The group 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 crucial 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 sights are simply accessible, requiring minimal bodily effort in comparison with different islands the place trekking or swimming is usually crucial.
It’s no shock why Boracay stays a best choice for household getaways. However that doesn’t imply every little thing will go easily with out preparation. In the event you’re planning a visit with seniors or children, hold studying! We’re sharing tricks to make your Boracay household trip stress-free.
1. Test 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 strains are normally shorter since many vacationers nonetheless don’t use this function. Much less time standing in line additionally means much less pressure in your companions, particularly seniors or these with knee issues.
Nevertheless, seat choice issues. In the event you 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 employees if they’ll prepare seats subsequent to one another. They typically accommodate requests if there are nonetheless out there seats. In any other case, there’s not a lot they’ll do. In the event you’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, so that they don’t have to attend lengthy on the gate. When the airline publicizes precedence boarding, head straight to the gate. They’re allowed companions, however the quantity will depend on the airline — normally only one per senior or baby.
Don’t really feel pressured when others rush to line up even earlier than their assigned boarding zone is named. Simply stroll to the entrance confidently as a result of passengers with seniors or children at all times board first.
3. Acquire the senior/pupil IDs.
After boarding, collect your companions’ senior citizen and pupil IDs, so you may deal with the island switch easily. While you arrive at Caticlan Airport, exit the terminal and head to the tricycle station. Every tricycle can solely accommodate two individuals, and the fare per trip is P75.
Whether or not you’re going to Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port, let your companions sit and relaxation first when you line up for the group. It’s a must to current the next:
- Vacationer Arrival Type. This isn’t a requirement per individual, you solely want one arrival type for your complete group.
- Resort Reserving. Whereas not necessary when touring to Boracay, confirmed reserving at an accredited resort or resort is very advisable, as employees at Caticlan Port could often verify and ask to see it. You may try the checklist of accredited lodging in Boracay right here: LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS!
- Legitimate ID. These are sometimes government-issued IDs. It’s finest to current faculty ID for college students, senior citizen ID for seniors, and passport for overseas guests.
Offering the varsity and senior citizen IDs is important to avail of pupil and senior reductions. This could result in massive financial savings, particularly when touring with a number of seniors or youngsters, as there are three charges to pay.
First is the terminal charge. The jump-off port to Boracay will depend on the season. It may very well be Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port. Subsequent is the environmental charge, which has discounted charges for seniors and college students, in addition to a unique price for overseas vacationers. Final is the boat charge. In the event you’re touring with children 5 (5) years previous and beneath, they’re exempted from charges. Simply current a beginning certificates in the event that they don’t have an ID but.
- Terminal Price (Caticlan Jetty Port): Common, P150; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P120; Children (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Terminal Price (Tabon Port): Common, P100; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P80; Children (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Environmental Price: Home Common, P150; Home Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P120; Foreigners, P300; Children (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
- Boat Price: Common, P50; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P40; Children (5 y/o and beneath), FREE
4. Help them when getting on and off the boat.
The boarding course of could range 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 possibly nonetheless be difficult, particularly for those who’re carrying baggage. It might 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 employees.
We additionally skilled boarding by way of a floating jetty after we availed of a resort’s switch service. It was much more difficult for seniors and people with mobility considerations for the reason that floor strikes with each step. Nevertheless, we’re undecided when precisely these floating jetties are used.
5. Think about multi-cab for those who’re a giant group.
While you arrive on the island, the next move is attending to your resort. From the port, the same old possibility is an e-trike. It’s inexpensive, costing P15 – P50 per individual for a common journey the place you share the trip with others, or P100 – P400 per trike for a chartered journey. The precise fare will depend on the gap.
However for those who’re with a giant group, contemplate using a multi-cab. A chartered trip to Station 2 prices P250 and may match as much as 10 individuals, making it a budget-friendly possibility at simply P25 per individual.
You can even constitution a multi-cab for an island tour. E-trike land excursions normally price P500 per hour (good for 4 individuals), whereas we had 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, but it surely 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)In the event you’re eager about chartering a multi-cab in your journey, you may contact Kuya Bong, the drive we employed on our earlier journey.
MULTICAB TRANSFER/TOUR
Kuya Bong
+63 939 823 8198
6. Test resort location and facilities.
When reserving a resort for a visit with seniors or these with mobility points, remember to verify its location. Whereas Boracay is small, it’s not flat. Some areas are uphill or farther inland. You don’t want to remain at a beachfront resort. In case you are touring with seniors and other people with mobility points, we advocate reserving close to the primary street for simpler entry to transportation. Staying near the primary street means that you can hail an e-trike simply, so you may get from Level A to Level B with out lengthy walks. That is rather more handy for seniors than strolling on sand.
Except for location, verify the resort’s facilities, particularly if it’s a multi-story constructing. Ensure they’ve an elevator so elders received’t must climb up and down the steps.
7. Decide group-friendly lodging.
What will we imply by group-friendly? It means the resort gives rooms for teams and has particular group charges. This helps you save extra in comparison with reserving a number of normal resort rooms. Most resort rooms are for 2 individuals, and also you’ll must pay additional for extra friends. So, search for lodging designed for teams, even when it’s only for 4 individuals.
On our current Boracay journey, we stayed at Azalea Boracay, the place a two-bedroom suite for six individuals price P6,900 — that’s simply P1,150 per individual. Plus, it’s a full-service resort with free breakfast.
8. Deliver senior ID when consuming out.
After all, Boracay’s meals scene is likely one of the highlights of any journey to the island! In the event you’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 try a number of 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
✅ In case you are searching for budget-friendly meals and grubs on the island, you may go to this text for strategies: 10 Inexpensive Eating places in Boracay
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