GirlonFire
Contributor
I arrived in the Philippines (from the US) March 10 and the arrival protocol was very easy.
As long as you have your documentation (negative covid test, vaccination record, a qr code for travel, proof of travel insurance and outbound ticket) it’s a quick check and you are in your way to baggage claim.
I am staying at El Galleon again and they arranged my transfer from Manila. You can hire the water taxi and hopefully share to reduce costs or take the public ferry.
This is my 3rd time to stay here and it’s like coming home. Everyone is so friendly, helpful and remember you.
Dives have been really nice and full of creatures. I even saw a thresher shark my first dive.
Asia Divers dive shop is pretty much back to valet service if you want it.
Sabang is slowly opening up so if you are interested in the “nightlife“ it’s there but not in your face, so to speak.
There are a smattering of divers during the week and a few more during the weekend so sometimes there aren’t enough to do a farther site but with even one diver, they will go someplace close.
On my 6th day here, we went out to Verde Island and it was beautifu. Not too much current but a bit at the end to make it interesting. It was 2 days after the full moon.
I plan to be here for about 5 weeks and since I’ve stayed here that long before, I know I won’t be bored.
If you are on the fence about coming, I can safely say I am very happy to be here!
As long as you have your documentation (negative covid test, vaccination record, a qr code for travel, proof of travel insurance and outbound ticket) it’s a quick check and you are in your way to baggage claim.
I am staying at El Galleon again and they arranged my transfer from Manila. You can hire the water taxi and hopefully share to reduce costs or take the public ferry.
This is my 3rd time to stay here and it’s like coming home. Everyone is so friendly, helpful and remember you.
Dives have been really nice and full of creatures. I even saw a thresher shark my first dive.
Asia Divers dive shop is pretty much back to valet service if you want it.
Sabang is slowly opening up so if you are interested in the “nightlife“ it’s there but not in your face, so to speak.
There are a smattering of divers during the week and a few more during the weekend so sometimes there aren’t enough to do a farther site but with even one diver, they will go someplace close.
On my 6th day here, we went out to Verde Island and it was beautifu. Not too much current but a bit at the end to make it interesting. It was 2 days after the full moon.
I plan to be here for about 5 weeks and since I’ve stayed here that long before, I know I won’t be bored.
If you are on the fence about coming, I can safely say I am very happy to be here!
