Star Shipping – Ferry between Allen and Matnog – connecting Luzon and Samar Islands
The Philippine National Highway runs all the way from Manila to Davao and Zamboanga in Mindanao. There are ferries between Luzon and Samar Islands and connecting Leyte and Mindanao. Reservations are not needed – vehicles are loaded as they arrive.
The ferries run continuously unless there is bad weather.
Star Shipping is one of the 3 or 4 companies that ferries buses, trucks and other vehicles between Matnog on Luzon and Allen in northern Samar. The crossing is straightforward and easy – just make sure to have a few photo copies of your vehicle registration.
A small car costs around 960 pesos plus terminal fees including driver. Passengers pay 120 each. A motorcycle costs 300 pesos plus terminal fees, and the driver and passengers must pay 120 pesos each.
People riding the bus have the fare included in their tickets, but they have to get off and go through security while the driver loads the vehicle.
Allen
Matnog
Heavily loaded trucks are put in the center and the light empty buses are on the sides. Small cars and motorbikes are the last to load and the first off when you get to the other side. All vehicles back in during loading so light vehicles are in the front.
The ramp is raised but if there is any kind of a sea, the water will splash through the seams and soak your vehicle with salt water. Salt is very corrosive so be sure to give your vehicle a good wash down with fresh water if it got wet on the way over.
Allen to Matnog Ferry
Climbing Mount Apo
General Santos
Growing Orchids
Judy's Resto Bar
Logging with Motorcycles
Mount Mayon
Balabac Island
Biri Island
Calbiga Cave
Capul Island
Mangrove Swamp Palawan
Mikes's Resort
Hiya Ricky i forgot to tell u the other day when u travel on the ferry from Southern Leyte to Surigao the ferry price is not inclusive of the bus price. It cost me around P276 with the ticket and terminal fee.
Hope thats helpful to someone. I caught the non- aircon from Ormoc on the 29th dec to go visit my son in Tagum. Davao. I got non a/c as its the only one that goes in the day time the nite one is a/c.
Cy mate.
hey ricky, how much will it cost me if i have a starex van with me from allen to matnog?
Hello Euclid,
I am not sure, but would venture a guess that it will run around 1200 pesos. Passengers will have to pay an additional fare of 120 pesos each plus, the terminal fee of around 20 pesos.
dp
hi dutchpickle,
could you provide me the names of the other roro ferry operators plying the matnog-allen route. thanks
Hello tony,
I am not sure their names, but other companies leave from the same pier and you can get tickets in the same building.
I always book with the company leaving next – they seem to alternate , with departures every hour or so. They do not have a set schedule and leave when the boat is full (with motor vehicles).
cheers
dp
how much will it cost for a ten wheeler cargo truck? passenger fee plus terminal, etc.
Hello Jasmin,
There are 3 ferry companies that make the Allen to Matnog run and they charge the same fare.
I do not know the fare for commercial vehicles like buses or cargo hauling trucks.
here is another link on the subject
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/allen-ferry.html
take care
dp
hi, can ask about the schedule of arrival and departure of ferries from Allen, Samar????
Hello reg,
There is a steady flow of ferries that leave every hour or so. The ferries are loaded as the vehicles arrive.
Reservation are not needed.
dp
How much is the fare cost of car on board of a vessel from Manila to Roxas City?
Hi Charlie
Star Shipping just does the run between Matnog on Luzon Island connecting to Samar Island at the port in Allen.
dp
ask lng po..pupunta po kami sa palumpon ormoc leyte, ang daan po namin is from matnog..ang sasakyan po namin ay roro going matnog…may dala po kaming 6 wheeler na truck may kargang gamit sa bahay. magkano po kaya ang charge sa truck at kasama na po ba dun ang driver at pasahero… everyday po ba ang byahe from mtnog to allen samar. san po ba kayo pedeng matawagan….eto po number ko
Hello Neony Dolera
The “dutchpickle” website does not have fare information for cargo and large vehicles. There are several shipping companies that make the Matnog to Allen route so you can take your choice. They make regular trips and depart when the ferry is ful – then they start loading the next one.
good luck
dp
friends… what is the time schedule of ferries sailing from Allen port to Matnog port…
what is the last trip of the ferry or the first trip of the ferry if ever i cant catch the last trip……
can I still catch a ferry if my trip start at palompon in the morning, then tacloban city-catbalogan city-calbayog city-allen port…. what is the best way tor ride…..
thanks,
Andrew Tampus
Hello Andrew ,
Sounds like you already have the plan – you might be able to avoid going all the way into Tacloban City. If you have enough gasoline just head directly to the San Juanico bridge and follow the western Highway to Catbalogan.
Maybe the first ferry crossing between Allen and Matnog will be around 7 am – not sure but there is a fresh boat taking off every hour or so up till 8 or 9 pm.
happy trip
dp
Good day!
ask lng sana ako how much the fare to matnog-to allen? jeepney yng gagamitin,16 setters.,
Thanks,
Brian
Hi, just found your site. Very interesting and useful. You seem pretty knowledgeable so I hope you can help me.
I want to travel from Legaspi (after being in Donsol) to Liloan in S Leyte in around 2 weeks time. I guess the direct route, Matnog-Allen-Calbayog-Tacloban-Sogod, is the best way and I note that the buses from Manila to Mindanao ply this route. However, I have had little joy trying to get a bus confirmed. Do you know if I can easily get a bus running from Legaspi (or nearby) to Tacloban (in one day) and then a day or so later, after a day in Tacloban, from Tacloban to Liloan. If so any idea of costs and how long the trip would be.
Thanks in advance.
Hello Jerry.
From Donsol take a jeepney to the main highway at a place called Putiao. They will all know where it is – it’s just a small bus stop / sari-sari cluster on the side of the road. From there just wait until a bus with an empty seat stops and takes you on. You will have to go to Catbalogan, Samar next – perhaps spend the night there. From there Grand Tours shuttle service makes trips to Tacloban about every 45 minutes.
Get down to the Tacloban terminal and catch a bus to Sogod from there. Where in the Sogod area do you plan to be? This is an important question because it will make a big difference if you are headed to Padre Burgos on the west side of Sogod Bay or if you plan to head down the Pintuyan Peninsula on the east side of the bay – to or past the port of Liloan. Are you planning to do whaleshark watching or diving in Sogod bay? Almost all the dive shops are near Padre Burgos on the west side of the Bay. If you plan to go west you can also catch a bus going to Maasin and connect with Padre Burgos from there.
If you are headed to Surigao in Mindanao – you will want to get on the ferry in Liloan, Leyte.
cheers
dp
Thanks for the good information. Very useful.
I’m going to near Liloan, so I’ll head down the east side of the bay – bus or taxi?
Thanks again for your help. J
Hello Jerry,
There are no taxis on the eastern side of Sogod Bay – also known as the Pintuyan peninsula. Many buses from Tacloban will be heading to the port of Liloan because they will continue onwards by ferry to Surigao on Mindanao and likely continuing onwards to Davao. You can take a bus from Tacloban to that point very easily but there is very little going on there.
Just a word – the eastern side of the bay is very undeveloped and accommodation and services are limited. Simple lodging is even rare.
There is no divers accommodation or service that I am aware of – on the Pintuyan Peninsula. I usually take my own motorbike. Most divers get there by boat from the other side of the bay or from other islands like Bohol etc. I find the water to be very clear and beautiful. The corals are very crisp and look good. If you did come across a whale shark or mantas the view will be outstanding.
There are 3 or 4 dive shops in the Padre Burgos area on the western side of the bay. Apart from them the accommodation is limited and there are virtually no restaurants.
You can continue down to the tip of the Pintuyan Peninsula to the San Ricardo ferry terminal where there ire limited trips to Mindanao. There is no accommodation down there so you will be stranded if you do not have your own vehicle. Usually I will take the ferry from Liloan when I am bound for Mindanao. From that port there are at least 4 trips a day.
Good luck and happy trip!
dp
Hi dutch, this is our 1st time to travel by land, coz we want adventure.
we live here in quezon city now and we are planning to go to butuan city this coming holy week.
can you help us where the exact route we can go by land.? coz we really dont have any ideas. and this will be our 1st time in long distance travel.
we will use a car to go to butuan..
Hi roncarvs,
This sounds like a nice trip ! Quezon City Manila to Butuan City Mindanao should be a fairly easy run with two ferry trip crossings between islands. Getting out of Manila will take a little time but once clear just get on the highway heading to the southern tip of Luzon Island. You will pass near Naga and Sorsogon and end up at the port of Matnog.
The road ends at the ferry terminal at Matnog on Luzon Island where there are regular runs across to Allen in Samar. The trip across takes about an hour or so. You will get out of your car and sit on the upper deck in the ferry. After docking you get in your car and drive off the ramp. The highway will be a short distance from the pier – just take a right turn when you meet it and head in the direction of Calbayog – Catbalogan – Tacloban (Leyte)
It will take up to 5 hours to get through the island of Samar. The beautiful San Juanico bridge connects Samar Island to Leyte Island. Just drive across the bridge and turn left when you hit the main road in Leyte. Head towards Tacloban and go in the direction of Liloan where you see the signs. It is not necessary to go to Ormoc City on the western side of the island because that is a longer route. Just follow the road going to Liloan, Leyte where the ferry terminal to the port near Surigao, Mindanao is located. There are at least 4 trips a day and you will dock at a port a few kilometers outside of Surigao City in Mindanao.
When you get off the ferry drive up to the main highway ( a few kilometers ) and take a right turn and head to Butuan – Yippie ! almost there
If you choose to spend the night in Surigao just take a left at the intersection and head to town from there – it might be 10 kilometers or so to Suriago – can’t remember.
I am guessing that you will take about 3 days ti make the trip – depends on how long you want to be at the wheel : )
I suggest stopping at the ruins in Cagsawa near Mt Mayon along the way. You will pass right past this location on the highway near Legaspi. If it is daytime and a clear day – the view of the mountain will be amazing.
Naga, Luzon and Tacloban, Leyte might be good places to spend the night..
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/basic-rooms-hotel.html
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/moraville-motor-lodge.html
happy trip
dp
hi dutch im goin’ to tacloban ang get the car of my dad because he had no license to take it back to manila i just wanted to know how much is the fare of nissan car 95 model in ferry going to sorsogon? or does any roro having a route going to batangas or anywere just closer in manila..?
pls….. i need your help..
I doubt there is a ferry from Tacloban, Leyte to either Batangas or Sorsogon, in Luzon but am not sure of the possibilities.
If you are in Tacloban it might be an interesting drive to just cross over the San Juanico Bridhge to Samar and drive up to Allen, Samar and then take the ferry across to Matnog, Luzon. (about a 1 hour ferry crossing) The road in Samar has been greatly improved a few years ago and it is an easy run from the south side of Samar island to the north end (maybe 5 hours driving).
From the port in Matnog, Luzon just head north on the National Highway passing near Sorsogon and later passing the turn to Batangas but just keep driving towards Manila. I suggest taking two days to make the trip from Tacloban to Manila. Allow more time if you plan to do some sight seeing along the way. (a stop over in Cagsawa-near Legaspi would be a good place to eat and enjoy the view of Mt Mayon)
I estimate driving this route would take about 20- 24 hours of actual driving time depending on your speed and road and traffic conditions.
another option might be to take a RORO ferry from Cebu to Manila direct but you would have to get the car to Cebu first. I would just drive direct from Tacloban to Manila myself. Does the car itself have current registration and do you have a drivers license? (not sure with the details you provide)
dp
Hi.. I would like to ask.. how long does it take to drive from Manila to Matnog Port?
and is the ship lines open 24 hours?
Planning to leave Manila to Matnog at around 12 Noon..
Thank you
Hello rolly –
It would depend on what part of Manila you are leaving from and how the traffic is that day. You are likely taking the express way to get out of Manila? It takes forever if you don’t.
If you leave Manila at 12 noon you will not make it to the Matnog, Luzon pier until the following morning. There are regular crossings between Matnog, Luzon and Allen, Samar island during daylight hours but the later it gets (after maybe 9-10 pm there might not be another crossing for quite some time – maybe even morning time 5am or so)
I suggest leaving Manila early morning and spending the night somewhere along the way and make the ferry crossing the following day. Very few places to buy gasoline late at night in Samar.
How about making a stop in Cagsawa near Mt Mayon to see the ruins on the way south. This is quite near Legaspi which is a great place to spend the night.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/mt-mayon-getting-ready-to-rumble.html
Another stopover possibility would be in Donsol to see the whale sharks there.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/donsol-detour.html
I did drive from Manila to Ormoc City in 24 hours on my motorcycle one time but it was a hard trip.
What is your final destination?
dp
Hi
Would just like to inquire if there is a shorter roro route from Port of Manila or Batangas Port going to Mindanao (Davao or Marawi in particular). Or are there any shipping lines/ferry services plying from Manila direct to Davao?
Hello velay,
Marawi is located n an inland lake in northern Mindanao. It is easy to get to by bus from Illigan on the north coast of Mindanao but can not be reached by ferry from Manila. You could also drive from CDO (Cagayan de Oro) easily enough… at times there is tension in the Marawi area – you likely know this area already?
Davao is on the southern part of Mindanao. Just google your options from Manila or check the newspapers.
There are no ferries between Batangas and Davao that I am aware of.
also…there are bus companies that make the run between Manila and Davao – the buses go through Samar – Leyte – down to Surigao, Mindanao and then continue onwards to Davao. It is a long run but so is the ferry.
dp
I suggest flying.
Gud eve po, ask q Lang po qng ilang beses sasakay ng barko mula matnog papuntang butuan city..
Hello Angel – The roro ferry from Matnog connects southern Luzon island to Allen , Samar island. This is just a short hop and is part of the Philippine National Highway.
Butuan City is way down on Mindanao island.
To get to Butuan from Matnog it is best to cross on the ferry to Allen and drive through Samar on the National Highway over the San Juanico Bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
to Leyte. Continue driving to Sogod and then down to the San Ricardo ferry terminal on the southern tip of Leyte Island.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
…this is a long trip but can be done in a day. Another option might be to take a ferry all the way from Manila to Surigao and then drive from there to Butuan – I do not know the ferry schedule for that option.
Take the ferry across to Surigao and then drive the rest of the way to Butuan, Mindanao.
Hi,
Are there hotels/motels/pension houses around or near Matnog port and Allen port ? Do you have infos or contact number of them ?
There is a great hotel at the pier in Allen – I don’t remember the name but I stayed there for a few nights once while waiting for a typhoon to pass through the area. The hotel is at the left on the rivers edge by the entrance to the pier. Nice roof top karaoke and great staff – very nice place to stay!
I have never been overnight in Matnog on Luzon so can not advise about accommodation there.
If the weather is very stormy the ferries do not run for safety reasons.
Hi, how much will it cost me if i have a bus with me from allen to matnog?
not sure – are you a passenger on the bus? or are you paying to take your own bus ?
usually passenger fare is included in the bus ticket
if you are transporting your own bus you will have to check with the port authority and ferry companies about the cost – a steady stream of commercial buses make this trip all day long
The Matnog to Allen connection is actually part of the Philippine National Highway – there are at least 3 ferry companies that make this run – large trucks, buses and private vehicles are loaded as they come to the pier and the ferry usually waits until it is full before departing
Hi. Just want to ask if you have vessel schedule out Batangas to Bacolod, Dumaguete and Surigao? If yes, do you accept cargoes? We are a logistics company. Our client has their own containers to be ship out to the above mentioned destinations ex Batangas. Awaiting your reply. Thanks and God bless.
Hello Grace Garcia
As far as I know the Star Shipping lines only handles the connection between the southern tip of Luzon Island and the northern end of Samar Island. This connects the Philippine National Highway where there is a gap in the roadway between the two islands. The distance is too great for a bridge so vehicles use these ferries instead.
DP
How much is the fare for a mitsubishi space gear van vehicle including the driver and one companion, please include the other miscellaneous payments if there’s any.. i’m happy for your immediate response, thank you
Hello Roy Madrona
I am not sure what the fare will be in your situation but you will have to take a ferry to get from Matnog. Luzon to Allen,Samar. It is an easy trip and the cost is low.
note – bring photocopy of your vehicle registration
dp
Hi,
I will be picking up my new car from a Toyota Dealership in Manila tomorrow and will bring it to Cebu via Matnog. Do you think they will accept the Sales Invoice that Toyota will be giving me? For sure the OR/CR is still not available.
Sean
Hello Sean S
I think that you will be ok with that invoice. Be sure to make some copies in case they need oe for their shipping records.
Have fun with your new
Toyota !
dp
sir,
good day
ask lang po ako regarding sa land trip from matnog to allen, how much it will cost montero sports? what are the ferries schedule..
thnk you very much
continuetion of my first query regarding land trip from matnog to allen, how about liloan samar to lipata surigao? thanks again
Hello Chriss
I do not have the fare schedule handy – but all the ferries cost the same amount from Matnog to Allen Samar. They leave on a continuous basis. As soon as one is full they depart and the next one starts getting loaded. There is a lull or break around midnight until 5am but that varies depending upon traffic. This is a relatively easy and routine run – simply drive down to the port and purchase your ticket.
Always travel with a few photo copies of your vehicle registration because they keep one for the port records –
happytrip
dp
also dutchpickle on facebook
…actually you will drive down the Philippine National Highway to the southern end of Samar and cross over the San Juanico bridge to Leyte near Tacloban (which is recovering quite nicely from Yolanda typhoon.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/typhoon-yolanda.html
from there follow the roadsigns to Liloan but continue to drive to the southern tip of the Pintuyan Peninsula to the San Ricardo ferrt which you can catch quite easily to Surigao on Mindanao. Very well organized and a rather short trip.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
once again be sure to have photo copies of your registration k ?
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
dp
Dear DP,
Thank you for your very informative site. I would like to ask some questions regarding our planned trip (by car) rom Alabang to Cebu province.
1. We intend to stay for the night near the ruins.
A. What time should we leave Alabang to be able to arrive in Legazpi so that we will have enough time to roam around the area.
B. What time should we leave Cagsawa ruin area so that we will reach Matnog at a time (5am or 7am) when “regular” ferry schedules starts to operate?
C. In the alternative, should we decide to skip the tour in Cagsawa, when are we suppose to arrive ideally in Matnog? Place to stay and eat dinner in Matnog? Activities to do in Matnog? Or would you rather have us take the first available ferry to Allen the moment we arrive in Matnog and stay in an Allen hotel for the night? Any hotel suggestion?
2. I assume that we will reach Leyte around 12noon more or less after crossing San Juanico Bridge from Allen.
A. How is the road condition for this segment of the journey.
B. Any suggestion where to eat for lunch where we can also wash up?
C. What are our available options going to Cebu in terms of which port to take the ferry ride? Main criteria is frequency and regularity of available trips to Cebu (would you know the specific time) then next consideration will be the the travel time to Cebu.
3. From Cebu, we intend to go to Bohol. Should we decide to skip Cebu for this segment, which port in Leyte should we go to for us to go to Bohol directly. Same considerations in 2C above.
Thank you very much for your time and Happy Holidays!
Hello Leo
The Cagsawa ruins are just off the main Philippine National HWY about 20 minutes before you would get to Legaspi. You can just make a quick stop at the visitors center at the ruins themselves. There are no Hotels to stay at near the Cagsawa ruins – maybe just stop and get something to eat and perhaps buy a souvenir and head to Legaspi.
There are not many places to stay in Matnog – most people just get their tickets and Philippine Port Authority paperwork out of the way and just wait for the next ferry.
I have stayed at the port of Allen, Samarn at a nice hotel/disco right at the pier (it is the big 3 story building with the roof top disco.)
There has been a recent typhoon in Samar so I am not sure of current road conditions but I think everything is clear and good to go now.
Tacloban, Leyte is just a few miles from the San Juanico bridge connecting Samar Island to Leyte Island. Ormoc City, Leyte is about 2 hours past the bridge. I lived there for several years and made that trip many times.
Regarding Cebu – You could skip that leg of the trip and take the ferry directly from Bato, Leyte to Ubay, Bohol. You would begin exploring Bohol from the northern tip. I rather like that approach as it s not so crowded with tourists up in that area.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you !
dp
There are regular ferries from Bohol to Cebu departing from different ports
dp
hi po.. tanong ko lang kung may byahe ba ang barko ng 29-31 matnig via allen? thanks
I think so – but be aware that the ferry shuts down late nite to early morning on most days regardless of date
dp
would very much appreciate if you can give the shipping schedules from allen to matnog and the freight of a mitsubishi estrada and the passenger fare…our schedule trip will be on may 14, 2015
thank you very much
Hi ask ko lang poh how much ang fare matnog to allen pag naka motorbike ,single rider,and 2person.
Thanks.
I do not know what the charge is with 3 persons on the motorbike but there really is no other way to get from Luzon to Samar Island but to take the ferry. Trucks, cars, buses and motorbikes are left on the lower deck and everyone goes upstairs to the passenger seating level for the trip across. It usually takes a little over an hour.
Be sure to have a photo copy of your registration for the PPA or Philippine Port Authority. The ferries leave when they are full and then the traffic starts to load on the next one already at the dock.
Hi, we are travelling to san vicente, northern samar, may i inquire what is the shortert route. Do you happen to know the schedule of ferries going to san vicente either thru allen port or san isidro port. Thanks
Hello Dutch,
What is the best route to go to Cebu from Manila bringing our Mitsubishi Fusion? And how much probably be the cost for it? Please give me directions as Im not familiar with the places to go and roro schedules.
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Ann
…probably the easiest way would be to take the Super Ferry direct from Manila to Cebu City? Just check in the news paper for ferry schedules.
Happy trip
dp
Hi Dutch!
Planning to travel from Q.C. to Tacloban via Matnog in Luzon through RORO.
Are photocopies of OR/CR sufficient? Will we be required to show the original copy which we don’t have it as it’s in the hands of a lending company.
I just wanna make sure so to avoid any inconvenience.
Thank you very much for such an informative website of yours.
More Power!
Hello alex
I always use photo copies. Have a few extra as the port usually keeps a copy for their records.
Happy trip !
dp
Hi DP,
Hope youre doing great!
I just would like to say Thank you for your help when I asked for it sometime Oct. 2012.
Again.. thank you and God Speed!
Hello,
I will be traveling today July 17, 2016. I want to know Lipata-San Ricardo Sked of Ferry, pass fare, and freight for Hilux. Pls include San Isidro Samar to Matnog or Pilar Sorsogon. Thank you.
Renato
Hello Renato,
I do not know of any set schedule for the ferry between Samar and Luzon. (Allen-Matnog) The ferries leave when they are full and then the next ferry lines up at the pier to begin loading vehicles as they come. It is an ongoing process.
I have taken a pumpboat from Masbate to Pilar, Luzon but the car ferries in Allen, Samar just make the one hour trip across to Matnog, Luzon.
In Pilar the rice is usually loaded by hand using porters. I have not yet seen a vehicle transport ferry there but porters have loaded my motorcycle in Pilar by hand a few times. (when going to Masbate) It is much easier to drive your vehicle from Matnog to Pilar than try to take a ferry to Pilar.
dp
hello dutch! I want to know how can I go to tacloban from naga?
I heard no direct bus in naga, so going to sorsogon -> matnog -> allen -> tacloban
Is it right? In August 20, I’ll leave naga at 2:00pm. then I’ll arrive in allen port about 8,9pm. Is there any night bus from allen to tacloban after 9pm?
do you know how much for bus(allen to tacloban) and
ferry(matnog to allen, only person)?
Hello Hannah,
I spend most of my time in Mindanao now days but I lived in the Ormoc City, Leyte area for a few years and Catbalogan Samar for a year or two as well. I am not sure which Naga you are planning to end up at as there are many places named Naga in the Philippines. If it is near Tacloban City you likely could catch a DupTours shuttle bus from town. If it is a suburb of Tacloban City I suggest taking a tricycle.
In Samar there are the red shuttle busses . Grand Tours – that serve most areas in Samar and they are growing in Leyte and have a terminal in Ormoc City as well.
Perhaps you could book your bus in Sorsogon, Luzon direct to Tacloban, Leyte ? That would be the easiest and most convenient for you.
Passengers simply get off the bus and go to the upper level on the ferry when it crosses the waters between Matnog, Luzon and Allen, Samar. Then passengers get back on the bus when it gets off the ferry in Allen. This way you can sleep on the bus all the way to Tacloban – it is perhaps a 5 hour ride – not sure really. The ferry crossing is just over an hour.
Good day sir, I would to ask how i pay if i have 10 wheeler truck from Allen to Matnog (Vice Versa)?
Hello Arjay
I don’t have the cost for a 10 wheel truck-sorry. You might have to call the port to get that figure. I do think that you will have to have your paperwork in order for the PPA or port authority. The ferry trip from Matnog to Allen only takes about an hour depending upon the weather.
good luck
dp
Good day po…inquiry lng po kung magkano bayad ng pick up car and passenger sa ferry from allen to matnog..
Thanks po.
Hi DP. I trust that all is well with you.
We’re going home to Iloilo from here in Quezon City anytime this month. This is our first time to travel by land and we’ll be driving a Toyota Vios.
Can you help us or give us ideas re: routes that we’ll travel from QC going to a certain roro pier until we arrived our destination – Iloilo, est. travel time for each town or city, RORO Shipping where we can buy/pay for Bill of Lading for the car, passenger tickets etc. including its corresponding cost/price, if there’s any overnight needed – can you recommend a hostel where we can stay overnight, it’s rate etc so we can bring enough to spend for such.
We really don’t have any ideas at all as this is our first time for a long distance travel from Manila to Iloilo.
We would greatly appreciate your help.
Thank you very much and all the best!
Hello Glo Silarde,
I suggest contacting 2GO Travel by phone and find out what they suggest.
Customer Interaction Center
Trunkline : (+63 2) 5287000
E-Mail: info@2go.com.ph
There are also a number of ferries that get to Iloilo from Bacolod Negros – I have used that route many times but I am not starting from Manila. I usually begin in Cebu.
Also check for information about ferries leaving from Batangas Luzon
happy trip and happy holidays !
dp
gud pm po. inquire lng po ako kng mgkano kng mgkano ang bayad ng small car. tanong ko na rin po kung ano po ang contact # ng port of matnog. maraming salamat po
Hello reubel drilon, I apologize but I do not have the port facility phone number for Matnog, Luzon or Allen, Samar. The fees are rather reasonable however for vehicles. Be sure to take several photocopies of the vehicle registration to leave one copy with the port authority at each crossing. This us an easy crossing except during bad weather such as low pressure systems and tropical storms in the area. In times of bad weather the ferries will stop running.
dp
sir what are the basic requirements na ipapakita sa port?
or/cr lang?how about license? need pa po ba ng photocopy?
or pag hiningi lang?
I use photocopy OCR and registration
Hi
I will be travelling by bus from Maasin to Manila soon.
Could you please give me a cost inclusive of ferry hops from Leyte, Samar and Luzon?
Hello Dennis,
I am not sure of the current fare but the one hour passage between Matnog, Luzon and Allen Samar is probably around 100 peso. Passengers get off the bus and ride across on the upper level of the ferry while the bus stays on the lower level during the crossing. I recommend having your valuables on your person and not leave them in the luggage which usually remains on the bus during the crossing.
There is a bridge between Samar and Leyte which is part of the National Highway.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
The passage between the ferry terminal at the tip of the Pintuyan Peninsula of Leyte to Mindanao maybe takes 2 hours and the procedure is the same as the other ferry crossing, You will get off the bus and ride across on the upper level of the ferry while the bus remains below. Just follow the line of passengers at the terminal and pay the terminal fee and fare at the window.
happy trip
dp
How much will it cost travel/transfer of one (1) unit Toyota Innova from davao to manila
Check with the Super Ferry website
sir good evening.. can I ask how much is the fare of motorcycle ..and what is needed .matnog to allen I just want to travel with motorcycle use.. thank you..
be sure to have photo copy of registration for the port authority to keep on file (always keep several clear copies on hand)
I am not sure the current fare but it is very reasonable
get the PPA , at the office near the entrance and pay the fare and ticket at the window
you will drive the bike on the ferry and park it – the crew will secure it and you get off and ride across on the upper level of the ferry
I have done that trip at least ten times with no hassle at all
If you must overnight or wait for rough weather to pass – there is a nice hotel in Allen , Samar gright at the fery terminal
In Matnog you would have to stay in the terminal I think as there is not a hotel nearby if I remember correctly
happy trip
dp
We recently brought our car from Manila to Leyte, crossing Matnog – San Isidro route thru Fastcat.
When we reached Matnog at around 4:10PM, several fixers lead us near the tourism office. The tourism office was close during that time since it was a Sunday. The fixers insisted that we’ll ride the Santa Clara boat, but we are thankful that we managed to ride the fastcat instead. They lead us on that section of the port (near the tourism office) even if we can park near the ticketing offices so that they can book us to their prefered boat, maybe for a commission.
From the guard on duty, we learned that the schedule of the fastcat is quite regular, unlike the santa clara and montenegro lines where their time is not fixed, “alas puno” as per the guard. We were also glad that there were secured lashings on the cars and trucks that were ferried by the fastcat. Their passenger accommodation is impressively clean.
By the way, we paid P1500 for our car (toyota Fortuner) including the PPA fee, etc.
…thank you for the update
dp
thank you – I appreciate your information and so will others
dp
Hi dutchpickle,
Is there an abundant source of potable water at Port of Matnog Sorsogon and Allen, Samar? Just wondering if it can be asked for free.
Thank you!
I do not have any information about he availability of potable water at the ports of Matnog or Allen.
I have used these ports many times but never thought about asking for information on this.
dp
Hi Sir dutchpickle,
We’re planning to take roro going to Cebu this May. I can’t find the right website to check rates and schedule. Please post / share the link.
I found FASTCAT website: https://www.fastcat.com.ph/rates/#1519629011928-df1cb44d-a123 but I’m not sure if this is the right shipping lines.
My uncle took the Lite Shipping Lines just recently and showed us the receipts/invoices, but they traveled by car and we will be using 18-seater VAN, I wonder if that will make any difference.
I’d like to see how much we need to prepare since we’ll be travelling with children and senior citizens.
Looking forward to your reply, sir. Thanks in advance.
The length of the vehicle might be a slightly higher rate than a small car.
Take note MAAYO Shpping is the easiest and cheapest way to get to Dumaguete, Negros Island from the south of Cebu Island near Santander.
TAMPI and SIBULAN to BATO or LILOAN
Its an easy 1 hour trip across
– plenty on info on the internet if you google this topic
happy adventure
dp
i have motorcycle and i want to travel matnog to cebu how much the fare
Hello jhake ,
I don’t think there are any Matnog to Cebu Ferries. This pier uses ferries that connect Matnog Luzon Island to Allen Samar Island, It is a short 1 hour trip or so depending upon weather.
Usually I take the ferry from Ormoc, Leyte to Cebu City on Cebu Island. But there are many options to get to Cebu which has many piers and many ferries coming and going to various island destinations, but I do not think Matnog is one of them.
Where are you actually starting your travel from?
dp
hi dp,
Good Day,
were planning to have a road trip from manila to my province Leyte, since this will be my
first time , may i know what are those procedures/papers needed for the car crossing matnog to samar on a RORO vessel?
Thanks A lot
Charle.
Hello Charlie
The Matnog to Allen crossing is very basic and easy to set up at the pier.
Have a photo copy of your vehicle registration and pay for the crossing. They will instruct you about what line to get in to pay the terminal fee and passenger fare.
Then you drive in through the gate and get in the vehicle line up to drive on to the next ferry. Follow directions as they point where to park.
Then you get out , take what you want to carry with you and walk up the stairs to the passenger deck. Passengers ride across on the upper level and the trucks, cars and motorcycles are on the lower level.
There is a pretty good place to stay at the pier right there in Allen, Samar if you need a rest. I usually stop in Catbalogan , Samar to visit friends for the night.
Driving across the San Juanico bridge is so nice when you cross over into Leyte.
https://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
I stayed in Ormoc City for a few years and really like that town – It is really growning!
enjoy
dp
ps – always a good idea to have several copies of your registration as that is usually needed for RORO crossings – they keep that for their records
Thanks a lot dp……
Happy trip !