Apo Island

[lonely_planet]

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Thanks sa mga replies m1k3_ng and djsparechange.

djsparechange: naa kay contact number for the house? plano ta ko overnight sa apo island.

[djsparechange]

wala man toy cellphone ako kontak, but his name is jerry, anak na cya sa tag-ya, di ka maglisod ug pangita niya kay gamay ra kay population didto. their house is on the way to the santctuary, naa sad cla tindahan kalimot ko unsay name. ok ra ila rooms didto good for 2, pwede pud ka pa luto ug food for a minimal fee, kumbate kaayo, if moadto ka ikumusta nya ko

[reynan]

apo island nindot na last 7yrs naka rock climb mi sa rocks sa apo island nindot gyud ang lugar marine life 100% good locals ok sad wala koy ma comment sa apo island good for a 1st timer na mag laag laag :mrgreen:

[miacoy]

wish maka anha ko

[vixen]

hala ka nindo i adto dre, daku2 jd d i ni ug budget...

[djsparechange]

if you go there, make sure you trek to the lighthouse, mga 10 minutes ra nga trek, medyo tungason lang pero kaya ra, nice ang 360 view sa island labi na sunset ka adto

[jaded court]

it's a bit expensive if you don't go in a group, the boat ride alone from zamboangita to the island itself cost us
around 1,500 for a small, motorized boat. not to mention the boat ride is not for the faint-hearted. kay mura ug bawd jud sya pirmi. some resorts limit the number of people in a room and charge extra for additional people. but it's worth it. below are some pics.

[Alvintot]

nice unta iadto time ug money ang kulang hehehe.. ila sanctuary daghan gyud ug isda? as in different classes?

[lonely_planet]

Went to Apo Island a week ago and here are some (hopefully helpful) info as of April 5, 2008:

Getting to and from Apo Island
Cebu to Dumaguete
Ceres Bus
Php 190 (Aircon) + Barge Php 60
Schedule:
6 AM
10 AM
1 PM
3 PM
6 PM

Php 168 (Non-AC) + Barge Php 60
Schedule: 730 AM

Dumaguete to Cebu:
Aircon
430 AM
645 AM (or 845 AM...not sure which)
10 AM
1215 PM
345 PM

Non Aircon 1030 AM


From Dumaguete to Malatapay, you can take the bus to Bayawan, just ask the driver to drop you off at Malatapay. Fare Php 20

Pumpboat from Malatapay to Apo Island:
Good for 5 pax Php 1500
Good for 8 pax Php 2500
Rates are for day trip only. If overnight, add Php 200

Apo Island Fees
General Admission Php 100 (Adult) (If you're from Neg Or province, rates are cheaper)
Scuba Diving within marine sanctuary Php 300 per person per dive
Scuba Diving outside the sanctuary Php 200 per person per dive
Snorkeling within the sanctuary Php 50
Camping Php 50 per day

Accommodations: (See websites for room rates)
Apo Island Beach Resort
www.apoislandbeachresort.com

Liberty Community Lodge
www.apoisland.com

Food: You can opt to order at the resorts, or go to the town where there are many sari-sari stores. You can ask them to cook for you for a fee.

[hazyhoy]

nindut jud mag snorkling sa apo island, nindut mga corals and fish, mura ka naglangoy in a giant aquarium, many kinds of fishes you couldnt imagine, mura you're watching discovery channel live, be careful lang with the corals, hait kayo, my hand and knee got sliced when i accidentaly hit a coral. highly recomended to sea lover. :mrgreen: