Malapascua Island, like Bantayan, is also located in the northern part of Cebu lying in the green, blue Visayan sea. It’s particularly famous for its white sand beaches and unique dive spots, where you can have the opportunity to see the Thresher shark. Believe it or not, the name Malapascua means “Unfortunate Christmas” in English. But with the beauty of its white sand beaches and the experience it has to offer, you would most likely forget what the word “unfortunate” means. Malapascua also called “Logon” is popular to tourists who love to swim and snorkel. According to them, it is the new Boracay, although not as famous as Boracay, this little paradise has everything what an adventurer is seeking out. So what exactly you can do in the island? Take a dive in the crystal clear ocean, meet the friendly Thresher shark, go snorkeling among the fishes, take a tour around the island and take a deep breath of fresh air while relaxing in the white sand beach.

Malapascua Beach Resort

 

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Going To Malapascua Island?

Of course you need to be in Cebu first. Now from Cebu City you need to take a bus to Daan Bantayan. It will take 4-5 hours of travel (I know it’s a long travel but it’s worth it *smiles). Well 4 hours really is a long travel for someone who wants to relax and enjoy. That’s why you should take a bus with air condition, like “Ceres Bus Tours” in order for you to relax a bit while in the transit.

While on the way there, you will pass Mandaue and Conosolacion. In the midway of travel you will reach Bogo for Bus stop for unloading passengers. Daan Bantayan is near in Bogo. After reaching Daan Bantayan, you need to ride a boat this time. It will take 30 minutes of travel of boat ride to finally reach the Malapascua Island. When you reach there have fun with nice scenery and fine sand of Malapascua.

The white sandy beach of Malapascua island.

 

 

Tips While On Malapascua

Well every Filipinos don’t need any tips since they can easily ask someone there. They know the dos and don’ts already and they know how to find the place especially who lives in Cebu. But for those who are from other country needs to know how important to be cautious since they don’t know the place.

Money – You need to exchange your Money to Philippine Peso first so you don’t need to find a place where you c an exchange your money to Peso in Malapascua. Well some Restaurants and Hotels there accept USD currency. But it’s good to be always ready with the Peso money for Fares, Tips, and etc. Don’t show off too much, just like other countries we don’t expect all people are good. Especially Filipinos are very friendly and hospital people, there are also some people who steal, robbery and other stuffs that you sure you wouldn’t like.

Food - Always bring some instant food, but most of local and international restaurants there are safe. So don’t need to worry. Just don’t choose a restaurant that doesn’t look good in the outside. You need to value your health.

Tour Guides – Well you can find tour guides there and very cheap so don’t need to worry. Don’t go for streets guide, well its kind a risky. For escorts, well there is lots of it when you go to Clubs. Escorts drink is worth like 200 and a deluxe escort is like 600.

Valuable Stuffs - Of course you need to take care of it, you need to put it in a safe place. Passports and other stuff which are valuable.

Be Friendly – But not too friendly, Smile is the best way to do it. Most of the Filipinos stare to Foreign so smile to them. It’s good to have some friends there, where you can trust. But expect that you need to give a little money for it because they make it for a living.