Island Water updates Batangas to Puerto Galera schedules for April 2-4, 2026
Written by: Elmer Balbin Jr.
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To accommodate the expected influx of travelers during the Lenten season, Island Water has released its updated fastcraft sailing schedules for the Batangas to Puerto Galera (v.v.) route. The special schedules cover Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday, from April 2 to April 4, 2026.
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2026
Departure times for the start of the long weekend are as follows:
| Batangas to Balatero | Balatero to Batangas |
|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | 05:30 AM |
| 07:30 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 12:15 PM | 01:45 PM |
| 03:30 PM | 03:00 PM |
Good Friday – April 3, 2026
On Good Friday, fewer trips are scheduled compared to the previous day:
| Batangas to Balatero | Balatero to Batangas |
|---|---|
| 07:30 AM | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| 12:15 PM | 01:45 PM |
| 03:30 PM | 03:00 PM |
Black Saturday – April 4, 2026
A limited schedule will be observed on Black Saturday:
| Batangas to Balatero | Balatero to Batangas |
|---|---|
| 07:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 01:45 PM | 03:00 PM |
Booking Information and Customer Support
Passengers are highly encouraged to book their tickets in advance via the official website at www.islandwater.ph or through the Island Water Official Facebook Page. For inquiries, the following contact numbers are available:
- Customer Care: 09478912988
- Batangas Port: 09565137324
- Balatero (Puerto Galera): 09542585518
- Abra de Ilog: 09542677368
Travelers are advised to arrive at the port at least one hour before their scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth boarding process during the peak travel period.
Source: Facebook
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Elmer Balbin Jr.
Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
The software architect behind Pamasahe and hailing from Bacolod City, Elmer has years of experience in web and mobile development. Responsible for developing and maintaining Pamasahe’s codebase, Elmer likes to work fast and is always eager to try new technology stacks. Outside of personal projects, he teaches programming to aspiring developers and enjoys playing RPG games such as Skyrim and Fallout.