How to get to Cagabalete, first take the JAM/JAC from Buendia or Cubao bus going to Lucena Grand Central Terminal, P210 per person. It will be better to take the first trip to Lucena. The boat going to Cagbalete only has two trips, 10 am and 4 pm. If you are going to stay there for one night only, its better to get the first trip to the island.
Take a bus in Grand Central Terminal going to Mauban for P60 per person. In Mauban, you may drop by the wet market to get your supply for the beach then take the trike going to the pantalan.
The boat going to Cagbalete island has two trips, take the first trip to enjoy the island better. P40 per person. Upon reaching the island, hire a guide for P20 to take you to a resort of your choice Sto Nino.