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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines

Marabut

Spend a half‑day in Marabut to see the rock islands and relax at Caluwayan Palm Island; add a night if you want beach lodging.

Marabut is a small coastal municipality in Samar with a 20 km shoreline of rock islands and a single beachfront resort. It is best visited as a day‑trip from Tacloban or as a one‑night beach stop; longer stays offer little beyond the resort and island views.

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Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Philippines
Best months
Dec–May
Avoid
Jun–Oct (rainy season)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
PHP
Money
Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
Daily spend
Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱2,000 excl. bed · High ₱2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
Emergency
Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
Plugs
Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
Water
Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
Toilets
Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Local coffee₱30–₱60
Meal at resort restaurant₱150–₱300
Bottle of local beer₱70–₱120
Motorbike rental (per day)₱500–₱800

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

TAC · Tacloban Airport
About 90 km (56 mi) (≈2 h by road) north; bus or van service to Marabut.

Typical fares

Tacloban → Marabut (van)
about ₱300–₱400, 2 h (check)
Boat to rock islands
about ₱300 per person, 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

Motorbike rentals and tricycles are the main local transport; boat trips to nearby rock islands can be arranged at the resort.

See and do

Known for

  • Marabut rock islands
  • Caluwayan Palm Island Resort

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Marabut rock islandsBoat hire from Caluwayan Resort, 10–15 min ride≈30 min total

Sleep

Caluwayan Palm Island Resort and Restaurant
Beachfront resort on Caluwayan Island; check‑in 2 PM, checkout noon. Good for one night.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryPasensya napah-sen-sya na
Thank youSalamatsa-la-mat
How much is this?Magkano ito?mag-ka-no i-to
Where is the bathroom?Saan ang banyo?sa-an ang ban-yo
Can I have the bill?Pwede bang magbayad?pwe-de bang mag-ba-yad

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
  • Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
  • Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
  • Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
  • Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass

Scams and watch-outs

  • Limited dining and banking options; bring cash.
  • Tides affect boat access to some islands; confirm schedule locally.

Generally safe for tourists; watch for sudden rain and strong currents when swimming.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Marabut yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Marabut rock islands
  • Caluwayan Palm Island Resort

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Marabut

Punta rito, pakisuyo

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police117
  • Fire and ambulance117
  • National emergency911

US consulate in Manila; nearest Philippine embassy for other nationals is in Manila.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/marabut). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.