About Salomague Island
Salomague Island is a small coastal island off the municipality of Santa Cruz in Marinduque Province, Philippines. Located in the Sibuyan Sea northeast of Marinduque mainland, it is known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral areas. The undeveloped island is visited for swimming, snorkeling and beach activities, often as part of island-hopping tours from Santa Cruz that also include nearby Maniwaya and Mompong islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped coastal island with a white sand beach, clear shallow waters and coral areas suitable for swimming and snorkeling. The setting is natural and quiet with limited development, surrounded by the Sibuyan Sea. Access is by boat from Santa Cruz. Visitors typically explore the beach area, swim, snorkel near shore, take photographs and relax. There are basic day-use structures and the island is often visited as a stop on island-hopping itineraries.
Key highlights
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White sandy beach with clear turquoise water
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Shallow coral areas for swimming and snorkeling
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Undeveloped natural island setting
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Island-hopping access from Santa Cruz
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Views of nearby Maniwaya and Mompong islands
Route
| By air | Fly from Manila to Marinduque Airport in Gasan/Mogpog, then travel by road to Santa Cruz and take a boat to the island. Alternatively fly to Manila and travel by bus to Dalahican Port in Lucena City then ferry to Balanacan Port. |
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| By road | From Balanacan Port in Mogpog, travel by van or jeepney to Santa Cruz town proper, then proceed to the jump-off port in Santa Cruz for boat transfer to Salomague Island. |