Location: Peñaplata, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao, Republic of the Philippines.
Date: July 01, 2014.
We were too excited to include Maxima in our Samal Island itinerary as it gives that thrilling feel by just looking at these pictures we saw online.
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| Maxima's Super Drop Water Slide ©AdventurePhilippines.ph Maxima's Diving Board ©AdventurePhilippines.ph |
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| Maxima's Famous Water Blob ©AdventurePhilippines.ph |
However, it's just the two of us when we went there and it could have been more fun and exciting if we were with a group of family and/or friends. It's a good place for team buildings. The more people, the merrier! And maybe that's also an excuse for me to let others slide first because I think that the more people there is on queue on their giant slide, the longer time you'll have for yourself to gain that courage to ride on too.
Guilty as I am?
Oh, yes! I won't deny it. It took me a long time to be brave enough to slide my ass off. Alvin is too manly of course to take the lead and go first so he left me with no choice but to give it a shot or else I will regret it for the rest of my life because we both know that I really wanted to try it too. Enjoyinglifetoitsfullest wouldn't be as literal as it is anyhow if I would be just a wet blanket. So there I splashed!!! At least for once, I did it! And I remember how I was troublesomely persistent in asking Alvin to make sure that my giant slide attempt was documented. We might come back for more next time, but then again, only if there are lots of friends to come along. :D |
| Alvin besting his giant slide experience |
I was genuinely happy I did it!!! Look at that face!
Wohoooo! OMG!
Falling into a 120 ft deep open water
A day of fun it is
It is recommended to go there early in the morning (best during summer days) so that you can fully enjoy a range of activities they offer like canopy walk, island hopping, diving for beginners and professional divers, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and fishing.
Their entrance fee of PhP 250.00 is inclusive of unlimited use of their giant tarpaulin slide and diving board, free use of life vest, tables and chairs.
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| At The Tables Area |
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| Alvin's having a having a hard time here convincing me for my turn |
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| A scenic view from afar |
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| enjoyinglifetoitsfullest at Maxima's hammock |
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| We did it! Try it out! |
Planning your trip to Maxima?
To get there, you can ride an Island City Express bus from SASA WHARF to Peñaplata for Php 30.00 and then take a motorcycle (locals call it habal-habal) from Peñaplata Public Market to Maxima Aquafun for Php 25.00.
Alternatively, you may reach Maxima via riding a boat. Catch their MV Maxima IV Shuttle from STA. ANA WHARF and it leads directly to Maxima Aquafun Resort. Their shuttle is available on Fridays to Sundays and also during Mondays.
Departure Schedule:
Departs Sta. Ana Wharf to Maxima Aquafun Resort at 9:00 AM
Departs Maxima Aquafun Resort to Sta. Ana Wharf at 4:00 PM
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