Negros Occidental is lucky to have two marine reserves. Sagay Marine Reserve can be found in the north while Danjugan Island Marine Reserve is located in the Cauayan in Southern Negros Occidental.
The fact that Carbin Reef has been included in the 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve speaks much of its teeming marine life and the need to maintain its biodiversity. For those who are not nature lovers, they’re in for a disappointment. After all, above the surface, Carbin Reef is nothing more than a sandbar. Those who love nature know that the beauty of Carbin Reef lies beneath the surface.
Carbin Reef can be reached only by rented boat and the going rate is P1,200 for a round trip. It is 15 minutes from Old Sagay Wharf and 30 minutes from Molocaboc Island. A watchtower and tents are available for rent for P300 each. If you come in early morning or late afternoon, you don’t need to rent since the sun is not so hot at this time. Besides, isn’t one of the reasons of your visit is to bask under the sun?
The white sand beach and pristine waters of Carbin Reef is also ideal for swimming. However, Carbin Reef is best experienced when snorkeling or diving. Even in shallow water, there are corals and coral fishes to see. Make sure you bring your own gears since there are no available rentals at the site. For those who are not into snorkeling, there’s also a glass bottom boat rented out for P30 per person.
Carbin Reef is for the adventurous nature lover. A wealth of natural beauty lies beneath its surface. See it so you can also appreciate and understand why it should be protected so that the next generation can enjoy its bounty.
Our deep gratitude to the City Tourism Office of Sagay City for accommodating us. If you want to visit the Sagay Marine Reserve or any tourist attraction in Sagay, contact the Tourism Office at sagaycityinfo@yahoo.com, inquiry@sagay-city.com.ph or call (034) 488-064 during office hours.
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Reminds of the sandbar between Bais City and Cebu. I miss summers.
Abaw, nag-lagaw2x ka naman, with jump shot pa. Hehe. Gusto ko gid na di magkadto bala.
@Tikalon – I want to visit that place also.
@MM – Hehehe… yes girl, pang local travel lang ta ya ah. If you want to visit Carbin Reef mayo gid kun mag snorkel ka para ma appreciate mo gid.
kadto ka na siquijor no? or wala pa?
yes, i’ve been there sa carbin reef last March 16 with my officemate and our visitor from Davao, it was really great experience, first time ko na makakita sang mga giant clams. and a lot of beautiful fishes and first time ko man na na appreciate ang beauty sg dagat. coz i had bad experienced before. pero daw na overcome ko na ang phobia ko, because of what i’ve experienced there. I hope i can go back there someday, with my kids para ma appreciate man nila.
Glad you liked your visit to Carbin Reef. Too bad I don’t own an underwater camera so I wasn’t able to take pictures of the corals and the fishes.
i’ve bin der lst september 23,and dats d best place i’ve bin.dun aq ngpropose ng kasal sa mapapangasawa q.its a great experience in d carbin reef.d q mkklimutan yun.yahooooooooooooooooooo…..
That must have been a very memorable experience fro you and your girl. Congratulations!
i just want to ask if we can over night there.were planning to go there next week for our team building..pls reply i really need to know asap if u can email me that would be great too.thanks
I think that can be arranged by Sagay Tourism Office. Just contact them at (034) 488-064.
Hi! It’ll be my first time to go to Bacolod. Any suggestions where to stay near Carbin Reef? or any accomodations near the airport that services going to this place?
Hi Toni! There’s a nice and inexpensive accommodation in Sagay City that’s being managed by the city government. It’s the Balay Kauswagan. It’s adjacent to the city hall and it has a pool. You can contact the Sagay City tourism at (034) 488-064.
Kanami guid sang Negros a!!! I missed it alot… MAyo kay may ara na nga web like this.. MAngkot lng ko tani kung nabal an mu ang namit nga kalan an sa may homesite? nalipat nq sng iya ngalan. I think nabasa q ang article parte sa kalan an nga ni dire.. i hope mashare mu ang info parte sina nga kalan an. thanks in advance.
Hi Jay! You must mean Lord Byron’s. Click this link —> Lord Byron’s Backribs
helo pwd ba mag held ng wedding d2? any info nmn jan? thanks
Yes Hans, just contact Sagay Tourism Office.