Self-Drive Directions to Berberabe Pier
Berberabe Pier is close to the Shell Refinery on the east side of Batangas Bay and is the pickup point for the water taxis.
From Manila, proceed south along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX or South Superhighway). From the Makati EDSA flyover, it is approximately 40km to the Calamba toll plaza. From there proceed 3.1km to the Calamba exit and exit to the right towards Sto Thomas and Batangas. Proceed towards Sto Thomas for 7.5km where you will see a large green sign on your right pointing to the new STAR Tollway to Batangas. Follow the signs for Batangas. Zero your trip meter just after the toll plaza. At the Batangas exit (end of the tollway), zero your trip meter.
At the Batangas exit, turn left towards Batangas City. After 3.0km keep right past the ‘Lions’ Monument and make the next left turn at 3.4km. Drive to the next intersection at 3.7km and turn left. Head straight until you see the sign for Lobo, SM Mall, and the Shell refinery at 4.1km and turn right. Follow the signs to SM Mall, Lobo, and the Shell refinery, on the way you will cross a bridge at 5.1km, and shortly after you will see the Pontefino Hotel. Before arriving at the hotel turn right at the Y intersection at 5.6km that will take you to the new SM Mall at 6.2km. Continue straight past the Mall, past the Shell station, and keeping left, look out for signs to the Shell refinery. At 8.9km you will pass over a small bridge, and at 10.1km arrive at the Shell refinery. Continue along the winding road around the refinery. At 12.6km you will pass the flour mill (beware of the speed humps near the entrance gates), and at 13.8km take the small dirt road on the right. 200 meters down this road is Berberabe Pier