Aquaria Water Park, Calatagan, Batangas

Last week, we went on a different kind of trip as we head over to Aquaria Water Park in Calatagan, Batangas. I’ve been craving for beach for the last couple of weeks and I guess it’s time for a quick break from the mountains. It’s also a chance for me to take my new Supremo1 to the test (full review soon!).

We arrived in Calatagan around lunch time and right after entering Aquaria Water Park, we had our quick brunch. Entrance to the resort is Php 600/head on weekdays at Php 800/head during weekends.

 

We then headed to the beach front cabanas and set up our stuff. Rental fee is Php 1,200 and is inclusive of tables and chairs already. There are only 3 beach front cabanas right now so you may want to arrive early since it’s a first come first serve basis.

 

Aquaria Water Park has restaurant facing the beach side so it’s a nice way to have lunch. Bringing of food inside is allowed but there’s a corkage fee of Php 100/head.

 

One thing I love about Aquaria is that they offer a lot of water activities. Although most of them are not under the management and are only concessionaires, I still find it nice that you can try a lot of water sports. Since I’m the adventure kind of guy, I made sure that I get to try them all. We tried the Buzz Bump, Banana Boat and Jet Ski (jet ski is Php 3500/hr. I forgot the rest sorry 🙂 ).

 

 

It was my first time to try Jet Skiing and it was so fun! It was just a different experience especially when you’re in the middle of sea, going around 42kph. I don’t know how to swim and the waves keep on causing the jet ski to sway every now and then putting the thrill to a different level. It’s aso such a different feeling when you’re going extremely fast and you cannot sea anything else except the sea.

After trying out different water activities, we had a quick rest and just enjoyed the beach life. The cabana was so cool and looks so classy.

 

You can also setup your own tent though I’m not sure how much is the pitching fee.

 

There’s also a henna tattoo both in the area. (p.s. that’s not me! haha)

 

One great thing about Aquaria is that the whole complex looks nice. The pool is not your typical rectangular one. They also have a slide and the cabanas looks so awesome. It will really give you that tropical beach vibe. And I just have to say, their bath house is suuuuper cool!

 

If you have a car, the easiest route is via SLEX and take either the Southwoods Exit or the Sta. Rosa Exit. Head straight to Tagaytay Rotunda and drive along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. AtPalico intersection, turn left to Balayan-Calatagan passing by Lago De Oro and the Calatagan Municial Hall. A lttle after the Municipal Hall, turn left to M. Apacible.

From MRT Taft, ride the BSC Bus going to Tagaytay-Lian. Bus fare is around Php 152. Tell the driver to drop you off in front of 7-11 in Lian. Then ride an ordinary bus going to Calatagan Public Market. Fare is Php 30. Then ride a tricycle going to Aquaria. Fare is Php 150-200 since it’s a special trip.

Aquaria Water Park is open daily (except Tuesdays during lean season) from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. There’s no overnight right now but they’re already building 2 new hotels within the area.

Entrance fee is Php 800 for weekends and Php 600 for weekends.Kids below 4ft gets 50% off. Also, if you’re in a large froup (10 pax minimum), you also get 25% off . Locker fee is Php 150. There are 3 types of cabana available: Cove Pool Cabana (can acommodate 8-10pax; Php 1,700), Resort Pool Cabana (12-15 pax, Php 2,000) and Beach Front Cabana (6-8 pax, Php 1,200). Rental fee is inclusive of tables and chairs.

The restaurant offers the Bilao Fiesta (Php 695, good for 5pax) and the Seafood Fiesta (Php 795, good for 5pax) which includes daing na bangus or fried tilapia, liempo or lechon kaali, squid or shrip. Both platters include 5 cups of rice, salted egg, talong, tomato, onion and bagoong alamang.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 553-8888 or email [email protected]. For updates, follow Aquaria Water Park on Facebook (fb.com/aquariawaterpark); Instagram @aquariawaterpark; and Twitter @aquariaph. For more info, visit aquaria.com.ph 

 Aquaria Water Park is developed by Landco Pacific Corporation and manged by Fuego Hotels & Properties Management Corporation. 

 Cheers~!