• placement: fullWidthHero
  • path: destinations/hero
  • containerId: gpt-ad-162833554025
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "philippines/bantayan-island",
  "destination": "Bantayan-Island",
  "title": "bantayan-island",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Asia",
  "country": "Philippines",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Bantayan Island

Those looking for the perfect beach destination will love Bantayan Island. Its blinding white-sand beaches are some of Cebu's very best and the island's mellow, easygoing vibe is highly seductive. With little traffic, it's a wonderful place to explore by scooter – circumnavigating the coastline makes a fine day out. Offshore there's a blissful tropical islet, deservedly popular as a day-trip destination. However, Bantayan does not have any rewarding dive sites and the snorkelling is pretty limited too.

Lone cloud: Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines

Getty Images/Moment Open

Book
Philippines Travel Guide
Book

Philippines

Shop $25.99 USD
App
Lonely Planet App on a phone
Brand New!

Get the Lonely Planet App

World Nomads travel insurance
Trusted Partner

Dreaming of Bantayan Island? Protect your trip

Travel with confidence. Protect your trip and your wallet.

We don’t represent World Nomads, we receive a fee from quotes using this link. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.

Take your Philippines trip with Lonely Planet Journeys

Time to book that trip to Philippines

Lonely Planet Journeys takes you there with fully customizable trips to top destinations – all crafted by our local experts.

start planning learn more

Top places to visit in Bantayan Island

Discover the best attractions in Bantayan Island from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

Explore all
  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/top
  • containerId: gpt-ad-84485564366
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "philippines/bantayan-island",
  "destination": "Bantayan-Island",
  "title": "bantayan-island",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Asia",
  "country": "Philippines",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}

Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.

Explore all books

in partnership with getyourguide

Book popular activities in Bantayan Island

Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.

  • placement: fullWidth
  • path: destinations/bottom
  • containerId: gpt-ad-926411249280
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
  • targeting: 
    {
  "url": "philippines/bantayan-island",
  "destination": "Bantayan-Island",
  "title": "bantayan-island",
  "type": "Region",
  "region": "Southeast-Asia",
  "country": "Philippines",
  "continent": "Asia",
  "refresh": 30,
  "refresh_limit": 3
}