Stops on this circuit
2 stops
- 1. Virgin Island (Silion)
- 2. Hilantagaan Island
Escape to the pristine offshore gems of Cebu’s premier tropical escape with the Bantayan Island Hopping circuit. Operating primarily from the coastal gateways of Santa Fe, this maritime route is a curated selection of some of the most spectacular, untouched sandbars and marine sanctuaries in the Visayan Sea.
The anchors of this circuit are Virgin Island (Silion), known for its white sand, wooden piers, and clear swimming lagoons, and Hilantagaan Island, a fishing community surrounded by coral gardens that draw snorkelers. Travelers can spend the day crossing between islands by outrigger boat, eating fresh seafood cooked beachside, and exploring rock pools at low tide. It’s a solid pick for beach purists, snorkelers, and photographers looking to see Bantayan’s outer islands, not just its mainland coastline.
Boats to both islands leave from the Santa Fe beachfront, typically arranged as a half- or full-day package through a local boatmen’s association rather than booked independently — this is how most of the outer islands around Bantayan are managed, with the boat fee and environmental fee going back into the community that maintains them.