Masbate → Pilar · Montenegro
Masbate Port (MAS) → Pilar Port (PIL)
About this crossing
Montenegro runs the Masbate to Pilar crossing on a RoRo ferry, taking about 5 hr 30 min over 55 km of open water. There are 21 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱390. 2 operators share this corridor, so it pays to compare times before booking.
Check-in for larger ferries at Masbate Port usually closes 2 hours before departure; vehicles should be at the port 1–5 hours early. Terminal fee at Masbate is ₱20, paid separately at the port.
Montenegro sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 13:30 | Daily | M/V Maria Sophia |
| 12:00 | 17:30 | Daily | — |
| 16:00 | 21:30 | Daily | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Montenegro passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱390 | ₱312 | ₱312 | ₱195 |
| Tourist | ₱570 | ₱456 | ₱456 | ₱285 |
Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱20 at Masbate).
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.
Masbate to Pilar ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Masbate to Pilar?
The Montenegro crossing takes about 5 hr 30 min over 55 km.
How much is the Masbate to Pilar ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱390 one-way with Montenegro. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the Masbate to Pilar ferry run?
Montenegro sails this route about 21 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Masbate to Pilar ferry tickets?
Book directly with Montenegro (montenegrolines.com.ph) 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
Masbate Port
Masbate City, Masbate · terminal ₱20
Pilar Port
Pilar, Sorsogon · terminal ₱15
Other operators, same corridor
DENICA2 hr 30 minOperator contact
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc.
(043) 723-6980
montenegrolines.com.phMasbate to Pilar with Montenegro: route facts and return trip
Montenegro runs the Masbate to Pilar ferry between Masbate and Pilar (Sorsogon) on RoRo ferries. The Montenegro Masbate to Pilar trip takes about 5 hr 30 min, covering roughly 55 km. DENICA also sails the same Masbate to Pilar route; compare them on the Masbate to Pilar ferry page.
Masbate to Pilar is also a crossing from Masbate Island to Luzon, within the Luzon island group. The Masbate Port to Pilar Port sailing leaves from Masbate Port and arrives at Pilar Port.
Going back? The Pilar to Masbate ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Luzon to Masbate Island. Pilar to Masbate departure times can differ from the Masbate to Pilar times, so check the Pilar to Masbate 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 Masbate include Masbate to Calbayog and Masbate to Pio Duran.