Activities at Grace Island

There’s a myriad of activities that can be done in Grace Island. Aside from swimming, you can snorkel and get mesmerized in enjoying the beauty of marine life. If you want to stay above water, you rent one of their jetskis and explore the vicinity of the island while enjoying a thrilling ride.

There are also a lot of options for those who cannot swim and want to stay on the island. Guests can play basketball and beach volleyball. Those looking for some adventure can go trail biking or hiking. There’s a trail, an estimated 200 steps, which you can follow. Of course, hiking is more fun and safe if you go with a partner or in a group.

For those who can’t keep still in one place, island hopping is available. Just make sure that you inform the folks at Grace Island in advance, preferably when you make your reservation, so that they can make the necessary preparations. The destination islands are those previously mentioned that are seen on the way to Grace Island. A suggestion often given by the guide is to visit Ambulong. With the help of ideal weather conditions, one can have a spectacular view of Coron and Semirara when standing on top of Ambulong hill.

Staying in Grace Island also presents an opportunity to learn more about our country’s culture. Guests can also request to visit the locals. It is a learning and enriching experience to observe how they harvest and prepare seeweed as a form of livelihood.

Lastly, there is an ongoing work in constructing the first inter-island zip line in the country. This project is creating a lot of excitement among the guests who are eager to book their next stay in Grace Island in order to experience the zip line. The completion of this attraction will surely generate a lot of buzz among the travelers and vacationers in the near f

Island Hopping

Ambulong Island
A 30 km² island with fine beaches, cliffs and abundant coral formations. It is characterized by white sand beaches, cliffs along pillars jutting out of the water, and underwater caves. Coral gardens and tropical fish are abundant in several coves. A fisherman’s village is located at the sheltered side of the island. Ambulong Island is also a jump-off point to some of the dive spots in the area, such as the Iling Point, Baniaga Reef, Ambulong Bank, Dungan Reef, Sardines Reef, Apo Reef, and Manadi Island. These dive sites are about an hour away by pumpboat from the Caminawit Port.

Ilin Island
A village of shell divers, being abundant in shells and coral reefs. There are ancient burial caves of early Chinese traders, ethnic fishing villages, and numerous dive sites from which to view many tropical fishes. Lush foliage encircle the clear blue waters of the South China Sea.

White Island (Manadi, Barrio Ilin, San Jose; 15 minutes by pumpboat from Caminawit Port)
White Island has a long powdery beach where buried turtle eggs are occasionally found. It has an almost mile-long beach with smooth and powdery white sand. The tranquil and peaceful island is an ideal place for swimming, scuba diving and fishing. Turtle eggs are occasionally found buried in the sand, and visitors are cautioned to keep them undisturbed.