Skip Italy- Honeymoon On This Island Like A Celebrity (Without Spending Lakhs!)

If your Pinterest board is full of Amalfi sunsets and yacht-filled lagoons but your budget brings you right back to reality, we’ve found your perfect middle ground. Meet Siquijor Island in the Philippines, a place that looks straight out of a European honeymoon fantasy but costs less than your wedding décor.

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Although there is no direct flight to Siquijor, you must fly to Manila or Cebu, then take a domestic flight + ferry. So travel time is more like 8–12 hours total (with layovers & transfers), but it's totally worth it! 

Siquijor offers everything you’d dream of in a luxury island escape. Think turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, ocean-view villas and private yacht rides but without the eye-watering price tag. It’s the kind of destination where you can wake up to the sound of waves, spend your days exploring waterfalls or coral reefs and end your evenings watching the sun dip into the sea, cocktail in hand, all while staying comfortably under budget.

Where Is It & Why It’s The Next Big Honeymoon Hotspot

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Siquijor is one of those places that still feels like a secret. Located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, it’s surrounded by crystal-clear waters and beaches so stunning they’ll make you question every other “tropical paradise” you’ve seen online.

What couples love most? It’s still uncrowded. You can spend days exploring waterfalls, snorkelling with sea turtles, or cruising along the coast in your very own yacht - without the chaos of touristy islands.

The Yacht Life!

Yes, you can actually rent a private yacht in Siquijor! Imagine sailing across turquoise waters, stopping for a swim in hidden coves, and having your sunset champagne moment, all without spending lakhs. Local yacht rentals start at prices that’ll shock you (in a good way) and you can even get customised couple itineraries with meals and snorkel stops included.

As for the stay, from minimalist cliffside villas with panoramic ocean views to boho-chic beachfront cottages, Siquijor’s stays are Pinterest-perfect and affordable. You’ll find stunning boutique resorts offering private pools and breakfast by the beach, all starting around ₹2,500–₹8,000 for typical honeymoon stays. For couples craving a touch of luxury, there are villas with infinity pools overlooking the sea, spa packages and butler service, still coming in way cheaper than Bali or the Maldives.

A five-day honeymoon in Siquijor - complete with stays, meals, island-hopping and a yacht day- can easily fit under ₹65,000 per person. That’s less than what you’d spend on just one night in a European resort! Add to that the fact that a visa is fairly easy to get- Short visa-free stays (typically 14 days, extendable) and you’ve got yourself the most budget-friendly luxury escape.

A round trip from Mumbai or Delhi will cost you around ₹35,000- ₹60,000 per head return depending on season and booking time.

✔ Flight return: ₹40,000–₹60,000
✔ Total travel time: 8–12 hours
✔ Stay per night: ₹2,500–₹8,000
✔ Yacht/boat charter: ₹12,000+
✔ Visa-free stay: ~14 days (extendable)
✔ Total honeymoon cost: ₹75,000–₹95,000 per person

Best Time To Visit Siquijor?

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Best weather: December–May
Avoid: June–October (typhoons possible)

Siquijor is an all-year-round island, but for the most gorgeous weather, plan your trip between November and May. This is when the skies are clear, the sea is calm and sunsets are chef’s kiss perfect for your honeymoon photos!

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