Transfer from hotel or private residence in Manila:

• Just let us know when and where you wish to be picked up from.
• If you wish to be collected from a hotel in Manila we need the Hotel name, phone number & your room number
• From a private residence we need the full address and if possible directions to assist the driver as well as a contact phone number.

      Transfer from the International Airport NAIA Terminal 1, Manila:

• We need your flight number and arrival time to book this as well as the number of people in the group
• After you pass through customs look for someone wearing a Big Apple T-shirt and carrying a sign with your name.

      In the event that you can not give us enough notice of your arrival or for any reason you are not met:

• Walk out of the terminal and across the road and down the left hand ramp to the 'Arrival Extension Area'.
• At the bottom of the ramp you should see signs with the letters of the alphabet. Stand under the letter 'B' (for Big Apple) and look across the road.
• There are barriers in place, behind which you will see lots of people waiting for friends and relatives.
• Walk down the road looking across the street for someone wearing a Big Apple T-shirt and carrying a sign with your name.
• Identify yourself and be prepared that at this stage you may have to leave the luggage trolley behind for a short walk to the car.
  

* All return transport is arranged while you are here through the receptionist at the resort

Big Apple Dive Resort Contact Numbers:
+63 43 2873134 or +63 919 4498298 (Resort)
+63 2 8922660 (Makati office)

Sikat Bus and Boat

• Departing the Citystate Hotel in Ermita at 8am and 1pm. For enquiries and bookings phone +63 (2) 5213344
• Easier than public transport, no vendors en route
• P600 per person, easy luggage storage under the bus.
• If you arrive at either Puerto Galera or Balatero call the resort for advice on how to get to Sabang from there.
• We can arrange to have you met from any ferry - just give us a call.

Public transport Boat or Ferry

• For the ‘seasoned traveler'
• Not convenient or easy if you have luggage
• Cheapest option.
• Catch a regular aircon bus from Manila (BLTB or JAM bus stations in Pasay) to Batangas Port (approx. P150) where local boats and ferries run to Sabang, Puerto Galera and Balatero
• If you arrive at either Puerto Galera or Balatero call the resort for advice on how to get to Sabang from there.
• We can arrange to have you met from any ferry - just give us a call.

Seaplane - Travel in style

• With Subic Seaplane, cost is US$400 one way for up to three people (depending on your size and the amount of luggage). The plane, from Subic Bay, cannot land at the international airport but can be met close by at the Blue Horizon Restaurant.
• Flights can only be made well with in day light hours. Contact us for more information / bookings or Mike O'Farrel direct: : seaplane@asia-mail.com / or seaplane@portalinc.com Tel: +63 (47) 252 3005 / +63 (47) 222 4916 / +63 (47) 252 2230 or cellular +63 (918) 371 0580.

Helicopter

• Flying time around thirty minutes, lands on the beach, daylight only.
• Commuter Air Philippines: PHP 25,000 per hour (we estimate 1.5 hours). Approximately PHP 37, 500. Max four passengers (or 350 kilo's total weight). Total around US$ 960
• Ayala Aviation: PHP 28,000 per hour (estimate 1.5 hours). Approximately PHP 42,000 + landing and take off fee (total P1, 000) + 3% carrier tax (i.e. about P1, 250). Max five passengers. Total around US$1,150

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To Batangas Port:
At the Batangas Port exit, proceed straight ahead for 3.9km to the Bauan overpass. Proceed straight ahead over the overpass along the road to the port where you will reach the port entrance at 6.3km.

To Lea Beach:
At the Batangas Port exit, turn left towards Batangas City. After 3.0km keep right past the 'Lions' Monument and make the next left turn at 3.4km. Drive to the next intersection at 3.7km and turn left. Head straight until you see the sign for Lobo, SM Mall and the Shell refinery at 4.1km and turn right. Follow the signs to SM Mall, Lobo and the Shell refinery, on the way you will cross a bridge at 5.1km and shortly after you will see the Pontefino Hotel. Before arriving at the hotel turn right at the Y intersection at 5.6km that will take you to the new SM Mall at 6.2km. Continue straight past the Mall, past the Shell station and keeping left, lookout for signs to the Shell refinery. At 8.9km you will pass over a small bridge, and at 10.1km arrive at the Shell refinery. Continue along the winding road around the refinery. At 12.6km you will pass the flour mill (beware of the speed humps near the entrance gates), and at 13.0km take the small dirt road on the right immediately at the end of the Flour Mill fence (about 100 meters after the second speed bump). 200 metres down this road is Lea Beach.

Parking at Lea Beach is P50 per night in an open but locked area.