Activities in Puerto Galera
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Diving
Diving is king in Sabang. Ever since former president Ferdinand Marcos declared the reefs around Sabang a marine reserve in 1973, word has been spreading about the great diving here. Favoured sites include the Hole in the Wall, Verde Island and the four wrecks in Sabang Bay. Diving is possible year-round, though seas can get rough from June to September.
The usual price for a single dive with all equipment included is around US$25; it's cheaper if you have your own equipment or book a number of dives. Most of the dive centres offer PADI-approved courses - typically, an open-water course will set you back around US$350. A range of courses for more experienced divers is als…
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Si-Kat
A convenient way to get from Manila to Puerto Galera (via Batangas) is by the combined air-con bus and boat services offered by competitors Si-Kat and Island Cruiser. Both have booking desks in Manila and at Muelle pier in the township of Puerto Galera.
Both services depart from A Mabini St in Ermita, Manila at 08:00: the Si-Kat bus from the Citystate Tower Hotel and the Island Cruiser bus from the Lotus Garden Hotel. They connect with pumpboats at Batangas at around 10:45 and arrive at Muelle pier at noon. Return trips depart from Muelle pier at 08:00 and arrive in Manila around 13:00. Si-Kat costs around P500/around P1000 one way/return.
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Sergio's Tours
From Sergio's rooms behind his sister Tina's guesthouse, Sergio's Tours offers day trips including food and transport to places such as Tamaraw Falls. We're not sure what he's alluding to, but Sergio's card promises 'Only the right and true information', which is a big relief.
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Puerto Galera Yacht Club
In the sporting department, Puerto Galera Yacht Club welcomes visitors to its Wednesday afternoon fun races, and will team you with an experienced sailor. Start time is 1pm.
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Island Cruiser
Island Cruiser does the Manila to Puerto Galera trip for P700 one way.
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Asia Divers
Associated with El Galleon Beach Resort. Five-star PADI dive centre and accommodation.
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Diving Philippines
Associated with Atlantis Beach Resort. Five-star PADI dive centre and accommodation.
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Tarzan Trek Tours
Tarzan Trek Tours offers the same tours at the same prices as Sergio.
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