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Manila → El Nido Ferry

2 sailings a week · fastest crossing 25 hrs · fares from ₱1,760. Compare every verified operator below — live schedules, fares, vehicle rates and port tips, checked by our automated update agent.

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Manila to El Nido — operator comparison

OperatorDurationPer weekFare fromType
Atienza25 hrs2×₱1,760OVERNIGHT

Atienza schedule

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09:10→ 10:00 +1M/V April Rose

Manila to El Nido ferry — common questions

How long is the ferry from Manila to El Nido?

Crossing times range from 25 hrs to 25 hrs depending on operator and vessel type.

How much is the Manila to El Nido ferry?

Passenger fares start at ₱1,760 one-way. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.

Which operator is best for Manila to El Nido?

Atienza: fastest crossing at 25 hrs.

How often do ferries run from Manila to El Nido?

Around 2 sailings a week across all operators. See the timetable below for exact days and times.

Last verified Sep 30, 2026 by the automated update agent · how we verify data

Manila to El Nido ferry: route facts and return trip

The Manila to El Nido ferry connects Manila with El Nido (Palawan). It is operated by Atienza. The Manila to El Nido crossing takes about 25 hrs, covering roughly 430 km. Ferries on Manila to El Nido are overnight ferries.

Manila to El Nido is also a crossing from Luzon to Palawan Island, from the Luzon island group into the Palawan island group. The Manila North Harbor to El Nido Ferry Terminal sailing leaves from Manila North Harbor and arrives at El Nido Ferry Terminal.

Going back? The El Nido to Manila ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Palawan Island to Luzon. El Nido to Manila departure times can differ from the Manila to El Nido times, so check the El Nido to Manila 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 Manila include Manila to Puerto Princesa, Manila to Coron, Manila to Cebu, and Manila to Bohol (Tagbilaran).

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