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Sambawan Island
Maripipi Island | Biliran Island, Leyte, Visayas, Philippines, Philippines
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707gerardo
London, United Kingdom
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It is okay but for the entrance and all the unbelievable fees that you need to pay, there are far better islands that are more worthy to visit.
You can find less corals and fishes. Not value for money.
Date of experience: February 2017
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donnyal
Cebu City, Philippines
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It was one of the best trips I’ve ever had so far. :)
With the side trips going to Sambawan island, your eyes will already be filled with nature. You’ll be experiencing a lot of mode of transportation upon going there: From Naval, you have to ride a bus going to Cawayan then get a boat going to Maripipi Island. In Maripipi Island, you’ll enjoy a quite long motorcycle or “habal-habal” ride going to Ol-og which is considered as the nearest jump point going to the island.
Let’s talk about the island then. So, Sambawan Island is really quiet literally. For me, I could consider it as a deserted island with just having nipa huts and a scheduled electric supply. So much for that anyway, I was there just to witness how breathtaking the island is.
When I got there, I have observed that the sand and the water are just as usual as some other beautiful beaches here in Ph but when you got to their view deck (very important), everything is just wonderful. Wonderful is an understatement I guess. I could just stay there for hours and relieve stress.
What a great day!
Date of experience: February 2016
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825trishaa
Valenzuela, Philippines
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This place gives you amazing view and some Instagram-worthy photos. You can swim from the shore but i suggest you wear aqua shoes just in case. Php2500 for kubo good for 10pax. Haggle you can get it for Php2K :P (if off peak)
Date of experience: December 2016
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DiverPeeves
Manila
2912
Went here from Agta Beach resort in Almeria, Biliran. Boat ride from Agta resort took about 1.5 hours. Upon arriving we registered and were briefed on the diving.
They charged us 500 pesos per person with unlimited diving and includes the island entrance fee. This is a very good rate. I guess the rate was like that because we have our own dive boat and DM.
Diving is pretty goof, lots of nice corals but average in terms of the number of fish variety.
The island itself is nice, but the sand is not sandy but composed of broken shells and corals. The water is crystal clear.
What I did not like though was the food that can be bought, it was limited to canned food. Since it is an island, we were expecting to see fresh sea foods but we were not in luck.
Date of experience: November 2016
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byrone29
Manila, Philippines
142115
Beautiful island in Eastern Visayas which is unspoiled and have few visitors owing to its remoteness. There are few facilities in the island due to its small beach area so bring your own water and food.
Cheapest would be to bring a tent and just pitch for just 150 php ( $3). Or rent one in the resort. The entrance fee for day trip is the same as overnight fee. Haha
Date of experience: August 2016
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