Apo Reef Natural Park

Most Apo Reef trips start in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro (expedition boats and camping) or on a liveaboard that includes Apo Reef as part of a longer route.

Common Expedition Route via Sablayan

• Fly into Manila (MNL), then connect to San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (SJI) or take a ferry to Mindoro.
• Transfer overland to Sablayan (the main jump-off port).
• Cross by boat to the park across roughly 28 km to 33 km of open water, depending on the route and sea state.

Liveaboard Routes

• Some Philippines liveaboards include Apo Reef on itineraries that also visit Coron. Departures commonly use ports in Batangas (Luzon) or Puerto Princesa (Palawan).

Gateway Transport

• Manila to Batangas: buses and private vans run frequently, but traffic can be slow. - Mindoro transfers: overland routes to Sablayan are typically done by private van arranged through your operator, especially if your schedule is tight.