I jumped in. The water was warm and crystal clear. It enveloped my whole being as I plunged, paused, and sprung back to the surface. I had a quick glimpse of paradise—schools of colorful orange-striped fishes swarming above a seabed replete with healthy corals. I puffed seawater out from my snorkel, readied myself, and let Boracay’s emerald waters envelop me once more.

NOT REALLY THE PERFECT WEATHER FOR AN ISLAND HOPPING ADVENTURE

Our day started early at the Station 2 of Boracay White Beach. We weren’t really planning on doing a Boracay island hopping tour since it was the rainy season and the weather wasn’t really that great, but C’s friend, who runs a boat tour around the island convinced us otherwise. She told us that tourists can still do the tour, which runs for about five to six hours, even if it was the habagat season (south-west monsoon). The tour sites shift to the eastern side of the island, with Bulabog Beach being the jump off point.

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We’re always on the lookout for the most affordable lodging possible whenever we visit a place. During our past travels to the celebrated Boracay Island, we found what could possibly be the cheapest beachfront accommodation along the Boracay White Beach.

DIVING AND SNORKELING EQUIPMENT AT WHITE BEACH DIVERS HOSTEL BORACAY

Dubbed as the White Beach Divers Hostel, it is located (as expected with budget lodgings on the island) at Station 3—quite a walk away from the party happenings at Station 2. As their name implies, they’re on the White Beach, they’re a diving outfit and they have a hostel. There.

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