Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

From Cebu City take a 1-2 hour bus/van ride at NorthBus Terminal to Hagnaya wharf in San Remigio. First schedule trip is at 4am which leaves at an interval of 15 minutes for the buses while 45 minutes for the van. 

Bantayan Island Ferry/Boat Schedule

SHUTTLE FERRY

DAILY SCHEDULE OF TRIPS

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA
DEPARTURE
6:00 A.M.
8:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE
DEPARTURE
7:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
4:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For more information pls. contact:
Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09195251388 (Benjie Capuras)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth tel. no. 09187047196 (Apollo Mayol)

LCT ISLAND 1

SANTA FE TO HAGNAYA

Departure -Time Arrival Time
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
7:30 A.M.- 8:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:30 A.M.- 12:30 A.M.
1:30 P.M.- 2:30 A.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 A.M.
5:00 P.M. (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday)

HAGNAYA TO SANTA FE

Departure- Time Arrival Time
3:00 A.M. - 4:00 A.M.
5:00 A.M.- 6:00 A.M.
6:30 A.M.- 7:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
11:00A.M.- 12:00 NN
1:30 P.M. -2:30 P.M.
3:30 P.M.- 4:30 P.M.
5:30 P.M.- 6:30 P.M.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

For mor information pls. call at:

Hagnaya Ticket Booth tel. no. 09222845892  (Greg)
 09228759769 (Yaon)
Sta. Fe Ticket Booth

Cebu Office Nos. 09228024373 (An-an) - Landline 416-6883

Bantayan Office Nos. 09224354167   Smart 09186616609 (Bebe)

**Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

source: Bantayan.gov.ph

Argao hotels etc.

Woodruff Beach and Restaurant
Tulic Argao (032-367-7388)

Aballes Apartelle
Looc Argao

Bamboo Paradise Beach Resort
523 Poblacion Argao (info@bamboo-philippines.de)

Looc Garden Resort
Looc Argao (32-485-9516)

Pool Garden Mountain Resort
6406 cancainap, tulic Argao (+639197275486)

Riverstone Castle Resort
Jomgao, Argao (Contact No. (032)2618883)

Sea Breeze Resort
Looc Argao (09209105571)

Lawis Beach Park
Looc, Argao (032-4858404)


Pls post a comment for your questions and inquiries!

Everything you need to know about Argao!

Oh and by the way just in case you do not know the former Chief Justice of the country grew up in Argao. And yes I am talking about Hilario Davide. Argao is a simple yet vibrant town located in southeastern part of Cebu province and approximately 68 kilometers form Cebu city. It is one of the oldest town in the country evident by its colonial structures, old churches and houses dated way back the 15th and 16th century. In fact they just celebrated their 400 years of township. Argao is famous for their "torta" a local pastry, 'Balay sa Agta", and their free wifi access in town center. Bugasok falls and Riverstone Castle Resort are also fast-becoming tourist destination among locals.

Tourist and visitors can take advantage of lodging houses, beach resorts and hostels in Argao for as low as P450 a night. Argao is very accessible by Bus (southbus terminal) from Cebu City for only P80. From poblacion argao you can take a tricycle going to the nearest beach resorts which normally charges P7-10.

If you have question pls feel free to post it on the comment section.

Thanks and enjoy!

Pizza in Bogo Cebu

Addie and I had a lunch stop at Bogo's Pizza Pub by the plaza. I later found out that this place was a refurbished ancestral home of my friend Jason Verallo. He later texted "Thanks for the funds then. The rent subsidizes our hedonistic lifestyle." Pizza and Pub is owned by a German expat who rents it from the Verallos. The pizza is great. I saw an orange paper skeleton dangling from the window at the back of the house. I thought, "Yup, this is Jason's house alright. He used to have a collection of animal skulls before." Anyway, I love the interiors, very Mexican beach-y.

The author Jose Santos who apparently loves pizza in Bogo is the Katunista of the Dammed

Bantayan Island Trip

photo courtesy of vanie

Hey there, I’m here again. Thanks for all the comments and suggestion and about backpacking Bantayan that you requested, here it goes. But I would like to remind you guys that Daanbantayan and Bantayan Island are two different things. Daanbantayan is a municipality somewhere in the northern part of Cebu while Bantayan is an island composed of small municipalities.

The most economical way to get there is to spend a 2-hour bus ride from NorthBus terminal to Hagnaya wharf in San Remegio then take a fast ferry going to Santa fe, approximately it will cost you P250-P300 including bus, fastcraft and motorcycle ride. If you go there during the Holyweek, you need to have earlier reservation unless you go on camping which I find exciting.



photo courtesy of tsin

Where to stay there?

Sugar Beach, Kota Beach, Marlin Beach Resort, Sta. Fe Beach Club, Budyong Beach Resort, Ogtong Cave Resort and there are lots of small cottages or houses that are for rent for transient travelers. Price range from P500-P2,500

Ferry Schedule*

Island Ferry Schedule

Hagnaya–Santa Fe/Santa Fe–Hagnaya

6:30am/5:00am
10:00am/8:00am
12:30am/9:30pm
2:00pm/12:00nn
5:30pm/3:30pm

FastCraft Schedule

8:30am/10:15am
11:30am/12:45pm
3:30pm/4:30pm

*During low tide the ferries are anchoring outside of the port and the passengers will be transported to the ferry by a small motor boat.

Update ferry Schedule here (2011) : Ferry Schedule

Internet Connection

Unfortunately guys I go there to chill and relax so I never got the chance to find available café offering internet service but my friend said SmartBro (Wifi) internet connection is already available in the island and some resort has broadband connection too on an hourly rate basis.

The Food

There are plenty of restaurants to choose, from international to local cuisine. Resort hotels also serve food upon request. For backpackers, carenderias are everywhere and for just 30 pesos you already have a sumptuous meal.


Contact Information:

Sta. Fe Beach Club + (63-32) 438-9090, 438-9107
Ogtong Cave + (63-32) 438-0165, 438-9129
Sugar Beach + (63) 917-7167182
Kota + (63-32) 4196135
Budyong + (63-32) 4385700

Misilak na'ng Adlaw

The sun brilliantly scattered its light painting the sky indigo red as we get nearer the port area when someone at my back saying in an undertone voice “misilak ng adlaw”. I was reminded of a new start after my Lola died few weeks ago. The sun shines again after darkness struck my life. The sea was calm and the melancholy of the sky vanished. And after I set foot I look back and remember her death once more and leave it behind. The sun rises, so shall I.

Holyweek Alta Vista Pardo Way

Okay, holy week is coming to town, again. Usual stuffs are rushing in from beach vacation to mountain isolation. Some just spend it watching tv while other chooses to reflect. But I prefer going to the beach and spend worthwhile time with some friends. After all it’s the only time your boss forced to give you some break unless you’re working in a callcenter.

Cebu has a lot to offer for Holy-Week bakasyunistas, from beaches to old churches, mountain resorts and a lot more. Cebuano’s has religiously preserved Holy Week traditions so even if you're spending your time in some part of the city it will still be a pleasurable divine experience. But if you want your once in a lifetime 5-day off heavenly affordable and gratifyingly sacred I suggest you try visit Alta Vista Golf and Country Club absolutely for free*, located in Pardo, Cebu and experience quite time with God on a higher level.


*surcharge will apply for using club/resort ammenities like swimming pool, etc..

Rock Climbing at Lutupan

We get there never thought the place was very isolated. Isolated enough that I'm deafened by the silence of muted surrounding. The Barangay is walled by these majestic rocky mountains with sunset copper sky as the backdrop. Consist of rocky hillside perfect for rock climbing afficionado.

Rediscovering Fort San Pedro

Fort San Pedro is a military defense structure built by Spanish for protection against violent sieges during the 1500's. Located at the heart of the city, Fort San Pedro is usually most tourists first itinerary. Entrance fee cost P15.oo ($.35). A small portion of the Fort was made into a museum which houses, Spanish legacies, preserved artifacts, documents written in Spanish, paintings, sculptures and a lot more. Nowadays Fort San Pedro is popular for wedding pictorials, tourists and dayschool fieldtrips. It has a restaurant in it and souvenir kiosk.

Urban Trippin: North Reclamation Area

NRA (north reclamation area) is probably synonymous to SM, Whitegold, Cebu Port Authority (Pier 1-7) or those vandals on some fences and walls. Have you notice the high-fenced Chinese cemetery along whitegold filled with non-sense graffiti and vandal? It kind of irritates my eye every time I passed by going to SM but not until last week when I saw some kids painting the walls with rainbow-colored level-up character inspired murals. I dropped by and took some photos and watch those pips passionately complete the details. They told me they where commissioned by Level-up, Inc. to do the thing for a competition by April or may. But whatever they were being told, I love what they are doing. And I will never think of NRA that way again.

Jammin' under Maribago Sun!

I find Maribago Blue Water Resort so ironic because the water is so green, laughs! Anyways they have a man-made island that's so panoramic from the main property where we stage our summer outing. It was so beautiful that I wonder if its artificial at all. Maribago has a lot to offer even if you find nothing worth doin at all, you can relax and soak yourself under the sun or feel the tropical breeze snatch your soul.
We decide to isolate ourselves in the island while we're jammin with the riddim of Burnin Culture.Rates valid from April 01, 2007 - March 31, 2008
Package of 3 Days 2 Nights accommodation
Daily breakfast
Rountrip transfer
Rates are inclusive of service charge and prevailing government taxes
Rates are in US Dollar
Children 11 years and below sharing room with parents are free of charge (max of 2 children) Not Valid for super peak seasons

Peak Season surcharge USD20.00 on the following dates:
20 December 2007 - 10 January 2008; Chinese New Year and Holy Week 2008
- Reservation Officers have the right to change the above policies when deemed required.
- Final cancellation policy will be upon the said Officer's discretion.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

It's time every Juan travel!

Cebu pacific continous to offer their Piso-fare* promo after the success of its P10-Fare Promo. Sale and travel period is until April 30, 2008 for all domestic destinantion excluding fuel surcharges, taxes, airport fees etc. However this is non-refundable though and is subject to specific rules and restrictions**. For more info contact your nearest travel agent or visit cebupacific.

TRAVEL TIP: Travel on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for best availability of lowest fares.

*one-way ticket

** Promo-Fare Rule:
-Subject to applicable taxes, fees and surcharges
-Fare, taxes, fees and surcharges will be NON-REFUNDABLE
-Flight changes are allowed but subject to availability and payment of any applicable fees and fare difference.
-Rebooking penalty : PHP 300 per sector per guest
-Guests who failed to show up on their flight or failed to cancel their booking before 1400H the day prior to their scheduled departure will be charged the No-show / Non user�s fee of PHP 200 per sector
-Seats offered at this fare are limited and may not be available on all flights.

Discover Tabuelan!

Its perfect for beachbums, soulsearching, and retreat. If your sanity is on the verge of giving up-just take a 2 hour bus-ride and isolate yourself and relax. Tabuelan offers reasonably priced hideout, fresh food and perfect solitary confinement. Dont forget your paolu coelho book over buko juice it will surely calm your worn out soul.

How to get there?
mini-bus is available in NorthBus Terminal(Cebu)with an hour interval that cost $2-$3. V-hire is also available but very limited at SM terminal area.

Where to stay there?
LaFamilia Beach Resort and Durham is what I reccommend which are reasonably priced at $40-$45.

The Food? The place has lots of restaurant to choose from.

Exploring Plantation Bay!

The first time I went there was when our Team won the company's monthly blitz which was an overnight stay at the resort, free dinner and a buffet continental breakfast. But what struck me the most was their artificial lagoon which covers almost entirely the whole property. I must admit Plantation Bay is very pricey for a backpacker lik me but it's worth it, you kinda paying the true value of their accomodation. And the hospitality man, oh it's very Filipino, without any pretensions or shall we say effective customer service, eh? nah, whatever! We even get a discount since my friend is working there! And did I mention the lagoon, the artificial falls, slides and numerous swimming pools? Those are just few of what Plantation Bay offers.

Lower rates apply for stays of 6 nights or more.
Higher rates apply during these peak periods:
Christmas / New Year - Dec 27, 2007 - Jan 1, 2008
Easter Holiday - March 20 - 22, 2008
Obon Period - August 14 - 17, 2008

Room rates are expressed in US$. Most other prices inside the hotel (except scuba diving services) are in Philippine Pesos.For cancellations during non-peak periods, please advise us at least 7 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of 1 night charge per room reserved. Full cancellation charge will apply for bookings cancelled less than 72 hrs prior to arrival. No-show on the day of arrival will be charged equivalent to the total number of roomnights reserved. During peak periods, the hotel's cancellation policy is to charge the total number of room nights reserved.* Please be informed that the photos shown in this website do not represent all rooms in each category. Lay-out and furnishings of the rooms may vary according to location.

for more info visit your nearest travel agent.

Destination Badian!

Badian is a secluded town in the southernmost portion of Cebu where you can find pristine and white sand beaches. Few exclusive resort are mushrooming the area including Badian Island Resort and Cebu International Golf and Resort. Anyways I am not recommending those resorts unless you extend the credit limit of your visa card.

There are lots of ways you can groove your way down there, either thru a bus or a 15-seater van. A van will cost you $2.50 for a 2 hour ride from Cebu City to the town proper. Private villas and beach houses abounds the area ranging from $45 to $95 per night. The one we had rented has a patio/balcony, private loft, 3 bedroom, 1T/B and a shower room good for 6-8 people.

Restaurants are 5 mintes ride to town center since these houses are secluded. But food is not a problem, you might bring some canned goods or you can ask the house caretaker to buy you some fresh stuff and have them cook it for you, serve hot, how bout that?

Nostalgic sunset, calm seabreeze, comfy beachhouse, and good food is somethin Im looking forward the next time I will visit Badian. Ooh, I just cant wait for it.

For reservations: contack erick at this no. 09273157259