{"id":8066,"date":"2019-04-17T09:34:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T09:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?p=8066"},"modified":"2023-12-13T14:50:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T14:50:44","slug":"mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Island hopping soon? Here\u2019s a Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Cebu has more than a hundred surrounding islands? Yes, aside from the numerous adventures you can enjoy in Cebu mainland, you may also start exploring its neighboring islands scattered around the province. If you want to make the most of your money and time, might as well visit as many islands possible \u2013 from white sand beaches to varied rock formations \u2013 and experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by <strong>island hopping the islands of Mactan!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Island hopping in Mactan:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW TO GET THERE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PUBLIC:<\/strong> From Cebu City, ride a <strong>jeepney<\/strong> that will take you to Parkmall. From there, look for a jeepney that goes directly to Punta Enga\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p>Ride a <strong>van (GT Express) or MyBus<\/strong> from SM City Cebu to Lapu-lapu City. Then, ride a jeepney going to Punta Enga\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mybus-ultimate-guide-around-cebu-city\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mybus: Ultimate Guide around Cebu City<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hire a <strong>taxi <\/strong>to bring you directly to Punta Enga\u00f1o or Maribago where you can hire boats for island hopping.<\/p>\n<p>Take <strong>Topline Express&#8217;s ferry boat <\/strong>from Pier 3 in Cebu City to Mactan Wharf (near MEPZ 1)\u00a0then ride a jeepney going to Punta Enga\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRIVATE:<\/strong> Use google maps or Waze to easily direct you to Punta Enga\u00f1o. There are two ports but the easiest access and has a good parking space is located beside Movenpick Hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/ultimate-ferry-guide-to-cebu-islands\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ultimate Ferry Guide to Cebu\u2019s Islands<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW MUCH IS THE ISLAND HOPPING BOAT RENTAL?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Island hopping is best enjoyed in groups. But if you come in small number or you\u2019re traveling alone, you may join other groups (or hire the boat for yourself). Here are the usual boat rates for Mactan island hopping:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large Boats (good for 30 persons) \u2013 P5,500<\/li>\n<li>Large Boats (good for 25 persons) \u2013 P4,500<\/li>\n<li>Medium Boats (good for 20 persons) \u2013 P3,500<\/li>\n<li>Medium Boats (good for 10 \u2013 15 persons) \u2013 P2,700 \u2013 P3,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Aside from boat rental, you may save time and make the most of the deal by allowing tour providers to prepare your food (lunch) which include a full meal course or buffet depending on your request. Rate starts at P250.00 per head.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT ISLANDS TO EXPLORE?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Upon jumpoff, you may choose among the island hopping tour operators located in the area (or you may contact them in advance). You will then be given various options as to what islands you would like to visit. Here are some of the islands that you can explore for a day or two:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Nalusuan Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This island is a renowned for its abundant marine sanctuary. It has a long white sand bar which is good for sun bathing and photoshoots and cerulean waters good for snorkeling and freediving. The resort in the island also provides other activities like kayaking, scubadiving, parasailing, and many others.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8070\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/carl-angeluh-del-castillo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8070\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8070\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8070\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Carl-Angeluh-Del-Castillo.jpg\" alt=\"Nalusuan Island\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Carl-Angeluh-Del-Castillo.jpg 720w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Carl-Angeluh-Del-Castillo-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Carl-Angeluh-Del-Castillo-696x392.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8070\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Carl Angeluh Del Castillo<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8071\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/ronex-tolin\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8071\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8071\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8071\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin.jpg\" alt=\"Nalusuan Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ronex-Tolin-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Ronex Tolin<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8073\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/junard-roa1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8073\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8073\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8073\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Junard Roa\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa1-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Junard Roa<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8072\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/junard-roa-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8072\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8072\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8072\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Junard Roa\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/JuNard-ROa-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8072\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Junard Roa<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Gilutongan Island <\/strong><em>(read as Hilutongan)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Same as Nalusuan Island, Gilutongan is a marine sanctuary which serves as a habitat and breeding site of underwater creatures. For only P100, guests are allowed to swim and snorkel around the island to enjoy this natural wonder. Moreover, it has also white sand beaches which is good for camping, sunbathing, and photoshoots.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8081\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8081\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8081\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8081\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n.jpg\" alt=\"Gilutongan (Hilutongan) Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13887125_1162176613839115_7995083509839985567_n-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aerila view of Gilutongan (Hilutongan) Island<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8080\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/jon-can\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8080\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8080\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can.jpg\" alt=\"Gilutongan (Hilutongan) Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jon-Can-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8080\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jon Can<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8079\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/jan-rain-pepito-hilutungan\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8079\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8079\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8079\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan.jpg\" alt=\"Gilutongan (Hilutongan) Island\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan.jpg 720w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Jan-Rain-Pepito-hilutungan-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jan Rain Pepito<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Caohagan Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Along the coastline of Caohagan Island is the Caohagan Island Marine Sanctuary which hosts a rich biodiversity of underwater creatures which can be best experienced when scubadiving, freediving, swimming, and snorkeling. This protected area is monitored by local patrolmen who maintains the peace and order and ensures that no illegal activities are done in the sanctuary. Its beaches are also good for swimming as it has shallow areas which are friendly to those who can\u2019t swim but still wants to enjoy the beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8074\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/laarnei-sabal\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8074\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8074\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8074\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Laarnei Sabal\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Laarnei-Sabal-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Laarnei Sabal<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8075\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/marielle-humble\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8075\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8075\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8075\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Marielle Humble\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marielle-Humble-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Marielle Humble<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8078\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/dawn-suzzaine-macapaz\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8078\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8078\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8078\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Dawn Suzzaine Macapaz\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dawn-Suzzaine-Macapaz-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Dawn Suzzaine Macapaz<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8082\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/april-honey-soo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8082\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8082\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8082\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo.jpg 480w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island. Photo from April Honey Soo<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8083\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/april-honey-soo1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8083\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8083\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8083\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo1.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo1.jpg 480w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo1-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo1-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island. Photo from April Honey Soo<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8084\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/april-honey-soo2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8084\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8084\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8084\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo2.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo2.jpg 480w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo2-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/April-Honey-Soo2-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island. Photo from April Honey Soo<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8085\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8085\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8085\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8085\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54432852_2248332508556848_7869115199989481472_n-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh seafoods from Caohagan Island. Photo from April Honey Soo<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Pandanon Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Pandanon Island is located in between the islands of Cebu and Bohol; thus, this would take some time to reach by motorboat. It\u2019s often visited by tourists because of its white sand beaches and long sand bar. Aside from swimming, guests may also take IG-worthy photos on the columns of what seemed like ruins in the area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8086\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/angellie-may-mancia-celeste\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8086\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8086\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8086\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste.jpg\" alt=\"Pandanon Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste-350x198.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste-744x420.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Angellie May Mancia Celeste<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8087\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/angellie-may-mancia-celeste1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8087\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8087\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8087\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1.jpg\" alt=\"Pandanon Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1-350x198.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste1-744x420.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Angellie May Mancia Celeste<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8088\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/angellie-may-mancia-celeste2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8088\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8088\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8088\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2.jpg\" alt=\"Pandanon Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2-350x198.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2-696x393.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Angellie-May-Mancia-Celeste2-744x420.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Angellie May Mancia Celeste<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8089\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/gelique-ferrer-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8089\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8089\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8089\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer.jpg\" alt=\"Pandanon Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer-350x253.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer-324x235.jpg 324w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer-696x504.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Gelique-Ferrer-580x420.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Gelique Ferrer<\/p><\/div>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Sulpa Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sulpa Island is one of Olanggo\u2019s satellite islands. It does not have residents but because of the abundance of its marine resources, many locals of neighboring islands visit Sulpa. This is privately owned; hence, entrance fees are collected by authorized personnel in the island upon entry. It also boasts of its beautiful rock cliffs and corals underwater which visitors may enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and diving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8090\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/chivee-botz-roa\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8090\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8090\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8090\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa.jpg\" alt=\"Sulpa Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chivee-Botz-Roa-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Chivee Botz Roa<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8091\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/anawim-arcite\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8091\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8091\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8091\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite.jpg\" alt=\"Sulpa Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Anawim-Arcite-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Anawim Arcite<\/p><\/div>\n<p>6. <strong>Pangan-an Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pangan-an Island is another of Olango&#8217;s satellite islands where you can just walk on the reef flat to the island from Olango Island during low tide. Boat rental is also available during high tide. There are cottages in the island should you wish to stay overnight.<\/p>\n<p>The island&#8217;s name comes from the word kan-anan. Because in the past, fishermen would come from from away to fish in the island and would eat their catch.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8099\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8099\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8099\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8099\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n.jpg\" alt=\"Walk path to Pangan-anan Island. Photo by Catherine Jaictin\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/40136577_1974021939321241_4985975255584473088_n-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walk path to Pangan-an Island. Photo by Catherine Jaictin<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8100\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/dutell-acosta-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8100\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8100\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8100\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta.jpg\" alt=\"Walk path to Pangan-anan Island. Photo by Dutell Acosta\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta.jpg 720w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dutell-Acosta-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walk path to Pangan-anan Island. Photo by Dutell Acosta<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8097\" style=\"width: 562px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/mary-gwen-vergara-marinog\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8097\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8097\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8097\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mary-Gwen-Vergara-Marinog.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset view at the island. Photo by Mary Gwen Vergara Marinog\" width=\"552\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mary-Gwen-Vergara-Marinog.jpg 552w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mary-Gwen-Vergara-Marinog-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mary-Gwen-Vergara-Marinog-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mary-Gwen-Vergara-Marinog-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset view at the island. Photo by Mary Gwen Vergara Marinog<\/p><\/div>\n<p>7. <strong>Olango Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Olango Island is situated just offshore from (east of) Mactan Island and\u00a0<a title=\"Lapu-Lapu\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikivoyage.org\/wiki\/Lapu-Lapu\">Lapu-Lapu<\/a>\u00a0city. On the south end part of the island is the Olango Wildlife Sanctuary where you can witness many water fowls in the wetland area. They charge 20pesos for Filipinos and 100 pesos for foreigners. At the sanctuary, there are no restaurants around though you can buy at their office some coconut juice.<\/p>\n<p>Around the islets of Nalusuan and Gilutingan (Hilutungan), you can also do snorkeling in one of the largest reef in Visayas which is a government-protected sanctuary.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8095\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/ann-lakwatcha-olango\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8095\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8095\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8095\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango.jpg\" alt=\"Olango Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ann-Lakwatcha-olango-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Ann Lakwatcha<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8094\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8094\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8094\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8094\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n.jpg\" alt=\"Olango Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/49178136_2136639196392847_962161717565980672_n-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Ann Lakwatcha<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8093\" style=\"width: 970px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8093\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8093\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8093\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n.jpg\" alt=\"Olango Island\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/48915844_2136639453059488_8129928021046984704_n-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Ann Lakwatcha<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8098\" style=\"width: 792px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/myrson-augusto-taneo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8098\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8098\" src=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by Myrson Augusto Taneo\" width=\"782\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo.jpg 782w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo-285x350.jpg 285w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo-768x943.jpg 768w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo-696x854.jpg 696w, https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Myrson-Augusto-Taneo-342x420.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Myrson Augusto Taneo<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> As these islands are located away from each other, it\u2019s difficult to finish all these (and all other islands near Mactan) in a day. This means\u2026 more beach time for the next days!!!<\/p>\n<p>Surely, there are several things to do this summer but island hopping is one thing that should not be missed and dismissed! Discover the hidden paradise of Cebu and quench your thirst for travel and adventure. Grab those bikinis and sunglasses and enjoy the heat of the sun!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Island hopping soon? Here\u2019s a Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours! Did you know that Cebu has more than a hundred surrounding islands? Yes, aside from the numerous adventures you can enjoy in Cebu mainland, you may also start exploring its neighboring islands scattered around the province. If you want to make the most [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8101,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[496,500,114,29],"tags":[1591,1595,1589,1593,1592,1590,1594],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Cebu Philippines Ultimate Travel &amp; Food Guide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cebuthequeen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mactan.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"648\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"466\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"dakilanglaagan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"dakilanglaagan\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"dakilanglaagan\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8f0f52231a59733357fdadd58087a101\"},\"headline\":\"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours\",\"datePublished\":\"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\"},\"wordCount\":1368,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization\"},\"keywords\":[\"caohagan island\",\"Gilutongan Island\",\"island hopping in mactan\",\"mactan cebu island hopping\",\"nalusuan island\",\"olango island\",\"Pandanon Island\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Adventure\",\"Attractions\",\"Beach Resorts\",\"Travel Guides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\",\"name\":\"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00\",\"description\":\"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/\",\"name\":\"Your ultimate travel, food, and culture guide to Cebu, Philippines!\",\"description\":\"Everything You Need To Enjoy Cebu, The Queen City of the South\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Online Publisher\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/66735027_923482771328517_1295242349835714560_n.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/66735027_923482771328517_1295242349835714560_n.png\",\"width\":1056,\"height\":1056,\"caption\":\"Online Publisher\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cebuthequeen\/\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queencitycebu\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCyRXwa9BoG-X2Bipz7Zzzsw\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8f0f52231a59733357fdadd58087a101\",\"name\":\"dakilanglaagan\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f5fc1f18963f67a5a46fce6707588926?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f5fc1f18963f67a5a46fce6707588926?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g\",\"caption\":\"dakilanglaagan\"},\"description\":\"Marj is an educator who furthers her learning journey through community service, outdoor exposures, and in-depth reflection.\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\/\/dakilanglaagan.wordpress.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/author\/dakilanglaagan\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours","description":"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours","og_description":"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan","og_url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/","og_site_name":"Cebu Philippines Ultimate Travel &amp; Food Guide","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cebuthequeen\/","article_published_time":"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00","og_image":[{"width":648,"height":466,"url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/mactan.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"dakilanglaagan","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"dakilanglaagan","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/"},"author":{"name":"dakilanglaagan","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8f0f52231a59733357fdadd58087a101"},"headline":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours","datePublished":"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/"},"wordCount":1368,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization"},"keywords":["caohagan island","Gilutongan Island","island hopping in mactan","mactan cebu island hopping","nalusuan island","olango island","Pandanon Island"],"articleSection":["Adventure","Attractions","Beach Resorts","Travel Guides"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/","url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/","name":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2019-04-17T09:34:36+00:00","dateModified":"2023-12-13T14:50:44+00:00","description":"Experience the relaxing vibe brought about by the alluring hues of the clear waters by island hopping the islands of Mactan","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/mactan-island-hopping-tours-guide\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Quick Guide to Mactan\u2019s Island Hopping Tours"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/","name":"Your ultimate travel, food, and culture guide to Cebu, Philippines!","description":"Everything You Need To Enjoy Cebu, The Queen City of the South","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#organization","name":"Online Publisher","url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/66735027_923482771328517_1295242349835714560_n.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/66735027_923482771328517_1295242349835714560_n.png","width":1056,"height":1056,"caption":"Online Publisher"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cebuthequeen\/","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/queencitycebu\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCyRXwa9BoG-X2Bipz7Zzzsw"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8f0f52231a59733357fdadd58087a101","name":"dakilanglaagan","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f5fc1f18963f67a5a46fce6707588926?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f5fc1f18963f67a5a46fce6707588926?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g","caption":"dakilanglaagan"},"description":"Marj is an educator who furthers her learning journey through community service, outdoor exposures, and in-depth reflection.","sameAs":["http:\/\/dakilanglaagan.wordpress.com"],"url":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/author\/dakilanglaagan\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8066"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8066"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8066\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}