Comments on: Corregidor Island

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:04:54 +0000

Hi Luchie…

Actually, I am planning another extended (2-3 day) visit there in the future, with a friend who lives in Bataan. One of the places we hope to visit this time is Fort Drum (the “concrete battleship”) on El Fraile Island, which may require special arrangements for a suitable boat capable of landing passengers.

If interested, stay in touch via this site….Patrick

By: Luchie Ocampo

Luchie Ocampo — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:09:54 +0000

Thank you Sonia for the name. I might organize a family trip there soon. By the way, are you in any way, connected to Corregidor Island?

By: Luchie Ocampo

Luchie Ocampo — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:08:01 +0000

according to some drivers of genesis bus, there are still operators of small boats in cabcaben enroute to corregidor. a passenger may have to pay about 200 per ride in a 10-pax trip. i think this is still cheaper for visitors from nearby provinces.

the last time i was in corregidor was in 1996. i would like to see it again actually. patrick, maybe we can organize a tour? :)

By: sonia necesito

sonia necesito — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:51:19 +0000

You can take Genesis or Bataan transit bus from Pampanga to Cabcaben. You can back off at Cabcaben Travellers Lodge and ride in a tricycle going to Cabcaben Pier.

By: Luchie

Luchie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:09:30 +0000

Patrick…will try to inquire if the boats are still there. I don’t think they are illegal. These are just small time boat operators and will not compete with the likes of Sun Cruises.
If you are coming from Manila, it will still be practical, though, to take the cruise rather taking the longer route.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:40:18 +0000

Luchie….. Unless things have changed recently, that may be problematic for a non-local visitor..
For tourist traffic, Sun Cruises seems to have the trip locked up. The small boat operators from the North have come under the scutiny of the Coast Guard in recent years as they do not carry the authorization to carry “tourist” passengers (in other words. it’s ok for local residents and commerce, but not to compete for the tourist business)
If this has changed I would be interested in hearing more about it. I would like t see more options to get there as the “approved” method can be a bit expensive for someone wanting to make multiple trips for historical research and their schedules may not be convenient for this. A boat connection to nearby El Fraile island would also be welcomed.

By: luchie ocampo

luchie ocampo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:50:06 +0000

You can travel by land. Try inquiring from Genesis bus (Mariveles trip) about the name of the island where you take the boat ride from. Ask also about the last trip from Mariveles if you are going back on the same day.

By: luchie ocampo

luchie ocampo — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:45:33 +0000

For those people from Pampanga and Bataan, there is another way to go to the island, that is by land and a short boat ride. Unfortunately, i forgot the name of the barrio where one can get off from the Mariveles trip of Genesis bus. From this barrio, one can take a short boat ride to Corregidor Island.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:07:57 +0000

Hi Kristine,

I believe there are overnight stays, but AFAIK, all tours to the island is controlled. There were not a lot of facilities in the island so you cant just camp out anywhere.

By: Lil

Lil — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:08:22 +0000

Mr, Buaron
Way to sneak in an Anti-American slant against MacArthur. Mistress? Really, did you need to mention that? I know the General had his own faults and shadiness common to every man but I don’t need to know any more about his personal life, SNN style than I already know about him as a soldier. The man rightfully earned his place as a soldier and leader and leave it at that.