Chocolate Island
A small reef-rock island southwest of Malapascua, where snorkeling inside the marine protected area reveals abundant coral and fish.
Chocolate Island is a small reef-rock island offshore from Daanbantayan, named for its dark brown rock. A small navigation light tower stands on the island. The surrounding marine protected area has high coral cover in the shallows, where you can spot clownfish, sea turtles and more. It is a classic stop on Malapascua’s island-hopping snorkel trips, and some dive operators also run shallow dives here. The island lies about 6 km from Malapascua, roughly 30 minutes by boat, and a small protected-area fee is required.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Dakit-Dakit Island
- Bounty Beach
- Logon Village & Beach
- Guimbitayan Beach
- Malapascua Lighthouse
- Langob Beach
- Monad Shoal
- Gato Island