On our first post, I've indicated that we have been travelling longer than we've been doing a blog. So from time-to-time we would be posting a previous travel we've done before. I shall henceforth, proclaim it as "TBT" (throwback travel). Haha. For our first TBT, we would be looking back to our Puerto Galera Adventure (or misadventure) which happened last March 30-31, 2013, which was a Holy Week here in the Philippines.
Puerto Galera is one of the popular tourist spots that is very near to Manila. It is approximately just 2-3 hours away and is very easy to go to. That’s why last Holy Week (March 30-31), my friends and I decided to have a little R & R in White Beach, Puerto Galera. This is my 2nd time to go here (the first being a very memorable trip with J, almost becoming stranded in their island haha), and the first time for some of my friends.
Going to Puerto Galera is easy! Our meet-up place was at Buendia corner Taft Avenua. From there, we boarded the Jam Bus going to Batangas Pier. The fare costs around 150php/person. The trip lasted for around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
There are several other bus terminals you can choose from:
- Near Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QC
- EDSA Corner Kamias Street, QC
- Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Upon arriving at the Batangas Pier, go straight to Terminal 3. There are several shipping companies going to Puerto Galera, the major ones being Father and Son Shipping Lines, Minolo Shipping Lines, and Galerian Lines. Since Puerto Galera has 4 major points of entry: Sabang Pier, Muelle Pier, Balatero Pier, and White Beach, before buying a ticket, double check as to where the boat would be docking or if it has another stop to go to before your destination. Sometimes, FSL stops over at Sabang Port before going to White Beach which would lengthen your travel time. Also you could opt to purchase a single trip ticket or a round-trip ticket.
Fares going to White Beach ranges from 200-250php/person for a single trip and 400-450php/person for a round-trip. I cannot exactly recall how much our fare was at that time but I am pretty sure it’s more expensive since it was the peak season. We purchased the round-trip ticket of the Father and Sons Shipping Lines. You also have to pay a Terminal Fee of 30php/person as well as an Environmental Fee of 50php/person before entering the Terminal. By the way, ignore all those ‘kuyas’ getting your bags or pointing to wherever directions or trying to help you out with buying the tickets. If you do get their services, you are expected to tip them, which we did, unfortunately haha.
Here are the schedules and fare rates of Father and Son Shipping Lines and Minolo Lines as of August 2013:
Schedule for FSL:
| Batangas Pier to Muelle Port/White Beach | Batangas Pier to Sabang Port |
|---|---|
| 6:30 am | 9:20 am |
| 7:15 am | 11:15 am |
| 8:45 am | 2:20 pm |
| 9:35 am | |
| 10:50 am | |
| 11:30 am | |
| 12:35 pm | |
| 1:05 pm | |
| 1:50 pm | |
| 2:30 pm | |
| 3:45 pm | |
| 4:30 pm | |
| 5:00 pm |
| White Beach to Batangas Pier | Muelle to Batangas Pier | Sabang Beach to Batangas Pier |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 am (Sun & Mon) | 7:30 am | 7:00 am |
| 7:45 am (Sun & Mon) | 10:30 am | 8:15 am |
| 12:00 pm (Sun & Mon) | 12:00 pm | 9:15 am |
| 1:30pm (Sun & Mon) | 1:30 pm | 11:30 am |
| 3:30 pm (Sun & Mon) | 3:30 pm | 1:00 pm |
Rate for FSL
| To White Beach | To Muelle | To Sabang |
|---|---|---|
| 270php/person (one way) | 230php/person (one way) | 230php/person (one way) |
| 500php/person (round trip) | 430php/person (round trip) | 450php/person (round trip) |
Schedule for Minolo Lines:
| Batangas Pier to White Beach | Batangas Pier to Muelle |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | 6:30 am |
| 5:30 am | 7:15 am |
| 6:00 am | 7:45 am |
| 6:50 am | 9:15 am |
| 7:15 am | 9:45 am |
| 8:15 am | 10:45 am |
| 8:45 am | 12:05 pm |
| 9:00 am | 12:30 pm |
| 10:15 am | 12:45 pm |
| 11:10 am | 2:00 pm |
| 11:25 am | 3:30 pm |
| 1:15 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 1:20 pm | 5:00 pm |
| 2:00 pm | |
| 2:50 pm | |
| 3:45 pm |
| Muelle to Batangas Pier | White Beach to Batangas Pier |
|---|---|
| 5:15 am | 6:30 am |
| 5:30 am | 7:55 am |
| 5:40 am | 9:50 am |
| 6:15 am | 12:15 pm |
| 6:55 am | 12:45 pm |
| 7:30 am | 2:30 pm |
| 8:05 am | 3:15 pm |
| 8:20 am | 5:00 pm |
| 8:55 am | |
| 9:30 am | |
| 10:15 am | |
| 10:45 am | |
| 11:10 am | |
| 11:35 am | |
| 12:00 pm | |
| 12:30 pm | |
| 12:55 pm | |
| 1:15 pm | |
| 1:45 pm | |
| 2:50 pm | |
| 3:45 pm | |
| 4:00 pm | |
| 4:15 pm |
Rate for Minolo Lines:
| To White Beach | To Muelle |
|---|---|
| 275php/person (one way) | 220php/person (one way) |
And so our Puerto Galera Adventure begins! Starting with a ‘buwis-buhay’ (life-threatening) ferry ride going to White Beach, up next!
Father and Son Shipping Lines
Mobile Nos: 0933-3400884, 0929-1632252
Email: fslpuertogalera@gmail.com
Minolo Shipping Lines
Contact No: (043)287-3614
Mobile No: 0917-8392680
Email: mslminolo@yahoo.com
Read more:
Puerto Galera (Mis) Adventures: Arrival at Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera (Mis) Adventures: The Night Life at Puerto Galera
Puerto Galera (Mis) Adventures: The Morning After
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