Visiting Province of Romblon for Summer of 2016 is the best choice for bakasyunista out there.
Tablas Island, Romblon is the largest island that comprise the Marble Capital of the Philippines, Romblon Province, MIMAROPA. The name of the island was of Spanish origin. Before the colonialization of the Philippines, Tablas was known as the Island of Osigan. At the time of contact with Westerners, Osigan had a population of two hundred and fifty people living in small villages. Wax was produced in this island.
The Island is the home of 9 municipalities namely, Alcantara, Calatrava, Ferrol, Looc, Odiongan, San Agustin, San Andres, Santa Fe, and Santa Maria.
How to Get to Tablas Island, Romblon via Ferry
1. From Manila, take a bus bound to Batangas Port. You may take Jam Liner with a terminals found in Cubao and Buendia Pasay.
2. Upon arrival in Batangas Port, go to RORO ticketing offices to buy your tickets.
3. There are 2 major RORO boats that travels to Odiongan, Romblon. One is Montenegro Shipping Lines with a route of Batangas-Odiongan. Another is 2GO Travel with a route of Batangas-Odiongan-Caticlan.
FARES
Montenegro Shipping Lines Schedule
The schedule of their RORO vessel is everyday at 5:00 PM. Estimated travel time is about 9 hours and the time of arrival in Odiongan Port is around 2:00 AM the next day.
Fares (as of February 2016)
Economy Regular/Student/Senior – P762.00/P648.00/P610.00
Mabuhay Regular/Student/Senior – P991.00/P842.00/P793.00
Fiesta Regular/Student/Senior – P914.00/P777.00/P731.00
Source: Montenegro Lines Inc.
2Go Travel Schedule
For more comfortable way of travelling to Odiongan, you may opt to take 2Go Travel’s Batangas-Odiongan vessel. The ferry leaves Batangas Port every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday at 9PM and 10am during Thursday and Sunday.
Fares (as of February 2016)
Super Value Class – P858.00
Tourist Class – P1,008.00
Cabin for 4 – P1,264.00
How to Get to Tablas Island, Romblon via Plane
Philippine Airlines Express on 2015 started their Manila to Tablas and vice versa commercial flights. It leaves Ninoy Aquino International Airport every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
You may visit the website of Philippine Airlines Express for the lowest rate offer.
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Posted by Jan Levent on Saturday, 16 January 2016
