 Tablas Island is in the Province of Romblon and is located in MIMAROPA Region (we are only 20 kilometer north of Boracay) and Romblon is known for its marble industry. The province is a group of several islands located south of mainland Luzon and is composed of three major islands (Tablas, Sibuyan and Romblon) and 17 minor and small islands. Its capital town also named Romblon, located in one of the major islands of the same name.  The capital town of Romblon is an island town in the middle of the 2 bigger islands, Tablas and Sibuyan. There are many things to do, activities to experience and sights enjoy in Romblon, Romblon. So, if you're planning a visit, here's a travel guide on how to get to Romblon, Romblon.  1. From Manila, take a bus bound for Batangas Port. Travel time is about 2 hours and fare is around 130.00 pesos. You may take Jac Liner or Jam Liner with terminals found in Cubao and Buendia Pasay. 2. Upon arrival in Batangas Port, go to the RORO ticketing offices to buy your tickets. 3. There are 2 major RORO boats that travels to Romblon, Romblon. One is Montenegro Shipping Lines with a route of Batangas-Odiongan-Romblon. Another one is 2GO Travel with a route of Batangas-Romblon-Roxas. A smaller company such as MV Navios also has Batangas-Romblon trips. Please refer to the trip schedules and fares below.  Montenegro Shipping Lines The schedule of their boat is every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 5:00 PM. Estimated travel time is about 12 hours since the boat stops in Odiongan before proceeding to Romblon, Romblon. Time of arrival in Romblon is around 5:00 AM the next day. Fares (as of February 2016)
 2GO Travel If you want a faster travel going to Romblon, Romblon, you may opt to take 2GO Travel's Batangas-Romblon boat. The ferry leaves Batangas Port every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 PM. It is faster because it doesn't stop in Odiongan. Estimated travel time is about 8 hours. Time of arrival in Romblon, Romblon is around 6:00 AM the next day. Fares (as of February 2016)
 MV Navios They have Batangas-Romblon trips every Sundays and Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Contact numbers are 0908-146-2243 / 0999-996-0840. Fares (as of February 2016)
 Returning to Batangas For Montenegro Shipping Lines, the RORO ship leaves the Port of Romblon every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 2:00 PM. For 2GO Travel, the RORO Ship leaves Romblon every Wednesdays at 9:00 PM and Saturdays at 10:00 PM. Travel Tips & Reminders
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#tablas, tablas island get to tablas #filipinofood filipino food My family and friends are always asking me 'Greg, how do you get home?' So when I tell them, they don't believe me. Therefore, I thought I'd share part of my adventure of traveling home...
To our undiscovered island. Enjoy the video! What am I traveling on? It's a banca boat. The banca boat is a traditional boat made of native materials: bamboo, coconut wood, and some local plywood. Instead of having oars, we are powered by an inboard diesel motor. What type of accommodations do banca boats have? We get to sit on wooden planks (or if you are lucky, then you get a plastic chair). The boat is covered to protect you from the rain and sun, but we don't really have any windows (except for the Captain's position - so he can steer us toward our destination). Can you eat on the boat? Yes. Some boats offer affordable, light snacks, drinks and coffee, while on the weekend, the boat is much smaller. Therefore, no snacks. What is the price to ride from Catalan to Tablas Island? P300 (Philippine peso) or US$7. How long of a ride is it on the banca boat? About 2 hours and 45 minutes. Perfect for getting to know your fellow passengers, enjoy the view of the passing islands, read a book, or take a nap. Can people smoke on the boat? Technically the answer is 'no'. I think if you sit at the very back of the boat, then you might be able to 'light up'. But never inside the boat with other passengers. Do I need to make reservations? No. It's first come, first serve. So plan to be at the Catalan jetty port/pier at No Later Than 8am (the same for the return trip from Tablas Island), pay your P300, sign the manifest, pay your P50 port fee to set sail at 845am (yes, this time is 'Filipino time'). Please share this with your friends. Better yet, come try it yourself! Don't let life's experiences pass you by. |
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