CILYC
Central Cebu · Camotes Sea
Camotes
Four low islands, almost no tourists, and — for multi-day expeditions — a cliffside partner resort worth staying the night for.
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| ARRIVAL
Camotes arrives quietly.
No resort skyline, no queue of day-trip boats — just four low islands and a stretch of water so unbothered it feels like Cebu's coast a generation before tourism found it.
The trimaran slows on approach almost instinctively; this is not a place that asks to be rushed toward. On multi-day expeditions, it's also one of the rare stops worth leaving the water for an evening.
| Why We Sail Here
Proof that proximity to Cebu doesn't have to mean crowded.
A short sail delivers an island group most travelers never hear mentioned, let alone visit — precisely its value to a guest who has already done the famous stops elsewhere and wants the version of the Philippines that hasn't been packaged yet.
1 Sailing Day
| From Cebu's homeport to Camotes' shoreline
Lake Danao
A freshwater lake connected to the sea by a channel few visitors know exists.
Bukilat Cave
Its interior pool a cold, mineral-clear contrast to the warm sea outside.
Discoveries, not a checklist.
Four islands' worth of coastline, taken slowly.
What You'll Find
Santiago Bay
Pale, fine-grained sand, usually empty enough to feel private without asking to be.
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Four unhurried islands
A coastline to drift along without a fixed plan.
| Where To Stay
An evening ashore, on a multi-day expedition.
For guests overnighting in Camotes as part of a longer voyage, CILYC works with one property on the island worth stepping off the trimaran for.
Exceptional Facilities
An infinity swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, fitness centre, garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and complimentary WiFi.
Activities & Location
Canoeing and snorkeling on-site; roughly 40 miles from Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Comfortable Accommodations
Sea-view rooms with air-conditioning, private balconies, en-suite bathrooms, bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, mini-bars, and work desks.
CILYC Partner Property · Camotes
Casa Verde Cliff Resort & Spa
An exclusive cliffside resort in Camotes offering private villas for two to four guests per room — the recommended overnight stay for CILYC guests extending a Camotes call into an evening ashore.
9.0
Rated by couples for a two-person stay
Dining
A family-friendly restaurant serving American, seafood, German, Asian, and European cuisine, with brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails — breakfast spans continental, American, and Asian options.
Three ways to sail this coastline.
| CILYC Experiences Here
Camotes appears on nearly every multi-day Visayas itinerary.
Some islands take a plane ticket. This one takes an afternoon.
The journey is the luxury.
A core stop on the multi-day passage north