[2025 Cordova Attraction] Travel Guide for Gilutongan Island (Updated Jun)

Gilutongan Island, also called Hilutungan Island, Hilotongan Island, or Lutungan Island, lies 30 minutes by bangka boat from Mactan Island. It is only 11 kilometers (7 nautical miles) from our Scotty's Dive Center Headquarters at Shangri-la Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Province, heading 199° on the compass. Gilutongan Island's 11-15 hectares has white sand on its northern and western sea shores. Shallow corals are on its eastern sea shore. The best place to snorkel is on the west side. Seaweed farming is a major industry on Gilutongan Island. Local farmers export their seaweed to Cebu to become carrageenan.

If you're going to Cebu and want to swim in the ocean, we recommend island hopping! Board a boat and head out to sea! Enjoy snorkeling! When you dive into the ocean, colorful fish swim around, and when you feed them bread, they come over to you - it's really fun! Also, for lunch, we enjoyed a sumptuous Filipino meal of crab, abalone, and yakitori! Please give it a try! #Let'sGoToAsia

If you come to Cebu, you should definitely try island hopping. You can enjoy snorkeling, playing in the sea, and visiting photogenic spots while riding a bunker boat (a traditional Philippine outrigger boat) and visiting several remote islands! ⸻ ✨[Examples of main spots to stop by] ・Nalusuan Island A small island that spreads out just beyond the pier. Snorkeling is super popular! ・Hilutungan Island A dense sea of ​​fish and healthy coral! High visibility, great for diving. ・Caohagan Island Experience the local atmosphere of the islanders. A spot where you can also enjoy a BBQ lunch! →It is standard to visit 2-3 places from these ♪ ⸻ ⛵️【Tour contents & price guide】 ・Time required: about 4-6 hours ・Price: 1,500-3,000 pesos per person (about 4,000-8,000 yen) ※Lunch, life jacket, snorkel, and boat fee are often included ※Hotel transfer plan is also available◎ ⸻ 📸【How to enjoy】 ・If you have an underwater camera or GoPro, you can take pictures of the fish in the sea and be very satisfied! ・Waterproof bag & sandals are must-have items ・The UV rays are strong, so be sure to prepare sunscreen and a hat♪ ⸻ ✨【Points】 ・The sea is just too beautiful! No matter where you take a picture, it looks good! ・The sea breeze is pleasant, and just being rocked on the boat makes you feel happy ・The BBQ lunch served on the island is delicious & the beer is great too! #Let's go to Asia #Cebu Island