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 some 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. When you’re planning a visit with seniors or youngsters, hold studying! We’re sharing tricks to make your Boracay household trip stress-free.
1. Examine in on-line on your flight.
Checking in on-line earlier than heading to the airport is a big 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.
Nonetheless, seat choice issues. When you didn’t pay to order seats when reserving, the airline will randomly assign them. If you wish to sit collectively, it’s greatest to both pay for seat choice upfront or arrive early and ask the airline workers if they’ll prepare seats subsequent to one another. They usually accommodate requests if there are nonetheless obtainable seats. In any other case, there’s not a lot they’ll do. When you’re touring with somebody who wants help or it’s their first time flying, paying additional for seat choice will be price it for peace of thoughts.
2. Avail of precedence boarding.
Senior residents and small youngsters get precedence boarding, so that they don’t have to attend lengthy on the gate. When the airline broadcasts precedence boarding, head straight to the gate. They’re allowed companions, however the quantity is dependent upon the airline — normally only one per senior or youngster.
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 youngsters at all times board first.
3. Acquire the senior/scholar IDs.
After boarding, collect your companions’ senior citizen and scholar IDs, so you possibly can 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 experience 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 particular person, you solely want one arrival type for all the group.
- Lodge Reserving. Whereas not necessary when touring to Boracay, confirmed reserving at an accredited resort or resort is very really helpful, as workers at Caticlan Port might often examine and ask to see it. You possibly can take a look at the listing of accredited lodging in Boracay right here: LIST OF ACCREDITED BORACAY RESORTS AND HOTELS!
- Legitimate ID. These are usually government-issued IDs. It’s greatest to current faculty ID for college students, senior citizen ID for seniors, and passport for international guests.
Offering the varsity and senior citizen IDs is important to avail of scholar 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 price. The jump-off port to Boracay is dependent upon the season. It might be Caticlan Jetty Port or Tabon Port. Subsequent is the environmental price, which has discounted charges for seniors and college students, in addition to a unique price for international vacationers. Final is the boat price. When you’re touring with youngsters 5 (5) years outdated and under, they’re exempted from charges. Simply current a beginning certificates in the event that they don’t have an ID but.
- Terminal Payment (Caticlan Jetty Port): Common, P150; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P120; Children (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Terminal Payment (Tabon Port): Common, P100; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P80; Children (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Environmental Payment: Home Common, P150; Home Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P120; Foreigners, P300; Children (5 y/o and under), FREE
- Boat Payment: Common, P50; Seniors/PWD/Pupil, P40; Children (5 y/o and under), FREE
4. Help them when getting on and off the boat.
The boarding course of might fluctuate relying in your port of departure and the kind of boat you’ll be utilizing. Sometimes, you’ll stroll alongside a slim gangplank or gangway to succeed in the boat. There’s a handrail for help, however it may possibly nonetheless be difficult, particularly in case you’re carrying baggage. It might additionally sway barely with the waves, so make sure to help companions with mobility points. We’ve even seen wheelchair customers board with the assistance of the workers.
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 issues for the reason that floor strikes with each step. Nonetheless, we’re unsure when precisely these floating jetties are used.
5. Take into account multi-cab in case you’re an enormous group.
While you arrive on the island, the next step is attending to your resort. From the port, the standard possibility is an e-trike. It’s inexpensive, costing P15 – P50 per particular person for a common journey the place you share the experience with others, or P100 – P400 per trike for a chartered journey. The precise fare is dependent upon the gap.
However in case you’re with an enormous group, contemplate using a multi-cab. A chartered experience to Station 2 prices P250 and might match as much as 10 individuals, making it a budget-friendly possibility at simply P25 per particular person.
It’s also possible to constitution a multi-cab for an island tour. E-trike land excursions normally value 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 unsure 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 an enormous 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)When you’re taken with chartering a multi-cab on your journey, you possibly can contact Kuya Bong, the drive we employed on our earlier journey.
MULTICAB TRANSFER/TOUR
Kuya Bong
+63 939 823 8198
6. Examine resort location and facilities.
When reserving a resort for a visit with seniors or these with mobility points, make sure to examine 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 resort. In case you are touring with seniors and folks with mobility points, we suggest reserving close to the principle street for simpler entry to transportation. Staying near the principle street means that you can hail an e-trike simply, so you will get from Level A to Level B with out lengthy walks. That is rather more handy for seniors than strolling on sand.
Other than location, examine the resort’s facilities, particularly if it’s a multi-story constructing. Be sure that they’ve an elevator so elders received’t should 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 customary resort rooms. Most resort rooms are for 2 individuals, and also you’ll should 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 value P6,900 — that’s simply P1,150 per particular person. Plus, it’s a full-service resort with free breakfast.
8. Deliver senior ID when consuming out.
After all, Boracay’s meals scene is among the highlights of any journey to the island! When you’re eating out with senior residents, don’t overlook 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 a number of the greatest eating places we tried in Boracay, you will get extra particulars right here: 25 Eating places and Meals Spots We Tried in Boracay
✅ In case you are on the lookout for budget-friendly meals and grubs on the island, you possibly can go to this text for solutions: 10 Reasonably priced Eating places in Boracay
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