CANCELLATIONS & ADVISORIES
Weather suspensions, cancelled trips, reschedules and port notices — refreshed every few minutes by the update agent from coast-guard and operator feeds.
Live cancellations and advisories load here in your browser, with the latest status for every monitored route.
When trips are cancelled
- • Passengers on cancelled sailings are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking within 30 days (MARINA MC 2018-07).
- • The Philippine Coast Guard suspends sailings when gale warnings or storm signals are raised for a route's waters.
- • During typhoon season (June–November), check this page before heading to the port — fastcraft are suspended first, RoRo vessels last.
FERRY CANCELLATIONS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are ferries cancelled today in the Philippines?
The status box at the top of this page shows every active cancellation, suspension and advisory we are tracking right now, and it clears automatically when a notice expires. If it reads "No ferries reported cancelled today", no disruption is currently on record. Always confirm with your operator before travelling, because conditions can change within hours.
Who decides when ferry trips are cancelled?
Sailing bans are issued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) district covering the route, usually after PAGASA raises a gale warning or a tropical cyclone wind signal for those waters. Operators can also cancel or retime a trip on their own for rough seas, vessel maintenance or low bookings.
Which ferries are cancelled first in bad weather?
Fastcraft and smaller vessels are usually suspended first because they are the most sensitive to waves. Larger RoRo and overnight ships often keep sailing longer on sheltered routes, but they are also stopped when the Coast Guard bans sailings. Short open-water crossings such as Batangas to Puerto Galera and Cebu to Bohol tend to be affected sooner than sheltered channels.
Can I get a refund or free rebooking if my ferry is cancelled?
In general, if the operator or the Coast Guard cancels your sailing you can ask for a refund or to be moved to the next available trip, without a cancellation fee. Keep your ticket or booking reference and go to the operator's ticket office or contact its official page. Exact deadlines and terms differ by operator, so check the policy printed on your ticket.
How do I check if my ferry is running?
Check this page first, then open the route page for your crossing to see its operators and times. Confirm with the operator's official hotline or Facebook page and with the port or Coast Guard station on the day of travel. Arrive early, because cancellations are often announced at the terminal.
When is typhoon season for Philippine ferries?
Typhoon season runs roughly June to November, with the most disruptions usually between August and October. Northeast monsoon (amihan) swells from December to March can also cause cancellations on exposed routes, especially in the Visayas and Mindoro.
What should I do if my trip is cancelled and I am stuck at the port?
Ask the operator for the next confirmed departure and a written rebooking or refund. Keep your receipts for extra food and lodging in case you need them later. If the delay is long, check nearby routes or ports with other operators, and book flexible accommodation until sailings resume.
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