How to Go To Isla Reta Beach Resort in Talicud, IGACOS

Just some basic facts about  IGacoS  (Island Garden City of Samal) - There are two main Islands in IGACOS (I'm lazy writing the correct combination of capital and small letters so just let me simplify it ) , Samal Island and Talicud Island which are situated at the Southern point. Other smaller Islands namely Malipano, Big Liguid and Little Liguid are also part of the city. (source : samalcity.gov.ph )

Beach line of Isla Reta

Isla Reta has abundant trees which protect the tourists 
from the scorching heat of the sun

For the main topic of this post, here's how to go to Isla Reta Beach Resort:

From Davao City:

• Go to Sta. Ana wharf located just beside the Magsaysay Park.

• At the Sta. Ana wharf entrance, ask a Coastguard or any local where to pay for Talicud-bound boat usually the payment area is located near the coastguard office. When we went there last Wednesday, the collector was at the waiting shed area near the coastguard office. It’s easy to spot because of the crowd of people around the area. Fare is Php 60.00 per adult person (as of this writing).

This is the regular daily schedule of ferries/ship bound for Talicud:

                Name of ship                                        Departure

                MLBCA PACIFIC                               10:00 AM 

                MBCA JESSA EXPRESS                12:30 PM

                MBCA SHIRLEY                                   1:50 PM*

                ML GRACE                                           3:15 PM*

                *These ships will have a one stop at Kaputian first before going to Talicud.

Ships are slow-moving making travel time about one hour (for direct to Talicud ships).

• Upon reaching Baybay Sta. Cruz , wharf in Talicud, walk towards Isla Reta Beach Resort which is about 10-minute walk from the wharf. Ask a local for the direction.

Some helpful tips and info :

• Bring your own food and cooking essentials if possible. Foods in Isla Reta are expensive for a budget-traveler. You can bring and cook your own food without any charges (except for drinks which they charge with 25% of their corresponding price).

• There are available fresh and affordable fish just outside the gate of Isla Reta. You may buy and cook these fish without any charges.

• Bring insect repellent lotions. Better safe than sorry.

• Accomodation (no aircon rooms)

Concrete Room(max of 2 persons) - Php 800.00/night

Native Room(max of 3 persons) - Php 700.00/night

Dormitory Type(max of 15 persons) - Php 3,500.00

Tent - Php 400.00 per night

• Rates 

          Cottages

Picnic Hut - Php 150.00/night

Table under Talisay Tree - Free of charge

w/ bed(single or double)

Open Cottages - Free

Beddings Rental

Complete bed - Php 80.00/set

Mattress - Php 40.00

Blanket - Php 20.00

Pillow - Php 20.00

Mat - Php 30.00

Entrance

Daytour - Php 75.00/head

Overnight - Php 150.00/head

Overnight(Kids) - Php 75.00/head

3 years old and below - Free

4 to 10 years old/half - Php 35.00

For more info, queries or reservations dial their telephone or cellphone number below 

(in the picture).