Cebu Canyoneering Adventure Guide
August 22, 2025This article is intended for travelers, both foreign and locals, as a guide on how to get to Malapascua Island, a remote yet alluring island in the northernmost part of Cebu.
How to get to Malapascua Island:
1. Go to the Cebu North Bus Terminal. It is located near SM City Cebu.
2. Ride on a bus going to Maya. (There are two bus companies that are bound to north Cebu and vice versa; the Ceres Bus Company and the Rough Riders Bus Company.) There are both airconditioned and ordinary buses. Buses leave every hour from 4:00 in the morning and onwards. The bus fare from Cebu City to Maya ranges from P 450.00 – P 580.00, depending on the bus of your preference. (Ordinary Buses are cheaper than the airconditioned ones.)
Note: There are also V-hires (van) that are bound to Maya. The fare is almost the same with the airconditioned bus but it’s a few peso more expensive. Bus travel will take at most four hours.
A taxi ride is also another way to get to Maya. Fare ranges from P 4,500.00 – P 6, 000.00 but will only take 2-3 hours of travel.
3. Upon reaching Maya, take a boat ride to Malapascua Island. The boats leave every other hour until 2:00 in the afternoon. The fare is P 150.00 only. For exclusive trips, the boat’s cost ranges from P 2,000 – P 3,000.00. There are also the so-called special trips (trips that are not on schedule) which are more expensive than the ordinary ones. The boat ride will take 30-45 minutes. After the boat ride, the magnificence of Malapascua Island will be in view.
Some Features of Malapascua Island:
1. White sand beaches
2. Stunning sunset
3. Beautiful Coral Reefs
4. Great diving experience with manta rays and thresher sharks
Resorts in Malapascua Island:
(these are just a few…)
1. Hippocampus Beach and Dive Resort
2. Cocobana Beach Resort
3. Ocean Vida Resort
4. Sunsplash Resort
5. Blue Corals Beach Resort
6. Bantigue Cove Beach and Dive Shop
