Beach· Honda Bay islands· Philippines
Cowrie Island
9° 50.3′ N · 118° 46.3′ E
The most developed Honda Bay island: a palm-fringed beach with cottages, a buffet-style seafood lunch spread, kayaks and paddleboards, and the usual lunch stop on island-hopping tours.
Practical
Closest of the main islands to Santa Lourdes wharf. Entrance fee PHP 100 in a 2023 guide (verify locally); boat from the wharf about PHP 1,000 for up to 6 passengers (2023 rate table; verify locally). Seafood buffet lunch available; kayak and SUP rental. Busy from late morning; go early or late. Bring cash: no ATM on the islands.
Best for
Lunch and a swim on a classic tour island
Nearby
- Honda Bay Anchorage1 NM away
- Puerto Princesa Coast Guard (Honda Bay Sub-Station)1.6 NM away
- Santa Lourdes Wharf (Honda Bay Jump-off)1.6 NM away
- Luli Island Anchorage (Honda Bay)1.7 NM away
- Luli Island2 NM away
- Pambato Reef (Turtle Island) Snorkel Sanctuary2.5 NM away
- Mitra Ranch and Baker's Hill2.7 NM away
- Pandan Island Anchorage (Makesi Island, Honda Bay)3.2 NM away