To Boracay
The quickest way to get to Boracay from Manila is to fly to Caticlan then take a boat to the island. The Caticlan Airport was closed for an expansion project last year, but it resumed operations in March 2010.
You may purchase your tickets to Caticlan online from the following carriers:
1) Philippine Airlines
http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp
2) Cebu Pacific Air
http://book.cebupacificair.com/Search.aspx
3) Zest Airways
http://www.zestair.com.ph/
4)PAL Express
http://www.airphils.com/
5)SEAIR
http://www.flyseair.com/destinations/boracay
Another route to Boracay from Manila is via Kalibo, the province's capital. Unlike Caticlan, which is only a 15-minute boat ride away from Boracay, Kalibo requires another hour's travel via land to the port where you take the boat to Boracay. It is, however, a cheaper alternative and offers a nice glimpse of the countryside.
If you wish to go to Boracay via Kalibo, here's how:
Manila-Kalibo
It is approximately a 45-minute flight from Manila to Kalibo. You can book online through any of these three airlines:
1) Philippine Airlines http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp
2) Cebu Pacific Air
http://book.cebupacificair.com/Search.aspx
3) Zest Airways
http://www.zestair.com.ph/
Airfares range from P2,600-P5,000++. We suggest you book early to get the best deals (or take a chance and wait for promos since our wedding is on an off-peak season). We inquired about the block booking rates of Cebu Pacific and Zest Air but the web fares turned out to be lower than the group rates they were giving us. Plus, it was difficult to get the required number of people on one flight because the suppliers, families and guests all had different schedules.
NOTE: We already booked a June 18 Cebu Pacific morning flight for our families and suppliers because of the lower fares and a better airport terminal in Manila (NAIA 3).
FEE: P200/person airport fee in Manila
Kalibo-Caticlan
From Kalibo Airport, take a shuttle or van (P250/person) to Caticlan. The trip will take about an hour. Ask to be dropped off at the Caticlan jetty, where you will hop on a boat (P25/person) to Boracay Island. The boat ride takes about 15 minutes.
FEES: P50/person terminal fee and P50/person environmental fee to be paid at the Caticlan jetty
Cagban Port-Resort
When you disembark from the boat at the Cagban Port in Boracay, you will find tricycles (P50 for 3 persons or P20/person) parked right at the exit. Hail one to take you to your resort; make sure to tell the driver which station your resort is located.
Boracay-Manila
And you just go the other way around. Hopefully a happier person 8 )
FEES: P50/person Boracay terminal fee, P20/person Caticlan airport fee
