Duljo Point off Panglao Reefs
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| This low, flat island is situated four kilometers southwest of Duljo Point off Panglao Reef. Surrounded by a sandy shell coraline beach, the island is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. The tops of the submarine cliffs are covered with hard coral while lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish community is found around the cliff face area. Jacks, barracudas and mackerels also abound. |
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Balicasag Island has a total land area of 25 has., 1.5 has., of which has been developed into a resort. This " Special Interest Resort" has been operational since October 1989. PTA together with the Philippine Navy promote underwater sports and protect a marine life sanctuary showcasing a model for marine environmental conservation, ecological preservation and tourism.
Hailed as one of the best dive spots in the world, it boasts of native-inspired aircon duplex cottages, outdoor bar and an open-air restaurant that serves international and local cuisine. It is ideal for scuba divers and nature - lovers.
ACCOMMODATION: There are 10 duplex cottages with 2 rooms/cottage. Average room size of each native-inspired duplex room is 19.64 sq. m. All rooms are air-conditioned. Each room is screened, has a private toiled/bath and individual veranda where guests can enjoy the breathtaking view of sun, sea and sand. Balicasag Island is ideal for scuba divers and nature-lovers alike.
Dining
- Restaurant (available for functions)
- Picnic Huts
- Pandan Bar
- Sunbathing Chairs
Aqua Sports
Dive Shop with complete sets of diving equipment
- Tanks
- Compressor
- Masks
- Snorkels
- Fins
- Divelights
- Booties
- Sea Kayaks
Weight belts with weights
- Wetsuits
- Regulators
- Buoyancy Control (BC) Jackets
Recreational
Indoor Games
- Chess
- Billiard
Volleyball
Karaoke
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