Panay Gulf is an extension of the
Sulu Sea, reaching between the islands of
Panay and
Negros. The
gulf contains the island-province of
Guimaras[?] and extends into the
Santa Ana Bay[?] between Panay and Guimaras and into
Gumarias Strait[?], between Guimaras and Negros. Guimaras Strait connects Panay Gulf with the
Visayan Sea[?].
Iloilo City[?] is the busiest port on the gulf, which is a major route used by ships plying the areas between Iloilo City, Bacolod City[?], and Zamboanga further to the south.