Bais City dolphin watching and sand bar in Manjuyod

This pristine 7 kilometer stretch of premium white sand can be accessed via a short 15 minute boat ride from Capiñahan Wharf in the South Bais Bay, Bais City Negros Oriental. It is basically an island towards the North Bais Bay in the Tañon Strait that emerges only during low tides. Though technically belonging to the jurisdiction of the neighboring Manjuyod town, the sand bar is closely associated to Bais City because of its proximity and popularity in the Bais area. It is also a major stopover during dolphin and whale watching group tours organized by the Bais City Tourism Council. The boat is temporarily anchored so that the guests can picnic, swim, sunbathe, and laze around, snorkel or scuba dive in the waters surrounding the sand bar. The Manjuyod Sand Bar is an estimated 600 hectare total strip area, including the submerged portions. Also known as the Sumapao Shoal, it is a certified tourist attraction because of its unique characteristic. It has been said that among the tourist spots in the vicinity, this one has the most potential. When planning to visit the Manjuyod White Sand Bar, it is advisable to book in advance for a boat to take you there.

Boat rate is P2,500 for a group of 15 and P3,000 for a group of 20. This is already basically for an entire day of use. he cost for renting the boat for the whole day is Php4,000 for 20 persons (Dolphin 1), and Php3,000 for the smaller boat (Dolphin II) that can accommodate 15 persons. here are smaller private bancas for hire at about Php2,000 that are good for 1-4 persons in the area. Dolphin & whale watching is ideal between the months of May and September, when the waters are calmer and the winds are not too strong, thus allowing them to play in the waters and be seen by tourists.