Seizing the Moment

CAMOTES ISLAND

The Camotes Islands is an island paradise in the Philippines. Amazing beaches and friendly locals. Nothing beats spending a beach getaway with my family and friends, Our bond will surely be stronger than ever as you create happy and memorable moments together. It’s one of the best things that i have ever experience and that’s why i seized the moment and  loving the beach for its very clean and beautiful and we really enjoyed the place specially with my twin Jacob.

How do you get there?

There are quite a few ways to get to the Camotes Islands if you are already in Cebu City. You can go via Danao Port, Cebu Port (Pier 1), Cebu Port (Pier 2), and Ouano Wharf in Mandaue City.

Via Danao Port

The most common way to catch a boat ride to the Camotes Island is via Danao Port, which is probably because you have more options of what service to use and where you end up.

Source: http://www.freedomwall.net/travel/camotes-island-travel-guide/

It  takes up to two hours by bus (Ceres bus from the Reclamation Area North Bus terminal por #27 jeepney via Danao from the White Gold Club House) to travel from Cebu City to Danao Port, depending on the traffic. Your travel time may be shorter if you take a private car, and you can park it at Danao port for PhP300 a day. If you take it on the ferry, it will cost you approximately PhP1,200 one way. On the other hand, you can hire a van if you are a large group, and the cost for one way to Danao port is PhP2,000. For the budget conscious, public transport is the best option. Expect to be at sea for up to three hours, depending on sea conditions. Fare ranges from PhP200 to 350 per person, depending on the service you us and your island destination.

Via Cebu Port (Pier 1)

If you are aiming to get to Poro Island and nowhere else, you could try Ocean Jet, which can get you there in two hours. They have daily trips from the Oceanjet Ferry Terminal located at Cebu Port, Pier 1. To get there from Cebu City, you can ride a bus from the Professional Regulations Commission at HVG Arcade, Subangdaku in Mandaue City. It will take about 40 minutes depending on traffic. Ocean Jet has two trips daily to Poro Island, at 6 AM and 3 PM. The return trip is 8 AM and 5 PM. Fare costs PhP380 per person.

Via Cebu Port (Pier 2)

You can also get to Poro on an Aznar boat, which is the only service that goes there via Pier 2. However, there is only one trip from Cebu to Poro on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9 PM, and the return trip is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 1 AM. The trip takes four hours and the fare is about PhP280 per person. If you’re not keen on being at sea at full dark, this may not be a good option for you.

Via Ouano Wharf

For the truly adventurous (and strong swimmers), you can opt to travel via motorized boat from Ouano Wharf in Mandaue City to Consuelo Port (Pacijan Island) at 10:30 am or to Poro Port at 11 AM. Take a taxi to Ouano Wharf as there is no direct public transport. If you are a visitor, you could get lost. Note, however, that the motorized boats are tiny, and may not be safe in rough seas.

Via Mactan Wharf

This port currently offers the fastest way to reach Camotes Terminal. Mactan Wharf is located in Pusok Lapu-Lapu City near Cebu Yact Club and Island Central Mall. Travel time is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The Jomalia Shipping Lines fastcraft departs at 9am and 1pm daily.

• Rates: P400 on weekdays and P500 on weekends
• Contact numbers: (032) 346-0421 to 23
• Jomalia Mactan Ticketing Office: 09951071720
• To avail the government mandated discounts, please present your valid ID upon purchase of tickets.

Getting around

You can rent a scooter for ?300 a day or get a driver with a multicab.

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Posted by : DEREK JIM CAANDE