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Day Tour in Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Oslob, Cebu, Philippines (Photos, Rate Details and More)



 A secluded paradise situated just off the south eastern tip of mainland Cebu - Sumilon Island is one of the reasons to enjoy MORE of your visit in Cebu, Philippines. The island is managed by Sumilon Bluewater Resort, the sister resort of well-known Maribago Bluewater Resort in Mactan, Cebu. This is more than the usual Philippine island as it offers white sand beaches (with sand bar), a lagoon for kayaking, lighthouse with scenic view, hiking trail with amazing panoramic view and infinity pools that overlook the beautiful island of Cebu. It can be reached from Cebu City by car with 3-hour drive or public bus transportation with around 3 & half travel time, and then a 20-30 minute boat ride (provided by the resort) going to the island.

All of the above mentioned resort attractions and amenities can be enjoyed by taking the Sumilon Island Day Tour Package. Below are the details for your reference:

*Rates may change without prior notice

SUMILON ISLAND DAY USE PACKAGE
- Weekdays: Php 1,500 nett per person
- Weekends (Saturday / Sunday) & Holidays: Php 2,000  nett per person
*Children 2 years & below free of charge; 3-11 years 50% charge

INCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip boat transfers from Bancogon (Oslob, Mainland Cebu) to Sumilon Island
- Plated lunch or Buffet lunch per person at the resort restaurant
- Island activities (snorkeling, paddle boating, kayaking), Use of picnic huts and Swimming pools

Boat Transfer Schedule from Bancogon (Oslob, Mainlaind Cebu) to Sumilon Island

Monday to Sunday
1st trip - 7:30 am
2nd trip - 9:30 am
3rd trip - 11:00 am
4th trip - 12:30 pm
Last trip - 4:30 pm

Boat Transfer Schedule from Sumilon Island to Bancogon (Oslob, Mainlaind Cebu)

Monday to Sunday
1st trip - 9 am
2nd trip - 10:30 am
3rd trip - 12 noon
4th trip - 1:30 pm
5th trip - 3:30 pm
Last trip - 5:30 pm (5pm for Saturdays)


Traveler's Couch shares to you some of the photos taken at 
Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Day Tour.
*Please click photos to enlarge or view in high resolution


Bancogon (Oslob, Mainland Cebu) - Boat Transfer Area

PHOTO: Bancogon, Oslob - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort, Boat Transfer
PHOTO: Bancogon, Oslob - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort, Boat Transfer
PHOTO: Bancogon, Oslob - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort, Boat Transfer

Arrival at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort, Arrival
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort, Arrival


Buffet Lunch at Sumilon Bluewater Resort Restaurant

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Buffet Lunch (Day Tour Package)
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Buffet Lunch (Day Tour Package) 
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Buffet Lunch (Day Tour Package)
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Buffet Lunch (Day Tour Package)


The Infinity Pool - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Infinity Pool
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Infinity Pool
 PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Infinity Pool

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Infinity Pool
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Infinity Pool

The Lagoon - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Lagoon
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Lagoon
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Lagoon Kayaking
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Kayak at the Lagoon
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Lagoon Kayaking


White Sand Beach & Sand Bar - Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort

PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - White Sand Beach
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - Sand Bar
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - White Sand Beach
PHOTO: Sumilon Island Bluewater Resort - White Sand Beach


SUMILON ISLAND DAY USE PACKAGE - TRAVEL TIPS

*Start the activity the earliest time possible to maximize the resort day usage
*When taking public bus transportation, inform the bus facilitator or driver that you are heading to Sumilon Island, as they know the bus stop at Bancogon Area
*For boat transfers, be at the waiting area 20-30 minutes before the scheduled trip.
*You can also take an overnight stay at Sumilon Island, with below rates & details (subject to change withour prior notice):

*Deluxe Room
Weekday: Php12,000
Weekend: Php15,000

*Premier Deluxe
Weekday: Php15,000
Weekend: Php18,000

*One-Bedroom Villa
Weekday: Php18,000
Weekend: Php20,000

*Two-Bedroom Villa
Weekday: Php35,000
Weekend: Php38,000

INCLUSIONS:
*Overnight Accommodation
(Twin-sharing, Rate of 2-bedroom villa is for 4 persons, rates are inclusive of taxes and service charge, cannot be combined w/ other resort promos and packages)
*Fullboard Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
*Boat Transfers (Bancogon - Sumilon - Bancogon)
*Welcome island drinks and island bag
*Complimentary island activities (kayaking, snorkeling, island trekking, fish feeding)
*Free use of swimming facilities, open cottages and shower
*Free airport transfers for a minimum of three (3) nights stay

ADDITIONAL INFO:
*Extra person: Php4,500 with same inclusions
*Surcharge on peak season: Php2,000 per room per night
Weekends: Saturday and Sunday



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