Philippine RORO ferry
I just completed my 100th boat crossing with my motorcycle and decided to put up a few pointers about using the ferry to transport vehicles between the islands here in the Philippines.
RORO is an acronym for roll on – roll off , meaning that you self drive your vehicle on and off the ferry – usually up a ramp at the stern or back of the boat.
I am just going to explain the basic procedure and am not even going to try to get into listing all the ro-ro options available between the islands in the Philippines. The schedules change and the research involved would be more than I care to to spend my time on. If any readers have a favorite route with basic info – feel free to add it in the comment section below.
Ceres Bus using the Maayo Shipping connection between Negros Island and Cebu in the above pic. This port is privately owned so you just buy your ticket which will have all fees included in one set fare.
Most RORO ferries operate from public piers under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Port Authority so you will have to pay the PPA fee and possibly a terminal fee for passengers.
Take several photocopies of your vehicle registration along if you plan to be traveling between the islands using a RORO. First get your “Bill of Lading” from the shipping company and purchase passenger tickets if they are not included.
Then proceed to the Port Authority window and pay the PPA fee. If a passenger terminal fee is required get that in advance too. If you are in Cebu you might have to do your paper work at a different pier than the one you are departing from which can be confusing. Lite Shipping issues the bill of lading at pier 1 but their RORO ferry from Cebu to Ormoc departs from pier 4.
Always keep the receipts for the port fees because you will need a “gate pass” or at least a guards ok before you can exit from the port that you just arrived. In some cases you will also have to pay a fee at that end too. Sometimes there is a lipse checker (cargo inspector) that will have to stamp your paperwork too.
The Trans Asia RORO is a good choice for the Cebu to Masbate run.
Cokaliong Ferry RORO – note the loading ramp at the stern.
Maayo Shipping – RORO between Negros and Cebu Islands
Bato Leyte to Ubay Bohol – RORO from Leyte to Bohol
Lite Shipping from Cebu to Leyte – RORO from Cebu to Ormoc
Roble Shipping Samar to Cebu – this is not a RORO but they take motorbikes and I was able to drive up the gangplank
Possibly the most heavily traveled connection is the RORO between Matnog on Luzon and Allen on Samar. This run takes about an hour and is part of the Philippine National Highway.
Atienza Shipping Coron to Manila
St Nicholas Shipping El Nido Palawan
The possibilities for exploring the small islands by motorbike are endless if you travel on the pump boats.
RORO ferry system
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
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!
Is the RORO applicable to shipment of personal stuff/items/appliances for relocation to Manila?
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
may byahe po bah sa may 17 2012…manila to iloilo?
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.
Please contact the shipping company.
dp
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
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
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
I am not sure about the situation between Busuanga and Manila.
dp
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
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
is there a ro-ro service from manila/batangas to bacolod city?
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
how much is the fare now from iloilo to batangas city is it the same as before or increases?
Hi gee,
I can’t be of help on that one as I only am familiar with the Batangas to Puerto Galera run.
dp
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.
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
is there a direct roro trip from dumaguete to cdo?
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
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
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.
cool !
dp
What roro boat and schedule and rate from Batangas to Calapan to Roxas city Capiz, Thank you
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.
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
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!
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
Kelan po ba start ang byahe KUDAT, malaysia- BROOKES POINT? Magkno po ang pamasahe?
Salamt po! More power!
Hi Jun – I have not taken that route and don’t knw how much it would cost.
dp
Sir
Mag Inquire lang po magkano po bayad kung magpapadala po kami ng izusu elf trak sa cagayan de oro
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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!!!
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
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.
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
…not sure but possibly this route was not a money maker so no company chose to do that route
dp
HOW MUCH IS THE FARE OF ISUZU CROSSWIND W/ PASSENGER FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO TO JAGNA,BOHOL AND VISE VERSA
…not sure – you will have to check that locally
dp
hanggang kailan po ung beyahe ng roro kc poh mg papa reserv sana ako nitong december 29 or 28.
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
my byahe po ba ng roro from manila going to bacolod ., and how much ?
rubbie,
Best to call the different ferry companies for rates as it will vary depending upon what vehicle size you will be transporting.
dp
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.
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
can i ask from you the contact number of RORO office that travels from bato leyte to ubay bohol? thank you…
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
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..
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
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
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
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….
…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
may biyahe po bang roro manila to cebu? and how much? tsaka san address ng roro? thanks po.
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
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?
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
Tanong lang po, paano po makarating ng bohol from CDO kung mag ro ro, anong rota po ba meron sir?
Ty very much
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
Hello, may I ask how to get to Cebu via Bohol from Matnog, Sorsogon, the shortest possible time. Thanks. – Jay
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
good day po! sir, ano po ang best way shortest safest and cheapest route from manila to mindanao by car kasi balak namin dadaan muna ng panay island bago ddiretso sa any point to mindanao. thanks po. God bless.
Hello bryan,
I think that the most direct way to Mindanao from Manila would be to drive down the Philippine National Highway to Matnog, Luzon and take a short one hour ferry to Allen, Samar.
Then continue south bound towards Leyte and cross over the San Juanico Bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
…continue southbound towards Sogod and carry on to the San Ricardo ferry terminal at the southeastern tip of Leyte
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
from there to Surigao, Mindanao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/surigao-fish-and-meat-market.html
dp
If you plan to visit the island of Panay on the way to Mindanao the route would be completely different. You would have to take a ferry from Manila to Iloilo, Panay. After visiting Panay you would have to take a ferry to Bocolod on Negros Island. Drive down to Dumaguete (a full days drive) and catch a ferry to Dapitan in Mindanao.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/dumaguete-to-dipolog.html
What part of Mindanao to you intend to go to? Most of Mindanao is accessible by road with the exception of the islands. Happy trip !
My first suggestion puts you in the northeastern tip of Mindanao. The second puts you in the northwest part of Mindanao.
thanks dp. we wud like to go to cagayan de oro via panay island . can you please give me a link which have details of fare charge.
God bless.
Hi bryan,
I do not know of a ferry that goes direct from Panay to Cagayan de Oro – sorry.
There might well be a ferry that does this route but I have never taken it. I often go to Mindanao from Dumaguete on Negros.
Most of my Iloilo trips in Panay have been when in transit to Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
good success with your plans – sorry I do not have any ideas to help you !
dp
hi do you know if I can get directly from Puerto galera to samar.thanks
Hello Wayne,
I don’t know of any direct path to Samar. I suggest you return to Batangas and then continue on to Samar from there.
dp
hi sir. i am from cebu city. i am planning to go to manila bringing my car. what is the best route that you can suggest?
hi..we are planning to move from dumaguete to palawan and bring our stuff and take our motorbike..any advice you can give on what is the best approach? hope to hear from you soon..thanks
Hello maria
… perhaps the best idea would be to fly to Puerto Princesa Palawan and rent a motorbike there?
dp
sir,,
best way from bicol to bacolod city negros occidental…
tnx.
Planning to travel with my van to Sultan Kudarat, coming from Manila what’s the best routes (including roro ports) that is safe would you recommend?
Hello Jimmy
I have not been to Sultan Kudarat in a few years so am not familiar with the present situation.
dp
Hi Dutch!, How much to send one skygo 125 sg 110 smaller to medium size motorcycle from cebu to ormoc or to tacloban?
thanks, ric , pls text me info if possible,, i can send you some lode after
our destination is tacloban
easy trip on Lite Shipping from Cebu to Ormoc and then drive the road to Tacloban
just put the motorbike in the Skygo if it will fit – no worries
Not sure the cost but it will be an easy trip
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-to-ormoc-lite-shipping.html
…have not taken the ferry from Cebu City to Tacloban in a number of years so have no current info about that
happy trip
dp
just go through the newspaper shippers page and make a few phone calls to find out who offers the best rates and has the best shipping schedule that works for you
hello there is there any ferry roro to davao via batangas or manila. i need to get my suv here by driving it on board then me flying down to meet it at the other end is there any ferry services like that here regards steve
Hello stephen –
…not sure but I think that there will likely be a ferry that goes from Manila to Davao. Check with the ticket agents and you will get a quick answer. I doubt that the ferry would stop in Batangas.
If you are in Batangas now you could get on the Philippine National Highway and drive down to Matnog, Luzon on the southern end – cross on the ferry to Samar
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
and continue to the San Juanico bridge (beautiful)
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
– drive through Leyte to the San Ricardo ferry terminal and thn take a ferry to Surigao City – then drive down to Davao .
side note – It is a rather nice drive from Manila to Davao but would likely take 3 days. Avoid driving in western Mindanao – Zamboanga province – at this time but the area between Surigao and Davao is rather easy.
DP
San Ricardo Ferry terminal at the south east tip of Leyte past Sogod Bay (a beautiful area)
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
Surigao down to Davao – I usually stay at the Hillsview Inn when taking that route
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/hillsview-inn-mindanao.html
good luck
dp
ask ko lang po kung meron kayo manila to surigao SUV toyota revo isasakay ko magkano price nya.thanks
Hello jun
You will have to call the ferry company and inquire the shipping costs
DP
hi DP,
ask ko lang what company can you recommend if i want to bring may car from manila to palawan. Ill be staying for a few months kasi dun kaya dalin ko ride ko.
thanks,
easy A
…not sure really – you will have to do a bit of research by phone to get the options available for a Manila to Palawan run.
when I take my bike I go:
Ormoc, City Leyte to Cebu City Cebu
Cebu island to Negros Island
Bocolod, Negros to Iloilo, Panay
Iloilo, Panay to Puerto Princesa, Palawan via Cuyo island
…from Manila you might be able to get a direct ferry Manila, Luzon – Puerto Princesa, Palawan
good luck
dp
hello we are planning to go to bacolod for a reunion using our 115cc bike all the way from legaspi city.what’s the possible way to get there. thanks
Hello ben
see if you can catch a boat from Legaspi Luzon to Cebu Island – then drive across Cebu and catch a ferry to Negros island and drive to Bacolod
or
…if no boat from Legaspi, Luzon you can drive down to Matnog, Luzon and ferry across to Allen, Samar and drive down to Calbayog Samar and get a boat to Cebu Island from there – then catch a ferry across to Negros island and drive over to Bacolod, Negros
dp
do you have any idea sir / madam, that how much i could be spend if i travel using my big bike from manila to cebu using batangas, mindoro, panay island, negros island and cebu or manila port direct to cebu port which lesser of time and expenses. please send your reply in my email accnt
.. ty
I suggest that taking a RORO ferry from Manila direct to Cebu would be the easiest way. Going via Batangas would add a lot of time but it might be cool to ride around Mindoro Island a bit !
I have ridden my bike from Manila to Ormoc City in Leyte and taken the ferry to Cebu from there but ferries have had erratic scheduling since the Yolanda Typhoon.
…there is a ferry connection Matnog, Luzon island to Allen, Samar island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/allen-ferry.html
have a great trip
dp
…and the San Juanico Bridge connects Samar Island to Leyte Island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
hi
kung for registration pa lang po ung motor basta kumpleto ung papers possible pa din naman po maisakay ng roro un wala naman magiging problem? any idea kung magkano bayad ng motor pag sinakay ng roro batangas pier to puerto galera? thanks in advance :)
..there really is no problem – getting from Batangas to Puerto Galera s a very easy procedure
The reason that certificate of registration are usually required by roro opetators is that it makes it more difficult to transport vehicles which have been stolen or hijacked
ps roro is an acronym for roll on roll off – which means that you can drive the vehicle on the ferry at the departure point and then drive it off at the destination port. last nite I took a vessel ( Cokoaliong Shipping ) between Cebu City and Maasin Leyte – we had to load the motorbike with a forklift because it was primarily a cargo vessel – this would not be called a RORO vessel – these cargo vessels will also need a certificate of registration to transport your goods
dp
Please inform us if it is possible to bring a Van from Legaspi City to Dumaguete City, and how much? thanks
not directly from Legaspi but try to get the van to Cebu City and then drive down to the south end of Cebu Island to one of the many MAAYO ferries to Negros Island from Cebu Island, It is a short drive from the pier to Dumaguete City
MAAYO Shipping
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/maayo-shipping.html
There used to be a great RORO between Qrmoc City and Cebu Cite but that operation has been suspended since the Yolanda Typhoon
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-to-ormoc-lite-shipping.html
note the Lite Shipping ferry does not run at this time between Ormoc and Cebu – be sure to check for updates on this by calling the shipper – things change rapidly now
dp
im planning to go to Bicol with my motorbike, from CDO to Cebu, Cebu-Masbate, Masbate – Pilar (sorsogon) how much kaya ang payment sa motor ko from CDO to Cebu. etc, can you plaes give me some ideas, pointers…thanks in advance.
Adel
Hello Adel – I am not sure about the costs as I have never taken the ferry from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao to Cebu City, Cebu. I have taken the ferry trip – Ozamis, Mindanao to Cebu City with my bike and the cost was a bit over 1000 peso plus fees. I went this week from Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte to Dumaguete, Negros – the bike was 500 or so plus terminal and arister fees (plus my walk on ticket was around 320) -on George and Peter Lines
Cebu to Masbate – I have done that trip several times with Trans Asia – at the time it was around 500 peso
Masbate to Sorsogon is a bit of a hassle because your bike will have to be carried to the boat by hand (porters) you will need a minimun of 2 to 3 porters to load load motorcycle safely
tip – have several photocopies of your OCR (original registration) and current registration – I usually travel with 5 or 6 copies so you can just hand it in through the receiving window when you get your bill of lading from the shipper. PPA fees apply when leaving from Philippine Port Authority piers – Aristre fees are for the loaders and there is some other terminal tax that you will have to pay – plus you will likely have to purchase ticket for yourself as a walk on passenger – in some cases the driver is included in the charge for the bike and in other cases it is additional. MAAYO shipping for example includes the driver with the vehicle but they operate from their own private piers
Hi, Im planning to travel by land this coming June, I noted the ferry from Matnog to allen, I would like to ask what Roro ferry should I take from Liloan going to Surigao as well could you advise condition of the roads from Allen to liloan if ok and passable.
Thanks,
Adrian
Hello Adrian – I suggest just showing up in Matnog and get on the next available ferry – It is a very basic set up. Just pay the PPA (Philippine Port Authority) fee and the ticket cost there t the dock. I have done that trip across from Samar to Luzon and the reverse many times as I would go to Donsol- Sorsogon and Legaspi from Samar. After you drive your vehicle on the ferry you disembark and go to the upper level where the passengers sit for the trip across.
The drive down through Samar is easy and you will cross over the San Juanico bridge to Leyte – near Tacloban.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
You will want to continue past Liloan and go all the way south to the end of the Pintuyan peninsula to the ferry terminal there called San Ricardo. It is an easy trip from there to Surigao.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
happy trip
how much it will cost nung elf na truck going to caticlan?
thank you
Hello louwella – where are you coming from?
If coming from Luzon or Manila area probably the easiest way be in two legs. First take a roro from Batangas to Puerta Galera and then drive down to Rosas and take a boat from there to Caticlan.
If coming from Cebu – Negros – Leyte – Palawan – or Mindanao Island you will have to figure out a ferry connection to Iloilo, Panay and from there you can simply drive up to Caticlan, Panay (I am assuming that your final destination is Borocay ?)
cool
dp
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Good day to you sir,
Im planning to travel at tacloban from baguio, may i know if how many hour do i have to travel from manila to matnog port? Thanks
Hello Mike –
…depends on where in Malina you are starting from and what time you are leaving as traffic there can be very slow.
…allow at least 12 hours
If you are self driving I suggest stopping at the Mayon Volcano and visiting the Cagsawa Ruins before you reach Legaspi
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/donsol-detour.html
Star Shipping – just one of several companies operating out of Allen- Matnog
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
There is a good lodging house at the pier in Allen Samar but I dont know of any in the Matnog vicinity.
Also try to have gas in your tank if you are crossing late at night. I have fueled in Calbayog and Catbalogan and Allen before but watch the time.
happy trip
dp
Tnx a lot sir, it helped a lot :) my starting point will be at las pinas at 4am, so most probably we will be at matnog port around 4-5pm? hows the road condition sir? Thank you
Hello Mike – I have not done that trip in a few years so I can’t really say but it will largely depend upon your driving speed and the road conditions as you say. I would suggest leaving even a few hours earlier than planned so to as avoid morning rush hour traffic. I think the ferries run till about 10 pm but am not sure about that. I have stayed at the hotel in Allen for 3 days once waiting out a low pressure system that was passing through because the ferries will stop running when the weather gets dangerous for travel.
best wishes
dp
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Thanks for the article and all of the comments sections as well. It is very informative to this guy from Oklahoma, USA that fell in love with a beautiful woman from General Santos. We are married and enjoy traveling through out the Philippines.
What is the best route to go from GenSan to Palawan with our car because we are taking several family members with us?
What is the best route to go from GenSan to Boracay with our car?
Hello Jerry – General Santos to Palawan is kind of a complicated route. Easiest and cheaper to fly to Cebu and then catch a flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan from Cebu City at the Mactan airport.
By motorbike I sometimes ride across Mindanao up to Dapitan in the north west part of the island. Then take a ferry to Dumaguette on Negros Island. next – ride across Negros Island to Bacolod on the western side of Negros Island. From here I catch a ferry t Iloilo, Panay and connect with a ferry (Montenegro or Miligrosa J Shipping) which stops in Cuyo Island and then carries on to Puerto Princesa on Palawan Island. This takes a week or more and is very tiring. I have done that trip 3 times and do not recommend it for those traveling with family! Easier and cheaper to fly !
dp – also on dutchpicle facebook
hi,,gud day,,im coming from manila plan to vacation home to butuan city ..i love to bring my sedan car..can u give me easy and safety suggestion?tnx
…maybe take a ferry from Manila to CDO and then drive to Butuan ?
dp
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Good Day Sir!
This post is really interesting and helpful.
We are planning to go on a roadtrip to Bohol (from Manila), do you have any advice on the road we should take? I’ve searched in different sites and these ways were the ones I discovered:
First, going from Manila to Matnog and riding a ferry or Ro-Ro to Samar then Leyte then another ferry to Bohol
The other one is from Manila to Matnog and riding a ferry to Masbate then another ferry going to Cebu then another one going to Bohol
Or if there are other convenient ways other than this please do tell :)
Thank you and I’m hoping for your kind response!
Hello joanna,
I think either route would be ok.
i would prefer the road trip down to Matnog and then take the ferry to Allen Samar. Then drive through Samar and over the San Juanico bridge to Leyte.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Drive down to Ormoc City Leyte http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/ialodge-ormoc-city-accommodation.htmland continue south to Bato, Leyte where the ferry to Ubay, Bohol departs.
From Ubay continue onwards to Carmen or Tagbilaran or Alona Beach or other destinations
to see Tarsiers, Chocolate Hills, scuba diving etc
If you take this route you will pass Donsol (the whale watching area) and Cagsawa near Mt Mayon – amazing
also you would bet a chanceto check out Legaspi if you had the time
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/donsol-detour.html
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The Manila – Masbate – Cebu – Tagbilarin, Bohol ferry run would be ok but not as interesting in my opinion
dp
Good Day
what is the documents need to bring when you board a 2nd hand car? meron po roro from manila to bacolod? kindly give me a feedback thanks
You will need the registration
dp
I am moving to Davao from Talibon, Bohol with small Mits. Lancer and want to take ro-ro ferry from Cebu to Davao. I have been searching the web for awhile without much luck. Someone from Davao even suggested ferry to Gen Santos. What do you suggest avoiding long driving?
Hello –
Personally I would take the ferry from Ubay, Bohol to Bato, Leyte and then drive to the San Ricardo terminal at the end of the Pintuyan peninsula of Leyte. Then take the ferry across to Surigao Mindanao and drive down to Davao from there. It is a bit of driving but it is a relatively easy trip.
pics of the San Ricard terminal when it was just buit
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
I have taken this ferry several times in the past 3 years and it works like clockwork !
I usually stay at the Hillsview Inn
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/hillsview-inn-mindanao.html
The ride down to Davao is fairly easy but it is a bit of a drive. I have taken a ferry from Cebu City to General Santos, Mindanao before with one stop at Surigao, Mindanao along the way. This was a long time ago but it was an easy trip also.
Cebu – Davao, Mindanao
I do not think that there are any RORO facilities in Davao, Mindanao
Cebu – General Santos, Mindanao – so you would have to drive up to Davao, Mindanao from General Santos, Mindanao if that is where the Ride On Ride Off (RORO) ferry docks.
happy trip!
dp
Hello dutchpickle,
I need to bring a car from Manila to Palawan in two weeks. I checked Superferry, they are fully booked until March.
Would you know if there are any other options?
Thank you so much!
Hi,
magpapatulong po sana ako kung paano makakabiyahe from iloilo to davao. may dala po kameng van na may lamang mga gamit at appliances sa bahay. saan po ba pwede magtanong pag ipakarga ang sasakyan sa roro? any web link or personal experience would be appreciated.,.thank you:)
I don’t think there are any RORO to Davao from Cagayan de Oro. I think there is a RORO from Cebu or Surigao to General Santos but I am unaware of any RORO ferry facility at all in Davao. Driving from Cagayan de Oro to Davao is relatively easy – it is a long trip but you don’t have to leave the island so why not.
I have stayed in the Gingoog Hotel on the noth coast of Mindanao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/gingoog-hotel-gingoog-city.html
and also suggest the Hillsview Inn on the way to Davao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/hillsview-inn-mindanao.html
In Pagadian I suggest the Yllana
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/pagadian-mindanao.html
if you ever get to Kidapawan I suggest staying at the Old Barraks Suit near the road going up part way on Mt Apo
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/old-barracks-suites-kidapawan.html
In Illigan City I stay at the Fleckstone
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/fleckstone-inn.html
In Ipil Zamboanga the Ricomar
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ricomar-pension-house.html
and in Cagayan de Oro – The Coconut Bay Beach Resort
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/coconut-bay-resort.html
just a few ideas above for where to stay on road trips in Mindanao – I suggest staying off the roads through Cotabato City and if you are not Muslim you might not be welcome in Marawi – but most of Mindanao is quite beautiful for road trips. Personally I have been throgh Cotabato City a few times and Marawi once and it was pretty cool but you just have to be comfortable doing that. I feel Cagayan de Oro to Davao to be relatively nice drive. Most of Mindanao is actually quite friendly and beautiful.
There are regular trips from Iloilo Panay to Puerto Princesa Palawan. It is a hassle to get to Iloilo but you can get there from Manila and Bocolod Negros and likely Cebu City.
Motorcycles can be taken on the Miligrosa J Shipping Lines
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/misc/milagrosa-j-shipping-iloilo-to-palawan.html
and automobiles and trucks can be brought on Montenegro Shipping Lines out of Iloilo stopping in Cuyo Island on the way
dp
Need help, my family are going to Bohol this April and gonna bring our Van. What is the most convenient trip route and Roro schedule from the two connecting sea trips Matnog – Allen and Bato-Ubay. Please help me out here, I will be bringing my grandchildren to this trip. Thank you so much!
Hello
The ferry runs between Matnog and Allen regularly. No set schedule really – they just leave when they are full and another one takes that ferrys place and starts to load. Ferries returning from Allen will begin the return trip as soon as they are full. There is usually a break in the traffic from around 11pm until around 5am as there is not much traffic after midnight.
just remember to bring several copies of your vehicle registration for the PPA or Philippine Port Authority records.
In Bato, Leyte arrive at the pier when they open in the morning. There are usually a few trips every day.
I have stayed at the Holy Child Pension House there in Bato for the night when I was planning to leave the following day to Ubay, Bohol.
happy trip
dp
Hello… my family and i are planning to go to bohol via the bato port using our toyota innova. I would like to ask if you know the roro schedule as we will still be travelling from tacloban city and how much is the fee for the said vehicle. Thank you po in advance and God bless. Your answer will be greatly appreciated.
For a car transporting from Manila to Iligan City (CDO) by roro…
How much and what is the best route or any shipping roro contacts..
Kindly advise.
Pls. help!
Hi!
I would like to transfer my car from Manila to CDO by roro.
Any idea?
Hello JF
I am not really sure because I have not net taken the ferry from Manila to CDO.
You might have to make a connection n Cebu. Maybe check with some of the ferry companies in Manila and ask them for suggestions.
dp
JF
Keep Ozamis Mindanao in mind for a back up destination. I have taken the RORO ferry from Ozamis Mindanao to Cebu City after a trip to Cagayan de Orot with out any difficulties.
dp
Hi!
We are planning to do a Manila – Mindanao trip. Just would like to ask if which route would better, via batangas or the via matnog route?
Thank you.
Hello Tonton – I suggest driving down to Matnog and taking the ferry to Allen Samar (about an hour) easy trip.
Then drive down the highway to the San Juanico Bridge and cross over into Leyte
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Then drive down to the Pintuyan peninsula and take the ferry over to Surigao – another easy trip
Where is the final destination in Mindanao that you are going to ?
if you are going to Surigao, Butuan, Davao, General Santos, Bukidnon, Gingoog, Kononadal, Kidapawan, this would be the best route
if you are going to Cagayan de Oro (CDO), Ozamis, Pagadian, Zamboanga, Dapitan or Dipolog it would be better to rout through Cebu or Dumaguete Negros.
Dumaguete Negros to Dapitan Mindanao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/dumaguete-to-dipolog.html
or take one of the regular ferries from Cebu City to Ozamis Mindanao
I would give Batangas a pass unless you are planning to dive on Mindoro Island – Puerto Galera or Sabang
…it is easier to drive down to Ormoc City Leyte and take the ferry to Cebu City and make your connection to Mindanao from there
I have gone via Masbate from Bicol to Cebu but it is kind of a hassle
happy trip
dp
I would like to ask if you are catering transfer of 4 wheeled truck from Batangas Port to Cebu or any nearest port.
Please provides me the rates, schedules and duration of travel.
Truck Details are as follows:
Body Dimension: 14ft x 6ft x 18in
Weight: 2000kg/17.060CBM
I think better to ship from Manila. I do not know of any roll on – roll off ferry from Batangas to Cebu.
anyone?
another possibly – drive down to Leyte and ship to Cebu from there?
Take the Matnog-Allen Samar ferry to get from Luzon to Samar island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
then drive over the San Juanico Bridge in southern Samar to Leyte Island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
That is the way I prefer when taking a vehicle from Manila to Cebu
dp
Hi,
Anyone knows how much to ship Multucab 4×2 from Manila to CDO or Manila to Ozamiz.
Thanks a lot
Hello.. Im planning to get my motorbike from davao to manila. Any suggestions on jow to do it. Is there a roro from cdo to batanggas or anywhere in luzon? Thanks.
There is no direct RORO ferry (vehicle roll on – roll off ferry) between CDO Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao and Batangas, Luzon. You would have to go via Cebu City from Cagayan.
From Davao one possibility is to ride the bike up to Surigao, Mindanao and take the San Ricardo ferry to Leyte ferry. Then ride up to northern Leyte and cross over the San Juanico Bridge to Samar.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Then ride up to Allen, Samar and take the ferryt o Matnog, Luzon.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/allen-ferry.html
Then simplyr ide the bike up to Manila possibly stopping in Cagsawa to have a look at the Mayon Volcano.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/mt-mayon-getting-ready-to-rumble.html
This would be a long trip with a motorbike but I have done it several times.
dp
i need to bring my honda fit from cotabato to sorsogon.. how much it cost all in all.. what is the route?
i need to bring my honda fit from cotabato to sorsogon how much it cost all in all? any idea..? what route i should take?
Planning a trip from Bacolod to Calbayog. My question is…. are there any RORO between Cebu and Calbayog? Taking my private car from Bacolod for the whole trip.
Looking at this website…. cokaliongshipping.com/ but no info about cars and RORO’s.
I think regular passenger ferry only from Calbayog – maybe best to drive down to Ormoc City, Leyte and take RORO roll on roll off ferry from there
dp
easiest way is to ride your bike up to Surigao Mindanao and take the ferry to Leyte and then ride up to Tacloban.
cross the San Juanico bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
up to Samar and ride up to Allen Samar and thake the ferry to Matnog, Luzon
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
and
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/allen-ferry.html
simply get off the ferry in Matnog, Luzon and ride up to Sorsogon, Luzon
I have done that trip many times – perhaps stop a bit in Cagsawa to look at the Mayon Volcano
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/manila/1000k-to-manila.html
happy travels
dp
I need to bring my owner type jeep from Manila to Ozamiz how much it will cost?
Thanks !
Need Help…….cheapest, easiest, safest way RORO to Manila from Cebu with my SUV? Am planing to bring my SUV to Manila from Cebu 2nd week of dec. Thanks
Hello donna – I am not sure the cost but I think your route will be Manila – Cebu City – Ozamis, Mindanao
dp
Hello Jun,
I am not sure really, as I usually drive to Manila from Ormoc City, Leyte. It might be best to call some of the ferries based in Manila for advice about this.
happy trip
dp
Hi dutchpickle,
We wish to travel from Davao to Cebu by land using private vehicle (Innova). What would be the cheapest way to go? How much would be the ferry fare for passengers and the vehicle? Please advice
Hello Lanne
I suggest driving from Davao, Mindanao to Surigao, Mindanao.
Then drive on ferry to Leyte at Surigao
– take the roll on-roll off ferry from Surigao (located a few miles west of the city) to the pier at the southern tip of the Pintuyan Peninsula of Leyte Island and drive off. This is an efficient and cheap way to go- all the long distance buses use this terminal.
Upon landing in Leyte simply drive to Maasin, Leyte or up to Ormoc City, Leyte and take the ferry to Cebu City. If you go Maasin you will be treated to a beautiful view of Sogod Bay as you follow the coast. If you go via Ormoc City you will pas through Bay Bay, Leyte
I am not sure which departure point from Leyte works best for you. I used to always leave from Ormoc City but have travelled a number of times via Maasin as all ferry routs were disrupted by Typhoon Yolanda for a while.
I do prefer leaving from Ormoc City as I am more familiar with that route. Check the newspapers for Ferry route info. I usually check the Cebu papers but they might not be available where you are coming from
happy trip
dp
Hi, I hope you could help me with my concern. I’m planning to ship my motorcycle from Laguna to Siargao. May I know the procedure or options how to do it? I actually prefer to fly getting to siargao, but what about my motorcycle? Thank you so much.
Maybe someone else could ride the bike down to Surigao city and ship it to Siargao Islands on one of the shipping companies located on the dock there? I think shipping a motorbike to Siargao from a great distance simply is not worth the benefit – too much hassle really.
dp – I am assuming you are talking from Calamba Laguna near Manila – a great distance away. I imagine the bike could even be shipped as freight on the aircraft but obviously way expensive
hello Sir dutchpickle,
Kumuha kami ng unit sa Toyota Calamba tsaka plan namin dalhin ang unit sa Cagayan de Oro,
so nagsearch ako mas mabuti sa batangas na ako dumeretso at dun sumakay ng roro, Tanong ko lang po ano pinakamabilis at pinakamurang way papuntang CDO via Batangas Port. Please Help.
Thanks in advance.
Maybe an option of getting to Batangas, Luzon from Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao would be to driveover to Surigao, Mindanao and take the Montenergo ferro over to the San Ricardo pier in Leyte. Drive up to Tacloban, Leyte and cross the San Juanico bridge into Samar.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Continue up the National HWY to Allen, Samar and cross over on the ferry to Matnog, Luzon. Then follow your road map and drive right up to Batangas,Luzon – it’s a good days drive from Matnog, Luzon.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Just last week I rode my motorcycle from Dapitan , Mindanao to Cagayan de Oro crossing the bay from Ozamis to Mukas on the local ferry. I then rode over to Illigan and CDO ( Cagayan de Oro , Mindanao ) and then rode over to Butuan and up to Surigao.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/mindanao/ozamis-to-mukas-ferry-mindanao.html
I took the ferry Montenegro with my bike (420 peso including driver) and got off the ferry in Leyte and drove up to Ormoc City, Leyte where I had some business to take care of. In my case I then took the Lite shipping Ferry over to Cebu City where I am right now.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/ialodge-ormoc-city-accommodation.html
My feeling is the the drive up to Batangas is kind of cool but it take a bit of stamina as it takes a long time. I have done that trip a number of times however and enjoyed it – I do love road trips ha ha!
Good afternoon po, ask ko lang po how much from manila to cebu ska from manila to bohol po may dadalhin po kming sasakyan?
Hello Emma Zamoras – You will just have to start calling the ferry companies that advertise in the newspapers there in Manila
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I would suggest driving your vehicle to Bato, Leyte and taking the ferry there to Ubay, Bohol.
If you drive south on Luzon from Manila you would go to Matnog and catch a quick ferry ride to Allen, Samar.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Then drive south to the San Juanico bridge which connects Samar Island to Leyte Island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
then drive to Ormoc, Leyte. From Ormoc head to Bato, Leyte and catch the ferry to Ubay Bohol there.
may byahe po bang batangas-mindoro-coron-palawan(elnido or puerto princesa)
good day po. may ikakarga po kaming forwarder truck going to palawan. manggagaling po ang truck sa batnagas. may byahe po bang batangas – mindoro – coron – palawan (elnido or puerto princesa)? at magkano po?
Hello myla,
I think best to go direct from Manila to Coron or Puerto Princesa Palawan. On the map it appears that going via Mindoro would be a good idea but it is actually not a stopover on the way to Palawan.
Coron, located to the north of Palawan is not on any shipping route from Mindoro. You can make a connection from Iloil, Panay to Puerto Princesa but best to take a boat direct from Manila to ship cargo to Coron.
Batangas is used more as a departure point to Puerto Galera/ Sabang , Mindoro. It is not on the way at all to Palawan.
dp
Hi,
I need to travel my Car from Cebu to Batangas this December 2016. I have no idea how to do that. Can anybody please advice.
If anybody can also provide me on documentation for the trip & cost. That would be a great help.
Thanks and God Bless.
ansjr
Hello Angelino,
First make several photocopies of your vehicle registration for the port authority.
For me the easiest way to get to Batangas to Cebu would be to simply put your car on the ferry to Ormoc City, Leyte. Then drive from Ormoc to the San Juanico Bridge on the north tip of Leyte and cross over to Samar.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Then drive up to Allen Samar to the ferry to Matnog, Luzon.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Then drive from Matnog, Luzon to Batangas, Luzon
I have done that trip many times.
… a different option would be to take a ferry direct from Cebu to Manila and then get off and drive south to Batangas.
good luck !
Hello there! I’m so glad I found your page! My friend and I are planning to take a Honda Zoomer to Coron via 2go, but since it’s our first time, we’re kind of lost with what to do. I know that we need copies of the OR/CR, then we were told to get a stamp from the coastguard? I have no idea how to accomplish that. Also, and I’m assuming it was included in case we didn’t have a license plate yet, we were told we needed a permit to travel? The site on 2go says we need to bring it in 2 days before, but when we called their office, we were told we could ride in on the same day of our trip. Just earlier. Would really appreciate any input. Thank you!
Hello Ann R.
I always get that right at the pier as the staff at 2GO suggest. Getting the Coast Guard stamp is simply a document check and is a very quick procedure.
The main thing is to have copies of your OCR and registration because you will need them on the return trip as well.
Happy trip and Happy holidays
dp
Hi,
I saw your post just today and I have been planning all along on my Visayas trip via roro/boat. If its okay to ask, can you suggest me some of the jump off’s? I am from Cebu, looking at the map I am planning a trip from Cebu – Samar – Sorsogon – Masbate – Iloilo – Negros if this is possible. I would be very much happy if you can give me some tips as this will be my first time.
Thank you and God Bless!
Ruby Rachel Mendoza
Get a map of the Philippines to sort of orient yourself and make a cleaner rout without backtracking. Masbate is accessible direct from Cebu but it is usually not considered to be a part of the main tourist trail.
If you are going to Samar from Cebu – I suggest taking a RORO (roll on roll off) such as Lite Shipping from Cebu to Ormoc City on Leyte Island first. Drive up to the San Juanico bridge and cross to Sanmar, Island.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Tacloban is a good place to spend the night depending upon your schedule if you are running late. If not simply cross the bridge and stay on the highway north to Catbalogan Samar. Depending upon the time continue onward past Calbayog up to Allen on the north end of Samar Island.
There is a pier in Allen where a steady stream of ferries make the short crossing over to Matnog on Luzon Island. It takes a bit over an hour.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
I like to stay in Legaspi sometimes. If you have plenty of daylight head north on the National Highway and stop for a break at the Cagsawa Ruins – near the Mayon Volcano.
Also you can visit the Donsol Area when whale sharks can be observed in their wild natural state. Its pretty cool. The entire Sorsogon area us quite nice really.
dp
to get to Negros from Cebu simply drive down to the Lite Shipping pier near Bato
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/maayo-shipping.html
This is an easy and cheap way to get to Dumaguete, in fact I arrived last night.
To go to Iloilo Panay from Negros Island simply take the ferry from Bacolod, Negros. That is also an easy run.
enjoy
:)
How to go to butuan from manila if im using my own car so that i could bring along my small dog with me? Where is the nearest roro service in manila? How many hours would it take for us to go to butuan?
Hi dutchpickle,
May I ask, what do i do if i want to use my service vehicle for my cabling project in CDO? I am coming from Manila and i have to bring some materials and put in my service car together with my personnel and then return after 3 weeks.
Do you know or can suggest any ferry or shipping lines? How much does it cost? What should i do?
Hello Rowena,
Check direct routes with 2GO Shipping between Manila and Cagayan de Oro ( CDO )
personally I would just drive down to Cagayan.
Catchh the Allen ferry at Matnog to Samar Island.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Once on Samar drive down to Leyte and cross the San Juanico bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Then drive to the south end of Leyte to the San Ricardo terminal and catch the ferry to Surigao Mindanao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
you will have the pleasure of driving over the Agas Agas bridge on the way
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/new-bridge.html
This would be a great trip. Once you are on Mindanao you folow the north coast highway to Butuan and then over to Gingoog and onward to Cagayan de Oro. I have done this trip quite a few times and it is a ball.
happy trip
dp
There are shipping companies right in Manila and at Batangas. Give 2GO Shiping a call for info about shipping cars.
http://www.2go.com.ph/
Personally I would drive to Butuan from Manila.
For driving to Butuan from Manila
Catchh the Allen ferry at Matnog to Samar Island.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Once on Samar drive down to Leyte and cross the San Juanico bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
Then drive to the south end of Leyte to the San Ricardo terminal and catch the ferry to Surigao Mindanao
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-ricardo-ferry-terminal.html
you will have the pleasure of driving over the Agas Agas bridge on the way
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/new-bridge.html
This would be a great trip. Once you are on Mindanao you follow the coast highway to Butuan.
I have done this trip quite a few times and it is a ball.
happy trip
dp
Hello everyone, I am planning to travel from Dapitan City to Batangas port. Any idea po sa mga lugar kung saang pier sasakay pra sa RORO.
Thanks
Hello Doods, There is no direct roll-on / roll-off from Dapitan, Mindanao to Batangas, Luzon.
Take a Lite Shiping RORO ferry from Dapitan to Cebu Island.
Drive up to Cebu City and check the Freeman newspaper for onward ferries from Cebu City.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-to-ormoc-lite-shipping.html
I usually take a ferry to Ormoc City, Leyte and then drive up through Samar and take the short ferry from Allen, Samar to Matnog, Luzon. Then drive from there to Manila or Batangas in your case.
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
also google 2GO Shipping Lines and see what they come up with
dp
Good day DutchPickle,
Planning to go to Palawan with our Car. Seems that there is no direct route from Batangas to Puerto Princessa or is there one?
If not, will it be possible to drive all the way to Iloilo via the Nautical Highway and connect from Iloilo to Puerto Princessa? What is the name of the Ro-ro company? Where in Iloilo is the pier located?
Salamat!!!
Hello Aks, I also do not know of a direct RORO route between Batangas, Luzon and Puerto Princessa, Palawan .
I do think that Montenegro Ferry makes trips between Iloilo and Puerto with a stopover at Cuyo Island.
And I think that Superferry does RORO trips direct between Manila and PP
lLoilo pier
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/misc/milagrosa-j-shipping-iloilo-to-palawan.html
a possible idea if you like driving and enjoy traveling in the Phiippines
in Luzon head down to Matnog Luzon and cross over to Allen Samar
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
Drive the National Highway to Catbaogan and then down to Leyte crossing the San Juanico Bridge
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/star-shipping-allen-to-matnog.html
beautiful !
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/ialodge-ormoc-city-accommodation.html
Drive down to Ormoc and take the ferry to Cebu on Cebu Island
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-harbor.html
on Cebu I would drive down to the MAAYO SHIPING dock on the south west side of the Island and take a short trip over to Dumaguete Negros
youtube MAAYO SHIPPING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EaplZyJwHg
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/cebu/cebu-harbor.html
have a nice stop in Dumaguete and then drive up to Bacolod and get a ferry to Iloilo
from there catch a RORO to PP
cool
dp :)
Dear Sir,
I am a HK visitor who will visit Cebu this year.
My question is how much is the ticketfrom Oslob,Cebu to Siquijor?
Is it one-way or double ticket? How can I get some discount?
Thanks.
Bruce Wang
Hello Bruce Wang,
Take the ferry from Oslob to Dumaguete Negros.
Then take the ferry from Dumaguete to Siquijor.
You might like to stay Dumaguete also. There are about 2 or 3 ferries to Siquijor every day from Dumaguete.
I am not sure of the cost but I have done that trip a number of times. I usually bring my motorcycle to Siguijor when I go there as I prefer to have my own transportation. In Dumaguete Negros there are many many motorcycle tricycles and taxis.
happy trip
dp
ps Apo Island is great place for diving and is very accessible from Dumaguete. There are several dive shops in Dauin also ( Dauin is about 13 or so kilometers from Dumaguete )
Dumaguete
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/dumaguete-waterfront.html
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/negros/mikess-dauin-beach-family-resort.html
I would like to inquire how much would be the roro fare, i have a sedan, going to negros islands or dumaguete. Thank you
…it would depend upon your starting point. If departing from the southern tip of Cebu Island simply go to MAAYO Shipping dock. If coming from Dapitan, Mindanao try Cokaliong Shipping or Montenegro Shipping. I do noy have the fare schedule available.
HI dutchpickle!
I’m planning a ride from Makati to Kalibo.
Ano-ano po kaya ang mga kailangang dalhing papers bukod sa OR at CR ng Motor ko? BTW, Di pa kasi sya fully paid kaya ang nakapangalan sa Certificate of registration ko ay FutureTrust Finance Corp at hindi yung name ko mismo.
Also I’ve been looking for a fare matrix ng Montenegro Shipping kaso wala akong makita. Baka po may idea kayo.
Thanks and more power!
sorry that I am not much help as I have never taken this route
try google and see some of the options available
I have taken the ferry from Bacolod, Negros to Iloilo Panay a number of times but never from Manila.
Manila to Kalibo – It seems that it can be done in sections if you go from Manila to Batangas and ferry to Puerto Galera on Mindoro and then ride down to Roxas and take the ferry to Caticlan ? Try different combinations and see what works for you.
happy trip
dp
Hi,
Plan to drive my car from Legaspi-Sorsogon-Masbate-Iloilo, passable ba ito by RORO?, or any other way to get to iloilo from Legaspi by RORO with car.
Thanks
I am not sure the best way to get from Legaspi to Iloilo Panay by ferry. There are no direct routes between hose to places that I know of.
For me I usually took the RORO from Bacolod Negros to Iloilo when I would catch the RORO there to Puerto Princesa , Palawan.
I have taken the RORO Trans Asia from Cebu to Masbate but it seems like a round-a-bout way to get to Iloilo as you would likely have to go through Cebu City first.
I suspect that there are direct runs between Manila and Iloilo but I have never done that.
From Bacolod Negros it is very easy to get a ferry to Ioilo Panay.
Hi
I’m planning to go to guiuan eastern samar from Puerto princesa with my car. What would be the best route? This my first time to drive a very long trip. Is the iloilo – cebu – ormoc the best route. Tiya
That is the route that I would take. I would suggest staying at the iaLodge in Ormoc City or the Sabin Resort near Ormoc City
ia Lodge Ormoc
https://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/ialodge-ormoc-city-accommodation.html
Sabin Resort Ormoc
https://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/sabin-resort-hotel.html
don’t forget to bring along several “clear copies” (photo copies) of the vehicle registration for the ferry dock office. This will speed things up a bit
as you drive towards Samar you will cross the San Juanico Bridge that connects Leyte to Samar Island
San Juanico Bridge is a beauty !
https://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html
take a right turn soon after crossing the bridge – direction Basey and onward to Guiuan
the south coast of Samar is not heavily traveled and I like it.
Happy Trip
dp
Ask for fare from matnog to allen suv type vehicle
Hi Dutchpickle, how are you? I have a question in regards to shipping my personal stuff from Cebu to Dumaguete. I have read people’s comments and your responses on them and there was also a comment of a woman also asking about shipping her personal stuff. I was thinking of shipping just my personal belongings(cargo shipment Cebu to Dumaguete) while I ride on a different ferry but since RoRo offers ride of cargo and passenger, I might just do that. Question Is if there a trip from Cebu to Dumaguete. What pier number in Cebu are they located? Would it be advisable if I just call their number and ask these questions? Your help and comments will be greatly appreciated … thank you, sir!
I do not have the current rate but it is the cheapest way to get from Luzon to Samar Island
Be sure to have clear copy -photocopy of your vehicle registration for the PPA or port authority
dp
The easiest way to Dumaguette from Cebu is to take the truck by road to the southwest end of Cebu Island.
fom MAAYO Shipping Website
Maayo Shipping Lines had seen the potential of a flourishing business in linking the two islands. With multiple fleets of Roro Vessels, the management of Maayo shipping has announced additional trips for both Liloan (Santander, Cebu) to Sibulan (Dumaguete) and the route of Bato (Samboan Cebu) to Tampi (Amlan, Negros Oriental).
I have done this trip many times and it is barato and efficient
good luck
Hai sir
I have a question
I m planning to take my bike from iligan city to manila
Do u have any ideas sir ?
Thank u sir
I think that the easiest way would be to get on a RORO ferry in CDO – Cagayan de Oro to Manila . Its just a matter of paying a fee for the bike.
another idea would be to get over to Ozamis and take the ferry there to Cebu and then transfer to another ship for the ride the rest of the way to Manila
Any advise guys. Im planning to take my bike cawayan masbate to hagnaya port . Do you have any ideas sir?
estimated travel time from matnog to guiuan samar?
Hi Elisa – it’s about an hour or so
Hi Mark ,
I have only taken my motorbike between Masbate and Cebu City using Trans Asia RORO. I am not familiar with the route you are planning.
I also have travelled with my motorbke between Masbate and Pilar, Luzon by pumpboat. I enjoy doing this run but the pumpboat is not a RORO so it takes a bit of heavy lifting to get the motorbike on and off the boat.
regards
dp
Hi Sir/Mam,
Magkanu po kaya ang roro from cotabato to manila?
thanks po.
divine
MAG KANU PO RORO FROM COTABATO TO MANILA?
SALAMT
I think best to drive up to CDO Cagayan de Oro and depart from there. Not sure of the costs
best to depart from Cagayan de Oro
Ask lang po if there’s ro-ro service from guiuan, samar to butuan or cagayan de oro and vice versa. Thank you
Follow up question po, baka po may mai suggest kayo na ro-ro route na pwd namin sakyan if plan po nmin mag punta ng butuan from eastern samar and back. Thank you again and mor power
No ferries from Guiuan, Samar to Butuan or CDO, Mindanao.
ps I have not been to Guiuan since Yolanda in 2013.
Consider going by road – cross the San Juanico bridge to Leyte onwards to Tacloban.
Then take a bus down to the San Ricardo ferry terminal at the southern tip of the Pintuyan Peninsula and cross to Mindanao.
Take a bus to Butuan or CDO Mindanao. I have used that ferry at least 10 times (its a RORO so I usually take my motorcycle)