Hans Christian Andersen Adventure Cruise!

We are pleased to present the tour “Adventure Cruise on M/Y Hans Christian Andersen”, which will take you on an unforgettable voyage through the Philippines.

We have set our sights on memorable experiences, empty beaches, local fishing villages, fantastic diving and snorkeling – the perfect way to explore the picturesque archipelagos of the Philippines. We offer a relaxed unpretentious holiday atmosphere and you won’t have to worry about dresscode

Northern Route
Depending on the time of year, our adventure cruise will take you around on different routes.  STARTING DECEMBER 17, 2009.
The Northern Route starts in Batangas, located near 2 hours drive south of Manila.

This cruise takes you south to the North Palawan region and Coron Bay, an area renown for its outstanding natural beauty.

Enroute we will visit a number of idyllic tropical islands, pure Robinson Crusoe stuff where rocky coastlines alternate with pristine sandy beaches framed by swaying coconut palms. Beautiful places where you can relax and enjoy, or be active and explore. Every day new adventures await.

For divers, the highlight of the cruise will be the World War II warship cemetery at Coron Bay and the world famous Apo Reef Natural Reserve.

Northern Route Program
Day 1
Departure from Batangas

Day 2
Pandan Island and Sablayan

Day 3
Coron Bay, the Blue Lagoon and Dicalabuan Island

Day 4
Culion and Sangat Island

Day 5
Calambuyan Island and North Kay Island

Day 6
Dibotonai Island and Talampulan Island

Day 7
Apo Reef National Park

Day 8
Batangas

For more information, please view our website www.hcacruise.com or email us at hcacruise@yahoo.com

Thank you very much and we look forward to welcoming you aboard the M/Y Hans Christian Andersen Adventure Cruise!

We have 8 Luxury rooms and 11 budget rooms that will surely satisfy your stay. Equipped with newly built rooms and facilities that you will consider our Hotel as “home away from home”. We guarantee our clean rooms, which you surely can relax at affordable prices.

Domestic & Inbound Services
•Domestic Ticket Sales
•Local Hotel and Resort Accomodations
•Local Conventions and Conferences
•Student Group Tours
•Dive Tours
•Heritage Tours
•Adventure Tours
•Tour Guide Services
•Airport Transfer
•Transportation Services

Other Services
•Passport Processing
•Immigration Assistance
•Travel Consultancy
•Visa Application, Procedure and Assistance

With these events in mind, personalized services are specially designed for you to celebrate these meaningful milestones that will surely make an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Let us provide you with the service you need… the friendliest of smiles… the easy and natural warmth of hospitality that the Filipinos are known for the world over.

Let us make your next event productive and memorable and done precisely the way you want it to be!

Boracay being part of Aklan has also been a famous destination celebrating one of the most awaited festivals in the country. The Ati-atihan, well attended by most of the country’s big players in both tourism and chamber of commerce industry as well as government officials.

Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island, plus a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main island. The Calamianes Group of Islands, to the northwest consists of Busuanga Island, Culion Island, and Coron Island. Durangan Island almost touches the westernmost part of Palawan Island, while Balabac Island is located off the southern tip, separated from Borneo by the Balabac Strait. In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly Islands, located a few hundred kilometers to the west is considered part of Palawan by the Philippines, and is locally called the Kalayaan Group of Islands.

Palawan’s almost 2,000 kilometers (1,200 mi) of irregular coastline are dotted with roughly 1,780 islands and islets, rocky coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches. It also harbors a vast stretch of virgin forests that carpet its chain of mountain ranges. The mountain heights average 3,500 feet (1,100 m) in altitude, with the highest peak rising to 6,843 feet (2,086 m)[4] at Mount Matalingahan. The vast mountain areas are the source of valuable timber. The terrain is a mix of coastal plain, craggy foothills, valley deltas, and heavy forest interspersed with riverine arteries that serve as irrigation.

BORACAY

Boracay is the paradise for certified sun-worshippers all over the world. In fact, local foreign tourists have made Boracay their yearly destination. Others have chosen to live on this haven.

Sheltered from the fierce easterly typhoons, Boracay can be found on the northwestern tip of Panay in Aklan, a province on the Visayas Island known for its colorful Ati-Atihan festival.

Boracay’s thousand-hectares boast of all the elements of a tropical heaven –crystals blue waters, powder white sand, liberal doses of tropical palms and flowering plants and a healthy and diverse marine life.

Boracay has three little communities –Yapak in the north, Balabag in the middle and the Manoc-manoc in the south. Hilly elevations of up to 100 meters above sea level characterize Yapak and Manoc-manoc. Intertwining trails link the small villages and may sometimes lead to lush tropical jungles.

The culinary fare at Boracay is as diverse as the nationalities of its visitors. French, Chinese, Australian, Belgian, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Thai-are all fused into native cuisine. Truly, Boracay has become the premier destination of beach lovers around the globe.

WATERFUN. The beach beckons for some serious swimming, or just wading by the shore. For the more active vacationers, windsurfing and the parasailing gears are readily available. Go sailing with the help of locals acutely attuned to the rhythms of the sea.

BEACH COMBING. There are over a dozen beaches dotting the islands: White Beach, Diniwid, Alinghai Beach, Manoc-manoc Beach and Cagban Beach, among others. Work on your tan, read a book, relax and have a message. White Beach, probably the most famous stretch in the country, features bright, fine sand and clear, swallow waters.

NIGHTLIFE. Spend the last hours of the day at any of Boracay’s bars and discos. Beer in hand, you can dance on the sand with a few brilliant fireflies. If this seems too rowdy for your taste, take a stroll on the moonlit beach.

BAT CAVES. Explore the bat caves of Yapak, preferably with an experienced guide and take photos of these night creatures.

KAR-TIR SEASHELL MUSEUM. Located at the village of Ilig-iligan, Kar-tir features an interesting collection of seashells, woodcarvings, pottery, hand- woven articles, and traditional costumes from all over the Philippines.

Known as the Philippines’ last frontier, Palawan is also considered and known to be the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization” for it is where the remains of the old Tabon Man was discovered nurtured inside the cave over 22,000 years ago. Moreover, Palawan is a nature sanctuary, the alluring and magnificent Marine Park called Tubbataha Reefs, the country’s largest marine habitat, can also be found in this Island.

Palawan also boast of its 3,900-hectares reserve of limestone and marble peaks, the longest navigable river in the world names St. Paul Subterranean Park or commonly known as the Underground River. It is declared as a World Heritage Site by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The gateway to this another world class destination is Puerto Princesa, the Island’s capital city and the country’s cleanest and greenest.