Manila – Iloilo City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
Manila – Iloilo City
Ferries to Visayas Islands
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Manila to Iloilo City. The Manila Iloilo City ferry is operated by
Ferries from Manila to Iloilo City typically depart from Manila at around 14:30. The average sailing time of a Iloilo City Manila ferry is approximately 23h 56m.
Ferry prices for Manila Iloilo City ferries typically range between €23* and €619*. The average price is around €283*. The cheapest ferry prices from Manila to Iloilo City start from €18*. The average price for a foot passenger is €283*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Manila to Iloilo City is approximately 181.3 miles (291.7km), or 157.5 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Manila and Iloilo City
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Manila to Iloilo City with 2GO Travel.
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| Manila - Iloilo City Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Philippines | |
| Destination Country | Philippines | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | 2GO Travel | |
| Average Price | 283 €* | |
| 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.
