Island Hopping from and around Bohol

Island Hopping is a popular part of any Bohol adventure. Visit Bohol and then go off gallivanting to other islands. That is the best way to see the sights, hear the sounds and feel the warmth of every hospitable Filipino!

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Bohol Island Hopping is easy because Bohol is a strategic link to the Visayas, Mindanao and Luzon. It is part of the Philippine Government’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway or SRNH wherein it is connected to other provinces of the country through RORO, cargo vessels, ferryboats, and fast crafts with the aim of enhancing investment opportunities, agro-industrial development, trade and commerce and tourism pursuits.

Yes! With SRNH, Bohol is now connected to the islands of Camiguin, Siquijor, Cebu, Mactan, Mindanao and Leyte thru RORO vessels and ferryboats. With the availability of RORO vessels, you can now travel to Mindanao and Luzon while bringing with you your own modes of transportation.

Or you can ride air-conditioned buses that ply the routes to Mindanao via Ubay port in Bohol to Leyte and then to Surigao and from there to all other towns and cities of Mindanao. Also from Bohol to Leyte then off to other provinces of the Visayas towards Luzon.

Camiguin Island

Camiguin surpasses Bohol in one aspect: it is home to 7 volcanoes! In fact, no other island in Southeast Asia has this number of volcanoes and one active at that! The island also has hot and cold springs, waterfalls, black and white sand beaches and wondrous dive sites; not the mention all the other man-made attractions. A trek up Mt. Hibok-Hibok, the island’s active volcano is such a thrill– enough to make your day! It is also home to the sweetest lanzones in the Philippines.

Olango Island Group

The Olango Island Group is composed of Olango Island and six (6) satellite islets namely: Sulpa, Hilutungan, Nalusuan, Caohagan, Pangan-an and Camungi. Olango Island is home to the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary, a 920-hectare of protected wetland which is the refuge of thousands of migratory birds. The waters around Olango and its neighboring islets are rich in aquatic life and several dive sites have been identified.

Cebu Island

Cebu, among the Central Visayas islands, is nearest to Bohol. Several ferryboat trips ply the Bohol-Cebu route. The island of Cebu, like Bohol, is a rich tropical paradise; and the City of Cebu is a hub of trade and commerce, not only at present but since pre-Hispanic times. Aside from many heritage sites, Mother Nature also blessed this island with white sand beaches, waterfalls, dive sites and more!

Mactan Island

Mactan Island is connected to Cebu by a bridge and is accessible also by ferryboat from Cebu City. The island of Mactan and Cebu both played significant roles in the annals of Philippine history and monuments were put up to commemorate these historic events. Aside from some heritage sites, the island has several dive sites and white sand beaches only a few minutes away from the Mactan International Airport.

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