Nalusuan Island Marine Sanctuary
Nalusuan Island
A classic snorkeling stop on the Mactan island-hopping tour. A long pier reaches into the marine sanctuary, where schools of tropical fish and coral are visible as soon as you enter the water.
Nalusuan Island is a small sandbar island southwest of Olango Island. The surrounding waters are a marine sanctuary. The island has a resort and a long pier that extends to deeper water. Snorkelers can spot damselfish, unicornfish, butterflyfish, and other schools, and the coral is in moderate condition. Island-hopping trips usually leave from resorts or piers on Mactan Island in a bangka boat. They are often combined with Hilutungan and Pandanon islands, and they include a barbecue lunch, lasting from half a day to a full day. Visitors must pay an environmental fee and a snorkeling fee, about ₱300 to ₱400. Please do not feed the fish or step on the coral.
Opening hours
Depends on the boat (about 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Caohagan Island
- Hilutungan Island Marine Sanctuary
- Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Pandanon Island
- 10,000 Roses Cafe
- Mactan Guitar Factories
- Mactan Island
- Mactan Shrine (Liberty Shrine)