Malapascua Island Beach

Malapascua Beach is not yet very well known to the public. Though, its popularity to the tourists is accelerating now. It is situated in the farthest end of Cebu. Malapascua in English is “Unfortunate Christmas”. But, there is no unfortunate thing in Malapascua. It has the best sunset view in Cebu. This beach has many attractions to offer, too.

Where to stay?
Hippocampus Beach Resort
Daan Bantayan, Cebu, Philippines

Bounty Beach Cocobana Resort
Bounty Beach, Philippines

Bantigue Cove Malapascua Beach Resort & Dive Shop
Malapascua, Philippines

Dano Beach Resort
Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island

How to get to Malapascua Island Beach?
Boat
There are regular ferries to Cebu pier from almost all the islands of the Philippines.

Air connections
The main gateway for Malapascua is Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu City.
Four international airlines have direct Cebu connections: Cathay Pacific, Malaysian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines (Silk Air). Mactan/Cebu International Airport is a small, relaxed airport on Mactan Island, about 15 km from the city centre.Three airlines are also flying to Cebu daily - Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

Cebu to Maya by bus
From the airport take a taxi for about 150 pesos to the Cebu North bus station and get on one of the frequent buses to Maya (e.g. Ceres, the aircon buses are brand-new). These will take you for 95 pesos in 3 ½ - 4 hours on mostly good roads directly to Maya pier at the northernmost tip of Cebu Island.

Cebu to Maya by taxi
Hiring an air-conditioned taxi from the airport to Maya will cost about 2, 200 pesos. This is a very comfortable option, saves about one hour travel time and makes the scenic road, which mostly follows the shoreline, quite pleasant.

Maya to Malapascua
At Maya pier porters are waiting to carry your baggage for a few pesos on one of the outrigger boats servicing Malapascua. At low tide these pump boats cannot come in, so small crafts will ferry you to the boat. Be prepared to get wet feet walking through some shallow water! Regular boats leave for Malapascua until 5 p.m. about every 30 to 60 minutes (fare 40 pesos), as soon as enough passengers are on board. An instant special ride is available for 800 PHP. After 5 p.m. it may be hard to find a boat, so rather plan an overnight stay in Cebu City, when you are late. The boat ride to Malapascua’s Bounty beach will take 30 to 40 minutes. Hippocampus is located at the eastern end of the beach about two minutes walking from the boating point; our boys will give you a hand with your luggage.