ABOUT US

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort is located on tranquil Sumilon Island. The Island remains as one of Cebuâ€™s best kept secrets and is found on the southeastern tip of the mainland. It is 125 kilometers from Cebu City and is in close proximity to Dumaguete. The island has an area of 24 hectares and is surrounded by crystal clear waters with varying aquamarine hues. It is the first marine protected area in the Philippines and was made a fish sanctuary in 1974 under the guidance of Siliman University Marine Reserve. During dives, one will find varied marine species and even occasional sightings of black tip sharks. Pristine white sand beaches are situated in different areas in Sumilon.

Its sandbar is well known for its changing shapes and shifting locations around the island, depending on the season. On the island, there is a natural lagoon teeming with high mangroves. There are also natural caves where fishermen used to seek refuge. On the southside, a lighthouse rests on a protected tree park. Beside it is a â€œBaluarteâ€, a historical watchtower built as part of a warning system to thwart slavers and marauders in the 19th century.
TOTAL AREA
24 hectares
Standard Check In Time : 03:00 PM
Standard Check Out Time : 11:00 AM

GETTING HERE:

Via Plane
From Cebu:
Take a taxi cab going to South Bus Terminal and ride a Ceres Bus going to Bato Oslob. You may just inform the driver to drop you off in Bancogon Oslob at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resortâ€™s port. Time Travel is 4-5 hours land travel and 7-10 minutes boat ride going to Sumilon Island.

From Dumaguete:
Take a taxi cab going to Sibulan port and ride a fast craft or a pump boat going to Li-loan port for 30 minutes. From Li-loan port you may take a public vehicle going to our port in Bancogon Oslob. Time travel is approximately 1hour land and boat travel.

Via Vessel
From Bohol to Dumaguete via fast craft: Approximately 2 hours
From Dumaguete to Santander Cebu via Ferry Boat: Approximately 40 minutes

Via Car
From Cebu City to Bluewater Sumilon via Van/Car/Taxi: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes up to 5 hours
From Cebu City South Bus Terminal to Bluewater Sumilon via bus: Approximately 4-5 hours

Pick up/Drop Off Service Rates

BOAT SCHEDULE

Mainland Bancogon to Sumilon Island

08:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
02:00 PM

Sumilon Island to Mainland Bancogon

09:00 AM
11:00 AM
01:00 PM
03:00 PM

Boat Transfer Requests

BOAT TRANSFER REQUESTS:
Additional PHP 3,500 for boat transfer requests in between the regular trip schedules (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM).

Special boat trips are subject to boat availability and weather condition. Prior reservation is advised. Request are required 24 hours before your intended special trip. Call us at the numbers: +6332 353-5578, +63917 868 7392, +63998 964 1879 or send us an email at sumilon@bluewater.com.ph.

* As of October 9, 2019, special boat trips beyond 5:00 PM are no longer permitted by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Travel Time to Island
Summer: 15 min (estimated) / Rainy: 30 min (estimated)
Please be at the Puerto Sumilon (Mainland, Bancogon Dock) one hour before your preferred boat schedule.