Getting Here

Your journey to Maniwaya

Islas Moriones Beach Resort is on Maniwaya Island, Santa Cruz, Marinduque. Plan your route and confirm arrival arrangements with the resort before setting out.

The Century Tree rooted on the edge of a rocky limestone cliff, a sea cave and boulders below and clear turquoise water along the shore

Where to find us

On the west coast of Maniwaya

Maniwaya is an island off Santa Cruz, Marinduque, reached by boat. Most guests from Metro Manila travel to General Luna Port in Quezon, then cross to Maniwaya.

Planning your crossing

Two ways to reach the port

From the resort’s own travel guides. Confirm current schedules and arrangements before travelling.

By public transport

  1. Take a bus from the Superlines or Daet Express terminal in Cubao, Quezon City, signed Aurora, Mulanay or Unisan. The recommended departure is about 11:30 PM, and the trip takes 4 to 6 hours.
  2. Get off at the General Luna crossing in Quezon and take a tricycle to General Luna Port, about 10 minutes away.
  3. Cross to Maniwaya Port by public boat. Boats usually leave between 9:00 and 9:30 AM, and the crossing takes about 45 minutes. Confirm the day’s schedule before you travel.
  4. From Maniwaya Port, Islas Moriones is a 5 to 10 minute walk.

By private vehicle

  1. Drive from Metro Manila to General Luna Port, Quezon Province, via the Pan-Philippine Highway. The route passes the Bondoc Peninsula.
  2. Park at the port (a parking fee applies) and meet the resort’s port coordinator. Ask the resort for contact details before you set out.
  3. Cross by public boat or by one of the resort’s private boats. Life vests must be worn.
The resort’s outrigger boat St. Longinus in clear shallow water

Private boat arrangements

The resort’s boats can make round trips from General Luna Port in Quezon or from Alobo/Buyabod Port on mainland Marinduque. Message the resort for availability.

See the boats
The resort’s two white Foton high-roof vans parked side by side

Van arrangements for groups

Round trips from Manila to General Luna and back in the resort’s two Foton high-roof vans, each with comfortable seating for 14, with the driver, fuel, tolls and parking included.

Ask about the van

Before you travel

Confirm your crossing

Boat crossings are subject to weather and sea conditions. Confirm current schedules and arrangements with the resort before travelling.

Message the Resort
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