2023 MANIWAYA ISLAND, MARINDUQUE: DIY TRAVEL GUIDE

Maniwaya Island is a small, palm-fringed island off the coast of Marinduque that  made its mark as a perfect weekend getaway of urbanites. It’s a tropical cliché, the place you possibly can bask within the cream sand whereas sipping fruit shake or halo-halo or whereas studying your favourite ebook maybe.

Not removed from Maniwaya Island, about half-hour away by boat, is a mere speck on the ocean – Palad Sandbar, a regular cease in the course of the Maniwaya Island hopping tour.  Except for Palad Sandbar, you’ll almost definitely be whisked away to Ungab Rock Formation and Mongpong Island. I heard the ocean right here have nice snorkeling too, however we didn’t get to expertise that, so I can’t actually let you know a lot about it. Maniwaya Island hopping is a superb exercise for households or group of associates, however if you’re a solo traveler, don’t fret, as you possibly can ask your seashore resort or the boat operator for those who can be part of the island hopping with different vacationers to save lots of you a couple of bucks.

So, if you’re longing for a DIY journey to Maniwaya Island quickly, right here’s a Maniwaya Island Journey Information that can assist you plan your journey itinerary.  It’s greatest to mix this with a go to to mainland Marinduque to discover its different vacationer spots.

PRE-TRIP PREPARATION

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT: The very best time to go to is from January to early June.  If attainable, keep away from weekends and holidays as Maniwaya Island can get too crowded.

 MOBILE SIGNAL: Information is intermittent, I didn’t have sign on the resort. However there’s 3G on the beach-front space.

 ATM: There’s no ATM within the island, so stack up money as all the pieces is on money foundation.  Carry small payments for those who plan to purchase drinks and snacks from the sari-sari shops there.

 SAFETY:  It’s a usually tourist-friendly island, however like in another locations, be certain that you regulate your valuables and don’t depart your devices or bag with valuables wherever.

HOW TO GET TO MANIWAYA ISLAND

MANILA TO MANIWAYA ISLAND 

Choice 1 : Through Normal Luna Port

This route includes lesser switch. Ensure that although to depart early, and be at Normal Luna Port earlier than 10:00 AM, to catch the general public boat to Maniwaya Island.

Whole fare: ₱530 ($10)

Whole journey time: Roughly 6 hours

1.Trip a bus to Lucena Grand Terminal. You’ll be able to take JAC Liner bus from Cubao, Buendia, Kamias, Avenida, PITX, or Alabang. Bus fare is roughly ₱270 ($5), and journey time is roughly 3.5 to 4 hours, relying on visitors.

Right here’s the JAC Liner Bus Schedule (Departures) for Lucena:

2.Get off at Lucena Grand Terminal.

3.Trip a bus or van to Normal Luna. Van is quicker. Fare is roughly ₱170 ($3.26), and journey time is about 2 hours.

4.At Normal Luna, stroll or take a tricycle to Normal Luna Port.  

5.At Normal Luna Port, take a passenger boat to Maniwaya Island. There’s just one public boat to Maniwaya Island, and it leaves at 10:00 AM every day. Fare is ₱150 ($2.87) and transit time is roughly 1 hour.

If you happen to miss the boat, you possibly can hire a small boat to Maniwaya Island (good for 4 individuals) beginning at you possibly can constitution a ship to Maniwaya Island for ₱1,500 ($29) to ₱2,000 ($36) good for six – 8 pax. Greater boats might be rented if you’re a big group, ought to value you round ₱3,000 ($57.47).

MANILA TO MARINDUQUE TO MANIWAYA ISLAND

Choice 2: Through Marinduque Mainland

It is a good possibility for those who plan to discover different vacationer spots in Marinduque mainland. However it includes lots of transfers.

Whole Fare: ₱1,160 ($22)

Whole Journey Time: Roughly 9 hours

1.Board a direct bus to Marinduque. JAC Liner has direct journey to Marinduque from Cubao Terminal. The bus departs every day at 4:00 PM, however boarding time is 3:00 PM. So, be certain that to be on the bus terminal earlier than 3:00 PM.

Additionally they have journeys direct to Marinduque from their Kamias bus station. You’ll be able to ebook on-line upfront by way of the hyperlink beneath.

MANILA TO MARINDUQUE  BUS (+ FERRY): RESERVE HERE

This bus will board a ferry to Marinduque at Dalahican Port, however the ferry fare + terminal charge is already included in your bus fare.

2.Alight at St. Cruz if you’re heading straight to Maniwaya Island.

3.At Sta.Cruz, experience a tricycle to Buyabod Port. Fare is round ₱20 ($0.39) per particular person or ₱100 ($1.93) for a most of 5 passengers.

4.At Buyabod Port, take the general public boat to Maniwaya Island. Fare is about ₱70 ($1.35); transit time is about half-hour.

Passenger boat from Buyabod Port to Maniwaya Island solely leaves twice a day: 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.  And the boat from Maniwaya Island to Buyabod Port leaves every day at 6:30 AM. If you happen to miss the passenger boat, you possibly can constitution a ship to Maniwaya Island for ₱1,500 ($29) to ₱2,000 ($36) good for six – 8 pax.

Choice 3: By Tour Package deal

In case you are already in Marinduque and you’re a massive group and also you desire a hassle-free option to discover Marinduque, you possibly can hire a van or avail of tour packages from Dream Favor Journey and Excursions.  Van rental begins at ₱1,500 (good for 1-10 individuals) inside Boac or Gasan, rental depends upon the vacation spot you need to go to, after all whether it is far, the value is larger.  I’ve tried their service and they’re fairly dependable, so I extremely advocate them.

Dream Favor Journey and Excursions

Tackle: Brgy.Santol, Boac, Marinduque

Contact#: +63 918 933 1605

E mail: [email protected]

 WHERE TO STAY IN MANIWAYA ISLAND

The island is peppered with funds seashore resorts, you possibly can even hire a tent and go tenting in Maniwaya Island.

Right here’s a listing of Maniwaya Island Seashore resorts:

MANIWAYA ISLAND RESORTS

Charges: Begins at ₱ 1,200 ($23) per evening (good for two – 3 pax), ₱500 per evening (Tent rental), ₱300 (carry your individual tent)

RESERVE HERE

• Amara Sands
• Contact #: 0946 081 1422

• Villa Anita
• Contact Quantity: +63995 406 2027
• Charges: Begins at ₱ 1,000 ($19) per evening

Contact Quantity: +63 920 555 6256 / +63 928 507 0362

Fee: Begins at ₱1,000 ($19) per evening (good for two individuals)

Contact Quantity: +63 922 867 0312 / +63 919 237 5633

Charges: Begins at ₱1,500 ($29) per evening (good for two pax)

Contact Quantity: +63 918 653 2592

Charges: Begins at ₱1,500 ($29) per evening (good for 4 pax)

Contact Quantity: +63 918 653 2592

Charges: Begins at ₱1,500 per evening (good for two individuals)

MANIWAYA ISLAND HOPPING

Maniwaya island hopping normally prices round ₱1,500 ($27) – ₱2,000 ($36) good for six – 8 pax. It covers the next:

1. MANIWAYA ISLAND – The primary seashore of Maniwaya Island is a long-stretch of powdery and coarse cream sand. The water is blue and clear by the day, some areas are good for swimming, others should not.  Don’t miss the attractive sundown in Maniwaya Island.

2. PALAD SANDBAR – Like another sandbar, this tiny speck of sandbar off the coast of Maniwaya Island solely seems when the tide is low.  So, ensure you test the time of low tide on the day of your island hopping so that you gained’t get upset. We missed it throughout our go to, even when we wakened actually early. For sure, it’s a great place for swimming and photograph op.
3. MONGPONG ISLAND – One other palm-fringed island that’s good for swimming. It’s hugged by crystal clear sea.

Mongpong Island

4. UNGAB ROCK FORMATION – A pure rock formation with a giant fissure proudly standing on a coast of a palm-fringed, inhabited island. The sand right here is coarse and cream, and the water is evident.

Ungab Rock Formation

5. SNORKELING AREA – A random snorkeling space with no identify, peppered with reside corals and thriving fishes. The Coral Backyard that was once the snorkeling place has been closed to the general public by the DENR. Please be accountable, keep away from stepping, standing or kicking reside corals when snorkeling or swimming. These creatures play an vital position in making sandy seashores. Depart the shells, starfish, and corals alone, don’t take them dwelling as souvenirs.

MANIWAYA ISLAND ITINERARY (2 Days 1 Evening)

 Right here’s a pattern weekend itinerary to Maniwaya Island by way of Normal Luna Port.

Vital: Pattern Maniwaya journey bills beneath doesn’t cowl 1-night resort or tenting bills.  Additionally, island hopping is ₱1,500 ($29) to ₱2,000 ($36) good for six – 8 pax. good for six – 8 pax. So if you’re 6 in a gaggle, or you’re a solo traveler and also you’ll be becoming a member of a gaggle tour, funds is ₱250 ($5) per particular person.

• In case your resort will value you ₱ 1,000 ($19) per evening, the pattern funds will hike as much as ₱ 2,730 ($52.34). 

• Pattern funds for solo traveler:  If you happen to can’t discover a group to affix, and also you’ll go on a personal Maniwaya Island Hopping tour for ₱1,500 ($29), pattern funds is roughly ₱2,980 ($57.09) excluding resort or tenting for 1 evening.  If you’ll keep in a resort for ₱ 1,000 ($19) per evening, complete funds is roughly ₱3,980 ($76.60) for a solo traveler on a personal tour.

MANIWAYA TRAVEL TIPS AND REMINDERS

• Electrical energy in Maniwaya Island now runs 24 hours, however blackout is a standard incidence, so be certain that to cost your devices and digital camera batteries.
• You should purchase contemporary seafood, relying on the catch of the day.
• Meals can be found in Maniwaya Island.
•  In case you are a solo traveler, ask the boat operator or your seashore resort for those who can be part of a gaggle tour to economize.
• Don’t step, stand or kick reside corals when snorkeling as they’re tremendous delicate and also you’ll find yourself killing them.  Don’t take out the starfish from the ocean in your Instagram photograph.
• Depart the seashells alone, don’t take them dwelling as souvenirs.  They function pure habitat for some marine animals, they usually play an vital position in creating stunning, sandy seashores. Admire them of their pure habitat.
• Additionally, don’t gather sand as souvenirs.
• Dispose your trash correctly. Depart no hint. Something left on the seashores find yourself within the ocean.
• Carry your individual water bottle, refill water to maintain your self hydrated.
• Snacks and drinks space out there at sari-sari shops in Maniwaya Island, assist contribute to the native economic system by shopping for from the small retailer house owners there as an alternative of bringing snacks from Manila.
• The Coral Backyard is closed as per the DENR’s order, however there’s one other snorkeling space the place the boatman can take you.
• Carry aqua sneakers for those who plan to snorkel, to guard your ft.

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