Batangas → Calapan · Starlite
Batangas International Port (BTG) → Calapan Port (CAL)
About this crossing
Starlite runs the Batangas to Calapan crossing on a RoRo ferry, taking about 3 hrs over 28 km of open water. There are 28 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱410. 6 operators share this corridor, so it pays to compare times before booking.
Check-in for larger ferries at Batangas International Port usually closes 2 hours before departure; vehicles should be at the port 1–5 hours early. Terminal fee at Batangas is ₱30, paid separately at the port.
Starlite sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03:35 | 07:00 | Daily | M/V Starlite Pioneer |
| 10:00 | 13:00 | Daily | — |
| 16:00 | 19:00 | Daily | — |
| 22:00 | 01:00+1 day | Daily | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Starlite passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱410 | ₱328 | ₱328 | ₱205 |
| Tourist | ₱820 | ₱656 | ₱656 | ₱410 |
Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱30 at Batangas).
Vehicle / rolling cargo rates (PHP, one-way)
Rolling vehicles: bring original OR/CR and driver's license. Rates exclude passenger fare for the driver unless the operator states otherwise.
Batangas to Calapan ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Batangas to Calapan?
The Starlite crossing takes about 3 hrs over 28 km.
How much is the Batangas to Calapan ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱410 one-way with Starlite. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the Batangas to Calapan ferry run?
Starlite sails this route about 28 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Batangas to Calapan ferry tickets?
Book directly with Starlite (starliteferries.com) or compare options on 12Go. Philippines Ferry tracks schedules and fares but does not sell tickets.
Operators change times and fares at short notice. Confirm with the operator before you travel · how we source data
Related ferry routes
Ports on this route
Batangas International Port
Batangas City, Batangas · terminal ₱30
Calapan Port
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro · terminal ₱20
Other operators, same corridor
FastCat2 hrsOceanJet1 hr 15 minSuperCat1 hr 15 minMontenegro3 hrsSeaCat2 hr 30 minOperator contact
Starlite Ferries, Inc.
(043) 723-9965
starliteferries.comBatangas to Calapan with Starlite: route facts and return trip
Starlite runs the Batangas to Calapan ferry between Batangas and Calapan (Oriental Mindoro) on RoRo ferries. The Starlite Batangas to Calapan trip takes about 3 hrs, covering roughly 28 km. FastCat, OceanJet, SuperCat, Montenegro and SeaCat also sail the same Batangas to Calapan route; compare them on the Batangas to Calapan ferry page.
Batangas to Calapan is also a crossing from Luzon to Mindoro Island, within the Luzon island group. The Batangas International Port to Calapan Port sailing leaves from Batangas International Port and arrives at Calapan Port.
Going back? The Calapan to Batangas ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Mindoro Island to Luzon. Calapan to Batangas departure times can differ from the Batangas to Calapan times, so check the Calapan to Batangas sailings before you book a round trip. Check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions before you travel, because sailings can be suspended during typhoons or when the Coast Guard raises a gale warning.
Other ferries from Batangas include Batangas to Roxas, Batangas to Caticlan (Boracay), Batangas to Roxas City, and Batangas to Odiongan.