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Snorkeling at Crocodile Island


Who would have thought that this strange crocodile-shaped Island will bring satisfaction to every visitor of Boracay? Are you excited to venture this one-of-a-kind island?

by Jane Dacumos on July 26, 2012
Snorkeling at Crocodile Island

Who would have thought that this strange crocodile-shaped Island will bring satisfaction to every visitor of Boracay?  Are you excited to venture this one-of-a-kind island?

One of the famous activities in Boracay is scuba diving or snorkeling in Crocodile Island. The island which is home to a long dazzling white sand beach catches the attention of tourist because of its quite amazing shape. Located in the southern tip of Boracay, the island is just 20 minutes away from Boracay and considered as one of the best diving spots in Boracay. Like other dive spots, Crocodile Island has a diverse marine of eco-system which is  also one of the most photographed one.

Some of its marine life is schools of fish, nudibranch, lion fish, scorpion fish, moray eels, cuttle fish, sea snakes, gorgonian fan corals and a lot more. Fish life also includes wrasses, sweetlips, groupers, snappers and banded sea snakes.

If there is one thing you should visit during your Boracay days, it is the Crocodile Island. Some resorts in Boracay can arrange a diving trip or an island hopping tour with their guest or you can go directly to any diving facilities found in the island.

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How to get there

Aklan is famous for Boracay, a resort island one kilometer north off the tip of Panay. It is known for its white sandy beaches and is considered as one of the most prominent destinations in the Philippines. Because of this, there is frequent air travel to the province's airports in Kalibo and Caticlan. The Kalibo International Airport is about ten minutes from the main plaza. From Manila Airport, travel to Kalibo or Caticlan Airport will take more or less 45 minutes. The following are the airports in Aklan:

Getting around: Public transportation around the province and the city is by tricycle, taxi, multicab, and jeepney.

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