cagbalete island hopping #2: fish sanctuary

...plus urchins :-)

How to get here: ​Included in island hopping tour; contact Kuya Danny at 0921 590 6817
Entrance fee: FREE

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Our boatman Kuya Danny took us to the fish sanctuary after Yang-In Sand Bar. It was not as abundant as Palawan or Apo Island, but you will see a few here and there. Maybe since it was noontime? I don't know. We tried to feed them with leftover bread from breakfast but not a lot went near us. Maybe they didn't like leftovers. :-) 

What I enjoyed so much was the very clear water of Cagbalete. You will see urchins and starfishes from the boat at 10 feet below. 
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Colorful urchins called sawaki
We asked Kuya Danny if we could snorkel around the area to look at the urchins underwater. Urchins in Cagbalete were so abundant that they would form a huge banig (handwoven mat) at the bottom. I also noticed that the urchins are much bigger and meatier than the ones we eat back in our hometown in Bohol.

​Kuya Danny and his assistant were also kind enough to get us urchins for lunch free of charge. And yes, they gave us a lot when they learned that I love urchins and it has been a year since I last ate one. Thanks Kuya Danny! :-)

OTHER DESTINATIONS IN QUEZON PROVINCE:

  • Polillo Group of Islands
  • Borawan
  • Kwebang Lampas/Puting Buhangin
  • Dampalitan Island

WHERE TO STAY IN CAGBALETE

key contacts

  • Ate Flora (Tour Guide): 0930 244 9782
  • Kuya Danny (Owner of M/B Doy-Day* island hopping boat): 0921 590 6817
*M/B Doy-Day is owned by husband-wife tandem Kuya Danny and Ate Flora Ocampo. The boat was named after their youngest son and daughter named Doy-Doy and Day-Day :-)

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