Cruise around the island and take a closer look of the fifty (50) commercial resorts and a number of private beaches spread along its 116-kilometer stretch white sand. The experience provides opportunities to relax and wonder at the glorious land and seascape. "Libot sa Isla" Island Hopping captures the magic of the Island and its people, offering a glimpse of the environment and the unique Sama Culture.
It's best to tour around the Samal Island which will take you around 3 to 4 hours all in all with stop-over. There are many pumpboat owner that will negotiate for you about the pricing. You can find many beach resorts in the Island that's worth looking for and the well known Pearl Farm Beach shouldn't be missed!
Mati City, Davao Oriental
Waniban Island
Waniban Island is indeed a virgin island. One cannot find any restaurant or a street of cottages which implies that the people who manage the island wanted to preserve its natural beauty.
The white sand of the island were highly refined by nature. The seawater surrounding the island can be perfectly identified like a strata of the different shades of blue which include aqua blue, blue green and dark blue.
Rock formations were also visible which is a perfect spot for photo shoots. It was just a small island in the middle of the vast sea.
Located at Barangay Tamisan, this small island of approximately four hectares is also ideal for picnic, swimming & sunbathing because of its white sand. It would only take 30 minutes boat ride from its jump of area, Masao Beach Resort to be able to reach the place where cottages are available for rentals. Tourist may either bring food and water when entering into this island or may opt for a fresh catch fishes.
Some foreign, domestic and local tourists have gone in the area for sightseeing and beach holiday. Recommended duration of visit is slag (stop, look, and go), excursion and overnight camping.
Oak Island
This very small island of white sand is only visible during low tide and disappears during high tide. The island is located in Barangay Lawigan and could be reached by a rented motorboat for P 1,000.00 from Masao Beach Resort or Gregorio Beach Resort