WHERE ARE WE BASED /
CRCP has its head office in Siquijor, Philippines.
In the coral triangle, center of marine biodiversity, CRCP chose the island of Siquijor, in the central visayas, Philippines to establish its home base and center of activities.
Why SIQUIJOR /
Jewel of biodiversity.
Well known for its healers and reputation of magic, the island of Siquijor is a prized destination for nature. Its history is well rooted in the determination of the islanders in remaining true to their roots, cultural values and heritage. Here, it is anchored in the inseparable link between people and nature. Herbalism is common practice, and communities deeply dependent on their forests and coastal resources for medicine, food and livelihood.
Despite its small size (343.5 square km), Siquijor hosts lush forests with rich diversity and many endemic species. In the mountain tops, healers and community members commonly go harvest rare medicinal supply from native trees, roots and flowers while making sure that the forests keep on thriving.
The island is as well well known for its caves and underground system, its rivers, springs and many waterfalls.
Located in the Mindanao sea (or bohol sea) and at the entrance of the protected seascape Tañon straight (largest protected area in the country) and in between Cebu, Negros, Bohol and Mindanao, Siquijor Island is a coralline island prized for its first class marine biodiversity. Its position at very interesting crossroad for many migratory species, along for larval dispersion in the Visayas, secures its rich and diverse waters abundant with marine life and thriving coral reefs.
All around, the island offers Mangroves forests, seagrass beds and shallow fringing coral reefs. Some areas offers spectacular wall reefs and rich mesophotic reefs in addition to the stunning shallow ones.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Coral Reef & Rainforest Conservation Project base office:
- Barangay Dumanhog, 6225, Siquijor Municipality, Siquijor Island
Our office is about 10 minutes drive from the port of Siquijor. Unless you are a resident of Siquijor or Siquijodnon, you will most likely have to take a bus or flight and a ferry to join us. You have multiple options in front of you. Look below for more details!
Siquijor Island has its own airport (with limited flight options) or is accessible by ferry from Dumaguete, Cebu (via Bohol), and Dapitan (closest airport is Dipolog) for larger airports with easier connections. Each destinations have regular ferries arriving in one of the 3 ports of the Island: Siquijor Port (linking to Dumaguete), Larena Port (linking to Bohol and Dumaguete) and Lazi port (linking to Dapitan).
Dumaguete to Siquijor
Dumaguete to Siquijor is the easiest route, with an airport in Dumaguete (linking Manila, Cebu and many other cities) and Dumaguete-Siquijor ferries running regularly from 7am to 7pm.
Fast craft companies such as Ocean Jet and Anika Star offer trips of 45 minutes long at least twice a day, while Roro such as Montenegro and Aleson take approximately 1.30 hours with trips every 2 hours. Tickets can be bought the same day at the ticketing office at the port of Dumaguete or when going back, from the port of Siquijor.
We recommend checking the time schedules ahead. Back and forth schedules are updated daily on the Facebook page “Siquijor Traveler’s Lounge and Ticketing Office”
Ocean Jet fast craft is currently the only option available for online booking (check here). This might save you some time if you are on a tight schedule, but be aware that the online fees are higher than price at the port (approx. 350php).
Cebu or Bohol to Siquijor
Cebu is a major city with international airport. Regular ferries link Cebu city to Siquijor via Bohol.
Ocean Jet fast craft is providing daily ferry from Cebu City to Larena Port in Siquijor Island via Tagbilaran (Bohol).
Cebu to Larena takes approximately 4 hours with a short break in Bohol (no change of ferry). If you are coming from Bohol, the journey will be approximately 2 hours.
Tickets can be bought at the port or are available for online booking (check here).
From the port to CRCP
Are you a new guest or volunteer coming to visit us? Don’t worry, we provide free pick up directly in Siquijor Port. Don’t forget to confirm us of your arrival time in Siquijor. Depending of your arrival time, we will take you to the office (approx. 10minutes drive) for the day’s activity or to your guesthouse if your program only start the next day.