White Island Camiguin – The Ultimate Guide (2024)

Exploring White Island Camiguin was the highlight of my trip to this tropical paradise in the south of the Philippines.

The soft and powdery Camiguin sandbar is located just 2km off the northern shores of Mambajao and it’s one of the best places to see during your visit.

I have put together this complete guide to Camiguin White Island including how to get there, how much it costs, the best time to visit, and what to expect when you arrive!

WHITE ISLAND CAMIGUIN – OVERVIEW

Let’s start this guide with all the basic information about While Island, also known as Camiguin Sandbar, from the location to the entrance fee and more.

WHERE IS WHITE ISLAND CAMIGUIN?

As I mentioned above, Camiguin White Island is located just 2km off the north coast of Mambajao and it takes no more than 10 minutes to reach by boat.

Click here to see the location of the ferry terminal on Google maps.

HOW TO GET TO WHITE ISLAND CAMIGUIN?

The only way to get to the island is by boat from the White Island Ferry Terminal in Mambajao which is located right next to Paras Beach Resort.

The boat operating hours from Camiguin Island to White Island start at 5:30 am and finish at 5:30 pm, 7 days a week.

HOW MUCH IS WHITE ISLAND CAMIGUIN ENTRANCE FEE?

The entrance fee is 50 pesos ($1) and the pump boat fee is 550 pesos ($9) which seats a maximum of 6 people.

You will find a small ticketing office at the boat terminal in Mambajao where you can purchase your ticket.

Alternatively, you can book a Camiguin Island Tour with White Island here.

For those traveling solo, it would be ideal to find a group of people to split the cost of the pump boat between you.

If you wish to go snorkeling on White Island in Camiguin, you can rent a mask and snorkel set from one of the kiosks near the White Island Ferry Terminal for 100 pesos ($2) per day, as well as a life jacket for 50 pesos ($1).

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WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT CAMIGUIN SANDBAR?

The best time to visit this remarkable Camiguin sandbar is at sunrise which is between 5:30 am and 6:00 am.

There are two reasons why I recommend visiting White Island Camiguin as early as possible:

1. White Island is one of the most popular Camiguin tourist spots and it can get VERY busy during the day as boatloads of people are constantly coming and going. Get there as early as you can to beat the crowds and enjoy this heavenly sandbar almost completely to yourself.
2. There are no trees, houses, or sheltered huts on the island so there is no shade and it can get sweltering hot! It’s much cooler on the sandbar in the earlier hours of the morning. The only means of shade on White Beach Camiguin are small beach umbrellas which can be rented for 150 pesos ($3) each.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED ON THE ISLAND?

You can spend anywhere between 1 hour and 1 day on White Island Camiguin, it all just depends on how many days you have allowed yourself to explore the rest of Camiguin Island.

I have heard of some people spending an entire day on this unique sandbar, lounging on the sand, reading a book, and just kicking back all the while taking in the sweeping views.

My friends and I spent about 1.5 hours on the island and felt like this was more than enough time to enjoy this natural wonder!

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MY EXPERIENCE ON WHITE ISLAND CAMIGUIN

Stepping off the boat and sinking my toes into the sand on White Beach Camiguin was an experience in itself! I don’t think I have ever felt sand this soft before.

We walked from one end of the sandbar to the other in a matter of minutes and noticed there was a second sandbar across a shallow water channel.

My buddy Jay crossed over to the other side and I flew my drone camera to capture some aerial shots.

He had the entire Camiguin sandbar to himself, it was unreal.

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I was in complete awe of the vibrant turquoise-colored water that surrounds the sandbar and couldn’t resist taking a dip in the ocean, more than once!

One of my favorite things about this location is the view facing back towards Camiguin Island where Mt Hibok Hibok and Mt Vulcan can be seen reaching high into the skyline, creating the ultimate backdrop.

I have never seen a landscape quite like it in my life!

From the sky, White Island Camiguin looks like a boomerang which is a pretty impressive sight and it’s also known to change shapes throughout the year with the shifting tides.

WHAT TO PACK FOR WHITE ISLAND

When visiting Camiguin White Island, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you;

FINAL THOUGHTS – WHITE BEACH CAMIGUIN

I hope you enjoyed reading this article and if you have any questions about Camiguin White Island, please leave me a comment below this post and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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