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THE "NEW NORMAL" IN BANTAYAN ISLAND
Please check the following Information before you travel to Bantayan Island or the Philippines. Since COVID-19 there are some more, new requirements and rules.
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Book with a truly accredited establishment in Bantayan Island for getting your entry permission (QR-Code).
Pay if possible cashless. Find the establishments who offer cashless payments below.
Those establishmen make use of online payment applications and mobile contact-tracing applications that will minimize physical contact with guests.
Please always wear a face mask in public places and only remove it when you are eating.
A “No Mask, No Entry” Policy is still implemented for all guests. Staff shall ensure that face masks are worn by guests in common areas at all times. Guests that do not comply may be refused admission.
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Please wash and/or disinfect your hands before you enter any establishment, restaurant or bar.
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Please observe social / physical distancing in public areas as good as possible.
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Please follow the instructions of your establishment and the public advisories.
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Guidelines for Tourists
Please find following the guidelines for tourists for Bantayan Island under the “New Normal” since COVID-19.
Port Entry Requirements
- Paid (100%) Confirmed Booking from an Accredited Establishment (see list here).
- Valid ID or Passport
- Vaccination Certificate
- QR-Code (issued by the Establishment you booked)
- Round Trip Shipping or Airline Ticket
- Pay Ecological Fee
Island Hopping Tour
- Register and arrange with SYKE Travel & Tours or with Santa Fe Tourism Office located at the port terminal.
- Present your Ecological Fee receipt.
- Only 50% of pump boat passenger capacity is permitted.
- Only persons traveling together shall be allowed on board
- Island Hopping tour ends on or before 6:00 pm.
- Passengers must wear life vest, appropriate footwear and other protective equipment.
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Snorkeling
- We recommend tor bring your own mask or snorkeling gears.
- Spitting on snorkeling masks for defogging is prohibited (if rented)
Beach Activities
- Water related activities (swimming, kayaking, island hopping) shall only be allowed until 6:00 pm.
- Food and drinks are not allowed on the beach.
- Physical distancing must be observed, also during swimming.
Land Tours
- Register at SYKE Travel & Tours or Santa Fe Tourism Office.
- Limit tour groups to 5 (five) people (they must traveling together).
- Must follow transport passenger capacity.
Limitations and Curfews
- Curfew within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Santa Fe shall be 12 Midnight to 5:00 am the following day.
- Any activities using loud noise (Karaoke, Videoke, Live Bands, Disco and the like) shall only be allowed during Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- No drinking of liquor and no smoking in public places.
- All establishments shall be allowed to open until 11:00 pm except pharmacies and bakeries (Curfew: 11:00 pm – 05:00 am).
- Curfew for Minors: 07:00 pm – 05:00 AM
- Single use of plastic bottles is not allowed, use refillable water tumblers.
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