Balicasag Island Dive Resort - Balicasag Island, Bohol, Philippines
Balicasag Island has a total land area of 25 has., 1.5 has., of which has been developed into a resort. This "Special Interest Resort" has been operational since October, 1989. Philippine Tourism Authority together with the Philippine Navy promote underwater sports and protects a marine life sanctuary showcasing a model for marine environmental conservation, ecological preservation and tourism.
This low, flat island is situated four kilometers southwest of Duljo Point off Panglao Reef. Surrounded by a sandy shell coraline beach, the island is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. The tops of the submarine cliffs are covered with hard coral while lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish community is found around the cliff face area. Jacks, barracudas and mackerels also abound.
How to get there: By Air:
Via Philippine Airlines (Daily)
- Manila to Tagbilaran - Travel time takes about 1 hour & 10 minutes
- Manila to Cebu - Travel time takes about 1 hour & 15 minutes
Via Cebu Pacific (Daily)
- Manila to Tagbilaran - Travel time takes about 1 hour & 15 minutes
- Manila to Cebu - Travel time takes about 1 hour & 15 minutes
Or:
By Sea:
Via WG&A (Friday and Sunday)
- Manila to Tagbilaran - Travel time takes about 31 hours
- Manila to Cebu (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Travel time takes about 24 hours
Via Negros Navigation (Wednesday)
- Manila to Tagbilaran - Travel time takes about 19 to 23 hours
Via Oceanjet / Weesam
- Connecting Cebu to Tagbilaran - Travel time takes about 1 hour & 30 minutes
Then:
Land Transfer:
Tagbilaran to Panglao Island
- From Tagbilaran Airport via Alona Beach or Panglao town approximate
travel time is 30 minutes.
And:
Boat Transfer:
Travel time from Panglao Island to Balicasag Island
is approximately 45 minutes (9km away from Alona).
Hailed as one of the best dive spots in the world, it boasts of native-inspired 10 aircon duplex cottages (with 2 room/cottage, average size of its room is 19.64 sq.m), screened has a private toilet/bath and individual veranda where guests may enjoy the breathtaking view of sun, sea and surf.
There is an outdoor bar (The Pandan Bar) and an open-air restaurant that serve international and local cuisine. It is ideal for scuba divers and nature - lovers. The restaurant can accommodate up to 150 persons.
Inclusions:
• Room accommodation
• Set breakfast
• Taxes
• Service charge
Terms and Conditions
• Rates are in US Dollars per room per night, with above indicated inclusions.
• Children sharing room with adults and do not require extra bed is free of charge, exclusive of breakfast.
• These specially discounted internet rates can only be availed if booked and paid through TravelMart; and can not be availed in combination with other promos, except with Travel Advantage Rewards Program.
• Rates may change without prior notice.
• Booking(s) have to be paid in advance before the check-in date issuance of voucher(s).
• Payment by credit card will be billed upon confirmation of booking.
• Upon receipt of payment, voucher(s) will be faxed or emailed to guest.
• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
• Any and all cancellations/wash downs must be done through email to bookings@travelmart.net. Any and all wash downs/cancellations on the phone will not be honored.
• If guest fails to show up on check-in/tour day without prior notice to TravelMart, the No-show charges shall be applied.
• One-night rate as Cancellation or No-Show charge includes room charges, meals, tours and other arrangements.
• There shall be no refund for shortened stays including rooms checked-in and checked-out on the same day. • Check-in time is 2 pm. Check-out time is 12 noon.
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