On Camiguin’s south-east coast in Guinsiliban, a community-run marine sanctuary protects giant clams in shallow water off the beach — the site is commonly referred to by its barangay and beach names (Kibila / Cantaan). Local guides take visitors out to float above clams that can grow larger than a metre across.
The visit supports the community’s conservation work and the clam nursery. The beach itself is quiet and the snorkelling easy, making it a good stop on the east and south side of the island.
What to see and do: Giant Clam Sanctuary
Guided snorkel with giant clams
A guide points out the clams, explains their life cycle and keeps visitors from damaging the reef.
Relax on the beach
Calm water and a quiet beach make it a pleasant break on a road day.
Support conservation
The fees support the community-based sanctuary and clam nursery.
How to get to Giant Clam Sanctuary
- On the south-east coast in Guinsiliban, between Mahinog and Catarman on the circumferential road.
- Combine with Taguines Lagoon and Mantigue on an east-side day.
Insider tips
- Never touch or stand on the clams or coral.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen.
- Bring cash for the entrance and guide fees.
Tours that include Giant Clam Sanctuary
These GetYourGuide experiences are the easiest way to see Giant Clam Sanctuary without arranging your own transport:
Private full-day tour from €231 Camiguin: Full-Day Island Tour & Optional Island Hopping
The most complete single day on GetYourGuide: a private ten-hour tour that can combine the land sights — falls, springs, the Sunken Cemetery and a turtle sanctuary — with island-hopping to White Island and Mantigue. Also the most expensive, so it suits small groups who want everything in one go.
- White Island and Mantigue Island
- A turtle sanctuary, falls and springs
- The Sunken Cemetery
Private island-hopping tour from €117 Camiguin: White Island & Mantigue Island Hopping Private Tour
A private day on the water: a boat to the White Island sandbar off the north coast, a stop at the Katunggan mangrove park and a crossing to Mantigue Island’s marine sanctuary for swimming and snorkelling. Pickup is available and it is the only Camiguin product on GetYourGuide with reviews so far.
- Boat out to the White Island sandbar
- Swim and snorkel at Mantigue Island
- Stop at Katunggan mangrove park
Private island-hopping tour from €115 Camiguin: Full-Day Private Island-Hopping Tour
A private full day that pairs the White Island sandbar and the clear water around Mantigue Island with an evening soak in the volcano-heated pools of Ardent Hot Spring. A newer listing with no reviews yet — read what is included before you book.
- White Island sandbar
- Swimming at Mantigue Island
- Finish in the Ardent Hot Spring
