Easy Access Schedule Puerto Galera Ferry Service

I was there in March but didn't need an ATM that trip as I was only there for a week. I didn't know about the one in Big Apple. That's good information

 

Yes, the ATM at Big Apple is the most dependable in the area, but not dependable enough that I would rely upon it. Always withdraw or convert enough cash from Manila before proceeding across to PG/Sabang.

 

I've never had a problem getting cash at one of the ATM's in Puerto Galera town myself. I realize that can depend on your bank as not all cards work in all ATM's. I remember one trip when another diver and I split a trike and we went to 3 different ATM's before he found one that worked for him.

Generally I bring enough cash with me, but when I've been there for long-term stays (longest was almost 6 weeks) that's not practical. I'm only going to be there 4 days next month before I transfer to Anilao. I'll bring enough for both and then will visit an ATM in Manila on my way to the ferry terminal on January 1st.

 

For those using credit cards there's also an ATM inside El Galleon (at the back of the restaurant) that was working the whole time I was there in March.

 

@Scandi Divers thanks for this info. Which resorts are running their own transfer boats now? I know Asia Divers/El Galleon does - I take it you do too. Who are the other two?

 

When I was going from Mermaids Resort in Sabang to Blue Ribbon in Anilao last month, they offered me the option of a private boat transfer, but the cost was, IIRC, $180, and I was alone, so I opted for public transport.

 

Regarding the ATMs, it's only a matter of your bank or card being accepted. I find it usually comes down to the machine being empty/out of cash or not having communication to its network to process the transaction.

 

Unfortunately, this ATM has been removed since then.
The staff from El Galleon told me only Big Apple kept an ATM in Sabang.

 

The front desk at our hotel in Sabang about 10 days ago (Lalaguna Villas, or LLV) told us the only working ATM in Sabang had been removed permanently a few days before. They said we had to take a trike to other town to get cash. We were in Big Apple twice, and I don't recall seeing one there. This is all FYI...not intended to be definitive...and your mileage may vary.

Johncn

 

Sad news...