Calamian Islands in Palawan is a Must-See Paradise - PHBus Tickets Ferry Online Booking

Calamian Islands is an island group located in Palawan, which features some of the province’s hidden gems. You can find bucket-list-worthy islands and islets here. Visit these destinations by availing of Coron Tours or with a DIY itinerary and boat arrangement.

Busuanga Island

Calamian Islands Palawan — *Photo credits to Flickr*

Busuanga Island is the largest in Calamian, and the second largest in the whole Palawan archipelago. It is divided into two municipalities: Busuanga and Coron. Busuanga has an airport called Busuanga Airport (USU), which is the main gateway to all of the Calamian Islands. Coron Town, on the other hand, has a pier.

Table of Contents

1 Busuanga Island
2 Coron Island
3 Culion Island
4 Calauit Island
5 Malcapuya Island
6 Banana Island
7 How to Get to Calamian Islands
8 Coron Travel Packages
9 Related Destinations

Coron Island

coron-palawan — *Photo credits to @marc7del on Instagram*

Coron Island is a separate island from Coron Town. It’s the third-largest island and the main tourism hub of the whole island group. The place’s natural beauty is beyond words, everything about it is surreal—from the beautiful lagoons to the picturesque beaches. Popular activities include island hopping, snorkeling, and diving.

Culion Island

Culion is always dubbed as an isolated island since it’s hardly accessible, but getting here is worth it. It has a rich history which can be seen in the museums and churches surrounding the area.

Calauit Island

calauit-safari-park — *Photo credits to Club Paradise Palawan*

This island will make your safari dreams come to life. Go to Calauit’s Safari Park and you’ll be welcomed by various species like zebras, giraffes, deer, and monkeys. You will need to ride a boat from Coron’s town proper to get here.

Malcapuya Island

Reaching Malcapuya island is a bit of a task. You’ll have to endure the rough seas before you can set foot on its white sand beach. Once you’re done beach bumming, come upon the island’s highest hill to get a viewpoint of the whole island. You can also spot other islands from afar.

Banana Island

While there are no yellow fruits in this place, you’ll go bananas with how breathtaking this island is. For starters, its deep waters house rich marine life—perfect for diving and snorkeling! You can also catch the sandbar during low tide.

How to Get to Calamian Islands

The main jump-off point to get to these islands is Coron. From the main tourist area, you can avail yourself of tours that will take you to the islands of your choice.

Manila to Coron

Flying from Manila is the easiest way to get to Coron. You can book a direct flight with AirSWIFT, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Skyjet. If you prefer to travel by sea, you can book a 2Go ferry from Manila to Coron. Click here to check for flights and ferries.