling is nothing to celebrate, there are fish but no corals.
Here you go to sunbathe, swim and relax in a hammock.
Well worth a visit!
For 600 peso/person, a banka boat will take you from Bantayan to Virgin Island.
Environmental fee of 350 peso/person will be added when you land on the island.
There are small cabanas that you can borrow on the island and there is also a restaurant where you can buy food and drinks at a reasonable price.
Snorkeling is nothing to celebrate, there are fish but no corals.
Here you go to sunbathe, swim and relax in a hammock.
Well worth a visit!
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Written March 22, 2025
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Tina & Damir, Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia191 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited the island with private banka early in the morning, so we were almost alone at this precious place, it really looks like paradise with white soft sand and crystal clear water. I recommend to start early to have the piece we enjoyed, before other tourists arrives. Entrance fee is 500 PHP per person.
There is also cliff jumping available.
There is also cliff jumping available.
Written February 7, 2020
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Ron
Taguig City, Philippines4,358 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Visited here 2nd time.
This place is still amazing and always give me peace of mind
My fave place is at the back area of the resort.
The place is really a paradise.
Entrance is 500 for first 2 guest.
I would love to go back and stay overnight in one of their cabin. Daytour is not enough for me. I would love to see either sunset or sunrise in this paradise.
I will surely go back.
Lots to do here esp lots of place to chill and relax. Do cliff diving, picnic, swimming.
Paradise.....
This place is still amazing and always give me peace of mind
My fave place is at the back area of the resort.
The place is really a paradise.
Entrance is 500 for first 2 guest.
I would love to go back and stay overnight in one of their cabin. Daytour is not enough for me. I would love to see either sunset or sunrise in this paradise.
I will surely go back.
Lots to do here esp lots of place to chill and relax. Do cliff diving, picnic, swimming.
Paradise.....
Written April 27, 2020
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lalalageselle
Las Vegas, NV67 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
This is an amazing, beautiful island that I highly recommend you to visit. The trip there is a boat ride for about 20-30 minutes depending on how the waves are. It has tables and chairs, places to get some food from. There are fees so prepare for that. Not expensive though and definitely worth it! Snorkel with the fishies and swim on the beach. It’s a great time for your family!
Written February 15, 2020
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Gilbert W
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Aug 2018 • Couples
This was a nice beach, we paid P1000 for boat ride from santa fe. The boat could fit maybe 8people but it was just 2of us on the boat.
30mins boat ride.
We left at 6am. Arrived early, no one else was on the island except for staff.
We paid P500 entrance. This was for 2people. P100 extra for each additional person.
We explored the beach, and amenities.
It was nice but EVERYTHING had a fee.
A crappy table under the shade suitable for 4 people was P600. The most expensive was a seating area for 12people in the shade with a view for P3500.
These prices we outrageous. I searched the island for free seats, and only found 4 sun loungers suitable for 1 person each and these did not have any shade.
At 9am it was boiling hot. Although we arrived early we still found the sun unbearable because our boat ride back to santa fe wasn't for another 3hours.
We took water with us, we didn't buy food because it was overpriced.
Rock jumping was offered but once again it was for a fee of P900 per person.
The toilet had a tip box and the cold water taps did not work.
For snorkeling, we had to pay P250 to rent a face mask and breathing tube. Fins were an extra P100.
So absolutely minimum cost on this island is P1000 boat ride, P500 entrance, P250 snorkeling gear.
Go early, avoid the heat and bring your own chair to sit down on.
The island is commercial operation, staff are not friendly. They just want your money.
30mins boat ride.
We left at 6am. Arrived early, no one else was on the island except for staff.
We paid P500 entrance. This was for 2people. P100 extra for each additional person.
We explored the beach, and amenities.
It was nice but EVERYTHING had a fee.
A crappy table under the shade suitable for 4 people was P600. The most expensive was a seating area for 12people in the shade with a view for P3500.
These prices we outrageous. I searched the island for free seats, and only found 4 sun loungers suitable for 1 person each and these did not have any shade.
At 9am it was boiling hot. Although we arrived early we still found the sun unbearable because our boat ride back to santa fe wasn't for another 3hours.
We took water with us, we didn't buy food because it was overpriced.
Rock jumping was offered but once again it was for a fee of P900 per person.
The toilet had a tip box and the cold water taps did not work.
For snorkeling, we had to pay P250 to rent a face mask and breathing tube. Fins were an extra P100.
So absolutely minimum cost on this island is P1000 boat ride, P500 entrance, P250 snorkeling gear.
Go early, avoid the heat and bring your own chair to sit down on.
The island is commercial operation, staff are not friendly. They just want your money.
Written August 14, 2018
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Geir L
Porsgrunn Municipality, Norway28 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
The beach is just as nice as all others in Bantayan.
The entrance is 250 php person
The food is terrible
The beer is hot..but you can buy cold water. Everyting is expencive.
Try another beach and save money 😊
The entrance is 250 php person
The food is terrible
The beer is hot..but you can buy cold water. Everyting is expencive.
Try another beach and save money 😊
Written January 6, 2017
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Susha2012
Tokyo, Japan8 contributions
Jan 2019
Very expensive food... Toilets are dirty..You have to buy even the ice... and the most funny thing is Entrance is Expensive for a Single to 2 pax ( 250 pesos each!! OMG!).. Swimming area is designated but Boats can Park?? What the heck your Rules is all about ?.. Take out of your "Swimming Area Only" instructions if your Boat can Park there... nobody cares if it is an owners Boat.. Tourist and Vacationeers are PAYING you!!
Written January 15, 2019
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Stefania C
Trecate, Italy
Buongiorno, vorrei sapere se è possibile pernottare a Virgin Island e se è presente un diving center. Grazie
Written October 27, 2024
Is there any room available for accomodation in Virgin Island?
Written October 30, 2018
Hi, Apparently, No rooms available yet in Virgin Island. They just accept walk ins with cottages minimum of p300-400.
Written April 19, 2019
Can you please tell me if there is a contact number to make reservations for the cottages on Virgin Island? I was there in May and you are right. Beautiful as Bantayan. Cebu is #1.
Written September 29, 2018
Can you please tell me if there is a contact number to make reservations for the cottages on Virgin Island? I was there in May and you are right. Beautiful as Bantayan. Cebu is #1.
Written September 29, 2018
I am not aware of a contact number...sorry!
Written October 2, 2018
from cebu how we can go to Virgin Island?
and which localcagency to dropp pf to Virgin island pls?
Written January 19, 2018
wich is the hotel to sleep there?any contact?
Written December 6, 2017
September to December are usually rainy season in the Philippines. 😊
Written September 7, 2017
desole comme vous le dites cet endroit est a Bohol pres de Panglao et non a Bantayan (Cebu) ou il y a aussi une autre "Virgin island"
Written May 20, 2016
Hi, i just wanna know how much they charge for the boat from Sta Fe to virgin island, the entrance as well as the cottage. over all cost how much would that be. thank you
Written March 17, 2015
yesterday we hired a boat for 2 persons directly with boat operator on beach .
we went to virgin island as well as Hilitagan island ( avoid if you can ) and finally to paradise beach. we had as much time as we wanted and left at 0800. the cost was 800 for 2 islands or 1 000 Piso for the 3 stops we did. the entrance for virgin island is 500 Piso for two persons and extra 100 for each person after that . the cottages are 1 500 and gave air con. enjoy more time at virgin island and skip hiltigan.
Written March 7, 2018
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