Private Transfer from Manila to Puerto Galera
Our private Minivan will collect you from Manila airport or a nearby hotel, for an approximately 1.5 hour drive south to Batangas Port or Berbarabe Beach Port. There’s usually a rest room stop along the way, for refreshments and ablutions. Our air-conditioned minivans comfortably accommodate up to six guests with luggage.
Your driver will assist with your transfer onto the private speed boat. The boat trip across to Campbell's Beach Resort takes approximately 45 minutes.
The VIP Express Transport Service is available 365 days a year, but please note:
Boats are only allowed to cross from Batangas to Puerto Galera between 6am and 6pm. To arrive in Puerto Galera the same day as your flight arrival, your arrival time needs to be before 12 noon. This gives enough time to make the crossing before sunset.
During bad weather boat travel can be restricted or cancelled. This may mean an overnight stay in Batangas or taking a public ferry to Calapan City port, which adds a 1.5 hour drive to reach Puerto galera. Our team will work to ensure your transport is as smooth as possible in these bad weather events.
Manila Airport Pickup
Manila Airport Terminal 1
Once you depart the main terminal building cross the pedestrian crossing. There are tunnels going left and right that go down a level. Take the one on the right. At the bottom turn left and look up. You must head for the sign that says Bay 4. It’s in front of the DUTY FREE Store. Look out for our driver holding a sign board with your name on it.
Manila Airport Terminal 2
Depart the main terminal building and please proceed to the arrival’s area. Look for BAY #16, our driver will be wearing a Scandi Divers shirt and holding a sign board with your name on it.
Manila Airport Terminal 3
Proceed to the arrival’s area but don’t go outside the main building. Look right and walk towards BURGER KING. Our driver will meet you holding a sign board with your name on it.
Should you have any issues at the airport please call or WhatsApp us on
+63 927 362 8409 Public Transportation from Manila to Puerto Galera
To arrive in Puerto Galera on the same day as your Manila arrival, your flight needs to land before 12 noon.
Taxis are plentiful in Metro Manila, although we recommend the ride-sharing app Grab as an alternative to Taxis.
Public non-stop busses to Batangas Pier depart from the JAM liner PITX bus terminal (10-20 minutes by taxi from airport). The bus takes 2 hours to reach Batangas Pier and costs around P300.
Once inside the terminal you’ll see the ferry company ticketing booths. You have the slower RO-RO ferries and the Fastcraft. After purchasing your ticket you’ll need to pay the P30 per person terminal fee. There are official porters if you need luggage assistance. Please only purchase your ferry tickets from the official ticketing booths.
Smaller fast craft trips to Balatero Port take around 1 hour 15 minutes. Larger fast craft on the Balatero Route take 1 hour. The Roll-on-roll-off ferries to Balatero take around 2 hours. The RORO may be your only option in times of Gale warnings.
For those arriving in the afternoon or night, a convenient way to get to Puerto Galera is the SiKat escorted bus and boat service. The bus leaves from the City State Hotel in ERMITA Manila, on Mabini street. It’s easiest to stay right in the hotel which is 4 minutes walk to a major shopping center (Robinsons Mall, Ermita), see http://www.sikatferrybus.com/ for more details.
On arrival in Puerto Galera – at Balatero port, our team can help to arrange transport to our resort. The journey takes around 20 minutes. For your safety and comfort we don’t recommend taking a motorcycle or tricycle ride.
Should you have any issues please call or WhatsApp us on
+63 927 362 8409 
