Puerto Galera is in the Verde Island passage which is considered one of the most diverse marine environments in the world. The new changes mean that tourists can travel on fast, safe craft that is accessible to more people and that is safer and more comfortable.
The best way to get from SM Mall of Asia to Puerto Galera without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h and costs ₱460 - ₱850.
The travel time from Batangas to Puerto Galera takes approximately 3 hours.
There is no direct connection from Taal Volcano (Mountain) to Puerto Galera. However, you can take the travel to Batangas Pier then take the ferry to Puerto Gallera. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taal Volcano (Mountain) to Puerto Galera via San Joser, Batangas Pier, and Batangas Pier in around 2h 17m.
Puerto Galera is known for its lovely white sand beaches and its exquisite dive sites with a biodiversity of marine eco-system. Interesting rock formations and coral gardens are home to colorful marine life, like the numerous species of nudibranch, mantis shrimp, sea anemone, moray and sea fan sea horses.
The most common souvenir you can take home from the Puerto Galera are these.
- T-shirts cost around Php 90 to 100 (around $2.25) for small to medium sizes.
- Sarongs are a common find too.
- And in case you forgot your swimsuits, a lot of shops are selling these..
- Earrings and bracelets made of plastic, wood and shells.
Starlite Ferries has trips daily between Batangas and Puerto Galera. The ferry from Batangas departs at 11:00 AM while from Balatero, Puerto Galera, it's 3:00 PM. The total travel time is one hour. The regular passenger fare is 300 PHP.
Take the LRT-1 to Gil Puyat Station. Ride a Tritran bus to Batangas City/Batangas Pier. From Batangas Pier, ride a boat to White Beach (M/B Brian leaves every 30 minutes from 6AM), a Sabang Princess Ferry to Sabag Island, or a ferry to the port of Puerto Galera, called Muelle.
Take an air-conditioned bus going straight to Batangas Pier (shown in photo above) via CALABARZON Expressway. Travel time to Batangas pier is about 2 hours and the fare is less than 200 pesos. Upon arriving at Batangas Pier, go to Terminal 3 ( Outrigger Ferries).
Land – Public Boat: From Manila, it is a 2 to 3 hour drive through South Luzon Expressway to Batangas Port. It is a 60- minute boat ride from Batangas Port to Muelle Port. Seaplane: Airtrav seaplane flies offers a 30-minute flight straight to the Boquete Island.
The island of Mindoro may be accessed by boat from either Batangas (to Calapan and Puerto Galera), from Caticlan (Aklan) to Roxas (Oriental Mindoro), or from Coron to San Jose. The shipping service from Batangas is Ro-Ro (about 3 hours) or fast ferry (about 1.5 hours), 24/7.
There is no direct connection from Calamba to Puerto Galera. However, you can take the bus to Batangas City Pier, take the walk to Batangas Pier, then take the ferry to Puerto Gallera. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Batangas Pier then take the ferry to Puerto Gallera.
How to Get There
- From Manila, board a bus bound for Baler (P500-750). Rates vary depending on the class of the seat.
- Once in Baler, ride a tricycle to your hotel (P10-20/head); much better if your hotel is located at Sabang Beach area. You can also hire a tricycle for a full-day or half-day tour.
CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines — The tourist town of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro province is accepting visitors again, while another popular destination, El Nido in Palawan, is on a “dry run” for reopening.
You have to take a boat from Batangas Pier. Take a metered cab to the bus station “Buendia Makati” on Taft Avenue (max 400P) then take a bus JACK or JAM liner (whoever is ready). The companies almost face each other, all the cab drivers know them. Fare is around 150P.
What province is Puerto Galera?
PUERTO GALERA TRIP BUDGET
| EXPENSES | ACTIVITIES |
|---|
| PHP 168 (USD 3.34/ SGD 4.64) | Bus from Manila (LRT Buendia) to Batangas Port |
| PHP 168 (USD 3.34/SGD 4.64) | Bus from Batangas Port to Manila |
| PHP 500 (USD 10/SGD 13.84) | Roundtrip boat fare between Batangas Port and White Beach (Puerto Galera) |
| PHP 50 (USD 1/ SGD 1.38) | Environmental fee |
How to get there?
- From Manila, ride JAM Liner Bus (LRT Buendia) to Batangas Pier [P168.00]
- Buy tickets and ride a ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Galera.
- Drop off at Muelle. Resort will pick you up at Muelle.
There are 5 ways to get from Manila Airport (MNL) to Puerto Galera by bus, ferry, bus and ferry, night bus or taxi
- Take the bus from Jam Liner Buendia Bus Terminal to Lipa Bus Stop.
- Take the ferry from Batangas Pier to Puerto Gallera.
Hello, [VT member 19b402]! I understand your worries about the travel advisory, but there had been no reported any danger or travel warnings in southern Philippines (particularly in Mindoro) for a long time. In fact, Mindoro is a great tourist spot with many attractions.
There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Galera to Sabang Beach by bus, ferry, car ferry, plane or taxi
- Take the Local Bus from Abra de Ilog to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.
- Take the ferry from San Jose, Mindoro to Coron.
- Take the ferry from Coron to El Nido, Palawan.
- Take the minivan from El Nido to Sabang Palawan.
