Mantigue Island: Fees, Fare & Departure Information

Discover everything you need to know about Mantigue Island in Camiguin. From boat fare and entrance fees to the exact departure area. Plan your visit with updated travel tips and local insights.

Table of Contents

Mantigue Island Key Features & Activities
- Mantigue Island Island-Hopping Tour
How to Get to Mantigue Island
Mantigue Island Opening Hours and Fees
My Mantigue Island Experience
Camiguin Island: 3D2N DIY Itinerary

Mantigue Island Key Features & Activities

Snorkeling in the Marine Sanctuary: Upon arriving on the island, you can immediately snorkel by the shore for free or you can opt to pay a tour guide on the island to guide you to the best spot to snorkel and assist you for the duration of your snorkeling.
Relax on the White Sand Beach: Unlike White Island, Mantigue Island has trees that can protect you from the sun and just enjoy the vibrant sea with the Mount Hibok-Hibok as your backdrop.
Walk Around the Island: If you don’t want to swim, snorkel, or lay around the powdery sand, you can just take a walk around the island, perfect for a scenic stroll with ocean dips along the way.
Take Instagrammable Photos: Strike any pose you like, Mantigue Island serves up Instagram-worthy shots that’ll elevate your feed.
Try Local Seafood: There are some shops that can be found in the island, if available, you can try some fresh catch from the locals, perfect for a taste of island life.
Picnic by the Shore: You can also rent tables or sheds and enjoy your meal with ocean and volcano views. This is great for groups or solo travelers looking for a recharge after a long day of swimming.

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How to Get to Mantigue Island

You need to drive from your accommodation to the Mantigue Island Departure Area located at Barangay Mahinog. The ride typically takes around 30 minutes from Mambajao.

Mantigue Island Opening Hours & Fees

The Mantigue Island Departure Area in Barangay Mahinog typically opens as early as 5:30 AM, the same opening time as the White Island Ferry Terminal.

The departure area operates until 2:00 PM in the afternoon and it will also be the last boat trip to the island.

Although the island itself remains open until 5:30 PM, no boats will depart after 2:00 PM, so it is highly recommended to arrive at the departure area well before the cutoff time to secure your boat ride.

If you want to snorkel once you arrive in the island, there are shops around the departure area where you can rent snorkel and bring it to Mantigue Island.

Here are the updated prices as of August 2025:

Entrance fee: ₱75 or $1.30 per person
Environmental fee: ₱30 or $0.50 per person
Boat fare (maximum of 6 person): ₱750 or $13. The boat fare is fixed.
Snorkel rental (optional): ₱100 or $2.

The boat ride from the departure area to Mantigue Island is approximately 20 minutes. It will also be a scenic trip as the waters will be crystal clear, perfect for warming up your camera before you even hit the beach in the island.

From Mambajao to the Departure Area and to your boat trip to Mantigue Island, the total travel time would be 50 minutes excluding the waiting time at the departure area as it depends the number of tourists lining up.

My Mantigue Island Experience

Mantigue Island was such a vibe. The water had all these crazy-clear shades of blue that made it feel like I’d stepped into a wallpaper. I didn’t even have to try hard with the photos. Mount Hibok-Hibok in the background plus those turquoise waters? Instant magic.

Every angle looked good, whether I was chilling on the sand or just wandering around. It was one of those places where you don’t need filters, just good lighting and a half-decent camera.

The ride from Mambajao was hot and sweaty—motorcycle, then the boat trip, but totally worth it. That moment when you finally step onto the island? Unreal.

It’s the kind of experience you just don’t get back in the city. Everything felt raw, peaceful, and kind of perfect.

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