Fortune Island

Fortune Island is a small island off the coast of Nasugbu Batangas and is perfect for those who love white sand beach. There are corals that are teeming with marine life and perfect for snorkeling but is NOT for the faint of heart. Here's a few reasons why: 1. A little out of your usual range. Entrance fee costs 350 for daytour and 500 for overnight. Kids below 4 are free of charge. Tent corkage is 200 per day. The costly part of the trip is the boat that will carry you back and forth to the island. It usually ranges from 6000 for 13-15pax. 2. Amenities - or lack thereof. The island is bare and when I say bare, i mean it. There are small patches of trees where you can pitch your tent but it can get really hot during the day that the best way to cool it down is to stay submerged in its crystal waters. Don't expect to get that glorious bath after dipping in the salty seawater for the entire day. Prepare to get sticky for the rest of your trip. Oh, the restrooms are a-ok and gets the job done. Bring wipes! Lots of them though. 3. Mosquitoes and Flies. As expected from a remote and desolate island, there is an abundance of blood-sucking mosquitoes there coupled with pesky flies. Hack is to bring incense sticks or mosquito repellent lotion. 4. Hot! Hot! Hot! Don't rent the cottages with blue tarps. They get notoriously hot during the day. Renting that is illogical. The place is really good for those who seek adventure or just really wants to have a good time. A couple of beer under the starry night is a huge break from your monotonous 8-5pm routine. • Get that instagrammable shot from the unfinished acropolis atop the mountain. • Have a go at the diving cliff at the back of the island. Beware that it is really high and not safe for the untrained. • Commune with the underwater creatures in its clear waters.

Exquisite and beautiful with a historical past. This is one of the places that was recommended to us for our pre-wedding photo shoot thanks to it’s proximity to Punta Fuego. Although I must say it’s kind of hard to get here, considering limited transportation, and highly unpredictable weather we found a boat to take us on this island but I’m gonna be honest, the waves were really erratic, although we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day. The island itself has gorgeous blue waters. It’s like a little oasis tucked away so close, yet feel so far from Manila. Our photos and videos came out magical. It was surreal. Here are some of our pre wedding photos and video is on YouTube

Do not believe those who say the island is full of beauty. It would be, if it wasn’t that polluted with plastic of all sorts. The photos I posted don’t give an idea of the level of pollution the island is suffering. The passage to the island was very expensive (about £80 in total) and not worth it. The only fun thing is the Greek-style temple and diving in the blue sea behind it (you can walk down the steps to get there).

Best campsite ever! - the best time to come here is during the summer season, March to onset of June (why? So, you'll not be greeted with rough waves and seaweeds by the shore; cliff diving is best at this time too) - no freshwater source (bring everything you need esp. this one) MUST READ: don't get disappointed when there's no other water activities in the island, don't expect too much from this island, its unmaintained structures and lush yet rugged formation shall entice your senses enough^^

A must visit summer destination. Fortune Island is located 1hour and 15minutes boat ride, west of Nasugbu Batangas. For backpackers, bus ride to nasugbu is near Pasay Taft MRT. For Day Tours: Plan a trip where you will arrive at nasugbu proper, early in the morning. A P10/pax tricycle ride to the shore will take 5 to 10minutes. From the nasugbu shore, take a boatride for 1hr and 15mins. The boat ride commonly costs 4500 and you will have to bring your own food. Day tours usually last up to 430pm but in some cases, the boatmen would suggest leaving early specially whem waves start white-capping, which is a sign of big waves or violent air. I suggest you tour around the island first, with your camera to capture precious memories. You can later go swimming on the crystal clear waters or try cliff diving. Best to visit during the months of March to May before the start of rainy season. 10 must brings 1. water 2. food 3. camping tent (can rent) 4. snorkeling, diving gears 5. camera 6. your fone (smart and globe has strong signal) and powerbank 7. yourself and your buddies 8. money 3k for each for a group of 6 friends (ideal) 9. extra clothes 10 cooking things (from plates to barbecue stand) the island has no electricity. if your cam ran out of juice, you can obly recharge when you are back in Nasugbu

Fortune Island is a small island off the coast of Nasugbu Batangas and is perfect for those who love white sand beach. There are corals that are teeming with marine life and perfect for snorkeling but is NOT for the faint of heart. Here's a few reasons why: 1. A little out of your usual range. Entrance fee costs 350 for daytour and 500 for overnight. Kids below 4 are free of charge. Tent corkage is 200 per day. The costly part of the trip is the boat that will carry you back and forth to the island. It usually ranges from 6000 for 13-15pax. 2. Amenities - or lack thereof. The island is bare and when I say bare, i mean it. There are small patches of trees where you can pitch your tent but it can get really hot during the day that the best way to cool it down is to stay submerged in its crystal waters. Don't expect to get that glorious bath after dipping in the salty seawater for the entire day. Prepare to get sticky for the rest of your trip. Oh, the restrooms are a-ok and gets the job done. Bring wipes! Lots of them though. 3. Mosquitoes and Flies. As expected from a remote and desolate island, there is an abundance of blood-sucking mosquitoes there coupled with pesky flies. Hack is to bring incense sticks or mosquito repellent lotion. 4. Hot! Hot! Hot! Don't rent the cottages with blue tarps. They get notoriously hot during the day. Renting that is illogical. The place is really good for those who seek adventure or just really wants to have a good time. A couple of beer under the starry night is a huge break from your monotonous 8-5pm routine. • Get that instagrammable shot from the unfinished acropolis atop the mountain. • Have a go at the diving cliff at the back of the island. Beware that it is really high and not safe for the untrained. • Commune with the underwater creatures in its clear waters.

Exquisite and beautiful with a historical past. This is one of the places that was recommended to us for our pre-wedding photo shoot thanks to it’s proximity to Punta Fuego. Although I must say it’s kind of hard to get here, considering limited transportation, and highly unpredictable weather we found a boat to take us on this island but I’m gonna be honest, the waves were really erratic, although we were blessed with a beautiful sunny day. The island itself has gorgeous blue waters. It’s like a little oasis tucked away so close, yet feel so far from Manila. Our photos and videos came out magical. It was surreal. Here are some of our pre wedding photos and video is on YouTube