Lapu-lapu City – Mactan Island Hopping
Mactan Island hopping starts at great city of Lapu-lapu. Lapu-Lapu City is a first class highly-urbanized city in the province of Cebu in the Philippines. The city occupies most of Mactan Island and the jump off point for all mactan island hopping activities, it is located a few kilometre off the main island of Cebu and also covers the area of Olango Island further to the southeast region, plus a few other islands (Nalusuan, Hilutungan, Caohagan, Olango, and Sulpa).
It is part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area which is located in Cebu City. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of about 292,530 people. Lapu-Lapu City is connected to mainland Cebu via Marcelo Fernan Bridge and Mactan-Mandaue Bridge over the sea separating this island from the island of Cebu.
As tourism in Cebu boomed, a popular attraction for both local tourists and foreigners is the Mactan Island Hopping. Mactan Island is home to the best island beaches in Cebu. Mactan island offers a great getaway experience for tourists as they venture from island to island. Snorkeling, fish feeding, swimming and scuba diving are activities that you can do while island hopping.
Here are some of the best islands that Mactan can offer.
1. Nalusuan Island (Marine Sanctuary) – is a marine sanctuary offering one of the best diving experiences in Cebu. The island itself is a part of the Olango Island Group and is only around one hectare in size. The island is essentially a private resort featuring extraordinary accommodations, foods, cottages built on stilts. When in Nalusuan you can swim around the island and enjoy the fishes and corals around the island.
2. Hilutungan Island Marine Sanctuary – is one of the best places for beginners in diving and snorkeling. It is a marine life protected area and is the oldest in the province. Here you can experience the best view of a collection of marine specie. Here you will truly experience the beauty of the sea world.
3. Cauhagan Island -a small island located South-West of Mactan Island. It may be small but it is paradise to more than 300 residents living there. Cauhagan island is the perfect place to swim and have a picnic with your family and friends. Here you can buy fresh sea foods and sea shells for your enjoyment.
Cebu Bohol Travel and Tours offers the best Mactan Island Hopping tour. The rate is very affordable and the trip si safe with free lunch included in the package. You can book your Mactan Island Hopping here.
We also offer Oslob tours that includes swimming with the Oslob whale sharks and other Cebu Tour adventures. Just follow these links:
- Oslob Whale-Tumalog-Kawasan Canyoneering
- Oslob Whale-Sumilon-Kawasan Canyoneering
- Oslob Whale-tumalog-Sumilon Island
- Oslob Whale-Tumalog-Simala
- Oslob Overnight Full Adventure
- Oslob Overnight Budget
Or just visit our site Cebu Bohol Travel and Tours.
