Bantayan Island itself has beautiful beaches, but one of the most memorable experiences is leaving the main island for a few hours and heading out across the sea.

Virgin Island, also known as Silion Island, is a popular island-hopping destination located off Bantayan’s coast. The journey by boat adds a sense of adventure before you even reach the beach.

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What Makes Virgin Island Special?

The attraction is the combination of clear water, tropical scenery and the feeling of being somewhere removed from the main island.

Visitors commonly come for swimming, snorkeling, photography and simply enjoying the scenery.

The surrounding waters can be especially appealing to people who want to see more marine life than they might encounter from a busy mainland beach.

Make It Part of an Island-Hopping Day

Virgin Island is best experienced as part of a broader island-hopping adventure. Local boat operators and resorts can help visitors arrange trips depending on current sea conditions and available destinations.

Because conditions can change, the itinerary you receive may not always be identical. That is part of island travel.

Bring the Right Mindset

Don’t treat Virgin Island as a place to rush through for a few photographs. Give yourself time to swim, snorkel, explore the shoreline and simply appreciate the open sea.

Also remember that islands and reefs are fragile environments. Avoid touching coral, take your rubbish with you and follow local instructions.

Virgin Island is one of those places where the journey is almost as enjoyable as the destination—and it deserves a spot on a Bantayan itinerary.