Do you ever wonder how it feels to ride on those chutes half a mile away from White Beach? Those candy colored canopies that hover over during sunset are enough to attract anyone to seek the experience of parasailing. Parasailing is such a common water activity in any tropical island vacation, but a Boracay vacation will not be the same without taking a bite on this exhilarating experience. The thrill of being in flight and be swayed by a gentle gust of wind above 5-10 stories high while overlooking the surrounding pristine blue waters is enough to inject excitement on this breathtaking sport. It is a gentle ride on air while being carried by this colorful canopy chute and be towed by a rope attached to a moving speedboat. It’s best to ride with a buddy or a special someone so if you are scared of heights, you have each other to hold on to and hopefully gradually ease off on that death grip after a few minutes of the ride.

Remember safety first and must take appropriate precautions. Operators will definitely not welcome anyone to ride if the weather is too rough. If the sky looks doubtful, play it safe and reschedule. Bring a camera to capture the moment, but must let the handlers know beforehand, as some operators slow down and dip the guests in the water. You must also double check the security of your harness yourself, better be safe than sorry.

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Boracay Crystal Cove

Crystal Cove is a park on Laurel Island that have walk paths leading you to different picnic areas overlooking an uninterrupted panoramic view of awe-inspiring crystal blue waters of South China Sea. It is just a short banca boat ride off the Coast of Boracay Island and the mainland port Caticlan. Crystal Cove is undoubtedly the highlight of a typical Island Hopping tour. It also has areas perfect for snorkeling and some nice relaxing trekking is set up around with abundant choices of photo op spots for that perfect panoramic postcard shot to take home. There are picnic tables for lunch and snacks that are available for a fantastic picnic and snorkeling day trip.

This 2 hectare sanctuary is privately owned and is home to two interesting caves and lots of rugged cliffs. You can swim in the pools inside the caves if water level and wave conditions allow. The first cave is found in the middle of the island which opens directly to the sea. There are stairs that lead you to some crystal formations and incredible turquoise waters created by the limestone. The second cave is a much larger cave which gradually leads to a tunnel that you have to crouch through, and leads to another cave pool. It also has a wooden viewing deck for those who just want to admire the cave from the distance. There is an entrance and maintenance fee required, so please check current amount listed on our site while booking.

Come book with us today for an Island Hopping Tour and visit Crystal Cove. It is the best experience while on your Boracay vacation. Please do not forget your sunscreen and swimwear. Banca boat ride and snorkeling gear rental is included with our regular price and additional fees required for lunch BBQ buffet with local beer and beverages and pick-up from our coordinator for day trip package.

Boracay Macro Diving

What is a tropical vacation without checking the local marine life? Boracay has gained a solid reputation for macro diving because of calm tides and the abundance of small critters such as, piperfish, gobies and nudibranchs, as well as the usual colorful reef fishes like damsels, angelfish, wrasses, squirrelfish and cardinals. Generally at 15-20 meters, there are parrotfish, emperors, triggerfish, and groupers. Some sharks, tunas, trevallies and rays are sighted at the deep water of Yapak and Camia. Coral growth is very healthy and spectacular in areas with steady current, such as Crocodile Island and Laurel. The surface temperature is 28 degrees Celsius between December to February and can go up to 38 degrees Celsius between March and June. Visibility is at an average 30-50 meters from April to June and about 15-25 meters visibility all year round. The currents along the longer parts of Boracay Island – east and west- are mild and perfect for beginners or training. For the northern and southern channels along Boracay Island, the currents could be fierce and tide time tables are consulted prior to diving. The bottom composition of Boracay dive areas at any depth is fine white sand, which reflects sunlight and makes the surrounding very bright during dives.

To summarize the dive sites in Boracay Island, for beginners best to chose Angol Point, Coral Garden, Laguna de Boracay and for deep diving training, Virgin Drop. Yapak, Laurel, Crocodile Island and Balinghai are best for sloping wall dives that goes as deep as 40-70 meters. Check out Camia for wreck diving. Camia is Boracay’s house wreck, has a 30 meter-long cargo boat sank as a Fish Attraction Device in January 2001 and since developed into a nice artificial reef. For diving on drifts, check out Channel Drift and Tulobhan Reef.

Book your hotel with MyBoracayGuide and inquire about our diving adventures.

As a reggae fan I was excited about coming to the Philippines as I expected it to be a bastion of the reggae vibe.  I had traveled through the Philippines before and seen the ubiquitous red, gold and green, the Bob Marley wall hangings and a surprising number of locals sporting dreads.  So it was with much surprise that I didn’t really find much of what I was looking for.  Sure there are bands all over playing Marley covers and you do here the syncopated rhythm here and there, but there was no real scene.  Me being an “internet guy” I turned to the net to figure out what was going on.  I figured there should at least be some Reggae in Manila.   Again I was disappointed.  Do a search for “Reggae in the Philippines” and see what comes up.  Let me tell you, not much.  So after years of searching I kind of gave up.

Then about a month ago a group called Dubplate/Red-I Sound System (really not sure on the name) made a stop here in Boracay playing for two nights.  I was told that it’s more the electronic/dub side of reggae and not the roots that I normally search out, but oh well, bring it on.

The first night went down at Jungle bar, Boracay’s true island style nightlife venue.  I gotta say, these guys really rocked the house.  DJ after DJ came on with really interesting sets.  It was reggae, but certainly not like I had heard it before.  Interestingly, you can hear old school beats and tracks being mixed into the dub.  Everyone was getting into it and enjoying themselves.  My friends and I left at about 4am feeling that we had finally found some cool reggae in the Philippines.

The second night was held at Exit bar on the white beach front.  It was another great show with a great crowd.  You know, there’s really not much original music going on in Boracay.  Because it’s a tourist destination you tend to get lots of cover songs and lots of DJ’s playing the same songs over and over.  Having these guys playing here was awesome.  And you could tell that the people walking down the beach path knew something cool was going on.  A lot of people just stopped to watch and listed as the tracks were laid down.  The show wound down a bit early due to noise but was great nonetheless.

Well, my friends and I were so impressed with what we heard that we decided to go to Manila the next weekend to see these guys put on their weekly Sunday show at B-Side in Makati.  Wow.  If we thought the Boracay reggae show was good this was off the chart.  There were two live bands, a mobile reggae DJ van, and a nice selection of MC’s rapping out all kinds of reggae rhymes.  And here’s one of the best parts, there was a great crowd.  Even on a Sunday night the turnout was impressive.  Not just impressive in terms of numbers but impressive in that they were so into the music and the scene.  Lots of smiles, dancing, jamming.  What a great time.

So we salute you Red-I Sound System.  Thanks for finally giving me some great reggae in the Philippines.  We look forward to more good times at B-Side.

See more photos of what’s going on at B-Side here  http://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=252630244525

You have almost arrived at your dream destination.  It’s been a very long trip of cramped taxis, trains, and airplanes.  Your feet are sore and your back aches, but you still have another hour and a half of buses and boats to get to your dream getaway.  Do you want to feel like a king for the last few hours and arrive in comfort?  Allow us to introduce
My Boracay Guide First Class Transfers.

The First Class Transfer Includes a little more style and comfort than our Standard Transfer. You will be picked up in our brand new, Air Conditioned My Boracay Guide vehicles by a professional coordinating crew, and board the larger and more comfortable Montenegro fast craft to cross the Tablas Straights. Kalibo transfers include a new, spacious air conditioned van. Let our excellent My Boracay Guide logistical team assist you from the moment you step out of the airport, right to your resort’s lobby. The First Class Transfer Includes all fees such as; environmental taxes, terminal fees, boat tickets, and vehicles. Our First Class Transfer will take you from Airport to Resort and Resort to Airport, round trip.

First Class Transfer Inclusions:

From 1200 PHP Per Person Round Trip.

RELIABLE, SAFE, AND EASY!

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Our Packages include:

• Two Nights in one of our Selected Partner Hotels

• Breakfast for Two

• Round Trip Land and Sea Transfers to Resort (Caticlan or Kalibo)

• 3 Hours of Island Hopping (includes hotel pickup)

• Welcome Drinks

• All Taxes Included

• No Service Charge

Boracay Transport:

After choosing  your Boracay Package and arriving, your personal MyBoracayGuide logistical team will monitor your incoming flights and be waiting outside either the Caticlan or Kalibo arrival exit of the airport terminal with a sign in hand. Our friendly team will then escort and navigate you to the Caticlan Jetty Port, into the Bangka boat, across the Tablas Straight, onto Boracay Island, and finally land transport directly to your hotel on White Beach. We will assist you with your luggage, and ensure a simple and hassle-free start of your vacation! Includes all fees such as; the Environmental Taxes, Terminal Fees, Shuttle Vans, and Boat Tickets.

Boracay Island Hopping:

Included in your discount Boracay Package, this three hour tour is one of the most popular activities to do in Boracay. Cruise off the shores of Boracay in one of the local Bangka boats checking out beaches, snorkeling and just enjoying all the beautiful sites around Boracay Island.

The little things:

It’s the little things in life that can change a good vacation into a great one.  With this in mind we offer welcome drinks at your hotel, a breakfast for two, and our packages have all taxes included – we also don’t add any service charges.


Simple & Cheap, Boracay Savings.

Click HERE to browse our Boracay Packages and choose the one that’s best for you!

B O O T Y !

Cool    -   Sleek   -    Stylish

This 80 foot (24 meter) Luxury Banca has upper and lower deck social space, a marine grade surround sound music system, and seating arrangements designed to give everyone from addicted photographer to weekend Zoologist unprecedented 360° access to Boracay’s surrounding islands and wildlife.

Booty is available for Private Boat Charter from sunrise to sunset,  and an incredible must not miss addition to any vacation.  Our eight man Safety & Service crew will attend to your group needs and ensure your time with us is well spent.   No matter what you’re seeking in the perfect vacation  -  Boracay Water Activities such as snorkeling or large group diving,  Scenic Activities such as island viewing or photography, Party Activities such as reunions, birthdays, or corporate team building  -  Our crew will deliver the most outstanding moments of your vacation.

Large Group Transportation

Booty is ideal for moving larger groups of people onto the island of Boracay in style.  The excitement of approaching Boracay, knowing your long day(s) of travelling are over and you’re just moments away from leaving  your everyday routine behind is anticipation and thrill at its finest!  Until now, large groups of people were split up, missing the togetherness and intoxication  that moment – both the beginning, and the end of your journey – will bring.  Truthfully, this moment is actually an important part of your vacation!

Let us Bring You Together.

We can move a group of up to fifty people from Caticlan to Boracay at the same time, squeezing every meaningful moment out of your vacation.  On large group transports we charge 1200 per person arriving in Caticlan and as low as 1600 per person if your group is arriving in Kalibo.  Kalibo transfers include a private air conditioned van.   This package includes all your terminal fees, shuttle transport to your hotel, My Boracay Guide book and a complimentary water.  For online booking, and prices for groups of nine or less, check out our Private Yacht Transport page here.

Private Charters

So you just couldn’t get enough Booty on your way from Caticlan to Boracay? No problem!  Booty and its fine crew are also available for Private Charter.  We can help you plan a wonderful tour around Boracay and its outlying islands, assist you in setting up a party for almost any occasion, or do our best to fulfill any other activities you may have in mind.  Our Charter price is 6,000 PhP per hour and you also have the option of adding a full service bar to your adventure.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any charter requests here.

My Boracay guide specializes in only the best of Boracay hotels, finest transport, and most exciting activities.  From the time you land in Caticlan or Calibo, until you leave, the same friendly customer service agent is able to promptly assist you in everything Boracay.  No one else can make a vacation this easy.  Feel free to check out our main page here for more hotel, transport, and activities options.

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How We Can Help

Let us help you get from Kalibo to Boracay.  In addition to having the widest selection of Hotels on Boracay Island, My Boracay Guide also has friendly and reliable staff in the field, working diligently to make our  customers happy every single day.  At any point in your journey – Kalibo, Caticlan or Boracay – If you absolutely want to arrive on the island with a smile, let us help you. We can make things trouble free, easy, and yes – even fun!

Standard Transport

Our most popular package is the all inclusive Standard Transfer.  We monitor your incoming flights, and make sure you receive a warm welcome in Kalibo or Caticlan, and navigate your company back to beautiful Boracay in the lap of comfort. We arrange the drivers, transport, and terminal fee’s for you in advance. For more information on our reasonable prices, and convenient hassle free booking have a look at our standard transports here.

Private Speedboat Transfers

For those of you that truly value speed and efficiency, or simply want to just impress the heck out of your travel companions, we offer a Caticlan to Boracay private speed boat transfer.  Come aboard the 225 horse power open bow speed boat, jet across the Tablas Straights and let us drive you to your resort in style. For more information, prices, and easy online booking visit our Speed Boat Transfer page.

Air Transfers

Finally, for those of you that just don’t want to deal with any of the anxiety associated with travel, we have private airplane charters available.  Perfect for your honeymoon, a quick get away, or a power trip to the island. For prices, routes and booking visit our Boracay Private Air Charters page.

I ‘m sure we can help make your kalibo to Boracay transport a trouble free, enjoyable adventure. If you have further questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our friendly team members.  We’re truly keen to assist you in making your Boracay vacation a mind blowing success!

Kalibo to Boracay on your own

When you land in Kalibo, clear customs and find your bags, you can find many independent drivers outside,  if you find one you like, negotiate a price to the port. The prices for each type of service are different but it’s about sixty pesos for a jeepney to upwards of 1000 pesos for a private van.  Many vacation goers choose to use some of the reasonably priced, safety certified transport specialists who take care of all the important details.  This allows you to just kick back and enjoy your ride through the grass capped mountains and pristine coastlines on the ninety minute  Kalibo to Boracay drive.

Landing in Kalibo

After you clear the airport you will more or less have three choices for transport to Boracay.  These choices being bus, van or Jeepney.   If you share one of the many vans waiting outside the airport with strangers, a seat will cost around 100 pesos. If you want to haggle a price, you can simply charter the van by yourself. The Jeepneys are the cheapest option, and are great for budget travelers who enjoy the grind of adventure!

Arranging transport at the Caticlan Jetty Port

Once you get into the Jetty Port, you have to pay several small fees at different windows for a grand total of 125 pesos, though this amount could change. After that, you will go through a security search and then walk down to the port, find which boat you have a ticket for and wait.  As with the overland Kalibo to Caticlan transfer, private transport companies are also available to complete this process for you.

Welcome to Boracay!

Aria pizza

Aria Pizza is located right next to the beach path in D-Mall.  The Aria Pizza is a thin crust pizza made using the finest authentic Italian ingredients, and baked under a traditional woodfire oven.  In addition to pizza, they offer delicious pastas, fresh green salads, and more. To summon your very own Aria pizza in Boracay, call 288-5573.

Bistro Valhalla

Valhalla has a large menu of mouth watering dishes, using only the finest of ingredients. Though it is more expensive than your average Boracay restaurant, Valhalla won’t disappoint and you truly get what you pay for.  Valhalla is fine dining delivery for that special holiday occasion. Call 288-5979 for delivery in Boracay.

Bite Club

Bite club is one of Boracay’s premier burger joints. They offer a wide variety of original toppings that will please the hardened soul of any burger aficionado. From mozzarella stuffed burgerellas, to the awe inspiring one pound triple X burger, they will more than satisfy your lust for beef.  For Delivery in Boracay call  288-5947.

Chopstick

Chopstick Noodle House located in D-Mall serves up a variety of fantastic Asian cuisine. You can find all your favorites such as dumplings, spring rolls, chicken satay, mul neng myun, chow mein, chicken curry, fried rice and more.  If you’re a fan of kimchi this is a place that shouldn’t be missed. For delivery in Boracay call 288-6784.

Cocomangas

Cocomangas is located in Station one, and has been a Boracay institution since 1987.  The Cocomangas specialty is pizza, but also has many other appetizers you can round out your meal with. Cocomangas may also be your best bet for late night service.   Click here for the Cocomangas menu, and call 288-4455 for Boracay Delivery.

Cyma

This quaint little restaurant tucked into one of the back paths of D-Mall serves up all your favorite Greek dishes. Now you can eat like a Greek God from the comfort of your own hotel room. (Hopefully not like the god Cronus, who tends to eat his own children) Dips, appetizers, soups, salads, shish-kabobs, pasta, house specialties, gyros, seafood, vegetarian, deserts, and a fine wine list.  Cyma has it all, and does it right.  Telephone 288-4283 for delivery in Boracay.

Demario Pizza

Demario pizza is located in Station three.  This thin crust authentic Italian pizza is tasty right down to the last bite. Call 288-3601 for your Demario delivery in Boracay.

Fish Bar

No surprises, Fish Bar covers your cravings for marine cuisine. Fish Bar is located in D-Mall.  500 pesos minimum order for delivery. Call 288-4026.

Hama

Hama is a Japanese cuisine restaurant located in D-Mall. You can order appetizing sushis and sashimis, fresh seafood and meat dishes, noodles and tempura dishes as well as healthy salads. If you’re looking for a taste of authentic, modern, Japanese food just call 288-5978 for delivery in Boracay.

Shakeys

California, 1954 – Sherwood “Shakey” Johnson pools his funds with those of college friend, Ed Plummer to open the first Shakey’s outlet.  Now you too, can pool your funds and get Shakey’s in Boracay!   They also have wings, pasta,  giant party sandwiches and much more available for delivery.  You can view the Shakey’s menu here and place your order by calling their Boracay delivery number at 288-1777.

Smoke

Smoke has smaller sized portions, but the food is good and the prices just can’t be beat. If you’re budget traveling and need delivery this is a good place to start.  Call 288-6014 for your Boracay delivery.

Yellow Cab

Yellow Cab pizza has many international franchises and Boracay is no exception – if you’re craving a pizza that reminds you of home look no further. Yellow Cab specializes in New York style pizza and is good value for your dollar. You can find the Yellow Cab menu here. For Delivery in Boracay call 288-5550.

YumSing Sea Food Restaurant

Hidden away in the second floor of a building in E-Mall, this little known dark horse really delivers. YumSing has more than fifty different Asian dishes, covering both Cantonese and mainland cooking styles. It should be noted the prices are also very reasonable. Call 506-3195 for Boracay delivery.

BORACAY ISLAND. This January 12th, Dubplate Boracay will feature LA based music producer and DJ Daedelus at Jungle Bar on the Bulabog back beach. Daedelus is an experimental dance music producer that counts 12 major albums to his name and a long list of prestigious performances and collaborations. What makes this DJ unique is his use of a Monome which is a hardware controller that has grids of backlit lights that can trigger and retrigger samples or sample sets of music. This is no ordinary DJ as every set becomes an original composition of new dance music which sends the crowds into hypnotic rhythms of dance.

Daedelus is appearing in Boracay by invitation from Noel De Brackinghe (a.k.a DJ Salamangkero), the Philippines renowned live mix DJ, remixer and music producer who manages Shaman Soundsystem and is the one of the hottest promoters in the Boracay dance scene. “This major event is run in association with B-Side, Manila’s leading alternative music club in Makati City”. Explains Noel.

The night will also include performances by elegantly hippy DJ couple Red-i and Soulflower of B-side, also Pasta Groove, Salamangkero himself, Erwin Edralin and a repeat performance from Rob Smith (RSD) the dubstep giant from the UK.

It is windsports season in Boracay. The north eastern monsoon winds are blowing on the Bulabog back beach of Boracay which is the epicenter of Windsurfing and Kiteboarding in S.E. Asia. “The Dubplate Boracay event at Jungle Bar will attract an energetic Kiteboarding fraternity, hundreds of international guests, visitors from Manila, Cebu and around the Philippine islands, as well as Boracay local residents. They will all converge on the remote sandy beach to dance inside the Jungle Bar that is built of bamboo and natural art making it a choice international dance party destination” says Noel.

This year, Daedelus has been busy performing and touring the world with the who’s who of the electronic beat scene including Nosaj Thing, Gaslamp Killer, Free The Robots, Flying Lotus. He also releases his music on labels such as Brainfeeder (Fly Lo’s imprint), Ninja Tune, Magical Properties, Friends Of Friends, Dublab & All City Records (Split EP with Teebs).

Daedelus will also perform at Dubplate Manila on January 14th, 2011 at B-Side, Makati.

Noel comments  “We are very proud to have this very talented musician and unique individual to visit Manila and Boracay in Dubplate style! So make sure you don’t miss out on this very special evening”.

Doors open at Jungle Bar on Wednesday 12th January, 2011 at 9pm, and tickets are P100 per person.

(The event is supported by B-Side, The Lazy Dog Bed and Breakfast, Pahuwayan Suites, BKR Boracay Kite Resort and Kasbah Restaurant and Bar).