Philippines by ferry
Philippines is a country with more than 72 islands and 100 ferry ports. Maritime transportation in Philippines is very well developed and there are numerous lines taking you from the mainland to the islands and back. Depending on the type of vessel that you are going to take to reach your destination, you may be able to take your car or motorbike with you, but keep in mind that you need to double check if the vessel in question is a car ferry or a passenger ferry to be sure.Table Of Contents
Domestic Ferry Lines
There are 113 ferry lines operating inside Philippines. The most popular domestic ferry lines are Cebu - Tagbilaran, Caticlan - Boracay and El Nido - Coron that take more than 998 passengers between these destinations. Of course, the routes are operating even during the winter, but the departure schedule is slightly different. Also, keep in mind that if the weather is not adequate for sailing, there is always a possibility that the ferry departure might be canceled, so make sure you read the Terms and Conditions applied for the specific departure you are interested in. Here are some of the most popular ferry lines offered in Philippines:Ferry Companies
Philippines has around 16 ferry companies operating departures to and from the surrounding islands. OceanJet is the largest ferry operator offering more than 1970 ferry lines, whereas the smallest ferry company is Bunso Transport and has 1 in their offer. The vessels vary in size and capacity, depending on the route they are sailing on, but the information regarding the type of vessel you will be boarding is going to be indicated on the ticket and on the search results when you browse through the departures. Some of the ferry companies operating in Philippines can be found below, where you can click on them for more information and reviews:
Ferry Ports in Philippines
Philippines is home to approximately 100 ferry ports. The largest ferry port is the one situated in Ozamiz. Of course, during the high summer season, it is advisable to get to the ferry port at least 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your ferry in order to avoid any delays in your travel time. The smallest ferry port is the one in Cataingan. Below you will find a list of the most popular ferry ports in Philippines:Islands in Philippines
Philippines is home to more than 72 islands. The biggest island off the coast of Philippines is Luzon, while the smallest one is Malapascua. Based on the ticket sales for the ferry lines to the islands of Philippines, the most popular islands in terms of travellers are Busuanga, Palawan and Luzon. For more details about each of the islands in Philippines, you can click on them below for more information about that island; ferry timetables, ferry companies, places of interest and more!Transportation to the ferry ports
If you are traveling by a plane and arriving at one of the airports in Philippines, you can reach the ferry port by bus, you can see more about that here. Or if you are wanting a private, door-to-door transfer, you can have a look at the options available here.FAQ about ferries in Philippines
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