Bantayan Series: Virgin Island (Tips and Expenses)

One of the most prominent tourist spots in Bantayan Island (which is a tourist spot itself) is the Virgin Island. This post covers info on how to get there, the associated expenses, and other tips.

This post is part of a two-part Bantayan Series. To read about Ogtong Cave, Bantayan, go here.




Getting There

1. Bus: Cebu City to Hagnaya
• Ride bus from Cebu North Bus Terminal
• Fare: 150.00php, one way
• Travel time: 2-3H
• Stop: Hagnaya Port, San Remegio, Cebu
• Schedule: Hourly
2. Barge or Ferry: Hagnaya to Sta. Fe, Bantayan
• Board from Hagnaya Port
• Fare: 170.00php, one way + 10.00php terminal fee
• Travel time: 1-1.5H
• Stop: Sta. Fe Port, Bantayan
• Schedule: see photo below



Ferry to Bantayan Schedule



3. Pump Boat: Sta. Fe, Bantayan to Virgin Island
• Pickup point: To be discussed with boatman
• Fee: 1,200.00php*
• Travel time: 1H 
• Stop: Virgin Island, Bantayan
• Schedule: To be discussed with boatman
• *For the above rate, contact Reynold at 0905-1237871

Virgin Island Expenses

• Entrance Fees
• 500php for the first two persons (500 still if you're travelling solo)
• 100php for extra persons

Virgin Island "Entrance Fee"
(I'm scared of the scare quotes)

What happens in Virgin Island, stays in Virgin Island

• Food
• Buy fish/seafood and rice at Bantayan Island first before heading to Virgin Island. The boatman can cook for you.
• Fee: 250-300php
• There is no corkage fee if you bring your own food. 
• There is no restaurant there; only a sari-sari (convenience store) where you can buy drinks and snacks.
• Huts
• Rate: Starts at 300php.
• You can also opt to spread a picnic blanket there to save, or you can eat at the pump boat.
• Accommodation
• No room accommodation at the island, but you can bring your own tent and camp there.
• Camping fee: NONE

One of the picture-worthy "decorations" in Virgin Island