And from Iloilo, it is just a 2-3 hour land trip. It is a great favorite among locals and many foreigners who find it a real bargain.
Many aqua sports are available but mostly non-motorized to preserve corals.
Diving is also popular in Boracay with schools offering classes and licenses. Many claim tourism has spoiled it, but I do not completely agree. Boracay at this particular time also suddenly fills up. Going to White Beach, where all the action was not a problem as a van ferried us back and forth.