Boracay Day 1

We are here!! Caticlan.

Signboard of Caticlan

Before we can go to Boracay, we need to buy a ticket for the pump boat from Jetty Port.

Jetty Port to Boracay

Tickets. First, we payed for the terminal fee (P50) and Environmental Fee (P75). The counter is located at the left side facing the port. Then we bought our fast craft ticket, The Montenegro Lines (P30). The Montenegro Lines' counter is located at right side. ** According to sources: Pump boat (P25); Yacht  (P150). 

Before going, bags are inspected by the guards; before boarding you need to listed our names on the boat manifest.

Inside the Montenegro Fast Craft to Boracay

Then we need to ride a tricycle (P100). Our hotel/inn is located at station 2 near D-Mall.

When we arrived at the D-Mall, we searched for Velis Inn , we walk in circle, never knowing it located at the back of the mall. We entered a narrow passage going to our hotel. It just a 2-3 minutes from the beach line and the D-Mall grocery store. http://velisinnboracay.com/ (for your reference)

VELIS INN AND OUR ROOM 

We checked-in, asked for an extra mattress, not knowing that the bed was big enough for the 4 of us. Arcel and I rested for a while; on the other hand Bong and Marvin went to the grocery store to buy some stuff we needed, and they also bought some refreshments. After unpacking, I called my contacts for our itinerary for tomorrow: Parasailing, Helmet Diving, Fly Fish and Island Tour.

For the Parasailing, I called the Diamond Watersports and asked the cost of the Parasailing activity, I expected that it would be much more expensive because we are in a peak season month. But, the man on the line gave it to me for only P800/each. After the confirmation, we ate our dinner, and guess what? CRABS! http://boracay.com.ph/business/diamond-water-sports.html

Then Bong and I rested in the room for a while, because I'm experiencing one of my migraine attacks, need to take a medicine and nap. While Arcel and Marvin went out to explore the beach and meet with Foreman Neil.

Around 7pm, Bong and I joined Foreman Neil, Marvin and Arcel on one of the bars at the beach line. The boys drink some beers, while Arcel and I went to the D-Mall for a window shopping. We bought a sun hat for tomorrow. Then, we returned to the bar. Arcel and I ordered ice tea and I ordered a Croc Sisig as well. Later on, the wife of Foreman Neil pick him up and they left. It rained, and we left the bar.

Chilling at one of the bars in Boracay

After a while the rained stop, then we explored the beach going to station 1, and we saw a fire dancing performance. Bong and I got our pictures taken and donated small amount of cash.

Nothing to do during the rain

Fire Dance

As we were walking a long, we met Sir Mike of Padi Boracay. They offer Scuba diving, Helmet diving and Island Tour. He was friendly, and offered us a Helmet Diving for only P350/each and a private Island tour for only 1500 complete with snorkeling gears.

After talking to sir Mike, we returned to our hotel and call it a day. Day 2 of our Boracay trip would be fully booked.