DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater. If you want to find out but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it. Boracay Adventures offer a version of this program, either in a pool or other body of water.

While not an actual scuba certification, during the Discover Scuba Diving experience you’ll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.

THE FUN PART

There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time. It takes a little getting used to –after all, human beings weren’t designed to do that – but after a few minutes of awestruck wonder, most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is. The biggest challenge instructors have with the Discover Scuba Diving program is not coaxing participants into the water, but coaxing them out when the program is over. The fun part? It’s all fun!

WHAT YOU LEARN

You learn the basics you need to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. One thing you’ll learn is that you really can breathe underwater and whether you like doing that or not. You will learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it. Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable underwater and you will learn some basic skills and safety rules that will carry over to your full scuba certification course when you take the next step.

A quick sum-up on what's gonna happen on the activity

• Take a glimpse of the aquatic heaven in Boracay with a 2-hour scuba diving session
• Immerse yourself in an open and confined water diving experience taught by a professional diving instructor
• Rest easy as a diving equipment rental is already included in the package
• A classroom instruction will be held by professional instructors to guide you on what and what not to do
• Don't worry about losing your way as you'll be picked up and dropped off by a tour guide at either D' Mall McDonald's or Starbucks Boracay Station 1
• See the beauty of Boracay from underneath the surface of its beautiful beaches
• Get to interact with fishes and see the marine ecosystem in its full splendor
• This is the perfect getaway for adventure seekers

With morning and afternoon time slots for you to choose from that way you can adjust your activity bucket schedule and make sure that Discover Scuba Diving is included.

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TRANSFER SERVICES FROM AIRPORT GOING TO YOUR HOTEL

Would you like to have a stress free transfer to the resort in Boracay? Transferring from one vehicle to another vehicle while travelling to Boracay is a real hassle. So don't stress yourselves anymore since we Boracay Adventures, Inc. are here to provide you the best transfer service you'll ever experience from Kalibo Airport or Caticlan Airport directly to your hotel.

We are able to organize a safe and comfortable transfer from the airport to your resort in Boracay. We have exclusive bus, coasters, van, motorized boat and multi-cab or tricycle. Our well trained coordinators are always prepared to meet and assist you, facilitate all transportation services to any point in the island. If you are coming from Kalibo Airport, you will arrived in your resort in just 2 hours and if you are coming from Caticlan Airport, you will arrived in just 30 mins.

We also cater VIP Services from Kalibo & Caticlan Airport via Helicopter Transfer. If you are coming from Kalibo, it will take you less than 30mins to arrive in Boracay Island. If you are coming from Caticlan, it will take you less than 10mins to arrive in Boracay Island.

Listed below are the rates for the Transfer services we are offering.

ONE WAY TRANSFER (CATICLAN AIRPORT)

• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP650.00/PAX (VIA VAN – BOAT – VAN)

ONE WAY TRANSFER (KALIBO AIRPORT)

• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP750.00/PAX (VIA BUS – BOAT – VAN)

ONE WAY SPECIAL CHARTERED (KALIBO AIRPORT)

• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP1,500.00/PAX (VIA CAR – BOAT – VAN)
• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP1,800.00/PAX (VIA VAN – BOAT – VAN)

ONE WAY VIP SPECIAL SERVICE VIA HELICOPTER

• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP13,500.00 VIA CATICLAN
• DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE WITH GOVERNMENT FEES @ PHP44,500.00 VIA KALIBO

NOTES

• FOR SPECIAL CHARTERED & VIP SPECIAL SERVICE, MINIMUM OF 2PAX & MAXIMUM OF 3PAX.
• ALL GOVERNMENT FEES ARE INCLUDED ABOVE.

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FLYFISH ACTIVITY

Do you enjoy thrilling water activities? Do you enjoy screaming out for your dear life? You should try one of the best water activity here in Boracay! Flyfish is the activity you've been looking for.

The activity starts from the activity platform.  Which all water activities are currently being held from Banana Boat, Parasailing, Jet ski, UFO to Fly fish. 

So after signing up for the activity you will be will start with activity provided that you were able to reach the minimum number of participants which is 3 persons.  If not, you can either pay for the last seat remaining for you be able to reach the minimum number to start the activity or you can also join with other groups. As what I've mentioned earlier the minimum number for the activity is 3 person and the maximum is 6 persons.

So what happens during the Flyfish activity?  The Flyfish (see photo above) it's getting pulled by a speed boat, which starts slowly by going with the wind current and after getting pulled by a good distance the speed boat will rotate and go against the wind, therefor making the flyfish FFFFFLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYYY!

So when it starts flying,  you should hold tight to make sure that you don't fall but if any case, you feel that you're about to fall, just let go that way you can avoid hurting yourself. 

As what you can see in the photo's below, the activity will be the most exhilarating one that you will do here in Boracay. 

Below are photos' which best illustrates the fun in the activity.

The entire activity will take about 15 minutes, which will be the best 15 minutes vacation during your entire stay in Boracay. If you think this article helps you decide to have Flyfish activity to be listed on your activity bucket here in Boracay, then please share so that other's may read it also.

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HELMET DIVING

Helmet Diving is quite famous to tourists and locals alike here in Boracay.

Why? Most are quiet curious of how underwater life looks like in a first-person basis angle. If you want to know what the mermaids see underwater then this is the best activity for you though you can also do Discover Scuba Diving (no license required) for you to be able to check how the fishes and aquatic life looks like but this is an activity which not everyone can do since it's a bit more costly compared to helmet diving.

So here's a quick FYI's for helmet diving.

• You don't need to be good in swimming. You can still do this activity even though you do not know how to swim.
• You will be submerged into the sea, which is about 5 meters deep or about 16 feet from the water surface.
• The helmet is pressurized to keep the water from coming in.
• The helmet weights about 35 kg above water and about 2 kg underwater.
• For the children, floaters will be attached to their helmet to lessen the weight underwater.
• A Dive Master will accompany you during the activity.
• Age limit: 8 y/o and above which does not fall into any of the categories listed below.
• have Cardiac Conditions
• Had an medical surgery operation within the last 12 months.
• have Lung problems (asthma)
• have Ear problems
• have Hypertension

So before getting submerged and start feeding the fishes, there will be a quick briefing by the personnel's in the platform. 

The briefing will all be about hand signals which will be used underwater since you can communicate directly by speaking.

Okay

1. Okay sign - used to signal that you're okay, no problem in breathing.

Something is wrong/ having problems

 2. Problem sign - by following the hand motion, you are signalling the master diver that you are currently having trouble with either your gears, breathing or muscle cramps.

Go up

3. Go up sign - make a thumb's up sign to inform the master diver that you want to go up back to the surface.

Go down

4. Go down sign - an inverted thumb's up sign which informs the master diver that you are ready to down into the water.








5. Video sign - a hand waving sign is used by the Dive Master to inform you that he will be taking videos for you. So make sure you wave at the camera!

6. Camera sign - a phantom sign of clicking a camera, which is used by the Dive Master to inform you that he will be taking pictures of you.





After being done with the briefing, you will now then be in queue for the activity. The entire activity will take approximately 20 minutes underwater. So enjoy the experience.

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THE BANANA BOAT

If you want to experience getting wet, thrill and excitement but you are in a tight budget, then this activity will be the God-given answer to your problems. A famous activity that everyone needs to try when in Boracay is Banana Boat, your island escapade will not be complete without you getting to ride the said famous activity.

The activity requires a minimum of 5 person and maximum of 20 persons per banana boat, if ever that your group is not able to reach the minimum number for the activity, you have 2 options;

Option 1:  You can make the payment for the remaining number of seats to reach the minimum of 5 person which is Php 300.00/seat

Option 2: You can join with other groups so that you will be able to reach the minimum required. With this option there is no guarantee of how long you would have to wait, there are times that you only wait for a few minutes, there are also time that you have to wait for more than an hour.

So upon booking the activity, your guide will either meet you in your hotel if it's within the vicinity or you can also go directly to Astoria Boracay (Station 1).

Upon meeting up, you will need to sign a form with your information. Then proceed to the activity platform in the sea where all water activities are being held.

The staffs will be providing life jackets for everybody before riding the banana boat since YOUR SAFETY IS ALWAYS THE PRIORITY.

Do's and Don'ts

1. Do not wear any jewelry accessories while riding the banana boat. You can keep all your jewelries on your personal pouch and give it to your guide to hold while you are doing the activity.

2. You can bring your cameras but make sure you secure it properly, sealed in a waterproof casing. If in any case it falls into the water, the management will not be held liable.

Once ready, the activity will start. Enjoy your 15 minutes Banana Boat ride!

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ATV IN BORACAY

What happens in your 2 ½ hour activity?

“An all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, quad bike, three-wheeler, four-wheeler, or quadricycle as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control.”

The earliest time you can book the activity is 9am and the latest will be 3pm, since there is DST (Daylight Saving Time) and the shuttle service pick up location is McDonald’s DMall (the one beside the highway).

Upon getting picked up by the shuttle, you will then be brought to the ATV Park and there the ATV Guide, will provide a quick briefing of the Do’s and Don’ts of the Activity.

Don’ts:

• 1    Do not overtake the ATV Guide since you will be driving in a 2-way one lane public highway, it is a must that you must always be behind the guide.
• 2     Do not place your personal belongings like wallets, cellphones or camera’s on your pants/shorts pockets because there is a tendency that it might fall without you noticing while driving.
• 3      Do not take pictures while driving, you can stop for a quick second, then take a picture but NO DRIVING WHILE TAKING PHOTOS.

Do’s

• 1    Do wear your helmet always. Safety is always a priority.
• 2    Do tell your guide if you are experiencing some problems on your ATV’s or Buggy Car.
• 3    Keep your personal things inside your bag and keep it while driving.

        After a quick briefing, you will the choosing if you want to drive an ATV or Buggy Car.

ATV

ATV’s, this is 1:1 per person, the driver must be 18 y/o and above. Children below the required age limit are not allowed to drive.

Buggy Car, this is a 1 car: 2 person ratio, 1 gets to be the passenger and the other 1 gets to be driver though both seats would still be paid.

BUGGY CAR

Then after choosing which definitely suits your taste, you will then be practicing in a small circuit track to get a grip on how to drive these big toys.

After 2 or 3 complete rounds, you will then proceed to drive on the highway, please remember that you must always follow your guide, no one is allowed to overtake the guide, NO-ONE.

The ride going to Mt. Luho, Ocean tower usually takes 15-20 minutes for the first time drivers. After reaching the top, you will then have a 30 minute stop over for you to be able to take pictures.

 With the highest peak in the island, Ocean tower can provide you a breath-taking scenic beauty of the view of the entire Island of Boracay. A great place to selfie and see the entire island of Boracay.

After taking photos to your heart’s content you will then proceed where you parked your ATV’s and drive back to the ATV Track. The drive back usually is about 10 minutes since you already experience and you know the basics of driving. After reaching back the track circuit, your local guide will bring you directly to Trick Art 3D museum, which showcases different 3D paintings on walls and floor section of the building.

Then the last stop of the tour is you will have a 15 minute shuttle ride going to Yapak, straight to Puka Beach which is located in the northern most part of the island. The name itself came from the puka shells which mixes with the sands in the beach, that’s why it was called by that name. A serene place where you can enjoy lying in the sand, facing the sun, getting that sun-kissed skin without any disturbance, since this part of the island is conserved by the local government, so you will not see any cemented structures, just bungalows selling fruit juices.

 After that, you can ride back with the shuttle going back to the pickup station or you can choose to stay and spend the rest of your day, lazing under the sun but you will have to charter a tricycle which costs Php 150.00/unit going back to your hotel.

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WHAT TO DO IN BORACAY?

Are you staying in Boracay and you have nothing to do, do not spend all of your time in the white beach, how about you try to explore the island a little bit more?

There are 13 of them and they are not too far away from one another because Boracay is a small island that is only approximately 7 kilometers long. To best illustrate where these beaches are located, see the map below:

Puka Shell Beach

Named after ‘Puka‘ shells (shells of cone snails that are bead-like objects that is normally used in making beach anklets, bracelets, and necklaces) this beach is the next crowd favorite in Boracay. Truth be told, it’s simple surroundings is similar as that of White Beach back when it wasn’t so cramped yet. (Simply catch a ride with a tricycle and you’re bound to reach this place in just 20 minutes from White Beach).

 Ilig-iligan Beach

With the same white sand feature, this is a great spot for snorkeling and it has some scenic limestone islets that you can explore. I believe that there are two of these islets: one is deep and the other, shallow. To reach this beach, there are two ways: either join an island-hopping trip that has a stopover here or just simply walk inland from the White Beach. 

Lapus-Lapus Beach

To the best of my knowledge, this beautiful stretch is privately-owned by the Fairways & Bluewater Newcoast Resort and that it is only open to their guests. It really has that feel of seclusion to it, so if you want to visit this part, you have to book into the resort.

Bulabog Beach

If you’re into beach sports like kiteboarding, parasailing, and windsurfing then this is the beach for you! You will instantly feel the vibrant vibe due to these adrenaline-pumped water activities done by local and tourists alike, so if you’re for this kind of thing, make sure to book a hotel in this part of the island.

Lagutan Beach

This is actually one of the places where boats dock in Boracay. Though it may not be as scenic as the others, photographers may find the charm of this place frame-worthy.

Tulubhan Beach

There are some local villages that live by this beach and they typically go to the sea to look for seafood like fish, urchins, and more. With decent resorts here and there, Tulubhan can be a nice place to stay in if you’re looking for a quiet getaway.

 Tambisaan Beach

Tambisaan is popular for its coral gardens and reefs that are just near the shore. For this, you can simply bring your gear with you and then take your own sweet time snorkeling in these waters.

Crocodile Beach

This is a small nearby island at the southeast part of Boracay. Often a trip that comes along in prearranged tours, it’s a favorite destination for underwater activities given the abundant and unspoiled marine life in this area. What’s more is that there are also small canyons where you can see some sea snakes.

Manoc-Manoc Beach

A lot of locals play here so it can be a bit crowded, but despite the low-key attractiveness of the landscape, it can be a quaint change of scene.

Cagban Beach

Much like Lagutan, this is one of the boat docks in the island (it’s actually the main port), but somewhere near this area, you can find private spots to relax in under the sun.

Diniwid Beach

This is close to White Beach’s Station 1 and it is full of backpacker-friendly resorts. What I like about this place (that is only 200m long) are the stunning cliff side views! To add, there is also a crowd favorite here called Spider House and it is a great place to hangout. Otherwise, you can lounge in the water or lie down on a floating wooden piece that they have set up.

Balinghai Beach

Yet another small private beach but this time, owned by Balinghai Resort and it has a lovely view. Unlike Lapus-Lapus, they permit non-resort guests as long as you pay the entrance fee (wherein the value is consumable in food from the restaurant). With this in mind, take advantage of the scenery by eating your meals by the beach! Just take note that during high tide, the beach is almost entirely submerged so time it on the low tide.

 Punta Bunga & Banyugan Beach

An additional private beach of the island, this piece of land is owned by the big chain: Shangri-La Resorts. I have to say that this part of the beach is very idyllic (hence the reason why Shangri-La bought it) and since it’s only open to in-house guests of the resort, if you have the budget, this is a great place to book yourself into.

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PARASAILING ADVENTURE

Every now and then, you have to do something outside of your comfort zone. Push yourself. Challenge yourself. Be a little crazy !

The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the weather incredible for our last day of adventures on the island of Boracay. You will take a short stroll to Station 1, the departure point for all water activities on the island. And you will meet up with your guide, before jumping on a little speedboat out to a floating pontoon about a kilometre off the coast.

There is an incredible choice of water-based activities in Boracay. Helmet diving, banana boat’s, flyfish, island hopping, cliff jumping, paraw sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, jetski’s, kiteboarding and more – it’s an adrenalin junkies dream!

Our target for today is Parasailing!

The main departure point for all water sports in Boracay.

After arriving on the pontoon, we jumped aboard a larger boat, owned and run by Diamond Watersports to head further out to sea for our parasailing adventure. We were so impressed with the beautiful boat and the quality and how comfortable it was.

The beautiful boats that form part of the fleet of Diamond Watersports are next level!

After getting comfy on the boat, you will then be strapped into your harnesses which clipped under your legs and across your chest and over your shoulders – designed to sit in whilst being suspended from the sail. Then you will climbed up to the back of the boat where you will then clipped into the parasail, the winch rope then attached to the sail.

Up, up and away!

“It’s a hard feeling to describe – we were both screaming out in joy/fear, laughing and freaking out all at once as we were slowly let our further and further, higher and higher – the boat becoming a small speck in the distance! It took a minute or so to get to the full height – the rope length was 150 metres in total, and we were flying well over 100 metres high.” – Amy.

Our tiny little speed boat in the distance!

“We really had no idea what to expect parasailing – I think we were expecting this stomach churning, fast flight behind the back of a boat – but instead, it’s incredibly peaceful. We sat in our harnesses, legs dangling feeling as though we were floating through the air. It was so quiet, and the views were magnificent. Boracay is only a small island, and at 7 kilometres in total length we could see the entire stretch of it from the sky. Flying late in the afternoon was particular scenic as the sun was low in the sky, casting an incredible glow over the island and the ocean.” - Mike

The setting sun over Boracay was stunning from a bird’s eye view.

“Whilst floating above the speedboat below, we spoke to each other about our present feelings – Mike was a little fearful and explained that even though he’d done way scarier things in the past (having been a member of our State Emergency Service back in Australia), parasailing was unnerving him a little – he felt that it was the lack of control in our current situation that was the likely reason for the fear – we were completely at the mercy of the equipment and the staff below us. Despite the fear though, we both knew we were completely safe and decided to enjoy the view and peacefulness that surrounded us.

After a flight of about 15 minutes, we slowly began to be winched back towards the boat. We were given the option to be ‘dunked’ in the water but we decided we’d rather stay dry, and landed back aboard the boat instead. What a crazy experience! Even though I’d not been scared or fearful during the flight, the second I got up to sit back on the boat my legs were total jelly – I could barely walk!” – Amy

Coming into land and capturing the moment on the GoPro!My post-parasailing progression as the adrenaline wore off and the motion sickness set in!

As what they have said, it would be best to spend with someone special and experience the rush together. Now, that’s what parasailing is!

Parasailing in Boracay is glorious!

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MOUNT LUHO ZIPLINE ADVENTURE

We love to seek out adrenaline-fueled activities when we travel. Experiences that you can’t have elsewhere are always on our must-do list. Boracay is the adventure capital of the Philippines – you can do pretty much everything on the island – whether young or old, solo or a couple or a family with children, there’s something for everyone!

Zip-lining is one of the most favorite activities of all time –loving that rush and the feeling of flying! And one of the best option is the zip-line in Boracay, which is about 620 meters long, 100 meters above sea level.

So you will start the activity by getting picked up by the company shuttle from the center of town along with your tour guide and be taken to the Happy Planet Zip-line and Cable Car Station. Located on the highest point of the island, the station offers a beautiful panoramic view over the island’s only golf course, resorts and one of its beautiful beaches.

Unlike the other zip-lining courses you’ve done, this one differed – you’d be flying superman style! That’s right – instead of sitting upwards and holding on – and being in charge of stopping ourselves – this time you’ll lying down on our bellies, strapped in from above, arms outstretched! Rather than having to essentially be your own ‘brakes’, the zip-line came to a gradual stop with someone at the other end to catch us. I loved the idea of that – coming to a stop is usually the scariest part when zip lining, so I was glad to know I wouldn’t have to worry so much!

The other fantastic part of the zip-line was that there were two lines running – this meant that you had the option to go along with your travel buddy! You have the option to either zip-line tandem style – sharing the same line – or at the same time but on your own line each. It’s great to have the option, as because there’s always two of you there’s usually one person always having to go first, rather than getting to enjoy the experience together.

Helmets strapped firmly on and clipped into your ‘superman’ style harness, you will hold onto the barrier, looking over the edge…. and we were off! There’s nothing that quite describes the feeling of flying through the air, arms outstretched, soaring over the trees and buildings! You will definitely enjoy superman style of zip-lining – You could look all around you, back towards your buddy without it throwing my balance like sitting upright does.

Then you will slow down in the last ten seconds of the zip-lining, coming into a gradual stop before connecting with a weighted barrier on the line, and then a second one that stopped us completely – it’s so great to know there’s no chance of you slamming into the wall, like the other zip-lines we’ve been on!

Climbing up a flight of stairs, the way back to the station was via an open air cable car – it’ll give you an opportunity to view all the things you’d missed as you whizzed by moments earlier! The aerial view of the island of Boracay gives you the opportunity to see just how much of a paradise island it really is – everywhere you look, green leafy palm trees, white sandy beaches and turquoise waters!

 We highly recommend it! Even if heights aren’t your thing – it wasn’t too high, and didn’t go too fast – so give it a go! It’s a fantastic way to see the island from above and get that picture perfect selfie!

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