Manila – Iloilo City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
Manila – Iloilo City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Manila and Iloilo City. 2GO Travel provides the ferry from Manila to Iloilo City. Manila Iloilo City ferries cost between $84 and $515, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Manila Iloilo City ferry typically departs Manila at about 19:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 21:30.
Ferries from Manila to Iloilo City sail in around 19 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 19 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Manila to Iloilo City provided by 2GO Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Manila to Iloilo City typically range between $84* and $509*. On average the Manila Iloilo City ferry is $175*. The cheapest Manila Iloilo City ferry prices start from $84*. The average price for a foot passenger is $175*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Manila to Iloilo City is approximately 181 miles (292km) or 158 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Manila and Iloilo City.
2GO Travel allow foot passengers on Manila Iloilo City ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Manila to Iloilo City.
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| Manila - Iloilo City Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Philippines | |
| Destination Country | Philippines | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | 2GO Travel | |
| Average Price | A$468* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 23h 56m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 19h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 14:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:30 | |
| Distance | 157 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Manila is the capital of the Philippines, lying on the west coast of the country. It has many ferry routes departing the port, primarily to other popular tourists resorts belonging to the Philippines such as Cebu, Bacolod City and Cagayan De Oro. Covering a vast area and laying home to nearly two million people, Manila isn’t short of things to do. The trendy art galleries, thriving alternative music scene and chilled bars have transformed it from a place synonymous with hardship into one of Asia’s most effortlessly cool cities. Skyscrapers litter the skyline and the streets are overwhelmed with traffic, but that’s what Manila is all about – a bustling metropolitan city offering a modern café or atmospheric restaurant on every corner. For those wishing to sample a traditional sightseeing trip, then there is a lot to fit on the itinerary. The rich history associated with Manila hasn’t faded away in the shadow of its modernisation; the walled city of Intramuros is a spectacularly unique sight, and just across the road visitors are obliged to experience the beautiful Rizal Park. Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church are all worthwhile visiting, or for a refreshing change of pace the Marikina Shoe Museum or Manila Ocean Park provide a more relaxed experience. Unconventional transport is on the agenda in Manila; jeepneys swarm the city, which are similar to a pick-up truck, carrying many passengers at a time on a fixed route. They don’t detour for any passengers, but are a very cheap way to get closer to a more desired destination. Regular taxis are also fairly inexpensive, and considering the city’s chaotic nature, they are oftentimes the easiest and most convenient option.
With a population of nearly half a million people and growing rapidly, Iloilo City Port has quickly become one of the most urbanized cities in the Philippines. The port is situated on the southern shore of Panay Island, the sixth largest island belonging to the Philippines, laying to the western part of the Visayas. Iloilo Port borders the Panay Gulf and makes for a natural harbour due to its physical landscape and proximity to neighbouring islands. The port used to be notorious around the Philippines for its unpleasant layout and decaying facilities, however, in 2014 it underwent a major revamp and now boasts a new, modern look. The terminal primarily links passengers to the nearby city of Bacalod; the port’s development has led to a huge increase in traffic, as a result it has been known to suffer from congestion. Supercat and Oceanjet are the main companies operating in the area, providing crossings to popular resorts such as Manila, Cebu, Bacolod and Cagayan De Oro. The length of time the ferry routes take varies; it is just a 15 minute crossing to Bacolod yet over 24 hours to Manila. For transport in and around the port there are jeepneys available, which are best described as a shared taxi, offering incredibly cheap rates. There are several of them waiting at the terminal, with workers employed to help tourists who are confused about the transportation system to Iloilo city centre and other prominent areas.
