MAXIMA AQUA FUN: HOME OF ABYSS

After my challenging Hagimit adventures, my next stop is the home of abyss, Maxima Aqua Fun. The resort is lack of white sandy beach for which Samal Island is famous for but it is home to the first giant tarpaulin water slide in the country and host to several other fun-filled water sports activities like swimming, jet skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, banana boat ride, water trampoline, and even fishing.

Large Slide

Giant Slide

The giant water slide is the main attraction of Maxima. It is made of canvass material about 40 meters long, and a meter wide and it usually takes some six seconds slide from top to water splash right into the sea. The drop off to the sea is five feet during high hide and 12 feet during low tide.

Trampoline

Trampoline is another attraction in the resort. It is perfect for jumping that will give the visitors added fun.

When I visited the resort, I have no time to experience those activities because my main reason there is to discover the place and take photos for my blog. I enjoyed watching the beach and the sunset which gave me a relaxing feeling. 

Aircon rooms are priced at Php3,500-Php4,200 per night and non-air con rooms costs Php1,500 overnight/ 2pax and Php1,200.00 daytour.

Maxima Aqua Fun Rates

Scuba Dive rates

Activity rates

How to get there

From Davao City ride a PUJ with signboard R.Magsasay

Ramon Magsasay Park where passengers will be riding the Island City Express Bus and transported by a RORO going to Babak Wharf in Samal.

Bus with Penaplata signboard (much better if there's a Kaputian bus available).

Non-aircon fare is Php42.00

Airconditioned Fare is Php55.00

About 10-15minute ride going to Samal Island.

A manifest will be pass for head count or passenger's information.

Once docked at Samal Port (Babak Wharf) a 30-minute bus ride until you reach Davao Central Warehouse.

Theres a lot of Habal-Habal (a hired motorcycle which carries less than eight persons including the driver), that you can rent going to Maxima.

Habal-Habal going to Maxima fare is Php20.00/person.

A ten minute ride going to Maxima.

Magsaysay Fruit stand

Island City Express Bus

Ferry

My Photos

If you're looking for more fun and excitement, Maxima Aqua Fun is the right place!