5 Boracay Island Hopping Destinations You May Have Missed During Your Last Visit

Puka Beach is a famous and top summer destination in the Philippines. It is one of the best beaches during the rainy season because it is not as crowded as the white beach. It is only 800 meters long in Barangay Yapak, Boracay. While at Puka Beach, tourists can enjoy playing ball games, paddleboarding or kayaking, swimming, enjoying the sunset, and getting massages. It offers an Instagrammable landscape and unspoiled powdery white sand beauty. It has been given such a name because of the once-abundant puka shells in the area.

First and foremost, there is no single crocodile in Boracay. It is only called by its name because it is shaped like a sleeping crocodile, especially from a drone or bird's-eye view. It is only 15 minutes away (with no traffic) from the southern part of the front beach. Activities that can be done while on the island are snorkeling, bird watching, and scuba diving; the place is inhabited, and staying overnight is usually discouraged—apologies for honeymooners.

Of course, as the term goes, this island has no magic. The only thing called magic is that it disappears due to high tide, and the island can only be seen during low tide. It is like an islet of Boracay as it also offers white sands. It is six kilometers away from Boracay via boat. The island is actually under the geographical area of Baranga Union, Nabas Aklan (the arrival area of Caticlan Airport is Nabas, Aklan); the activities that can be done while at Magic Island are cliff jumping and snorkeling. Its cliff jumping platform starts from three meters (ten feet) to as high as ten meters (30 feet). The management of Magic Island charges at least PhP250 each as an entrance fee, mainly used for maintenance of the facilities, including their staff's salary.

The Crystal Cove is between Caticlan and Boracay Island. Yes, you're guessing right. No crystal is in the cove, but it has been called such because it features crystalline, clear water. It is a two-hectare property with two coves and smooth rock formations. It is one of the best areas in Boracay for snorkeling and swimming. The management charged P100 to each guest as an entrance fee.

Aside from snorkeling, you could also enjoy relaxing here, as it offers an Instagramable view of the South China Sea. The cove also showcases a tunnel with a view of coral shores and a pool.

Crystal Cove has been a famous destination alongside Boracay since the 1980s. But thanks to the management, they could conserve the true beauty of the environment in this place.

If two words describe Ariel’s Point, it is called cliff jumping and beer! The place is in Buruanga, Aklan, 30 minutes away from Boracay by boat. Staying overnight is also discouraged here. To go to Ariel’s Point (formerly known to locals as Batason Point), you must make an appointment at Ariel’s House at Boracay Beach Club (Station 1 highway near the Balabag Parish). They offer at least five (cliff) jumping areas, ranging from three meters to as high as 15 meters. Aside from cliff diving, they offer fresh seafood, bamboo rafting, swimming, and stand-up paddleboards. You will not get bored on this tour because it either falls asleep in the cool weather or feels alive with an exciting adrenaline rush due to its various activities.

The fee for an island-hopping tour package starts at PhP900 per person, and a buffet lunch is included. If you rent a private boat, it may cost you PhP3,800. The island-hopping companies include Mega Paraw Boracay and Red Whale Boracay. Other individuals post about island hopping in Boracay on social media; almost all have worked as agents for various sea sports companies. Island hopping is among my favorite activities, especially on rainy days.

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