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Definitely my summer still on the go as I embrace June with major Beach Destinations. I'm done with Panglao Island so the next stop: Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines - June 9, 2012. This island hopping getaway is actually an annual event with my colleagues from college (University of San Carlos - USC Computer Engineering Batch 2011). Actually I had a last minute decision to come along with my friends to this known island destination in the province of Bohol. The island is part of the Municipality of Jetafe, it's around 30-45minutes boat ride from Punta Engano, Mactan Island, Cebu (docking area of boats used for the famous Cebu Island Hopping experience). We used to have the regular boat provider, Eris Tours but my dear friends decided to experience something new this time - an escapade with Islands Banca Cruise. Maybe they call it an "expensive activity" when you avail their services but trust me, it's really worth the rate. ;) You may refer to below photos taken on our way to Pandanon Island via Islands Banca Cruises (click photos to enlarge).
PHOTO: On our way to Pandanon Island, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: On our way to Pandanon Island, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: On our way to Pandanon Island, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: My friend enjoying the trip, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: Crystal clear water near Pandanon Island, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: On our way to Pandanon Island, courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises
PHOTO: Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Arrival at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Islands Banca docking at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
Prior that day, I was already informed ahead that there was an on-going event in the island, the so-called "Bohol WakeFest 2012", a wake-boarding activity which started at May and will end at June (one of the reasons why I decided to join this activity, haha). I envy those who have tried it (I wanted to try but there were already people who got a reservation for such activity), since the rates are OK: Php600 - Half Day activity and Php900 - Whole Day activity. But still, it was worth the visit there in the island because of its prestine white sand beach, the ambiance was really perfect for a group escapade (not so many tourists by that time). You may refer to below pictures taken at the Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines (click photos to enlarge).
PHOTO: White Beach at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Bohol WakeFest 2012 at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Bohol WakeFest 2012 at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Bohol WakeFest 2012 at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Bohol WakeFest 2012 at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Bohol WakeFest 2012 at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
A Video of Bohol WakeFest 2012 (Wakeboarding Festival)
PHOTO: The Ruins at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Swimming at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Jet-skiing at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: White sand beach at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Jump shot at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Jump shot at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Cottage at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Me at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Friends enjoying the prestine island of Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: My soslo jump shot at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Jump shot at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
PHOTO: Jump shot at Pandanon Island, Bohol, Philippines
It was a fun-filled day indeed at Pandanon Island. We had a short stop at Olanggo Island for some snorkeling and swimming on our way back to Island Banca port at Punta Engano, Mactan Island. You may refer to below photos (click pictures to enlarge).
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
PHOTO: Swimming at Olanggo Island
On our way back to Islands Banca Cruises docking station, I took these shots below, interesting views of Mactan Island at late afternoon. (click below photos to enlarge)
PHOTO: Afternoon view of Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
PHOTO: Relaxing at Island Banca
PHOTO: Afternoon view of Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
PHOTO: Afternoon view of Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
PHOTO: Movenpick Hotel, beside Islands Banca Cruises docking station in Punta Engano, Mactan Island
Everything was definitely amazing as planned. Forget about the rates, the fun and excitement with your close friends will definitely make such experience a memorable one. Special thanks to Islands Banca Cruises for that nice service, job well done. Also to my USC CompE Batch 2011 colleagues for another remarkable escapade, til' next time guyz!
Check out our "Call Me Maybe" Video Cover featuring Pandanon Island and Islands Banca Cruises :)
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