For a quick out-of-town weekend getaway, we decided to visit the historical island of Corregidor for demographic (close to Manila) and economic (not a pricey vacation) reasons.
Be Informed
NOTE: Sun Cruises Inc., the company responsible for ferry services to Corregidor Island, officially closed on May 16, 2020.
We have been getting a lot of inquiries regarding booking a tour to Corregidor Island. Unfortunately, we cannot make bookings for you. We are not connected to any tour agency. Still, we want to be able to give you updated information on how to book one.
We found Corregidor Now, while searching for updated information on how to book a tour to Corregidor Island. We haven’t availed of their services yet, so we cannot offer feedback. If you have booked with them, please share your experiences with us. So we can also update our readers.
Corregidor Now
facebook page
website
info@corregidorisland.com.ph
(02) 8823-3281
Here are details from their facebook page.
Corregidor Now Corregidor Island Day Tour Package
Php4,500.00/pax
- Roundtrip ferry transfers Manila – Corregidor Island – Manila
- Island Entrance Fee
- Historical Tram tour with Guide
- Malinta Tunnel Lights & Sounds Show
- Buffet Lunch by the beach
- Terminal fee of Php30.00/pax is not yet included (will be collected upon check-in)
Corregidor Now Corregidor Island Day Tour Reservation Process
Email your booking request to info@corregidorisland.com.ph with the ff details:
- Name, Age, and Nationality of Guest
- Copy of your Valid ID and Vaccine Card
- Travel Date
- Contact Number
Corregidor Now Corregidor Island Day Tour Itinerary
Boarding at Esplanade Seaside Terminal, Seaside Blvd., Pasay, Metro Manila
Check in – 5:30 am
Boarding – 5:45 am
ETD Manila – 6:00 am
ETA Corregidor – 8:30 am
*5hrs Island Tour (including lunch time)
ETD Corregidor – 2:00 am
ETA Manila – 4:30 am
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We booked a Corregidor day tour and overnight package via Sun Cruises for Php 2,499/person, which is a pretty good deal, inclusive of:
- Roundtrip ferry transfers to Corregidor Island and back
- Shrine, entrance and terminal fees
- Guided Corregidor Island tour and buffet lunch
- Accommodations at Corregidor Inn
Sun Cruises also offers Manila Bay sunset dinner cruise.
Ferry ride to Corregidor Island is about an hour where documentaries are shown and instructions are given on which tram (main transport on the island) to board. Each tram is accompanied by a guide; Our guide is both knowledgeable of Corregidor Island’s history and delivers the funniest jokes, making the tour more enjoyable.
The prices have increased since our overnighter at Corregidor Island. Here are the updated tours taken from their website.
Tour Packages:
Corregidor Historical Tram Tour, Weekend – Php 3,629
Corregidor Historical Tram Tour, Weekday – Php 3,358
Bike Corregidor Package – Php 2,500
Corregidor Adventure / Teambuilding (The Rock Challenge) – Php 3,500
Overnight Packages:
Corregidor Inn Overnight Package Double Sharing – Php 7,500
Day Tour
The most photographed spot in Corregidor and definitely the highlight of the day tour for me are the barracks ruins.
With the first half of the Corregidor day tour done, we headed to Corregidor Inn for lunch, which was satisfying but nothing spectacular. Our guide tells us that the second half of the tour will be capped by the Malinta tunnel lights and sound show. My expectations are high since this costs an extra Php 150 if you are on day tour (included in our overnight package) and is often mentioned that it is conceptualized by national artist Lamberto Avellana.
Malinta Tunnel
After visiting a few more well tended monuments on Corregidor Island, we arrive at the tunnel. Excited much!
The show started off well with a tremendous boom mimicking an explosion, some smoke and flickering lights; It went downhill from there. It became repetitive, most of the time you’re listening to a 5-minute narration while staring at a stationary photo. Lights and sound were also not utilized very well. The show was culminated with the Philippine national anthem, a proud moment.
Final Thoughts
Sun Cruise’s Corregidor Day Tour Package is very well coordinated, although it felt a bit rushed. The tour, excluding lunch, took about 4 hours. Not a very long time considering all the history and the beautiful places on the island. It leaves you wanting. Not much time to take photos as well. As for the light show, although not really that well executed, I think is worth the Php 150 extra to complete the Corregidor experience.
After some photo op after the show, we boarded the tram and those on day tour headed for the docks. We, however (having purchased the overnight package), headed for the hotel.
Updates
27 March 2022 – Add Corregidor Now contact details. Add Corregidor Now Corregidor Island Day Tour rates, dates, booking process, itinerary.
24 October 2020 – Sun Cruises Inc., the company responsible for ferry services to Corregidor Island, officially closed on May 16, 2020.
27 September 2019 – Added new Corregidor day tour and overnight packages and rates
Can I book d tour pls. Thank u
Hi Rina! Thanks for visiting my blog. We are not connected to any company that arranges tours to Corregidor Islands. Also, the one we booked has ceased operations during the height of the pandemic.
There is a new agency you can book with. You may want to check them out on facebook (Corregidor Now). We haven’t tried their services yet, so I can’t give you any feedback. But they seem legit.
Complete information about tour packages in Corregidor Island
Hi Ysabell, We are not associated with any agency providing tours to Corregidor Island. As far as I know, there aren’t any at the moment. There are “pasabay” tours to the island, however, I cannot comment on their service since I haven’t availed of it. Thanks for visiting the blog! :)
Hi Samantha! In my opinion, the Day Tour is enough. Overnight in Corregidor can get a bit to expensive than it should be. :)
I've been to Corregidor before, but maybe I could try doing an overnight :)
I'd say the time is about right to visit Corregidor again. Hehe! :)
Hi Andy! Hope you'd have a great time when you visit Corregidor.
This should be interesting at all considering I've been on that place for only once… and that was 15 years ago.
I would like to do this also. Thank you for giving me an idea
Hi Ma Theresa! It's always nice to do things with friends. Makes it more memorable and fun. Hope they'd be able to go with you when you visit Corregidor. :D
That's nice. I was actually searching the other week for packages. Kaso may friends were not replying eh. :( It's sad if I'm the only one to visit the place.
Glad you found this Corregidor article helpful Wena. Hope you get to tick this off of your bucket list soon! :D
I haven't been to Corregidor and hope to visit this year! Thanks for the info, I'm going to add this to my bucket list!
That's a great plan. What a way to plan ahead. Hehehe! I think every generation needs to be reminded of our history and the brave men and women who fought for our freedom, and Corregidor Island is a good place to start.
Thanks for this post sir :) Corregidor is one of the historical places in the Philippines that i would definitely travel & visit with my "future" children.hehe.. I would remind them of the courage of our brave heroes.
Thanks for this post sir :) Corregidor is one of the historical places in the Philippines that i would definitely travel & visit with my "future" children.hehe.. I would remind them of the courage of our brave heroes.
I think a day tour to Corregidor would be a great addition to any vacation in the Philippines. :)
I wish my family and I could visit Corregidor in one of our vacation to the Philippines.
Haha yes that's me. We went there kasi as field trip for our History class. Maybe if there's another time, I can consider staying for the night lol!
Hahaha! Truly Rich and Truly Young, Raymond! :P
Yeah, Corregidor Inn is the only accommodation on the island. I slept like a baby. Though it was a bit creepy knowing of all the things that happened there.
Hi Jennifer! If you're kids are into history then a Corregidor tour would be a great experience for them. If not, they may find the tour a bit dragging. :)
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It's really a good deal for 2,499. I've always wanted to visit Corregidor but I'm always having second thought if I'll bring my kids who's 10 and 7. Would you recommend to bring the kids or it's better if I'll travel only with my husband ? By the way sir, nice website design. I love the tabs per page post and photo slideshow. Newbie here :-)
I was also able to go to Corregidor when I was a freshman college which is not a very long time ago. LOL! But we only had a day trip. I didn't know there was a Corregidor Inn pala. Anyway, I hope there is no one naman na nagparamdam sa inyo nung gabi as there were stories of sightings there. :-)