Tag: <span>corregidor island tour</span>

Date: May 12th 2014

I got up early and took a taxi to the Cultural Center of Philippines building. Today I was going to go to Corregidor island, used by US forces as a defense base and a key island in the Philippine battles against the Japanese in World War II.

Cultural Center of Philippines building Manila — This is the CCP building, close to Manila Bay

CCP complex road Manila — I got down behind the CCP building and walked towards the right

Sun cruise terminal Manila Philippines — Eventually you come across signs pointing to the Sun Cruises office. Although the ferry leaves at 8am, you are asked to ‘check in’ by 7am or so.

If you want to do a tour of Corregidor island, you really don’t have much choice besides going via Sun Cruises. They have a monopoly over the ferry service to Corregidor island and tours conducted there. I paid ₱2200 (Rs.3000/$48/€38) for the day tour. I couldn’t find anything less from any other tour provider. You can get the fact sheet about the island here.

Sun Cruise cyclists Correigidor ferry — Sun Cruises offer cycle tours to Corregidor island too

Inside Sun Cruise ferry Correigidor tour — I took this photo before departure, but it was pretty full by the time we left

Cycles ferry view Manila city — The view of Manila skyline from sea

Corregidor island Bataan Philippines — 30 minutes later, I could see Corregidor island in the distance

During WW2, Corregidor island was seized by Japanese forces and used it to house American and Filipino POWs. Continue reading “Philippines: Corregidor Island tour” »