FERRIES TO PALAWAN
Palawan can be reached by ferry from Manila and nearby island routes, including Coron, El Nido, Puerto Princesa and the Cuyo islands.
Routes — Ferries To Palawan
- El Nido to Coron ferry 3 operators
- Manila to Coron ferry 1 operator
- Coron to Culion ferry 1 operator
- Iloilo to Cuyo ferry 1 operator
- Manila to El Nido ferry 1 operator
- Manila to Puerto Princesa ferry 1 operator
- Cuyo to Puerto Princesa ferry 1 operator
Before you travel, check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions. Fares and times are for information only — confirm with the operator.
Ferries to Palawan: what to know
Ferries to Palawan covers 7 ferry corridors and 9 operator routes tracked on Philippines Ferry. Departure points include El Nido, Manila, Coron, Iloilo and Cuyo. Each corridor page shows the operators, crossing time and port details for that route.
By island, the routes include Luzon to Busuanga Island and Panay Island to Busuanga Island. The busiest routes to 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.
Operators on these corridors: Phimal, Montenegro, Jomalia, 2GO, and Atienza. By vessel type, services here are Fastcraft (Phimal), RoRo + Fastcraft (Montenegro), RoRo (Jomalia) and Overnight RoPax (2GO and Atienza). Fares are set by each operator and vary by class and season; the corridor pages list current passenger and vehicle rates. 1 corridor is served by more than one operator; the busiest is El Nido to Coron with 3 operators, so compare departure times and fares before you book.
Plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before fastcraft departures and at least 2 hours before RoRo or overnight sailings, and carry a valid photo ID. Students, seniors and PWD passengers can claim fare discounts: see our guide to ferry discounts. Check current ferry cancellations and sea conditions before you travel. Philippines Ferry does not sell tickets, so book with the operator or at the port.