Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-Park
About
An award-winning mangrove island run by the people who live on it! Suyac Island sits inside the 32,000-hectare Sagay Marine Reserve, and its community won the 2025 ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Award for caring for its forest. Hop on a short boat ride from Old Sagay Port, get welcomed with a local song and dance, then follow a community guide along the wooden walkway past giant old mangroves. Pair it with the white sandbar of Carbin Reef and finish with the island's fresh kinilaw. Book ahead, since visits are controlled!
Dry until sunset (5:27 PM). Good time to go!
- Half day (with Carbin Reef)Time to spend
- A calm, dry day; time your visit with high tide if you want to swim inside the park.Best time to go
- BudgetEntrance and budget
- Boats leave from Old Sagay Port in Sagay City, home of the Museo sang Bata sa Negros: about 15 minutes to Carbin Reef, then 10 to 15 minutes more to Suyac Island.Getting there
What to do here
- Walk the mangrove boardwalk with a community guide
- Watch the welcome song and dance
- Pair it with the Carbin Reef sandbar
- Have a kinilaw lunch cooked by the islanders
Know before you go
Book ahead; visits are controlled to protect the forest.
Wear a life vest on the boat and check the sea before you go.
Swim only at high tide and where your guide says it is safe; the mangrove edge turns to mud at low tide.
Entrance, guide and boat fees are set by the community and the Sagay tourism office; boats are usually hired per group, so confirm the current rates when you book.
Where it is
Suyac Island, Barangay Taba-ao, Sagay City, Negros Occidental
By commuteBoats leave from Old Sagay Port in Sagay City, home of the Museo sang Bata sa Negros: about 15 minutes to Carbin Reef, then 10 to 15 minutes more to Suyac Island. Reserve first through the Sagay City tourism office.
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FAQ
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Entry to Suyac Island and Carbin Reef is controlled, so book through the Sagay City tourism office first.
How do I get there?
Ride a boat from Old Sagay Port; most groups visit Carbin Reef and Suyac Island in one trip.
Can we eat on the island?
Yes. The community cooks local lunches like kinilaw; order ahead so they can prepare.