White Island, Mambajao, Camiguin

White Island is a sandbar located in Barangay Yumbing, Mambajao town, Camiguin.  The island is politically located in Northern Mindanao Region or Region 10. White Island shifts into different shapes and sizes depending on the tides. It is called as White island because of the color of its sand which is white but not as fine as Boracay sand or Panglao sand. There are no trees or shelter in the island so it is advisable to go there early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

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How to get there:

From Manila, ride a plane to Cagayan De Oro City and then from the airport, ride a jeepney bound for bus terminal. From the bus terminal, ride a bus or a van bound for Balingoan Port, Misamis Oriental province. From Balingoan, ride a ferry boat to Benoni Port, Mahinog town in Camiguin. From Mahinog, ride or rent a multicab or a motorcycle bound for Barangay Yumbing, Mambajao town and then ride a small boat to White Island.

You can also ride a ship from Manila to Cagayan De Oro. You can also ride a fastcraft from Cagayan de Oro City to Camiguin via Paras SeaCraft.

Travel time:

Manila to Cagayan De Oro City – 1.5 hours by plane, 20 to 24 hours by ship

Cagayan de Oro airport to bus terminal – 30 to 45 minutes

CDO bus terminal to Balingoan Port, Misamis Oriental – 2 to 2.5 hours

Balingoan Port to Benoni Port, Mahinog – 1.5 to 2 hours

Benoni Port to Barangay Yumbing, Mambajao – 30 to 45 minutes

Barangay Yumbing to White Island – 10 to 15 minutes

Cagayan de Oro to Camiguin by fastcraft – 1.5 to 2 hours