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The Philippines is difficult to top when it comes to stunning beaches. Tourists and locals alike never run out of reasons to explore what our country has to offer, and National Geographic seems to be on the same boat. In fact, in the magazine's recently published 21 Best Beaches in the World list, Sta. Cruz Island in Zamboanga made the cut.
Dubbed aptly as the Pink Beach, Santa Cruz Island is covered in beautiful pink sand that results from all the crushed red organ pipe coral that washes ashore.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Santa Cruz Island
Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of the Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand. The island, located 4 kilometres (2.49 mi) south of downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts the only pink sand beach in the Philippines. The color of the sand comes from the pulverized red organ pipe coral from eons of surf erosion mixed with the white sand.
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Zamboanga Sta Cruz Island (pink Sand) Excursion
Pickup included
What‘s Included
shed rental
pick up and drop off from hotel /residence to zamboanga city port area
Entrance Fees
life vest and safety equipment
tour guide
roundtrip motorboat transfer from isabela city to malamawi island
Food & Beverages
Snorkeling Equipment
Pickup points
Hotel Primera
Canelar Moret Street Zamboanga City Philippines
Two Seasons Executive Suites
Tumaga Road, Veterans Avenue Extension, Between Tupperware And Margarita Cafe Zamboanga City Philippines
Istiraha Bed and Breakfast
171 D Mango Drive, Don Alfaro Tetuan Zamboanga City Philippines
Ever O Business Hotel
Tomas Claudio Street Zamboanga City Philippines
Grand Astoria Hotel
Mayor Jaldon, Zamboanga City Philippines
Astoria Regency
Scout Limbaga, Pasonanca Zamboanga City Philippines
Rido Apartment & Residence
116-G Putik-Tumaga Rd Zamboanga City Philippines
Garden Orchid Hotel
7000 Gov. Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City Philippines
Yubenco Global Ecotel
Yubenco Starmall, MCLL Hiway, Putik Zamboanga City Philippines
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pinky sandy beach with clear blue watee
riverman143,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just a 15 mims boat ride from mainland Zamboanga.Pinky sandy beach,crystal clear blue water,quiet and not overcrowded.There is also a guided trip to the mangroves for small fee.Beautiful enchanting place.Will visit again and again.
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