Camiguin Island
Camiguin Island
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The island-province of Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern tip of Mindanao. It is approximately 90 kilometers north of the City of Cagayan de Oro. It is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by Butuan Bay.
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John C
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
My Wife and I have been wanting to go to Camiguin and finally we did, make sure to get to the ferry earlier then your plans for the day but its better to try in the afternoon try for noon to get the afternoon boat... still its a wait, for us we highly recommend to stay a few days to see most of it. We stayed at Kurma freedive resort, it's simple but very comfortable lots of room and space outside without MUD has A/C hot water and a restaurant bar that serves great breakfast
and dinner, we looked at so many places and for all around rating this is the absolute best place to stay for us. DO NOT GO TO (Bintana Sa Paraiso)! There is no way possible to drive down the hill or have a place to park or even turn your car around you can only walk or go down by scooter and its a far way down don't let the website fool you, its really not like what they show and is over priced and doesn't meet the rating DON'T GO THERE! for sure go to the sandbar and Mantigue White Island it is a absolute must. There is a great Italian restaurant called La Dolce Vita and is actually a real Italian owned and run restaurant it's clean and no cats dogs or bugs! also Samuel Vjandep it's closed in and has A/C
and dinner, we looked at so many places and for all around rating this is the absolute best place to stay for us. DO NOT GO TO (Bintana Sa Paraiso)! There is no way possible to drive down the hill or have a place to park or even turn your car around you can only walk or go down by scooter and its a far way down don't let the website fool you, its really not like what they show and is over priced and doesn't meet the rating DON'T GO THERE! for sure go to the sandbar and Mantigue White Island it is a absolute must. There is a great Italian restaurant called La Dolce Vita and is actually a real Italian owned and run restaurant it's clean and no cats dogs or bugs! also Samuel Vjandep it's closed in and has A/C
Written January 1, 2025
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Charles A
8 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
It’s a small island so you can explore it in a few days. I recommend the hidden waterfall Binangawan. It’s hard to find if you use google map so I suggest you hire a local tour guide. Other good experience was enjoying the sunset at a restaurant. There are very few tourists so it’s nice to relax. I was told that Ardent Hot spring is not hot anymore so I didn’t go there
Written January 13, 2020
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Shih-Hao H
4 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
New resort in Camiguin. Amazing luxury resort. The food at the restaurant is amazing. Perfect hideout place for some much needed serenity and peace. My now new favorite place to get away the hustle and bustle of Manila. Would recommend people who want to relax by the breathtaking view of the sea.
Written March 5, 2020
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Dalene V
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Dec 2024 • Family
If you want to enjoy visiting and touring around the island, I suggest you book at least for a 1 night stay on the island, so you won't have to keep rushing to every destination. It is possible to tour the entire island within the day, but personally I wouldn't recommend doing that unless you've paid and booked for a specific tour package and transport service in advance. I recommend going on a weekday and avoid the holiday seasons as much as possible. If you're arriving from CDO and taking the bus to Balingoan Port, leave Agora terminal as early as 1 to 2 am (it takes 2 hours to get to the port). From the Port to Camiguin, wait time + travel can take for as long as 2 hours. Remember to prepare your QR code in advance since you'll need to have it scanned before you enter and leave the island if by ferry. For the Ferry: Pay for the ticket (about PHP 200+) , environmental fee, and terminal fee for each person. For transport on the island, they offer options at the port, but it's best to book services in advance (prices can be around PHP 1000-2000+ for each vehicle. I personally recommend using motorcycles as it it faster. Don't forget licenses).
Overall my experience there was fun even though I only got to see a bit of the island. Will probably try again with my family.
Overall my experience there was fun even though I only got to see a bit of the island. Will probably try again with my family.
Written December 29, 2024
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ivy s
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Apr 2024 • Couples
I traveled to many local airports in the Philippines but it was only camiguin airport that I have a horrible experience and I swear I will never go back to camiguin because of this bad experience.
regular security inspection machine etc was good until i arrived at the check in counter, personnel asked me weighed my small cabin hand carry small luggage and the result was 6.3 kgs so it was good then ( below 7kgs rule allowance) but my nightmare started when he asked me to weighed my small personal backpack where I put my personal stuff face and body and hygiene care etc ,
Ps: no clothes inside
And added the weight of my personal bag 2.3 kgs to my cabin luggage 6.3 kgs that’s makes a total of 9,6 kgs .
For many years of traveling to other destinations thru Cebu Pacific I was never asked to weighed my handcary shoulder bag or small backpack . Like other women we need a small second hand carry bag for our money IDs passports personal belongings etc.
Take note ! Only camiguin airport did that to me!!
Next he started telling me that a total of 7 kgs is only allowed for everything so he asked me to put the exceeding 2.6 kgs to check in, fortunately my sister was travelling with me so I had be able to out my 2,6 kgs in her check in baggage.
So I was obliged of taking out my personal stuff from my small backpack and my clothes from my cabin hand carry infront of everybody infront of check in counter, then put it inside the check baggage of my sister.
What a horrible experience! By the way this happened morning of today!
I promised myself I will never visit camiguin all my life ! Goodbye Ciao
au revoir !
regular security inspection machine etc was good until i arrived at the check in counter, personnel asked me weighed my small cabin hand carry small luggage and the result was 6.3 kgs so it was good then ( below 7kgs rule allowance) but my nightmare started when he asked me to weighed my small personal backpack where I put my personal stuff face and body and hygiene care etc ,
Ps: no clothes inside
And added the weight of my personal bag 2.3 kgs to my cabin luggage 6.3 kgs that’s makes a total of 9,6 kgs .
For many years of traveling to other destinations thru Cebu Pacific I was never asked to weighed my handcary shoulder bag or small backpack . Like other women we need a small second hand carry bag for our money IDs passports personal belongings etc.
Take note ! Only camiguin airport did that to me!!
Next he started telling me that a total of 7 kgs is only allowed for everything so he asked me to put the exceeding 2.6 kgs to check in, fortunately my sister was travelling with me so I had be able to out my 2,6 kgs in her check in baggage.
So I was obliged of taking out my personal stuff from my small backpack and my clothes from my cabin hand carry infront of everybody infront of check in counter, then put it inside the check baggage of my sister.
What a horrible experience! By the way this happened morning of today!
I promised myself I will never visit camiguin all my life ! Goodbye Ciao
au revoir !
Written May 1, 2024
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Lisa V
1 contribution
Aug 2022
Very disappointed. We weren’t able to go to Camiguin Island itself actually. We’re about to ride the RoRo but they can only accommodate 1 private vehicle per trip. So, that’s should be on a first-come first-serve basis. We’ve been there since the night before our trip so that we can enter the island as early as possible. We’re certain that we are the first private vehicle who got there. However, we weren’t able to grab the first trip because they prioritized those who are “residents” of Camiguin (even they arrived later than us) or if you know someone who will get you on the earliest trip. We’re very upset because we didn’t know that such thing exists. They said we can enter but on the 3rd trip which is very behind our schedule. We made an effort to be there the night before so that we can have the first trip and that happened to us. We drove 10 hours to get there and that happened to us. We will not complain if they’re being reasonable and gave us a fair treatment. The worse part is they only told us that we will not be able to ride the first trip after we went on the struggles of getting the tickets and completing their various requirements. All the efforts, time and energy were put to nothing because of their ridiculous service.
Written October 11, 2022
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Mrbillone
Montana161 contributions
Nov 2022
Required a QR code-vaccine card and all to enter the island! Really? November 2022? Ferry service ran 3 hours late. Transportation on the island is expensive. 1K-40 minutes by tricycle to get to our resort. Many nicer places to go in the Philippines with out all the "BS"
Written December 17, 2022
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Marten
Camiguin, Philippines3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Don't miss out visiting this beautiful vulcanic Island travelling The Philippines.
Many places to visit and variation: Springs, falls, beaches, little islands, diving, snorkeling etc. Decent restaurants in the Yumbing area with a top quality coffeeshop (Café Pippa).
The sea climate and being an Island, sometimes a nice breeze doesn't make it to humid.
Many places to visit and variation: Springs, falls, beaches, little islands, diving, snorkeling etc. Decent restaurants in the Yumbing area with a top quality coffeeshop (Café Pippa).
The sea climate and being an Island, sometimes a nice breeze doesn't make it to humid.
Written July 5, 2020
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GCS-VA
Chesapeake, VA88 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Very green and beautiful island, but not much of a beach scene. A little underwhelmed. White Beach sandbar is excellent for IG, but to swim and frolic? Not really... too rocky with white corals (not pure white sand). Mantigue Island was a little better. If you like waterfalls and scootering around, this is a island to do it. Not much of a party scene or central place where people gather. The 4th star was for the island's hospitable people; otherwise, 3 stars.
Written February 7, 2024
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pontiacdude
16 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Visited wife's family and love the Island. Friendly people and places to see. Bought property as her whole family lives there. And she hasn't seen them 30 years. Love the hot springs. Just wish parents would teach their children not to litter and take away from the natural beauty, but a problem all over the Philippines. Gonna retire there away from the population in the mountains.
Written October 3, 2022
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Is Camiguin part of Visayas or Mindanao?
Written December 27, 2024
Looking for some cheap and nice places at the coast. Is it possible to camp there and just pay for food and using the shower? Travelling on a motorbike. Thanks.
Written November 4, 2024
I'm planning to go to Camiguin Island next year in March. I'm really excited. I want to know what the boat schedules are from Jagna to Camiguin and vice versa.
Written September 29, 2019
The ferry leaves every hour during the day both ways
Written September 30, 2019
Anyone who knows how long and much is the bus from Agora to Balingoan? And how long and much is ferry from Balingoan to Benino?
Written March 30, 2019
It's just less than 2,000 pesos round trip
Written July 4, 2019
I am looking for one of the best sea side accommodation? Any recommendations? Thanks.
Written February 18, 2019
You may try Agohay Beach Resort, it's beach front hotel, though you won't enjoy the beach in there. I all the others since it's a fishing dock....you may look at the photos I shared. There is Paras that most vacationist refer a bit pricey than Agohay you may go directly with their site or try to look at Agoda.
Written February 19, 2019
Ciao! Dovrei essere a Camiguin intorno al 20 di gennaio. Vorrei sapere se è un buon periodo per visitare l'isola e se 4 giorni sono sufficienti. Grazie!
Written November 9, 2018
Welcome. I'm going to the Island of Camiguin, which is the choice of the internet network, whether there is a market / bazaar on the Island, Regards Michal
Written August 11, 2018
Hi. Me & my family are planning to visit Camiguin for a vacation. We’re 8 all in all with 2 oldies (80 yr old). Will it be difficult or safe for them to travel to Camiguin?
Written March 18, 2018
There are already commercial flights of cebu pacific and philippine airline which flies daily via cebu
Very safe to travel even alone. No or very low crime rate
Written November 7, 2018
Hi! Husband and I are planning to visit Camiguin island and we are bringing our toodlers: 3 and 2 yrs old. I just wonder if we could bring them to white island and mantigue. Is it safe for them to ride the motorized banca? Thanks...
Written March 14, 2018
Hi, Good evening! Yes you can take them with you on both islands. Each banca have life jacket which you are required to use while on board. You just pay the banca 450php plus 20php/pax environmental fee. Banca can only accommodate 6 people. You can rent snorkle gears nor life jackets for swimming. Your kids will love it. Have fun!
Written March 16, 2018
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