The crew simply wrapped up one other Boracay journey, and this time, we introduced the entire household — aunts, uncles, cousins, and even senior residents! It’s simply one of the family- and senior-friendly locations within the Philippines. Whereas it’s a small island, it has comparatively good infrastructure and loads of transportation choices. Most points of interest are simply accessible, requiring minimal bodily effort in comparison with different islands the place trekking or swimming is usually obligatory.
It’s no shock why Boracay stays a best choice for household getaways. However that doesn’t imply all the pieces will go easily with out preparation. If you happen to’re planning a visit with seniors or children, hold studying! We’re sharing tricks to make your Boracay household trip stress-free.
1. Verify in on-line in your flight.
Checking in on-line earlier than heading to the airport is a large time-saver and makes the entire course of extra handy. Most airways have devoted counters for on-line check-in passengers, and these traces are normally shorter since many vacationers nonetheless don’t use this characteristic. Much less time standing in line additionally means much less pressure in your companions, particularly seniors or these with knee issues.
Nonetheless, seat choice issues. If you happen to didn’t pay to order seats when reserving, the airline will randomly assign them. If you wish to sit collectively, it’s finest to both pay for seat choice prematurely or arrive early and ask the airline workers if they’ll organize seats subsequent to one another. They usually accommodate requests if there are nonetheless out there seats. In any other case, there’s not a lot they’ll do. If you happen to’re touring with somebody who wants help or it’s their first time flying, paying additional for seat choice might be price it for peace of thoughts.
2. Avail of precedence boarding.
Senior residents and small children get precedence boarding, in order that they don’t have to attend lengthy on the gate. When the airline pronounces precedence boarding, head straight to the gate. They’re allowed companions, however the quantity relies on the airline — normally only one per senior or little one.
Don’t really feel pressured when others rush to line up even earlier than their assigned boarding zone known as. Simply stroll to the entrance confidently as a result of passengers with seniors or children at all times board first.
3. Gather the senior/pupil IDs.
After boarding, collect your companions’ senior citizen and pupil IDs, so you possibly can deal with the island switch easily. Whenever you arrive at Caticlan Airport, exit the terminal and head to the tricycle station. Every tricycle can solely accommodate two folks, and the fare per journey is P75.
Whether or not you’re going to Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port, let your companions sit and relaxation first whilst you line up for the group. It’s important to current the next:
- Vacationer Arrival Type. This isn’t a requirement per individual, you solely want one arrival kind for your complete group.
- Lodge Reserving. Whereas not obligatory when touring to Boracay, confirmed reserving at an accredited lodge or resort is extremely beneficial, as workers at Caticlan Port could sometimes verify and ask to see it. You’ll be able to take a look at the checklist of accredited lodging in Boracay right here: LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS!
- Legitimate ID. These are usually government-issued IDs. It’s finest to current faculty ID for college kids, senior citizen ID for seniors, and passport for overseas guests.
Offering the college and senior citizen IDs is important to avail of pupil and senior reductions. This may result in massive financial savings, particularly when touring with a number of seniors or kids, as there are three charges to pay.
First is the terminal payment. The jump-off port to Boracay relies on the season. It may very well be Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port. Subsequent is the environmental payment, which has discounted charges for seniors and college students, in addition to a unique price for overseas vacationers. Final is the boat payment. If you happen to’re touring with children 5 (5) years previous and beneath, they’re exempted from charges. Simply current a delivery certificates in the event that they don’t have an ID but.
- Terminal Charge (Caticlan Jetty Port): Common, P150; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P120; Youngsters (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Terminal Charge (Tabon Port): Common, P100; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P80; Youngsters (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Environmental Charge: Home Common, P150; Home Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P120; Foreigners, P300; Youngsters (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Boat Charge: Common, P50; Seniors/PWD/Scholar, P40; Youngsters (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
4. Help them when getting on and off the boat.
The boarding course of could differ relying in your port of departure and the kind of boat you’ll be utilizing. Sometimes, you’ll stroll alongside a slender gangplank or gangway to succeed in the boat. There’s a handrail for assist, however it could actually nonetheless be tough, particularly should you’re carrying baggage. It could additionally sway barely with the waves, so remember to help companions with mobility points. We’ve even seen wheelchair customers board with the assistance of the workers.
We additionally skilled boarding through a floating jetty once we availed of a resort’s switch service. It was much more difficult for seniors and people with mobility issues for the reason that floor strikes with each step. Nonetheless, we’re undecided when precisely these floating jetties are used.
5. Take into account multi-cab should you’re a giant group.
Whenever you arrive on the island, the next move is attending to your lodge. From the port, the same old possibility is an e-trike. It’s reasonably priced, costing P15 – P50 per individual for a common journey the place you share the journey with others, or P100 – P400 per trike for a chartered journey. The precise fare relies on the space.
However should you’re with a giant group, contemplate driving a multi-cab. A chartered journey to Station 2 prices P250 and may match as much as 10 folks, making it a budget-friendly possibility at simply P25 per individual.
You may also constitution a multi-cab for an island tour. E-trike land excursions normally price P500 per hour (good for 4 folks), whereas we have been charged P700 per hour for a multi-cab (good for 10 pax). We’re undecided if that is the usual price since we haven’t heard again from official sources, however it was less expensive than hiring a number of e-trikes or a van for a giant group.
LAND TOUR RATES
- E-trike: P500/hour
Good for 4 pax (P125/hr/pax)- Multi-cab: P700/hour
Good for 10 pax (P70/hr/pax)If you happen to’re curious about chartering a multi-cab in your journey, you possibly can contact Kuya Bong, the motive force we employed on our earlier journey.
MULTICAB TRANSFER/TOUR
Kuya Bong
+63 939 823 8198
6. Verify lodge location and facilities.
When reserving a lodge for a visit with seniors or these with mobility points, remember to verify its location. Whereas Boracay is small, it isn’t flat. Some areas are uphill or farther inland. You don’t want to remain at a beachfront lodge. If you’re touring with seniors and folks with mobility points, we suggest reserving close to the primary street for simpler entry to transportation. Staying near the primary street permits you to hail an e-trike simply, so you may get from Level A to Level B with out lengthy walks. That is far more handy for seniors than strolling on sand.
Apart from location, verify the lodge’s facilities, particularly if it’s a multi-story constructing. Ensure that they’ve an elevator so elders gained’t must climb up and down the steps.
7. Decide group-friendly lodging.
What can we imply by group-friendly? It means the lodge presents rooms for teams and has particular group charges. This helps you save extra in comparison with reserving a number of customary lodge rooms. Most lodge rooms are for 2 folks, and also you’ll must pay additional for added friends. So, search for lodging designed for teams, even when it’s only for 4 folks.
On our current Boracay journey, we stayed at Azalea Boracay, the place a two-bedroom suite for six folks price P6,900 — that’s simply P1,150 per individual. Plus, it’s a full-service lodge with free breakfast.
8. Convey senior ID when consuming out.
In fact, Boracay’s meals scene is likely one of the highlights of any journey to the island! If you happen to’re eating out with senior residents, don’t neglect to deliver their Senior ID to avail of reductions. Simply current it earlier than getting the invoice to benefit from the financial savings.
✅ If you wish to take a look at among the finest eating places we tried in Boracay, you may get extra particulars right here: 25 Eating places and Meals Spots We Tried in Boracay
✅ If you’re searching for budget-friendly meals and grubs on the island, you possibly can go to this text for strategies: 10 Reasonably priced Eating places in Boracay
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