Cebu DIY Part 2 - Camotes Island

This was my 2nd day in Cebu and some of my friends already went back. Randy and I decided to visit Camotes Island for a day before he'll go back to Manila. We were supposed to take the first trip at 5:30am however, we both gave in to sleep :D and woke up around 6AM.

We went out before 7AM from our hotel in Plaza Garcia and took a multicab that will pass by North Bus Terminal (you can find these multicab in Cebu Cathedral Area) look for signage going to SM and Mandaue area e.g 01k and 21D (you can use this link for local jeepney/multicab route in Cebu http://cebujeepneys.weebly.com/01k.html).

Don't forget to tell the driver or conductor that you will alight in North Bus Terminal. If you are from Cebu Downtown it's on the left side opposite SM. (Fare Php 8.00)

From the terminal just ride a bus  that will pass by Danao Port. (Travel time: approx 1 hour). Then get a ticket from Jomalia Shipping lines (non-aircon 180 php, aircon 200php).

Below are the new trip schedule:

We chose the non-aircon area and enjoyed the 2 hour ferry ride. It wasn't our first time riding a roro so we're pretty used to it.

When you get off the ferry a lot of habal-habal, multicab and private vans waiting outside the port. They offer tours around the island. You can always choose which one works with the time and budget you have.

We went for habal-habal and discussed the places we want to visit since we only have limited time and can't stay longer and before leaving we also discussed the price for the whole day tour. Make sure you have talked about the price so you don't need to add extra also the tourist spots are not free there will be entrance fees that you also need to shoulder. You only need to pay for your entrance your tour guide/driver doesn't need to pay.

Welcome to Camotes Island - Consuelo Wharf

Here are the places we visited:

Santiago Bay - I'm still awed by it's white sand and clean water. Added point would be its shallow water. Best for a non-swimmer girl like me :D It was not populated too, we just have the shore all by ourselves. Just one thing, hopefully the locals maintain the cleanliness of this place.

Lake Danao Park - what a big lake, want to relax and just enjoy nature you can go here and try the kayak No worries there are no real crocodiles :)

... I'll end this one here ooppss this is not yet done we still have the Buho rock formation still in Camotes Island