Experiential luxury awaits guests at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu this year, as the five-star resort refreshes its transportation portfolio. General Manager René D. Egle formally announces its acquisition of a new lavish service fleet comprising of a yacht, speedboat, helicopter and luxury sedan.

The Celandine Yacht

FaceCebu Blogger at The Celandine Yacht

“We are redefining the statement – ‘We have arrived’,” said Egle. “We want our guests to experience world-class comfort and sophistication even on transit, whether it is upon touchdown or departure, in a city tour or in an expedition across the islands.”


Shangriluxe's Yacht, The Celandine

Leading the portfolio is a gentleman’s yacht, the Celandine, built in aluminum and steel by the oldest leisure marine company in the world, Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard, in 1960. It is one of only four yachts similarly designed and it has since received multiple awards for its unique heritage and classic aesthetics. Following a complete refit in 2013, the Celandine was equipped with stylish teak decks, a reconfigured saloon, fresh exterior paint and new engines that have logged less than 500 hours. Its twin 180hp Cummins engines give her a cruising speed of 9 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots.

FaceCebu Blogger at The Celandine Yacht

FaceCebu Blogger at The Celandine Yacht

The Celandine’s spacious interiors can house six (6) guests in three cabins with en suite bathrooms. Its top deck complete with sun awning can be configured in several ways, making it customizable for different kinds of gatherings. The yacht can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests for cocktail events and a maximum of 12 for set dinners.

Cebu Media chilling at the Celandine

Sunset Cruise (2 hours, up to 40 persons)
Sail across the azure blue seas and gaze at the island’s picturesque sunset, as you feast in
assorted light snacks with free-flowing drinks*, while listening to sweet string tunes.
Prices start at PHP9,000 net person

FaceCebu Blogger, Mark Monta at The Celandine Yacht

Dinner by the Sea (4 hours, up to 12 persons)
Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner with free-flowing drinks* while being serenaded by a
string duo, amidst the lovely Mactan vistas.
Prices start at PHP20,000 net per person


Shangriluxe's Speedboat, Rainbow Runner

Boat Airport Transfers, Prices start at PHP2,500 per person per way

Cheers to a luxurious weekend!

As the name suggests, the speedboat Rainbow Runner enhances the guests’ touring experience as it cruises through the beautiful vistas of the Mactan Channel at a speed of 25 knots. Distinguished for superb performance, it can comfortably shuttle a maximum of 15 passengers per trip. The Rainbow Runner is used for airport transfers, departing from the Cebu Yacht Club to the Shangri-La Boat Jetty and vice-versa. It will also be deployed to transfer guests to Cebu City, significantly reducing travel time.

Cebu Media getting ready to go back to the island

Shangriluxe's Helicopter, McDonnell – Douglas Explorer (Prices are available upon request)

Douglas Explorer Helicopter with BMW Series

Zooming across the blue skies is the McDonnell Douglas MD500E helicopter, operated by the Asian Aerospace Corp., the Philippines’ leading private aerial transportation service renowned for serving a high-profile clientele. Powered by Rolls Royce Allison 250-C20R engines, it has a maximum speed of 240 km/h and boasts an impressive noise-reduced flight, being the helicopter to use NOTAR (no-tail rotor) technology in the country

Douglas Explorer Helicopter

The McDonnell Douglas MD500E is ideal for airport transfers, city transfers and chartered trips to Bohol and Oslob, among many others. The operator has private hangars in prime tourist destinations in the Philippines that guests can visit and enjoy.

FaceCebu Author, Mark Monta in McDonnell Douglas MD500E

The interior features a golden oak finish and beige leather seats that can securely seat three (3) passengers.

Shangriluxe's Sedan, BMW Series 5

A BMW 5 Series rounds up the fleet. This is a luxury sedan prized for its stylish interiors and smooth cruising capability, is part of the new limousine service alongside the Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Grandia launched last December.

Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa General Manager René D. Egle

Fueled by the vision to deliver excellent service, the resort carefully handpicked the fleet which possesses premium safety features and more importantly, world-class comfort and sophistication for which the Shangri-La brand is renowned. In this plot of paradise, guests truly travel and arrive in style.

Limousine Airport Transfers, PHP2,500 per way'

Limousine City Transfers, Prices start at PHP2,500 per hour