How to get to Palawan by ferry
Palawan stretches 650 km, so 'the ferry to Palawan' means very different things depending on whether you're headed to Puerto Princesa, Coron or El Nido.
Ferries to Palawan (9 routes)
Cheapest verified fare to Palawan: ₱500 one-way.
Puerto Princesa
Weekly overnight RoPax from Manila — the budget gateway to the Underground River and central Palawan.
Coron
Overnight ferries from Manila plus a fast-ferry link to El Nido, making a one-way sea itinerary across northern Palawan possible.
El Nido
No direct Manila ferry; reached via the Coron fast ferry or by road from Puerto Princesa.
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Ferry travel guides →Palawan ferry routes at a glance
Palawan is served by 9 ferry routes on Philippines Ferry, departing from Manila, El Nido, Coron, Iloilo and Cuyo on overnight ferries, fastcraft and RoRo ferries. Operators include 2GO, Phimal, Montenegro, Atienza, and Jomalia. Crossing times range from about 1 hr 30 min to 29 hrs; the quickest is Coron to Culion with Montenegro (1 hr 30 min).
By island, the routes include Luzon to Palawan Island and Panay Island to Palawan Island. The main routes into Palawan are El Nido to Coron ferry, Manila to Coron ferry, Coron to Culion ferry, Iloilo to Cuyo ferry, Manila to El Nido ferry, and Manila to Puerto Princesa ferry.
See every sailing on our ferries to Palawan page. 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. First time booking? Our ferry travel guides cover tickets, discounts and what to bring.