HONDA BAY ISLAND HOPPING TOUR
With Palawan’s topography
and geographical detail, island hopping is a default activity for any visitor
of the province. Puerto Princesa City
itself may be less known for the nearby beaches, but it has islands that span
the Honda Bay worthy of visit.
The Honda Bay is situated on
the eastern shore of Palawan. Though
there are several islands in the Honda Bay, only a few are open to the
public. Tour operations for the Honda
Bay are well-organized. Upon reaching
the booth, the tour operator inquires as to what specific islands the group
would like to wander, as rates do vary depending on island hopping preference.
In our case, we opted for
the tour package which consists of: Pambato Reef, Starfish Island and Cowrie
Island.
PAMBATO REEF
This is not an island.
A floating cottage with a
sea turtle replica prominently serving as the roof was out first stop. It is a snorkeling area. I just sat on the boat as my travel buddies snorkel
and discover the coral reefs and the marine life. Safety precaution is of prime importance,
thus, every swimmer is required to put on their life vests.
STARFISH ISLAND
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| starfish at Starfish Island |
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| let's hide under the shade of this tree |
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| stroll at the island's sandbar |
The beach has clear waters
and a sand bar worthy of stroll despite the scorching heat of the sun. Without diving and swimming on deep waters,
the nearby shores harbor corals with a school of fish boasting its existence.
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| Starfish Island landscape |
COWRIE ISLAND
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| the Cowrie Island |
Since buffet ends at two in
the afternoon, this island becomes the last stop, which was the case for our group. A number of tourists stayed at the island
during that afternoon. It actually
appears an ordinary beach for me where water sports/activities are likewise provided
and that fish feeding is strictly prohibited.
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| it's a feast! |
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| lunch time it is... |
Before the sun sets, we
decided to end the island hopping at the Honda Bay and took a nap at the boat en route to the
mainland.
2 comments
Natuloy ka pala sa Honda Bay Tour :D Nagawa mo rin ba yung sa Underground River? Astig yang Pambato Reef hehe :D
ReplyDeleteHindi nako nag underground. Kulang sa oras. Maybe next time. Hehe ung pambato d ako nag snorkel sila carla at christian lang. Haha nsa bangka lang ako
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