Puerto Galera is one of the many diving hotspots in the Philippines. Its rich marine life, white-sand beaches, and busy nightlife draw in crowds of tourists all year long. Traveling from Manila to Batangas and then Puerto Galera may seem intimidating at first, but we promise it’s not as difficult as it seems.
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How to Get to Puerto Galera from Manila
Expect to go through a series of transfers. Ride a JAM Liner bus from Manila to Batangas Port. From the port, you can ride an OceanJet, Montenegro Lines, or Island Water ferry to Puerto Galera. In total, travel time from Manila – Batangas – Puerto Galera is between 3 to 5 hours depending on traffic and waiting time.
A faster way to get to Puerto Galera is via plane. Direct flights from Manila to Puerto Galera are made possible by AirTrav. Traveling on their small seaplane, your time in transit is reduced to just 40 minutes! However, this convenience comes from 6,000 to 8,000 PHP for a one-way plane ride.
Weigh your options carefully and choose a travel option that’s best suited to your preferences. To help you decide, we’ve compiled the Batangas to Puerto Galera ferry schedules from different operators. You may also check Manila to Batangas bus schedules and fares on our JAM Liner page.
Island Water Ferry Schedules
Island Water Ferry Batangas to Puerto Galera 2023
Daily – 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM
Departure from: Batangas Port
Travel Time: 1 hour
Island Water Ferry Puerto Galera to Batangas 2023
Daily – 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM
Departure from: Balatero Port, Puerto Galera
Travel Time: 1 hour
Island Water Batangas – Puerto Galera Ticket Prices
Regular: 685 PHP
VIP: 1,185 PHP
Discounts are available for both regular and VIP tickets, as long as passengers provide a valid ID. You can expect a comfortable ride on Island Water Ferry with its reclining chairs and wide legroom. There is also wifi, movies, and charging stations aboard their fast craft vessel. Check for the availability of Island Water Ferry tickets here.
Oceanjet Ferry Bus Schedule
Oceanjet Batangas to Puerto Galera 2023
Daily – 6:00 AM | 8:20 AM | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:20 PM
Departure from: Batangas Port
Travel Time: 40 minutes
Oceanjet Puerto Galera to Batangas 2023
Daily – 7:10 AM | 9:40 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:40 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:25 PM
Departure from: Balatero Port, Puerto Galera
Travel Time: 40 minutes
Oceanjet Batangas – Puerto Galera Ticket Prices
Open Air: 250 PHP
Tourist Class: 300 PHP
Business Class: 380 PHP
Oceanjet Ferries offers the shortest travel time, perfect for on-the-go travelers. You can choose from three ticket options. Tourist Class ticket holders are seated in air-conditioned areas while Open Air ticket holders are not. In addition to air conditioning, Business Class travelers are entitled to wider legroom and reclining seats. Save your seats ahead of time through online booking.
Montenegro Lines Ferry Schedule
Montenegro Lines Batangas to Puerto Galera 2023
Daily – 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM
Departure from: Batangas Port
Travel Time: 50 minutes
Montenegro Lines Puerto Galera to Batangas 2023
Daily – 7:15 AM | 12:00 NN | 3:15 PM
Departure from: Balatero Port, Puerto Galera
Travel Time: 50 minutes
Montenegro Batangas – Puerto Galera Ticket Prices
Roro
Regular: 255 PHP
Student: 217 PHP
Senior: 182 PHP
Child: 128 PHP
Fastcraft
Regular: 340 PHP
Student: 289 PHP
Senior: 243 PHP
Child: 170 PHP
Montenegro Lines provides you with two vessel options: their roll-on-roll-off ship (also called Roro) or their fast craft. The former is a big ship that can accommodate vehicles and cargo while the latter is just for passengers. Book your seats online with Montenegro Lines to skip the queue.
Sikat Ferry Bus Schedule
Sikat Ferry Bus Batangas to Puerto Galera 2023
9:30 AM Bus leaves Manila
11:30 AM Bus Arrives at Batangas Port
1:00 PM Ferry leaves Batangas Port
2:30 PM Ferry arrives at Puerto Galera
Departure from: City State Tower, Ermita, Manila
Travel Time: 4 hours & 30 minutes
Sikat Ferry Bus Puerto Galera to Batangas 2023
11:00 AM Ferry leaves Puerto Galera
12:30 PM Ferry Arrives at Batangas Port
12:30 PM Bus leaves Batangas Port
3:30 PM Bus arrives in Manila
Departure from: Port Balatero, Puerto Galera
Travel Time: 4 hours & 30 minutes
Sikat Batangas – Puerto Galera Ticket Prices
Adult
Bus ticket only: 700 PHP
One way: 1,500 PHP
Round trip: 2,900 PHP
Child
Bus ticket only: 400 PHP
One way: 750 PHP
Round trip: 1,500 PHP
The Sikat Ferry Bus is slightly different from all the other operators listed above. Not many people are aware that Sikat Ferry Bus arranges both your land and sea transfer from Manila to Batangas and Puerto Galera. Ticket prices are already inclusive of terminal fees. For roundtrip ticket holders, the return ticket is open-dated, giving you more flexibility on travel dates. Travel by Sikat Ferry Bus to Puerto Galera by reserving your tickets in advance.
Accommodations in Puerto Galera
You can either stay at Sabtang or White Beach. Whatever option you choose, make sure to check the discounts and deals offered by Agoda.
*Last updated: April 27, 2024