60 comments on “Philippine Roro Ferry”

1. Ronald Laurel on Dec 22, 2010 at 5:02 am said:

   This is a nice site. I hope you can also give informations on ALL ro-ro schedules. I’m actually interested to get info on Bicol-Masbate-Biliran route. Thanks you very much. GOD BLESS you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
2. Nikki Chua on Jan 14, 2012 at 2:52 am said:

   Is the RORO applicable to shipment of personal stuff/items/appliances for relocation to Manila?
3. dutchpickle on Jan 14, 2012 at 5:39 am said:

   Hello Nikki,

   I am quite certain that it would. Shipment of commercial goods would fall into a different taxable category however. If in doubt check with the port authority for more information.

   happy trip
   dp
4. shella may garces on Jan 23, 2012 at 7:44 pm said:

   may byahe po bah sa may 17 2012…manila to iloilo?
5. Gemma G. Lemos on Feb 8, 2012 at 12:47 am said:

   How much po ba ang rate pag nag pa Roro ng container van? The contents of the container van are appliances and a wooden table. Hope to hear from you. Thank you.
6. dutchpickle on Feb 8, 2012 at 8:21 am said:

   Please contact the shipping company.

   dp
7. ken on Mar 19, 2012 at 12:50 am said:

   anyone know the documents needed to board a car on the roro do you need police clearance documents for the vehicle leaving from Batangas City, by ferry to Calapan
   thank you
   ken
8. Ferdinand Aricheta on Mar 19, 2012 at 2:58 am said:

   meron ba roro manila to busuanga?? or any connecting trip sa busaunga. magkano ang freight if mag sasakay kme ng tankertruck 12meters po ang haba… nid it a.s.a.p thank you
9. dutchpickle on Mar 19, 2012 at 7:54 am said:

   Hi Ken,

   I usually make several photocopies of the vehicle registration before my trip begins. Just present it at the window when you buy your ticket.

   There is usually an additional port fee of a few pesos, and the driver is often included in with the ticket but that varies.

   In some ports you will need Coast Guard clearance but not in most. The trip from Dumaguete Negros to Dapitan Mindanao will for sure.

   happy sailing!

   dp
10. dutchpickle on Mar 19, 2012 at 7:57 am said:

    I am not sure about the situation between Busuanga and Manila.

    dp
11. mauro protacio on Apr 16, 2012 at 6:15 am said:

    Hello,
    Thanks for the useful info you have posted. My questions;
    1. Is there a ro-ro service from Bohol to Cagayan de Oro?
    2. Is there service from Palawan to Mindoro?

    Thanks
12. dutchpickle on Apr 16, 2012 at 2:46 pm said:

    Hello Mauro,

    You might have to go Bohol – Cebu – Cagayan de Oro

    note – I have never taken the ferry to CDO – (but have driven from Surigao and Zamboanga several times)

    …there are no Palawan to Mindoro direct ferries that I am aware of

    cheers
    dp
13. EDNA LUCINA on Apr 24, 2012 at 4:28 am said:

    is there a ro-ro service from manila/batangas to bacolod city?
14. dutchpickle on Apr 24, 2012 at 4:08 pm said:

    Hello Edna

    Most people would find it much easier and quicker to just drive the bit from Manila to Batangas. I am not sure if there is a direct connection between Batangas and Bocolod City on Negros Island. I have taken the roro ferry between Iloilo, Panay and Bocolod City quite a few times but never from Batangas.

    Usually I take the ferry from Batangas, Luzon to Mindoro when going to Puerto Galera.

    Have you checked into direct ferry service between Manila and Bacolod?

    dp
15. gee on Apr 24, 2012 at 10:26 pm said:

    how much is the fare now from iloilo to batangas city is it the same as before or increases?
16. dutchpickle on Apr 25, 2012 at 9:18 am said:

    Hi gee,

    I can’t be of help on that one as I only am familiar with the Batangas to Puerto Galera run.

    dp
17. mheanne ojeda on May 11, 2012 at 3:03 pm said:

    hi. this is a great site. i am planning on bringing my car to travel from matnog -cebu-dumaguete-iloilo and back in matnog. would appreciate directions on best routing to get to three cities cebu, dumaguete and iloilo from bicol coz i need to drop by there fo family matters. it is my first time to try the roro. thank you for your help.
18. dutchpickle on May 11, 2012 at 10:40 pm said:

    Hello mheanne,

    …from the Bicol province in Luzon drive down to Matnog, Luzon. That is the port where you drive on the ferry going to Allen, Samar.

    Drive through Samar Island to Leyte – cross over the San Juanico Bridge and drive to Ormoc, Leyte. Take the RO-RO (I use Lite Shippine) to Cebu City.

    Take any of the Maayo Shipping on the south west end of Cebu Island over to Negros Island
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/maayo-shipping.html

    ..you must drive the final bit to Dumaguete

    I have only gone to Iloilo, Panay from Bacolod, Negros and returning from Puerto Princesa, Palawan
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/misc/island-hopping-to-balabac.html

    from there I would go to Palawan by ship

    take care
    dp
19. enrico on Jun 1, 2012 at 11:33 am said:

    is there a direct roro trip from dumaguete to cdo?
20. dutchpickle on Jun 1, 2012 at 4:01 pm said:

    Hello enrico,

    I’m not sure but I have taken the ferry from Dumaguete, Negros to Dapitan, Mindanao 4 or 5 times.

    Also there are regular ferries between Ozamis, Mindanao and Cebu City. maybe there are also ferries between Cebu City and CDO ( Cagayan de Oro )

    not sure
    dp
21. paul on Jun 23, 2012 at 12:38 am said:

    thank you very much,,this is good insight,,i am planning to go from manila to kidapawan soon,,this helps alot.tyvm,,now,,if i can just find a good road map,,,lol
22. paul on Jul 18, 2012 at 12:57 pm said:

    well,i was lucky enough to have a garmin gps and bought the asian maps of south east asia,i have tested it on vans while riding from kidapawan to davao,so it does work here.
23. dutchpickle on Jul 18, 2012 at 2:29 pm said:

    cool !
    dp
24. triumfando tan on Aug 17, 2012 at 3:54 pm said:

    What roro boat and schedule and rate from Batangas to Calapan to Roxas city Capiz, Thank you
25. mal0 on Sep 16, 2012 at 7:41 pm said:

    planning to bring my motorcycle on a MANILA-CEBU roro trip. how much? how many days? which harbor and what shipping company would best take care of me and my bike.
    if you can reply to my email, it’d be much appreciated.
26. dutchpickle on Sep 17, 2012 at 6:10 pm said:

    Hello – you will just have to get a copy of the newspaper in Cebu and go over the page that lists all the ferry companies and their shipping schedule. Contact the ones that meet your time schedule and ask the fare.

    also – be sure to make several photo copies of your motorcycle’s registration so you can give them a copy at the window when you buy your ticket.

    I never took my bike on the ferry between Cebu and Manila – I usually drive direct to Manila from my place in Ormoc City, Leyte. I like to stop off in Legaspi and Donsol on the way. This is a very long ride however and not for everyone but I did take a passenger several times.

    The advantage in taking a ferry to Manila is that you arrive at the piers downtown and that makes it so easy and less hectic. Driving a small bike (under 400cc ) is a nuisance because you will have to take the secondary roads all the way through Manila because those bikes are not permitted on the expressways. Riding around either Manila or Cebu on a bike can be a hassle because of a lack of parking in both places.

    good luck
    dp
27. Tess on Sep 23, 2012 at 1:56 am said:

    Hi,

    I’m trying to figure out the best way to get from Legazpi to Dumaguete by roro. Any opinion on whether to go via Masbate or Calbayog on Samar, or somewhere else, to Cebu then on to Dumaguete? At this stage it will be without transport, but will be a dry run for bringing my bike back from Dumaguete. I’m struggling to see how to make the connections, so any web links folks have found to shipping company timetables would be appreciated or personal experience.

    Thanks!
28. dutchpickle on Sep 25, 2012 at 4:10 pm said:

    Hello Tess,

    For me the easiest solution is to drive down to Matnog, Luzon and take the ferry over to Allen Samar.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html

    From Allen Samar drive down to Catbalogan, Samar and spend the night.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/two-days-in-samar.html

    In the morning drive down to the San Juanico bridge and cross over to Leyte and drive down to Ormoc, City.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html

    Then take the next RoRo ferry over to Cebu City.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-to-ormoc-lite-shipping.html

    Drive to the south west side of the island and take the Maayo Shipping ferry 30 – 40 minutes over to Negros Islannd . Very easy ferry crossing – I have done this one 30 or 40 times and it is hassle free.

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/maayo-shipping.html

    happy trip
29. Jun daganta jr. on Sep 29, 2012 at 10:39 am said:

    Kelan po ba start ang byahe KUDAT, malaysia- BROOKES POINT? Magkno po ang pamasahe?
    Salamt po! More power!
30. dutchpickle on Sep 30, 2012 at 3:19 pm said:

    Hi Jun – I have not taken that route and don’t knw how much it would cost.
    dp
31. Heraldo Boquio on Oct 9, 2012 at 8:28 pm said:

    Sir
    Mag Inquire lang po magkano po bayad kung magpapadala po kami ng izusu elf trak sa cagayan de oro
    dipolog
    cebu
    bacolod
    iloilo
    davao
    gensan

    Need asap
32. arnold on Oct 28, 2012 at 9:33 pm said:

    hi tanong kolang sna kng miron bang roro na frm manila diritso na ng iloilo?at mag kano kya ang rate ng motorcycle 125cc sa roro pg dinala ko sa iloilo?thanks!!!
33. dutchpickle on Nov 4, 2012 at 5:25 pm said:

    Hello Arnold ,

    I am not aware of the costs from Manila as I always came from Bacolod to Iloilo on my way to Palawan.

    Just check the newspapers for the ferry companies that travel between Manila and Iloilo and call them for the rates for your bike ok?

    dp
34. divine on Nov 9, 2012 at 1:11 am said:

    hi tanong ko lng meron ba kayong roro from cagayan to cebu.at magkano ang rate pagmag landtrip ako dala ko ang car.isakay ko roro may kasama sakay.toyota hiace commuter.
35. Casper V. Inocalla on Dec 14, 2012 at 6:55 pm said:

    Dec. 15, 2012

    Bakit walang Roro sa pagitan ng Infanta, Quezon to Port of J. Panganiban, Camarines Norte? Di ba mababawasan ang trapiko sa Maharlika Highway, na bukod sa mahaba na, ay paliko-liko pa kung magkakaroon ng roro sa nasabing lugar?
    Paki forward ng tanong sa itaas to government concern, particularly the Philippine Porth Authority.
    Casper V. Inocalla
36. dutchpickle on Dec 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:

    …not sure but possibly this route was not a money maker so no company chose to do that route

    dp
37. virgilio g. dacillo jr. on Dec 17, 2012 at 1:55 am said:

    HOW MUCH IS THE FARE OF ISUZU CROSSWIND W/ PASSENGER FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO TO JAGNA,BOHOL AND VISE VERSA
38. dutchpickle on Dec 17, 2012 at 8:42 am said:

    …not sure – you will have to check that locally
    dp
39. hazel ann espenilla on Dec 21, 2012 at 8:28 am said:

    hanggang kailan po ung beyahe ng roro kc poh mg papa reserv sana ako nitong december 29 or 28.
40. dutchpickle on Dec 21, 2012 at 9:46 am said:

    Hello hazel,

    You will have to make your own reservations with the shipping company you intend to use.

    Check the newspaper page with all the ferry schedules and then start calling until you find the one that fits your schedule and budget.

    dp

    often you can just go to the dock and book your crossing on a first come first served basis – long trips might require advance booking
41. rubhie on Jan 16, 2013 at 7:05 pm said:

    my byahe po ba ng roro from manila going to bacolod ., and how much ?
42. dutchpickle on Jan 18, 2013 at 1:15 pm said:

    rubbie,

    Best to call the different ferry companies for rates as it will vary depending upon what vehicle size you will be transporting.

    dp
43. analyn on Feb 5, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

    Hi sir, ask ko lang po if which route to take from manila to bohol were planing take a van to go there? And also any idea how much is the fare for each individual ? Thank you so much.
44. dutchpickle on Feb 5, 2013 at 3:01 pm said:

    Hello analyn,

    Probably the easiest way would be to take a RORO ferry to Cebu City and then transfer to a ferry that is going to Bohol? You will have to inquire at the ferry office for fares.

    dp
45. luz egonio-pontejos on Mar 2, 2013 at 1:08 am said:

    can i ask from you the contact number of RORO office that travels from bato leyte to ubay bohol? thank you…
46. dutchpickle on Mar 2, 2013 at 6:43 am said:

    I don’t have their number but have taken that ferry 4 times – easy run

    youtube
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-98MKXSHpI

    dp
47. efrain rosos on Mar 5, 2013 at 3:31 am said:

    it’s my first time going to Puerto Princesa:may I need your assistance regarding my itinerary coz’ we are planning to bring our car from CDO going to Palawan,What is the best route?and what shipping company we are going to book?Thanks..
48. dutchpickle on Mar 9, 2013 at 9:42 pm said:

    Hello efrain,

    I suggest that taking a car to Palawan from CDO, Mindanao is not worth the hassle and cost. There are plenty of shuttle vans based in Puerto Princesa and it is relatively easy to get around on Palawan using public trans. (and you don’t have to worry about finding a parking place all the time!)

    cheerdp
49. jason on Mar 10, 2013 at 2:24 am said:

    sir naka daan na ba kayo dun sa matnog-allen route??? hindi ba kailangan na original ang papers ( OR & CR ) na dala mo… ok lang kahit xerox?
    kasi nasira yung orig na CR ng motor ko sir eh…. TIA
50. dutchpickle on Mar 12, 2013 at 7:33 pm said:

    Hello Jason – yes the photo copy is all that is needed. I usually make several copies and leave the original at home. The Matnog-Allen route is quick and easy.
    Good luck!
    dp
51. brentford p papa on Mar 23, 2013 at 10:47 pm said:

    hi sir happy sunday…

    we are planning to go to iligan city this 4th day of April… from our home at fort bonifacio we are planning to travel by land with SUV and will take the slex to matnog, then matnog pier to allen, then allen to liloan. after that liloan to lipata, surigao and last lipata to iligan city..

    sir is that route is safe and secure? this is my first time to travel with this long trip… i hope i can here from you a positive tips and advice….
52. dutchpickle on Mar 24, 2013 at 11:01 am said:

    …assuming the Lipata to Iligan is done by road? I consider this a rather easy but long trip.

    Last week I drove from Ormoc City to Maasin, Leyte then up to Sogod – but I bypassed Liloan and went direct to the San Ricardo Terminal to catch the ferry to Lipata-Surigao-Mindanao (quick easy trip) this ferry run takes about an hour – takes about 3 1?2 from Liloan to Lipata-Surigao

    I drove through the night to Butuan and rested there for a while – nice gentle ride over to CDO – Cagayan de Oro but I did not stop there – went to Illigan – rested-

    did a quick run up to Marawi – not really recommended unless you are Muslim

    …then over to Mukas – ferry to Ozamis and then drove up to Dapitan to catch the ferry to Dumaguete – left at 4:30 am
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html

    Maayo Shipping Tampi to Bato Cebu – rode to Cebu and took the Lite Shipping ferry back to Ormoc City, Leyte
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/maayo-shipping.html

    I feel the drive along the north coast of Mindanao is relatively trouble free
    there are a few fanatics in Lanao del Sur – maybe give that area a pass
53. jane on Mar 27, 2013 at 2:19 am said:

    may biyahe po bang roro manila to cebu? and how much? tsaka san address ng roro? thanks po.
54. dutchpickle on Mar 27, 2013 at 9:05 am said:

    Check the newspapers for the ferry listing and simply give the shipper you want to use a phone call or stop in at one of the ticket offices. Always make a few photo copies of the vehicle’s registration for the bill of lading records. You will not need the original for the bill of lading but the shipping company needs a copy to keep records of the vehicles that transfer to other islands. (this prevents car napping etc)
    dp
55. nicho on Apr 2, 2013 at 3:14 am said:

    my byahe po ba from batangas port to CDO?mga mgkano ung pmasahe kng gagamit ako ng kia carnival at ilang days bgo ako mkakarating?
56. dutchpickle on Apr 2, 2013 at 10:19 am said:

    Hello nicho – I doubt there is a roro ferry between Batangas and CDO (Cagayan de Oro ) in Mindanao. A lot of the Batangas traffic is bound for Puerto Galera on Mindono.

    dp
57. Edgar on Apr 21, 2013 at 12:27 pm said:

    Tanong lang po, paano po makarating ng bohol from CDO kung mag ro ro, anong rota po ba meron sir?

    Ty very much
58. dutchpickle on Apr 21, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

    I think you might have to go via Cebu City and then to Tagbilarin, Bohol
    …not sure really – as I have never done that route.
    dp
59. Jay on May 20, 2013 at 1:48 am said:

    Hello, may I ask how to get to Cebu via Bohol from Matnog, Sorsogon, the shortest possible time. Thanks. – Jay
60. dutchpickle on May 20, 2013 at 8:05 am said:

    Take the ferry from Matnog to Allen Samar. Drive down the Philippine National Hwy over the San Juanico Bridge to Leyte.

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html

    Continue onwards to Ormoc and then proceed to Bato Leyte and take the roro ferry to Ubay Bohol.

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/holy-child-pensionne.html

    From there explore Bohol and take one of the ferries on the west side of Bohol to Cebu City.

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bohol/chocolate-hills-bohol.html

    …if you are not interested in exploring Bohol – take a direct ferry from Ormoc Coity to Cebu City

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/ialodge-ormoc-city-accommodation.html

    happy trip
    dp