Manjuyod White Sandbar - A Perfect Valentine Group Date

Valentine's Day is coming. I love to be with a partner on a date, but I usually prefer to be in a group date. I find it more fun and cool. My mother often told me before that you would get to know a person when he's surrounded with his friends and families. That I can never forget from my mom. And that is often true.

Sumapao Shoal during low tide - source Google

 

I'm gonna show you one of my barkada outings. We had it in Manjuyod White Sandbar, also known as Sumapao Shoal. This prestine 7-km long white sandbar is technically under Manjuyod municipality but it's more popularly associated with Bais City for its dolphin and whale watching activities.

Sumapao Shoal during high tide

Lemme give you some snapshots I had way back 2010. This is the first thing that came to my mind when I was looking for the right post for Valentine's Day. 

Meeting place while waiting for our rented coaster bus

coaster bus for hire

I'd like to give about the How to get there information, but I can no longer remember it. Just go to Bais City Office or call (035)-5161/402-8174 for booking information.

With Max, Redan, and Rose

I've already known these guys before Max and I decided to be together.

Ready for a boat ride

The boat rate is around Php 2, 500 for a group of 15 and Php 3,000 for a group of 20. This is a boat rental rate for an entire day use. You can definitely negotiate if you stay overnight.

Going to White Sandbar

While on our way to Sumapao Shoal, dolphins are chasing our boat. You don't have to feed to attract their attention. They're just too friendly to show up. One of our boatmen has his whistle. That might be one way of calling these friendly water creatures. 

Before you reach Sumapao Shoal, you can definitely ask your boatmen to slowly traverse your boat from the Bay towards Tañon Strait.

Life jackets for safety purposes

Unfortunately, I'm not yet a travel blogger then, so I'm not yet fond of taking photos of the places and events.

Relaxing at the cottage

Sumapao Shoal has four cottages. Even until now, cottages are available for day and overnight rental. If you wanted to go overnight, you have to negotiate with your boatmen. I believe the cottage rental would be around Php 1,500. 

We grilled and prepared food in the cottage. The boatmen have their own baon, but definitely you can share them with your drinks.

Our humble lunch at Manjuyod White Sandbar

fun at lunch

The sandbar is best during morning and early afternoon. High tide is more preferable, because you wouldn't like swimming in that deep blue-green water outside the sandbar.

Manjuyod White Sandbar

This sandbar is much more amazing than the sandbar in Sumilon. HERE for Sumilon photos and getaway tip.

Sumapao Shoal or Manjuyod Sandbar

Friendship

Hide Tide in Manjuyod White Sandbar

Group date at Manjuyod White Sandbar

Love is unconditional, but remember relationships are not.

This is Max, my boyfriend for three years now.

This is actually our first getaway together as a couple. I only have three trips with him, but this is the first and memorable one.

Our relationship has lot of ups and down. Recently, we've almost lost each other, but I guess love works in a mysterious way. We always end up with each other. I believe that love is not enough for a relationship to last. Friendship, trust, and deep respect are necessary to make it last forever. Happy Valentines Day!


Just me, 
Phioxee