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How to Get from Batangas to Sibuyan

Ferry from Batangas to Sibuyan with Starlite Ferries: sailing days, 15:00 departure, fares from ₱1,364 and how to bring a vehicle.

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Last updated: October 29, 2026

How to Get from Batangas to Sibuyan
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Leaving the busy port of Batangas behind for Sibuyan feels like stepping into a wilder Philippines. Mount Guiting-Guiting rises steeply from the island's centre, and ancient forest reaches almost to the shore.

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Batangas to Sibuyan by Ferry

Starlite Ferries sails from the Port of Batangas (Sta. Clara) to Sibuyan on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 15:00, arriving at Ambulong Port in Magdiwang.[1] The crossing takes about 12 hours, so you spend the night on board.[2] On Monday, Wednesday and Friday the 15:00 departure goes to Cajidiocan instead.[1]

Classes and fares

Reclining seats and economy bed bunks cost ₱1,364 each, tourist class ₱2,046 and an air-conditioned cabin for 4 or 8 ₱3,520 per person. A VIP room for up to 3 people costs ₱10,560. Students, seniors and children pay less.[1]

Taking a vehicle

The ferry carries vehicles. A motorcycle costs ₱6,195 and a car between 3 and 5.9 m long ₱16,400, in addition to the passenger fare. Electric and hybrid vehicles are not allowed.[1]

Comparing Your Options

ClassPriceDuration
Reclining seat₱1,364[1]About 12h[2]
Tourist class₱2,046[1]About 12h[2]
Cabin for 4 or 8₱3,520[1]About 12h[2]

Tips for Traveling from Batangas to Sibuyan

  • Book a bed or cabin: For a night crossing a bunk or cabin is far more comfortable than a seat.
  • Prepare for the sea: The Sibuyan Sea can be choppy, so bring seasickness tablets if you are prone to it.
  • Bring food: Pack snacks and water for the night on board.
  • Arrange your arrival: You land in the middle of the night, so ask your guesthouse about a pickup.

Timetable

Batangas - Sibuyan More info / Tickets
Ferry Batangas - Sibuyan $ 22.27–52.78 12h
  • →  Cabin for 4 15:00
  • →  Cabin for 8 15:00
  • →  Reclining Seats 15:00
  • →  Tourist Bed Bunks 15:00
  • →  Economy Bed 15:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Batangas to Sibuyan?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Batangas to Sibuyan, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Batangas to Sibuyan?

The cheapest tickets are reclining seats and economy bed bunks at ₱1,364 per adult on the Starlite Ferries sailing.

What is the fastest way to get from Batangas to Sibuyan?

The ferry is the direct way to Sibuyan from Batangas, and the crossing takes about 12 hours.

How long does it take to get from Batangas to Sibuyan?

The crossing takes about 12 hours. Starlite Ferries leaves Batangas at 15:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Are there sleeping accommodations on the ferry?

Yes. Starlite Ferries offers economy bed bunks, tourist class bunks and air-conditioned cabins for 4 or 8 people, plus VIP rooms.

Can I bring my car from Batangas to Sibuyan?

Yes. A car between 3 and 5.9 m long pays ₱16,400 in addition to the passenger fares. Electric and hybrid vehicles are not allowed.

Is food available on the ferry?

Pack your own snacks and water for the night crossing.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Starlite Ferries: Schedule and Rates 2026: Batangas Routes. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  2. [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable Batangas - Sibuyan. Retrieved October 29, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.