Allen Ferry to Matnog

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allen-ferry-002Allen Ferry to Matnog

There are several ferries that shuttle vehicles and passengers between the islands of Samar and Luzon. Most leave from Allen on Samar and land in Matnog in the Bicol province of Luzon.

passenger fare 120 pesos

motorbike fare 300 pesos

allen-ferry-006The boat arrives at Matnog. Service was suspended last week due to a stationary low pressure system that built up to a signal one hurricane.

The Philippine Coast Guard seems to be taking extra precautions since the capsizing of the Princess of the Stars disaster during a typhoon in 2008.

kids diving for coins – youtube video of kids diving off the pier

allen-ferry-001Passenger vessels must get Coast Guard clearance before they can set sail.

allen-ferry-003Making the crossing with a motorbike or car is a straight forward process. Having a copy of the registration is mandatory.

If there is heavy traffic some buses must wait for the next boat if there’s no room. You will always be able to find room for a motorbike.

allen-ferry-004Many of the ferries in the Philippines are vessels that have outlived their usefulness in Japan.

allen-ferry-005The port of Allen.

Island hopping in the Philippines is easy once you get the system down. It can get costly if you are driving a car and are planning to go to out of the way places like Puerto Princessa in Palawan.

Allen to Matnog roro ferry

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Jan 6, 2009 www.dutchpickle.com

54 comments on “Allen Ferry to Matnog”

  1. crankymiss on said:

    Thank you so much! I have been looking for info on the fares from Matnog to Samar! I am planning my own trip to Samar so I have been heavily relying on internet resources.

    I was just wondering, how long is the trip from Matnog to Allen? Is it true that ferries leave the port every hour, everyday? Thanks again. :)

  2. dutchpickle on said:

    Hi crankymiss,

    The ferries don’t have a precise schedule but they seem to leave every 2 hours or so. It takes about an hour to get across.

    Passenger fare is 120 pesos and there is a port fee of a few pesos that you pay as you go through the gate.

    If taking a bus:
    All passengers will get off and walk through the terminal and walk onto the ferry. The bus driver will drive through a different gate and will meet you on the boat. He gives you your ferry ticket which was included in the cost of the bus ticket.

    Most passengers leave their luggage on the bus but take your valuables with you. Note the bus number when you get off because there will be a line of them and it will be easier to find if you can identify it quickly.

    Have a good trip!

    Note:
    Some airlines are running promos right now. Flying costs half of what a bus ticket will cost if you get one of these fares (around 500 pesos)

    dp

  3. Joe on said:

    Hi there, good info. At least I know how my girlfriend travelled all the way from Manila to Catbalogan. I’m planning to reach SAMAR but by domestic flight from MANILA.

    Do you have any advice on:-

    1. Which flight lands at Tacloban
    2. Estimate price
    3. Reliable hotels at Tacloban and Catbalogan

    Thanks
    Joe
    Brunei

  4. dutchpickle on said:

    Hi Joe,

    I am not sure what the flight numbers are but there are some great promos from Manila to Tacloban right now for around 500 pesos plus tax (around 1000 pesos total).

    You can then take a mini van from Tacloban to Catbalogan.

    My favorite place to stay in Tacloban is the Basic Rooms Hotel

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/basic-rooms-hotel.html

    Places to stay in Catbalogan
    Rolet
    Bay View
    Summers Garden
    and several others

    dp

    my phone 09205553686 smart

  5. Joe on said:

    With your permission, can I save your number? I’m coming in April to visit for the 1st time TACLOBAN. Cheers

  6. dutchpickle on said:

    Hi Joe,

    Sure, no worries. I am not always easy to contact because i spend a lot of time in the Bukid (outback) where there is no signal.

    In this area “Smart” sim card seems to have better coverage than “Globe”. Hardly anyone uses TM or Sun.

    cheers!

    dp

  7. Joe on said:

    Hi dp,

    I’m coming soon and probably will try to stay at the Maqueda Bay hotel and see how it goes. One thing I find it hard is to find online car rentals going from Tacloban airport to Catbalogan. Any tips? I would prefer a private car for 2 passengers..thanks dp

  8. dutchpickle on said:

    Hi Joe,

    I know of several public vans that make the run – Van Vans, Dup Tours, and Grand Tours but don’t know of any private carriers.

    Grand Tours does do charters but they are rather expensive.

    dp

  9. ving on said:

    hi there..i was wondering if there is a ferry coming from sorsogon to cebu…can you pls help me get the info about it including the fares….
    thanks & ill be very thankfull if you reply…

  10. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello ving,

    I don’t know of any boats leaving from Sorsogon going to Cebu but there are pumpboats leaving from nearby Pilar to Masbate.

    From Masbate you can catch the Trans Asia ferry to Cebu.

    more info

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/may-whale-shark-update.html

    cheers

    dp

  11. md on said:

    hi, found your site through http://www.mytripjournal.com. we’re heading off to Catbalogan on Dec. how often do you take people ‘cave exploring’ or I think they call it ‘spelunking’(not really sure about the term, never done it before)? also, how much is your rate per person?

    please e-mail me back, thanks.

    md

  12. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello md,

    give Joni a call or text

    09192943865

    09177456832

    dp

  13. paul knock on said:

    Do you know about the ferry to Capul? Times and so forth?

  14. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Paul,

    There are no ferrys – just outrigger style pumpboats.

    One leaves every day at 10 noon.

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/samar/capul-island.html

    Call Rhea for more info:
    Rhea Sauro
    091641511094

    cheers

    dp

  15. Euclid on said:

    Hi I just want to ask how must will it cost if i have a StarEx van? pls do txt me asap. my number is 0928-2485665. ^_^

  16. Euclid on said:

    Allen to Matnog.

  17. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Euclid,

    I am not in Allen right now but my best guess is that it will be around 1,200 to 1,400 pesos.

    A motorbike runs 300 pesos and a small car costs 900 pesos.

    Passengers fare is 120 pesos.

    There really is not any other reasonable options if you are traveling between Luzon and Samar. The ferry boats sure are rust buckets!

    If your vehicle is placed near at the bow of the ship, near the ramp – the salt spray might soak your vehicle. Be sure to wash it later to remove the salt because it is corrosive and will cause rust.

    Happy trip!
    ps Don’t forget to bring a copy of your registration. Yt will be necessary for the bill of lading.

    dp

  18. ebrenchley on said:

    Just saw this fantastic post. Planning a trip to the North Samar area this summer. San Antonio Island and the places near Biri have caught my eye. Any experiance traveling and staying in these places? Do you remember seeing secluded beach huts for rent (like away from noisy traffic and such… although I don’t suppose there’s much of that in this area)?

    THANKS!

  21. ebrenchley on said:

    Ah, thanks so much! Great stuff. Keep it up.

  22. Liezl Ojao on said:

    Dear sir, my family and I are planning to take a trip going to surigao, we will sure pass matnog port and allen port in going there. We sure would like some help if you can email to me how much is the existing price for a FX vehicle and how much is the persons fee both adult and children aging from 4 to 12 years old. This has been our problem coz we want to know how much we need to prepare or if we the cost will fit our budget in going home. Thanks very much for your help, God bless!

  23. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Liezl,

    The fare for walk on is 120 pesos and I think that very young children get a discount.

    The vehicle cost I do not know but I pay 300 pesos for a motorcycle.

    dp

  24. Evelyn R. Andrade on said:

    We are planning to travel by land with our own car.Can you advise us how much each person fare in the ferry boat and the fee for the car from Lipata, Surigao to Liloan, Leyte then from Allen,Samar to Matnog. Thanks for accomodating me here. Can you give us an idea to what hotel you can recommend us to stay in Samar. Thanks again..

  25. dutchpickle on said:

    Hi Evelyn,

    If you stay in Catbalogan in Samar:

    Catbalogan – Summers Garden Pension – has off street parking inside the gate with security.

    Catbalogan – Rolet Hotel – Has parking on the street with security

    Catbalogan – Maqueda Bay Hotel – has guarded parking outside the front door.

    Catbalogan – First Choice Hotel – new hotel but I have no info on it.

    I don’t have the car fares handy for the run between Liloan and Surigao but there are 3 or 4 trips a day.

    Tacloban, Leyte – Basic Rooms Hotel – Across the road from the convention center on the waterfront. Very nice accommodation but stay in the new 2 story building. It’s much newer and better and the hot water works.

    dp

  26. Tower Talks on said:

    How long po ang travel via from Allen Samar to Tacloban?
    How much is the fare?
    Thank you.

  27. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Tower,

    Average time might be around 6 hours depending on how you are traveling. On a bus maybe 7 or 8 hours depending on the stops.

    -not sure the bus fare.

    dp

  28. gie on said:

    hello po.merry christmas…tanong ko lang po kung magkano ang fare ng lancer from matnog to allen..thank you very much po.

  29. Marian on said:

    Need some help…I would like to ask….how much is the ro-ro fare if I have a Mitsubishi Adventure…Cagayan to Cebu?and are the ro-ro’s available…?

  30. sunshine on said:

    Hi. Just want to ask how much it cost if we send L300 from matnog to leyte, or samar?

  31. RODERICK RANZA RODAS on said:

    Hello everyone it would be nice to post your experience as well as information you get during your travel for anyone can see I am planning also to travel with my whole family with our delica mitsubishi this april to surigao I will try to post once i got mine

  32. parrothead on said:

    Hi I am planning on moving to Tacloban in November with my wife and daughter (she is from there) I was thinking of buying a van in Manila and driving down. Would you recomend that? My other 2 options would be buying one in Cebu and ferrying over or just flying into tacloban and buying somthing there? I was guessing I could find the best price on somthing in manila. Who runs the ferries from luzon to samar? Do they have a websight?
    thanks

  33. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello parrothead,
    There are at lest 3 ferry companies that go between Matnog Luzon and Allen Samar. They depart when they are full. Most people just drive on down get a ticket and get on the next departing ferry.
    I am not sure on how to get the best deal when buying a van – driving through southern Luzon should be interesting. As you menton – you could also buy a van in Cebu and ship it to Leyte from there by ferry.
    happy trip :)
    dp

  34. Piage on said:

    Some info maybe that is helpful i will post it here for people traveling by cars:

    Lipata-Lilo-an
    Vans/Pick-up- P 2500
    Passengers adult – 300
    Children – 150
    Terminal Fee- 16
    PPA-

    Lipata- San Ricardo Leyte ( 1 hour ferry ride)

    Vans/pick-up – 2100
    passengers adult- 129
    children – 64.50
    PPA- 50
    terminal Fee 16

  35. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Piage, Thanks for the info : )

    however the Allen, Samar to Matnog, Luzon is the ferry route featured on this page – that is the connection between the southern tip of Luzon Island and Samar Island

    The fares you quote are for a different connection between southern Leyte Island and the port near Surigao, Mindanao but thanks : )

    Lilo-an is a port in Sogod Bay and is very convenient for the passage across to Mindanao. I have been to the San Carlos terminal on the southern tip of the Pintuyan peninsula but have not yet crossed using the ferry there. I will have to soon : )

    I used to snorkel a bit down there looking for whale sharks – loved it but the current is very brisk !

    cheers

    dp

  36. Jun S. Rey on said:

    Hello dutchpickle,

    I viewed your very nice response to the queries.
    I would like to know how much is the cost for ferrying an Isuzu Forward Truck from Matnog to Samar or Leyte. It is 20 ft. long including the cowl and weighs around 3 tons more or less. What are the documents that will be needed aside from the truck’s original CR and OR? From either Samar or Leyte, how much is the cost of ferrying the truck to its ultimate destination in Surigao City?
    What will your recommend, Matnog to Samar or Matnog to Leyte route. Please cite the route which is nearer to Surigao City.

    I just bought this truck yesterday and will deliver it to Misamis Oriental via the land route and by ferry boats. I need your answer fast. Please respond asap.

    Thank you very much.

  37. Jun S. Rey on said:

    Hello, if you are too busy to answer my question, please direct me to those who can. Thank you.

  38. dutchpickle on said:

    Just put the truck on the ferry from Matnog to Allen, Samar.

    This is only an hour or hour and a half trip.

    Then drive the truck through the island of Samar over the San Juanico bridge to Leyte. drive down to Liloan in Leyte and ship it directly to Surigao in Mindanao. Easy run – maybe 3 or 4 hours!

    I do not have a list of the exact costs because I have not shipped commercial vehicles.

    dp

  39. dutchpickle on said:

    been out diving for a few days – no internet connection. Sorry late reply.

    dp

  40. Maribel dacanay on said:

    Hi,

    I need help, plannign this holy week ( April 2012) travel manila to Samar, do you idea how much its cost for AUV, matnog to allen. my no is

    thank you, appreciate help..

    belle

  41. EDWIN on said:

    hi,

    ask ko lang po yung mga docs needed sa sasakyan kapag sasakay ng ferry.
    we’re planning to get my wife’s vehicle from davao to laguna.

    thanks.

  42. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Edwin,

    In most cases you will just need the vehicle registration.

    …are you going to Calamba Laguna ? (near Manila)

    beautiful trip !

    If you are going all the way from Davao to Calamba you will also have to cross at Surigao, Mindanao to the island of Leyte, likely arriving at Liloan – easy trip

    You will drive across the San Juanico Bridge to get from Leyte Island to Samar Island – this is a very beautiful structure near Tacloban City.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/leyte/san-juanico-bridge.html

    I also suggest a layover in Legaspi City in the southern part of Luzon Island.
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/mt-mayon-legaspi.html

    Mt Mayon is a beauty and there is no eruption danger at this time Sept 2012

    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/mt-mayon-getting-ready-to-rumble.html

    also a detour to Donsol might be ideal if you are going between the months of late Jan to April
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/donsol-detour.html

    whale sharks in Donsol
    http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/bicol/may-whale-shark-update.html

    enjoy – I am envious
    dp

  43. yianpaul on said:

    magkano po pamasahe galing matnog to cebu?? then ano po sched ng byahe??thanks po..need to know asap..

  44. dutchpickle on said:

    …the ferry in Matnog does not go to Cebu – it simply travels between Matnog, Luzon and Allen on the island of Samar

    this is the connection for those traveling on the Philippine National Highway

    dp

  45. Amy R. on said:

    hi, we’re planning to go to cebu ( bogo) by car from naga city,camarines sur. as i was informed we will take the roro (Roll On Roll Off) from matnog to allen,samar. then from samar ano po ba ang susunod na town or port to cebu? hope and pray you’ll have time to reply me po. thank you so much.happy summer po!

  46. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello Amy
    For sure take the Ferry from Matnog Luzon to Allen Samar. Head south in Samar on he highway to Calbayog – Catbalogan – then down to the San Juanico Bridge which connects Samar and Leyte Islands. Drive across the bridge to Leyte. (beautiful view)

    There are several ferrys that cross between Leyte and Cebu islands but I am mostly familiar with the Ormoc City to Cebu City ferry crossing. Lite Shipping (roll on – roll off) leaves around 11pm 6 days a week and gets to the port in Cebu around 4;30 am or so. I have done that trip at least 20 times. Using this option will require a bit of a drive to get up to Bogo.

    maybe other readers have additional ideas or info?

    dp

  47. arnel on said:

    how much po ang starex van allen to matnog?

  48. arnel on said:

    24/7 po ba ferry boat?ty.

  49. kim on said:

    meron po bang byahe going to matnog from allen on march 29, 2013 (good friday)

  50. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello kim

    I think no problem. I have only seen the Allen-Matnog ferry shut down for bad weather when it is too rough to load and unload vehicles.

    happy trip
    dp

  51. dutchpickle on said:

    Hello arnel

    I think the traffic slows down between midnite and 5am but you must simply wait for the next trip. Sometimes there are delays if the weather is bad and it becomes too difficult to load, unload, and transport vehicles.

    dp

  52. dutchpickle on said:

    …depends upon vehicle size – different rates
    …. motorcycles to big buses to large transport trucks hauling construction supplies
    dp

  53. Billy on said:

    Hello Sir: I’m going for a trip from Manila to Samar using my own car. Can I be permitted to aboard my car on a ferry using the photocopy of my OR-CR only? The original documents of my car is in the bank because its a loan. However, it’s in my name. Please advise me.
    Thanks a lot.

  54. dutchpickle on said:

    I always use photo copies – it is the best way to go because you don’t have to worry about damaging or loosing the original.

    The Matnog to Allen run is very easy and just takes about an hour of actual sailing time.

    take care
    dp

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