Slidin' @ Maxima Aqua Fun

Restless energy (probably to too much caffeine) and a bit of spontaneity drove my friend and I to Maxima Aqua Fun. Spontaneity, because Taynee and I just bounded on a boat to Samal without any prior planning, decided that our usual "splash and chill under the sun"  won't be option being high strung as we are that day. 

True, that unlike most beaches in Samal that have long stretch of white sand, Maxima doesn't have any shoreline at all - but they offer a ton of fun water activities that will make your visit feel like an adventure.
Imagine yourself sliding down, hearing the wind whoosh in your ear and within 6 seconds you would hit the water that's 15-20 feet deep - definitely not for the faint hearted.

But small kids were venturing out the farther and deeper places than me so it kinda made me think Maxima's deep waters was safe for anyone of all ages.
Overall, it was a real fun and energy draining experience just what fun loving and high strung people would need. I'll be posting the Maxima Aqua Fun rates below, you can check it out but at times rates would change so you can call them for further inquiries.

Maxima Aqua Fun is located in Brgy. Cawag, Penaplata, Island Garden City of Samal and there are several ways to go there - one of which is riding the bus to Samal and hop on to a tricycle that will drive you directly to Maxima or you can ride the Maxima Ferry boat from the Sta. Ana wharf. 

Maxima's main attraction which made it a favorite destination for the adventure lover would be the 40 meters giant tarpaulin slide.

My heart was about to jump out of my chest looking down at the slide however going there and not trying out the slide would be such a shame so I did it, and let me tell you, after first slide you would definitely ask for more.

Other things that you can do in Maxima, is the diving board (which we didn't do - high strung as we are, I am not all ecstatic about the height of the ledge ~kekeke)..

..water ball, water trampoline, jet skiing, banana boat ride (that you can enjoy with friends)...

.. snorkeling and kayaking (just love the color of the kayak ♥ )..

Safety isn't a problem since no matter how well of a swimmer a person is, they are required to wear a life jacket and life guards always there watching out if everyone is fine and following the rules.

Aside from all the fun things to do in Maxima, I love the place because its clean, spacious and organized. There are several type of cottages you can stay while there and I just love the colors they used in the place. 

If you think that the water activities aren't enough to deplete your energy or if you're looking for out of water fun, Maxima also has a billiards hall, trampoline and the canopy walk.

Canopy walk is the other famous attraction of Maxima Aqua Fun and its located near the entrance. You climb up to the suspended bridge (you will be equipped with a helmet and a harness thus safety is ensured) , and walk across to the other side and rappell your way down. The bridge is real wobbly which makes it a nerve wrecking experience especially the rappelling part.

We only sat for a couple of moments since we came to the place and the majority of the time was spent on going through one quest to another. The sea water was really deep I was a bit of scared of swimming in it because I can't see anything below and I was imagining things like a kraken ~kekeke.. 

MAXIMA AQUA FUN RESORT, INC.

Location: Brgy. Cawag, Penaplata, Island Garden City of Samal

Phone

(082) 286 1054 / 09236593725

FB Page:    https://www.facebook.com/maximaaquafunandcanopytours/info

Day Tour Package Option

Package A————————————————————P200

Free use of lifevest
Free use of tables and chairs
Unlimited use of Giant Slide
Unlimited use of Trampoline
15 minutes marine orientation including
use of mask and snorkel

Package B————————————————————P250

Free use of lifevest
Free use of tables and chairs
Unlimited use of Giant Slide
Unlimited use of Trampoline
15 minutes marine orientation including
use of mask and snorkel
Eagle view canopy walk with rapelling

Children rate (10 years old below)————————–P150
Eagle View Canopy Walk—————————————-P50
Camping-Overnight———————————————P350
Tent Rental———————————————————P300
Aquafun Close Cottage-Overnight————————P1,800
Bigote Dormitory-Overnight————————-P500/head

EQUIPMENTS AVAILABLE FOR RENT

Jetski——————————P3,500/hour
Jetski with Banana boat(max of 6 pax)——4,000/hour
Two Seater Kayak—————-P250/head/15minutes

TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Speedboat (max of 10 pax)

Round trip Sta. Ana Pier to Maxima—–P6,500
Round trip Penaplata to Maxima———P3,000
Round trip Beach house to Aquafun—–P1,000

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Samal Island's Little Secret

Just a few weeks away from Christmas and end of the year, most assuredly everyone is already planning where and how to celebrate the upcoming holidays. Having a get-together getaway with my closest friends even just for a day or two would be a lovely way to spend the holidays and one of the places were are considering to go to is, Pacific Little Secret (PLS). Haven't actually been to the resort since our plan to go there before for our team building was foiled but a friend of mine did visit the place just recently and shared the experience of it to me.

With a long stretch of white sandy shores and pristine blue sea, one might say that, in that perspective its just alike other resorts in Samal Island but PLS boasts of giving its customers "the resort owner experience".  PLS' marked difference to other resorts is that it offers privacy and exclusivity while giving its customers access and free reign to all areas and facilites in the resort. 

  

As seen on the images above, there are two cabanas - which contains comfy beds (pillows, blankets and electric fans) , a dirty kitchen (fully equipped with a stove, refrigerator  water dispenser, kitchen and dining utensils), shower and bath facilities. Everything is already being provided for in this resort and so you only need to bring food, drinks (no corkage) and change of clothes in going to this place.

The place also have several comfy reclining chairs with mattresses indulging the visitors to enjoy the view of the sea, hammocks that sway with the breeze of wind and one can even use the "bangka" to row your way around the sea. Magic Sing is also available and the beach being private and all, you can definitely sing as loud as you want without disturbing any other guests (well other than your friends ~kekeke). 

Being a private and exclusive resort, you need to set up reservations if you want to rent this resort out for a day or two.

The rates for the overnight stay are as follow:

- A flat fee of Php 6,000 per overnight stay limited to 15 guests only.  A Php 250 surcharge will be assessed each head in excess of 15.

For day tour, the rates are:

- A flat rate of Php 3,000 for the first 20 guests. Additional Php 100 per head in excess of 20 guests. 

Thanks to Mr. Roy Drilon.

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