Tabuelan → Escalante · Kho Shipping
Tabuelan Port (TBN) → Escalante Port (ESC)
Second operator on the Tabuelan–Escalante corridor — compare times with EB Aznar.
About this crossing
Kho Shipping runs the Tabuelan to Escalante crossing on a RoRo ferry, taking about 2 hr 30 min over 45 km of open water. There are 14 sailings a week, with passenger fares from ₱430. 2 operators share this corridor, so it pays to compare times before booking.
Check-in for larger ferries at Tabuelan Port usually closes 2 hours before departure; vehicles should be at the port 1–5 hours early. Terminal fee at Tabuelan is ₱10, paid separately at the port.
Kho Shipping sailing schedule
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:05 | 10:30 | Daily | — |
| 14:00 | 16:30 | Daily | — |
Check-in closes 30 min before departure (fastcraft) / 2 hrs (overnight). Vehicles: 1–5 hrs before.
Kho Shipping passenger fares (PHP)
| Class | Adult | Student | Senior / PWD | Child 3–7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ₱430 | ₱344 | ₱344 | ₱215 |
Discounts require a valid ID. Terminal fee is paid separately at the port (₱10 at Tabuelan).
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.
Tabuelan to Escalante ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Tabuelan to Escalante?
The Kho Shipping crossing takes about 2 hr 30 min over 45 km.
How much is the Tabuelan to Escalante ferry?
Passenger fares start at ₱430 one-way with Kho Shipping. Student, senior/PWD and child discounts apply with a valid ID; terminal fee is paid at the port.
How often does the Tabuelan to Escalante ferry run?
Kho Shipping sails this route about 14 times a week. See the timetable above for exact departure days and times.
Where do I book Tabuelan to Escalante ferry tickets?
Book directly with Kho Shipping (www.facebook.com/KhoShippingLines) 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
Tabuelan Port
Tabuelan, Cebu · terminal ₱10
Escalante Port
Escalante City, Negros Occidental · terminal ₱15
Other operators, same corridor
EB Aznar2 hrsOperator contact
Kho Shipping Lines, Inc.
0928 875 1254
www.facebook.com/KhoShippingLinesTabuelan to Escalante with Kho Shipping: route facts and return trip
Kho Shipping runs the Tabuelan to Escalante ferry between Tabuelan (Cebu) and Escalante (Negros Occidental) on RoRo ferries. The Kho Shipping Tabuelan to Escalante trip takes about 2 hr 30 min, covering roughly 45 km. EB Aznar also sails the same Tabuelan to Escalante route; compare them on the Tabuelan to Escalante ferry page.
Tabuelan to Escalante is also a crossing from Cebu Island to Negros Island, within the Visayas. The Tabuelan Port to Escalante Port sailing leaves from Tabuelan Port and arrives at Escalante Port.
Going back? The Escalante to Tabuelan ferry is the return trip, a crossing from Negros Island to Cebu Island. Escalante to Tabuelan departure times can differ from the Tabuelan to Escalante times, so check the Escalante to Tabuelan 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.