Sunset Chill-Out Cruise in Cebu – A Romantic Escape

When in Cebu, I suggest that you try Islands Banca Cruises’ Sunset Chill-Out Cruise! It is one of our coolest discoveries from our recent Cebu trip and it is a perfect way to escape from the hustling traffic noise of Cebu City.

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Waiting at Cebu Yacht Club

Together with my travel buddies Enrico and Edcel, we took a cab to Cebu Yacht Club from IT Park to catch the 5:30PM schedule. When we arrived, we saw a lovely couple from Ilo-ilo. Islands Banca Cruises launched this tour in late 2010 and so far, they’re receiving good reviews.

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Lovely couple ready for a romantic getaway

We took some kulit shots while waiting for the banca. Isn’t it obvious that we’re excited?!

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Sunset Cruise naman ang lamyerda ng magyaya tonight!
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Excited lang =P

When the banca finally arrived, some chill-out songs are being played.  I think we started out a few minutes late, but it’s ok. I know that we will have a good night cruise!

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Here we go!
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Chill mode with Friends

We were welcomed by Sir Jeff of the Marketing Department of Islands Banca Cruises. The staff were all smiles to us and they instantly served drinks when the cruise started. They gave out some snacks too.

The cool breeze, the lounge music and the relaxing ambiance made me really happy. I guess we’re lucky that the weather is great and the mood is just perfect for intimate talks and romantic moments. If only…

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Cruisin’ along Mactan channel
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Marcelo Fernan Bridge at Night
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Under the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge
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=)

Through the cruise, we passed by the Liloan lighthouse, Marcelo Fernan Bridge, Mactan-Mandaue Bridge, Cebu City skyline. It is our first time to cruise along Mactan Channel at night and I can’t believe how magical that moment was.

I'll cross that bridge when I come to it #ohyes
I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it #ohyes

It is nice to see the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge and Marcelo Fernan Bridge at night especially with the lights. Parang wala ako sa Pilipinas. I remember when we went under the bridges of River Thames during my London Eye River Cruise adventure last February (another backlog 0_0). Doing cruises such as this one is best done at night. It’s soooo romantic 🙂

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The Full Moon I cannot zoom

Call it a stroke of luck, we were surprised and thrilled upon seeing the full moon that night. It is so large from our location that time and if only I can grab it and put it on my pocket LOL. We attempted to take pictures, but the zoom of my camera cannot capture it. When we passed by the Marcelo Fernan Bridge for the second time, the kids who were playing in that area started shouting and waving their hands. We waved back like celebrities. I think that is a good way of welcoming luck to your life, as an old superstitious belief say. I took some videos as well =)

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One Romantic Escape

The Sunset Chill-Out Cruise along Mactan channel is undeniably one of the most romantic getaways in Cebu on a budget. That time, I kept on telling myself that one day, I’ll try that specific cruise once again with a special someone. We will gaze at the moon and the stars while my favorite Bonnie Bailey, Kaskade, Hed Kandi or even Mike Francis songs are being played.

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Wanted: Seat Mate LOL

For 1hr and 30 minutes, I once again fell in love with Cebu. I wonder when will I ever fall in love with a Cebuano. Char =)). I suggest that you give this activity a try this coming Sinulog Festival 2012 or bring your special luvidubz on Valentine’s Day here. Teehee <3

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You can avail the Sunset Chill-Out Cruise of Islands Banca Cruises for only Php 295/head inclusive of one drink. Special thanks to Andrea and Jeff for the invitation!


13 Comments

  1. david.edward said:

    at natuwa ako sa line na
    “I once again fell in love with Cebu. I wonder when will I ever fall in love with a Cebuano.”

    hahahha.. goodluck! maglagi ka jan ng mga 3 months.. 😀

    January 5, 2012
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    • Senyorita said:

      Tama! 😛 Gusto ko talagang mag-stay ng 3 months sa Cebu dati pa hehe kelan na trip natin?

      January 5, 2012
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  2. mark said:

    Woww! Gusto ko yung tulay. .gondo!! 😀 Pwede magshoot jan. .hmmm..ng driving sequence, race or suspension-bridge collapse scene sa isang movie. lol

    January 5, 2012
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    • Senyorita said:

      From romantic to action-packed naman yan Mark hehe

      January 5, 2012
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  3. i love the look of the bangka. romantic nga sya. I wonder how and when will i fall in love with a Cebuana too. hahha.

    love this post!

    January 5, 2012
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks po! Try it out on your next Cebu trip. Malay mo, sa waiting area dun mo siya mahanap hehe 😀

      January 5, 2012
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  4. Gladys | ByahengBarok.com said:

    pang-romantic nga! and it’s not even expensive ^_^

    January 5, 2012
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    • Senyorita said:

      I agree! Swak sa budget talaga 😀

      January 5, 2012
      Reply
  5. Andrea said:

    Kinilig naman ako sa post mo! haha thanks for the writeup mica and I’m glad you had a good time. Sayang di tayo nagkita.

    January 5, 2012
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    • Senyorita said:

      Thanks din Andrea! Really enjoyed the cruise. Hinanap kita pero wala ka 0_0 hoping to see you on my next Cebu trip! 😀

      January 5, 2012
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  6. dong ho said:

    never knew of a place like that in Cebu. wow! i would have brought some of my colleagues there. nice view from a great set up.

    January 5, 2012
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  7. Lorilane said:

    i read your blog before i purchased a voucher sa ensogo. thanks micamyx!

    January 7, 2012
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  8. Rica said:

    were you able to try their island banca cruise? panalo sya! =)

    January 8, 2012
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