Boracay by Land

Boracay is a small island located right smack in the middle of the country but it’s not all too difficult to get there. The prime travel destination is well connected to major cities around the country so no matter where you are, there’s always a way for you to get to the island.

The most popular way of travelling to Boracay is by air. Flights from Manila and Cebu going to Caticlan and nearby Kalibo are provided every day. Most of these flights are also synchronized with the boat transfers from Caticlan to the island so you getting there is no rocket science. But if you want to explore other options of travelling, you can always go by land and by boat.

Ro-Ro

Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) is a nautical highway that was developed to connect all the major islands of the Philippines. The country is an archipelago so the government thought of a way to make transportation of goods from the north to the south and vice versa easier. This has also provided an option for adventurous travellers to try a different way of getting to Boracay.

When you go by Ro-Ro, expect to use buses and ferries to travel to Boracay. Philtranco buses offer trips to Caticlan from Manila. You just need to head for their terminal at the Ali Mall located in Cubao Quezon City or at the Ali Mall located in Pasay City. Buses leave several times daily and during peak season, the company adds more trips according to demand. The fare will set you back by P700 for non air-conditioned buses and about P850 for air-conditioned ones. This is inclusive of ferry rides that you will take along the way.

The bus will take the more scenic route to Boracay. From Cubao, you will travel to Batangas where the bus will be transported by ferry to Calapan, Mindoro. From there, the bus will go along the island and then board another Ferry from Roxas going to Caticlan.

Travel time for the whole journey is about 14 hours. It is a different albeit quite exhausting experience so make sure to travel with a buddy or a group so you don’t feel too bored along the way.