Pescador Island

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Pescador Island is a small island located in Tanon Strait in between Cebu and Negros. Who would have thought that this islet have so many wonderful things to offer tourists? Pescador is a diving and snorkeling destination for many foreign and local visitors. This is a marine sanctuary that hosts a wide variety of marine life species.

Pescador was part of our itinerary for our Moalboal trip. However, I wasn’t that excited since I don’t really know how to swim. I had no idea what was in store for me and the rest of the gang.

mga bangka (multiple exposure)

pose. *

Pescador is like a haven filled with different fishes. To tell you the truth, I’m not a snorkeling type of person. I would rather lie down on the sand while the boyfriend hits the waters to take a look at the fishes. Maybe one of the reasons is that I’m afraid of the deep sea. But when you're out in Pescador and you see the different fishes below your boat, you would definitely forget your fear. You'll see many other tourists and scuba divers around the island, as well.

There are many different fishes near the island. Corals of different sizes and colors are abundant. You can clearly see these from your boat because the water is clear. You'll definitely enjoy the place and its beauty. It  is among the most beautiful places I've been to. I think it's a small paradise and I would definitely want to come back and go scuba diving, if I learn to swim. 

the island's rocky terrain. **

shabby place. **

You can rent a boat for a four-hour stay in Pescador for P2, 500 or so. This price depends on the boat size and the equipment it has. Our small boat costs around P2, 500. It has a couple of life vests and can carry around 10 people or less. You can get a bigger boat depending on your needs.

We went to a short excursion of Pescador Island that ended so  soon. We thought there were enough space to walk around Pescador, but there isn't. There's a lighthouse in the island though and some abandoned structures that looked like houses. We were amazed to find two lonely cats in the island. Our boat driver said that a fisherman left (or threw) these cats here in the island. I really felt bad for the cats, especially when one of them looked ill. We fed them our leftovers instead since they were purring all throughout our excursion. They were pretty sweet cats and I felt bad when we were leaving.

sweet kitty

PS. I hope there's someone who can adopt the cats who are in the island. Has anyone seen them lately?

Note:    * - taken with Samsung S II

          ** - taken by Paw with Smena 8M