PESCADOR ISLAND

   Cebu has been one of the most visited places in the Philippines in terms of tourism. Sites like magnificent beaches, alluring waterfalls, historical places, and fascinating islands with splendid and rich marine life attract tourists all over the globe. One of which is the Pescador Island at the south of Cebu in the municipality of Moalboal. It is an island located in the Tañon Strait, a few kilometers from the western coast of the Cebu Island.

What To See In Pescador Island

1. On a boat ride going to the island, a group of dolphins swimming with the boats is a possible sight.

2.A chance to see sea turtles is a probability, depending on the weather condition.

3. An awesome adventure swimming or diving with the famous sardine run.

4.A great experience diving or snorkeling in the beautiful marine sanctuary.

   Pescador Island is a protected marine life sanctuary. Fees going to the island is collected to help finance various conservation programs in the Municipality of Moalboal in cooperation with Moalboal Dive Center Association. Some of the programs are the patrols and enforcement to abolish destructive fishing, village improvement programs, collection and disposal of plastic and other wastes that enter the local waters, marine conservation education of village children and adults, and reef and mangrove rehabilitation.


How  to Get to Moalboal

From Cebu City

From the capital of the province, Moalboal is three hours drive by public bus. Librando and Ceres buses going to Moalboal are located in the South Bus Terminal of the city capital. Fare for non-aircon bus starts at P90.00 and P110.00 for aircon bus.

Meanwhile, vans that ply Cebu City to Moalboal are stationed in One Citilink Terminal, a few meters away from the South Bus Terminal. Travel time is considerably shorter at two hours, fare is P100.00.

To go to Panagsama Beach or White Beach, hire a trike or habal-habal to get you there, fare cost around P80.00 per trip.

 When visiting the island, it is best to respect nature, follow the rules. If natural conservation is being implemented, then better be a part of it to continue enjoying the beauty that the nature is giving.


-SHANIA-