Philippines Dive Trip 2016

[Apo Reefer]

Originally Posted by GoFish

Not sure if you can catch a bus from the airport to Batangas, you may have to go to Cubao station like we did? Uber has worked really well for us in Manila, better than taxis. The bus ride is about 2 1/2 hours from Cubao to the port.

There is no Bus Line from Airport to Batangas. You need to take a cab to Pasay Bus Terminal which is closer than going to Cubao. From there, there are lots of bus lines that goes to Batangas Pier... I always take Jam Liner.

Originally Posted by GoFish

Well if you like hookers...and men...than Sabang is where it's at, many of them are playing dress up

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[GoFish]

1. When you get off the bus at Batangas just say "no thank you" to these guys. Or..."No hindi po". They just wanna tell you the boats arent running any more or take you to pier 3 for a tip, no point really in listening to them
2. You're looking for one of these boats but need to go to the ticket window first
3. Just go to this building to pay for a boat to Sabang, its on the left. Either take MSL or FSL, FSL is better IMO
4. Welcome to Sabang pier
5. Call Andy or pay him a visit if you need a bike. Going rate is 400 php/day. i paid 1000 for 2 days but had the scooter delivered while we drank coffee 15mins away so was worth the extra few bucks. Sorry no address but his shop is on the way out of town. When you get to the security checkpoint where the guy might be sleeping just trun left and walk up that street for 100-150 metres and he's on the left. Or just show someone this pic and ask where he is.



And meet Kuya Austin... He can be your private boat captain if you need one. May be handy if you wanna snorkel in the sheltered waters if the weather kicks up or you wanna check out the giant clams. Paid him 600 php for an hour instead of 1500 from the tour companies. He wont take you to beaches unless you hire a separate little boat to come along as he doesnt wanna damage the corals with his anchor, love this about him. His number is 09367156782


And be sure to have a meal or 2 at El Galleon, try the Americana pizza at the rodaside pizzeria by Muelle pier or take a tour on the scooter up to Pandora when have time. And if you have room bring a box of doggy treats to give to the stray dogs. Leaving soon eh?

[Myka]

Thanks for all the info!!! Yes, plane leaves in 9 1/2 hours.

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by Myka

Thanks for all the info!!! Yes, plane leaves in 9 1/2 hours.

Ohhh
You are going to have a good time!!
So jealous