Anhawan Island is located off-the coast of Sipalay City, Negros Occidental. The resort known as Macky 175 Island Beach Resort is owned by its ever hospitable administrator and owner, Mr. Ernany Maban Montenegro.
Drop off points going to the island would be Sipalay Tourism Office, Langub, Cartagena, Bulata, Inayawan, Ilihan and Sabang with corresponding round-trip boat fare depending on the distance.
On a day-trip, one can go snorkeling, diving, taking photographs and do underwater video. Entrance to the island cost P25 per head. Docking fee is at P250 per pumpboat. Diving is at P1,500.00 per head complete with gear, tank and guide. Snorkeling fee is P50 with gear, without gear is at P25.
One can also stay overnight. You can bring your own food but you have to buy drinking water and drinks from the owner. Overnight fee is at P1,500 good for 12-15 persons inclusive of entrance fee. If you opt to bring your own tent, that's allowed. The owner can also provide a "trapal" for those who are staying for the night. One can also rent a videoke machine at P1,500 and generator set at P2,000 for 24 hours of use.
The island is also known as Turtle Island since sea turtles regularly nest their eggs at the sands of Anhawan. In addition, the island boasts of crystal blue waters and rich marine life that abounds the sea of Sipalay.
Anhawan Island is now under a new ownership. No contact numbers available at the moment.
Hello!!!!!. Magkano entrance fee poh ninyo?
ReplyDeleteP25 per person is the entrance fee. Thanks.
DeleteHi!!!. . we would like to ask if all info/rates stated here are still the same? and how about if we are just only two for overnight staying, how much is the fee?. . thank you!
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