FERRY OPERATORS
33 ferry companies tracked across the archipelago — fastcraft shuttles, RoRo carriers and overnight RoPax liners.
Ferry companies in the Philippines
Overnight RoPax · based Manila North Harbor
The country's largest passenger shipping line. Overnight RoPax vessels link Manila with Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Zamboanga, Palawan and more, with cabin accommodation and vehicle decks.
Overnight RoPax · based Zamboanga
Zamboanga-based overnight operator connecting Zamboanga City with Isabela (Basilan), Jolo (Sulu), Bongao (Tawi-Tawi) and Sandakan (Malaysia, seasonal).
Overnight RoPax · based Manila
Manila–Coron–El Nido overnight service — one of the few direct sea links between Luzon and northern Palawan, carrying passengers and rolling cargo.
Passenger ferry · based Cebu Pier 1
Cebu Pier 1 ↔ Getafe (northern Bohol) specialist — the direct sea link to northern Bohol that bypasses Tagbilaran, 1h 45m, open-air seating. Slogan: "Safety First, Service Always."
Overnight RoPax · based Cebu
Cebu overnight specialist linking Cebu with Masbate, Iloilo, Butuan/Nasipit, Ozamiz, Iligan, Surigao, Maasin, Palompon and Cagayan de Oro. Economy to suite accommodation, vehicles accepted.
RoRo · based Masbate City
Masbate City–Pilar (Sorsogon) RoRo service — the classic short sea link between Masbate island and the Bicol mainland, with multiple daily crossings.
RoRo · based Cebu
Cebu RoRo carrier since 1992: Danao–Isabel (Leyte), Polambato (Bogo)–Palompon, Tabuelan–Escalante, Toledo–San Carlos and Medellin–Santa Fe (Bantayan).
RoRo · based Surigao
Surigao City–Dapa (Siargao) RoRo service — the workhorse link for residents, vehicles and cargo to Siargao Island.
RoRo · based Cebu Pier 2
Modern roll-on/roll-off catamaran ferries built for safe all-weather crossings. Serves Batangas–Calapan, Bulalacao–Caticlan, Dumangas–Banago, San Carlos–Toledo, Cebu–Tubigon, Matnog–Dapdap, Dumaguete–Dapitan, Zamboanga–Basilan and more.
RoRo · based Iloilo
Iloilo–Guimaras RoRo shuttle (Jordan Wharf) plus Ajuy–E.B. Magalona crossings. Back-to-back trips all day.
Fastcraft · based Batangas
Batangas–Balatero (Puerto Galera) fastcraft shuttle with trips roughly every 45–75 minutes during daylight hours.
RoRo · based Hagnaya, San Remigio (Cebu)
Daily RoRo service between Hagnaya (San Remigio, northern Cebu) and Cawayan (Masbate) — the direct sea link between Cebu island and southern Masbate, carrying passengers and vehicles.
RoRo · based Mactan, Cebu
Primary RoRo link between Mactan (Danao City) and the Camotes Islands (Consuelo), carrying passengers, motorcycles and cargo daily.
Overnight RoPax + RoRo · based Mobo, Masbate
Masbate-based operator linking Cebu Pier 3 with Calbayog (Samar), Mobo (Masbate), Pio Duran (Albay), Burias and Tabuelan–Escalante. Economy, Tourist and Cabin accommodation; RoRo vessels carry vehicles.
RoRo · based Cebu
Cebu-based RoRo operator connecting Cebu with Bohol (Tagbilaran, Tubigon), Leyte (Ormoc, Palompon), Siquijor and Surigao with both passenger and rolling cargo capacity.
Fastcraft + RoRo · based Bato, Samboan (Cebu)
High-frequency shuttle between Bato (Samboan, southern Cebu) and Tampi (Amlan, Negros Oriental) — the 30-minute sea bridge on the Cebu–Dumaguete corridor, running back-to-back trips from dawn to early evening.
Overnight RoPax · based Cebu
Cebu overnight and cargo operator serving Cebu–Dipolog, Cebu–Iligan and Cebu–Hilongos with RoPax vessels.
RoRo + Fastcraft · based Batangas
Serving the archipelago since 1978 with one of the largest domestic RoRo fleets — Batangas to Mindoro, Romblon and Caticlan; Masbate–Pilar; Dumaguete–Siquijor; Coron–El Nido and dozens more.
Passenger ferry · based Del Carmen, Siargao
Small island link between Del Carmen (Siargao) and Cagdianao (Dinagat Islands) — the only regular sea bridge between Siargao and Dinagat, 1h 20m, Monday to Saturday. Trips suspend in rough seas.
Fastcraft · based Cebu Pier 1
Largest fast-craft operator in the Visayas with a fleet of monohulls and catamarans. Business, Tourist and Open-Air classes on high-frequency routes from Cebu, Batangas and Bacolod.
RoRo · based Tabaco, Albay
Bicol RoRo operator on Tabaco–Virac (Catanduanes) with daily crossings carrying passengers, vehicles and cargo.
Fastcraft · based Coron
High-speed passenger-only catamarans between El Nido and Coron — the fastest sea link in northern Palawan (about 3.5 hours).
RoRo · based Tabaco, Albay
Daily Tabaco–San Andres (Catanduanes) RoRo crossings — an alternative to Virac for northern Catanduanes.
RoRo + Overnight · based Cebu
Family-run Cebu line serving Ormoc, Hilongos, Baybay, Catbalogan and Palompon with overnight RoPax vessels that carry passengers and rolling cargo.
RoRo · based Pio Duran, Albay
Bicol RoRo operator running the Pio Duran ↔ Masbate City mainline — the busiest sea link between the Bicol mainland and Masbate island, twice daily, 3 hours. Shares vessels and routes with sister company Peñafrancia Shipping.
Fastcraft · based Cebu
Modern high-speed catamarans serving Cebu–Tubigon and Calapan–Batangas with airline-style seating and frequent departures.
RoRo · based Dalahican, Lucena City
Lucena-based RoRo operator and the workhorse of the Marinduque run — near-24/7 crossings Dalahican↔Balanacan plus a direct Boac (Cawit) service. Carries everything from bicycles to 40-ft container trucks.
RoRo · based Batangas
Chelsea Logistics brand operating RoRo ferries from Batangas to Calapan, Roxas, Caticlan, Romblon, Roxas City and onward to Cebu, Surigao and Dapitan. Known for competitive express rates.
RoRo · based Cebu
RoRo operator serving Hagnaya–Santa Fe (Bantayan Island), Benoni (Camiguin)–Jagna (Bohol) and other Visayas–Mindanao links.
Fastcraft · based Cebu Pier 1
Pioneer catamaran fastcraft operator serving Cebu–Tagbilaran, Cebu–Ormoc, Batangas–Calapan and Bacolod–Iloilo with air-conditioned Tourist and Business classes.
Overnight RoPax · based Cebu
Chelsea Logistics overnight brand serving Cebu–Cagayan de Oro, Cebu–Ozamiz, Cebu–Iloilo, Cebu–Masbate and Cebu–Tagbilaran with air-conditioned accommodation classes.
Fastcraft · based Cebu
Fastcraft service between Cebu City and Talibon in northern Bohol — the quickest sea link to Bohol's second-largest town.
Fastcraft · based Zamboanga
Fastcraft pioneer of Western Mindanao and Panay–Negros: Bacolod–Iloilo and Zamboanga–Isabela (Basilan) with frequent daily trips.