After our overnight stay on Kalanggaman Island, which you can check out here, Kuya “Crew” from the pump boat suggested that we take a side trip to Malapascua Island. Since most of my group had never been there, we didn’t hesitate to go. I was also quite excited as my last trip to Malapascua wasn’t very memorable due to a typhoon. Haha!
Our side trip to Malapascua Island was unplanned, and we weren’t planning to stay overnight since we were almost out of cash and there’s no ATM on the island. Nevertheless, that didn’t stop us from having fun.
How to Get to the Island?
From Cebu City, take a bus in North Bus Terminal for Maya Port. Travel time is 3-4 hours and fare is 160-170 pesos. From Maya Port, travel by pump boat is 30-45 minutes and for 80 pesos only.
When we arrived on the island, we strolled around the barangay and looked for a carinderia since I was craving monggo because of my hangover. Haha!
While strolling around, you can still see the remnants of Typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the island in 2013. Some have already rebuilt their homes, while others are still working on them. Some coconut trees are still without leaves, while others are beginning to grow new ones.
Still, one thing that stands out about Filipinos is our ability to rise again after any catastrophe we face. That is the Filipino spirit!
We continued to stroll around and looked for Mango Shake to quench my thirst.
Then had a quick dip….
While strolling to the back side of the island, we found these signs.
Please don’t get me wrong but I’m not mocking or anything. I just find these amusing and yes, funny.
Moreover, when we reached the back side of the island, the turquoise, crystal-clear seawater was so inviting that you couldn’t say no to it. More photos below.
We left the island at 2pm and although the bus ride back to Cebu is very stressful, we didn’t regret the quick side trip we had in Malapascua,
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