There's only one hundred metres that separate the island from the beach, and you can get there on foot at low tide or by kayak at high tide. (philippines-hotels.ws)
Getting There Upon arrival at Caticlan Jetty Port at the tip of Panay mainland, travelers need to ride a boat to cross the two - kilometer strait that separates the island of Boracay from Panay. (getawayholidays.com)
To give a little background on the seaplane ride, it's required for most resorts in the Maldives as they are all on separate islands spread out over hundreds of miles. (pointsmilesandmore.com)