A Day to Dive For

Aside from lounging on the beach and food-tripping, what more can you do in Boracay? But of course, there are lots of water sports to try! So, try we did. If you just walk along the beach, lots of guys would automatically offer you packages for activities. Usually, it would cost you 1500 for 7 pre-selected activities. However, since we only wanted to try parasailing and helmet diving, we opted to pay for each activity separately. Helmet diving costs 300 pesos per person, inclusive of a boat transfer to the diving site, plus photos underwater, and a cool helmet with a large peep glass in front. On the other hand, parasailing usually costs 1000 pesos per person, inclusive of a private boat, and having your own parasailing equipment exclusive for your group to avoid the long lines.

Private Superman Boat for Parasailing

Parasailing is perfect when done early in the morning so that the temperature is just cool enough for you to enjoy the view high above the sea. One ride up usually lasts for around 15 minutes, and for me, that was long enough to turn my stomach upside down. If you have motion sickness, you'll prolly want to skip this activity, since after only 5 minutes in the air, I already felt sick, really.

Parasailing

Helmet diving is done in one spot only. The difference is on the helmets used underwater, some only have a circular hole for you to peep on, while others, like ours, have the whole front of the helmet being glass so that you can see a lot, and at the same time, you can actually see your face in the underwater photos. Helmet diving usually lasts for around 15 minutes as well. You need not wear any type of footwear to wander around underwater.

Helmet Diving

After the water sports, we were dropped off at Ariel's House located in Station 1, where we purchased 4 tickets for a trip to Ariel's point. While waiting for the boat transfer to the site, we were briefed of the rules and regulations and were given all the freebies, such as the baller bracelets, etc. Each ticket costs 2000 pesos inclusive of unlimited drinks, buffet lunch, kayaking, snorkeling, unlimited fun, and the main event, unlimited cliff diving! For more information, check out their website here.

Drinks on board to Ariel's Point

I knew just at the boat ride that this activity is definitely worth the bucks spent. What with the unlimited drinks that immediately poured during the boat ride to the spot! Then upon arrival, you'll be greeted by amazing views and relaxing spots. I went straight to the bar to order Jack coke and Rum cola to soothe my nerves, because I planned on diving from all of the dive spots, proceeding from lowest to highest. Unfortunately, since my adrenaline was in overdrive, I failed to spot the 3 meter dive spot, and went straight to the 5 meter dive spot! And I have got to say, it was one hell of a jump! The key is to let go of the railing, walk until you reach the edge of the plank, and just dive/jump without looking back, or else, you'll be fighting for your life.

My jump shot from 5 meter plank

Highest dive spot: 15 meters

After one jump, I downed two more glasses of Jack coke to calm my nerves and went straight for the 8 (or I think 10) meter dive spot. I thought that since I already jumped once, it'd be less frightening and nerve-wracking the second time around. But, no! Lo, and behold! Everything I felt during the first dive was doubled. And yet, I jumped. Hell, yeah, I did.

One of the chill spots to relax at Ariel's Point

Lunch buffet then came tumbling after, and I chowed down what I could. The lunch was nicely done and was really delicious, with lots of choices. I had to go back to the table 3x before I told myself to stop.

Starting spot for snorkeling and kayaking

Our group opted to explore around and do kayaking and snorkeling. And at around 3 in the afternoon, I went back up to jump from the highest dive spot, 15 meters that is. After around 3-5 minutes of gruesome war between me, myself, and I, I finally let go of the railing and jumped. That must have been the longest 15 seconds of my life. I would never forget how it felt while I was falling towards the clear bluish-greenish sea. And then the splash, I rose up to the surface, and I knew, it was truly, madly, amazingly worth it!

Ariel's Point

When I went back up, I can still feel my heart racing! I downed some more glasses of alcoholic drinks and by 4 pm, we were heading back to Boracay Island.

We suddenly felt like having coffee, so we went to get some at Starbucks. I must say though, the prices are way way up. Then we ate the famous chori burger, and some isaw from a food kiosk, I think in Station 1. Essentially, chori burger is just sliced and grilled chorizo sandwiched in buns. It was good enough to satisfy hunger for about 40 pesos each.

Our last stop for this jam-packed day is PubCrawl. Basically, PubCrawl is the best way to meet new people and fellow travelers from all over the world while hopping along the hottest bars in Boracay. Throw in interactive games, plus free shots by the beach, this is one epic night out you won't wanna miss. Check out their website by clicking here.

Boracay PubCrawl

(*Some of the photos were grabbed from Boracay PubCrawl FB page)

Crazy Boracay PubCrawl Bunch

Before heading to PubCrawl, we freshened up back at the hotel. Unfortunately, the night spent at PubCrawl was too damn awesome and uhh-mayyy-zing for me to put into words. So... all I can say is: it was the best night ever! If you're looking for a night out to party, get to know other people, kiss some random stranger, drink 'til you drop, and or dance 'til dawn, whether you're shy or a party animal, PubCrawl is exactly what you need. It is indeed the number 1 activity in Boracay. Pre-book your tickets online so to save some bucks. A ticket is worth 735 pesos online, and is much more expensive if bought through walk in. I give it 5 stars, or, hell, better yet 10!

Me and my girls at PubCrawl

Too much partying can lead to ravenous tummies. So by 3 am, people were pouring into different restaurants that are still open to be free of hunger. After the midnight/early morning snack, we headed back to the hotel and had some good night's sleep. What a day!

Costs of the day:
- water sports: 1300 pesos
- Ariel's point: 2000 pesos
- Chori burger+isaw: 60 pesos
- Starbucks: 205 pesos
Total = 3565 pesos