Boracay Island Things to Do Tips by asianbelle

Island Hopping Island Hopping Review

Island hopping is one of the popular activities in Boracay. You can arrange the tour through your hotel or directly transact with the many "agents" along white beach. A tour ranges between 3 to 6 hours with 2-3 island stops. Further, you have the option to join a group or rent a private boat, and include lunch in the package or not.

We chose a 6-hour group tour with lunch arranged through our hotel. However a miscommunication between our guide and the boatman, compounded with very strong waves, resulted to delays, change in itinerary, and lost of valuable swimming/snorkeling time. In the end, we were able to visit only Crystal Cove though the views were worth the trip.

The island has an entrance fee of P200/head that includes free use of cottages. The cottages also serve as "watch towers" as they were located on the highest points of the island. From here, one has a breath taking view of the sea and, on clear days, the islands of Masbate, Romblon, & Mindoro. The island has 2 caves that open to the sea and ideal for snorkeling (but due to the strong waves on the day of our trip, we had to content ourselves with picture-taking).

A rocky islet Willy's Rock Review

Willy's Rock looks like a small island protruding from the sea during high tide. It provides an accent to an otherwise wide, calm sea. Being the religous people the Filipinos are, a small altar of the Virgin Mary was built on top of the rock. During low tide, sand bars appear and one can easily mount the steps leading to the altar.

Address: Boat Station 1, White Beach

Directions: Very prominent and can be seen from as far as Boat Station 3.

Swim and acquire a tan Swimming Review

Boracay gained prominence as a tourist destination because of its famed white sand. Not surprisingly, the 3.5km long beach has been called White Beach and is the most popular place in the island. It faces the West giving visitors a good view of the sunset. This is also where most hotels, bars, and restos are located.

The fine, flour-like sand of White Beach beckons people to swim and sunbathe, which are just two of the many activities that can be done in the island. Although the entire length of White Beach is ideal for swimming, I prefer BS1. It is in the northern end with a wide beach and not crowded. There are also less boats docked compared with BS2 and BS3.

Address: White Beach

Directions: Lies before you the moment you stepped off the boat.