STARLITE FERRIES
from Manila to Romblon via Batangas
Many of our guests choose the Starlite Ferry: You can book a private cabin (VIP Room), shared cabin (Cabin for 4) or a bed in a dormitory-style sleeping area, all air-conditioned. We provide a pick-up service from Manila, Anilao, or other locations on Luzon Island. Our private van will take you to Batangas Pier, where you can board the Starlite Ferry, available daily. The overnight ferry ride allows you to relax and rest before beginning your diving adventure in Romblon.
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Private VIP Room: This room is good for up to 3 guests and has air-conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower.
Cabin for 4: This cabin is shared unless all beds in the cabin are booked. It has air-conditioning and four bunk beds.
Cabin for 8: This cabin is shared unless all beds in the cabin are booked. It has air-conditioning and eight bunk beds.
Tourist Class Bunk Beds: These bunk beds are located in a dormitory-style sleeping area. They are air-conditioned and have shared bathrooms.
Reclining Seat: This is the most basic type of accommodation on the ferry. It is a reclining seat in a large open area.
Schedule
Latest recommended pick-up times:
Manila: latest 11:00 AM
Anilao: 12:30 NOON
Your driver will take you to the Batangas terminal, which takes about 1.5 hours from Manila, depending on traffic. Upon arrival at the main building of Batangas Pier, look for the “Starlite Ferries Romblon, Sibuyan, Roxas” ticket window to the left and pick up/purchase a ticket labeled “Romblon, Romblon.” Next, locate the “BPT Terminal Ticket” booth to pay the Terminal Fee, then wait in the boarding area until boarding begins (about one hour before departure).
Porter service is available. Luggage is limited to 75 kg per person, though this is rarely checked. Please bring cash for small tips for the porters.
Starlite Ferry schedule arrival:
•Please arrive at Batangas Terminal Building around: 1:30 PM
•Terminal fee: ₱50 per person (cash)
•Boarding time: 2:00 PM
•Departure from Batangas (daily): 3:00 PM
•Arrival in Romblon: approx. 1:00 AM (+1)
Our guests are picked up at Romblon Pier upon arrival. The drive to our resort takes about 15 minutes.
Arrival options:
Option A: Early Check-in at Three P Beach Resort Book one extra night at our resort for direct early check-in to your room. This is the most convenient choice—you can settle in immediately upon arrival from the pier. The fee is equal to one regular night’s rate.
Option B: Discounted Early Check-in at a Neighboring Resort For a more budget-friendly alternative, enjoy early check-in at a nearby resort with air-conditioned rooms for only ₱1,500. Your driver will take you from Romblon Pier to the neighboring resort, where you can rest until we pick you up later for scuba diving and/or check-in at Three P Beach Resort.
Starlite Ferry schedule departure:
•Pick up from resort: 8:00 PM
•Terminal fee: ₱30 per person (cash)
•Boarding time: 9:00 PM
•Departure from Romblon (daily): 10:00 PM
•Arrival in Batangas: 8:00 AM (+1)
•Arrival in Manila: approx. 10:30 AM
Schedule → Manila to Romblon Island (private transfer + Starlite Ferry)
| Day of Departure | Ferry Company | Pick Up Time Manila | ETA Batangas | ETD Batangas | ETA Romblon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Tuesday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Wednesday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Thursday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Friday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Saturday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
| Sunday | Starlite Ferry | latest 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 01:00 (+1) |
Schedule → Romblon Island to Manila (private transfer + Starlite Ferry)
| Day of Departure | Ferry Company | Pick up Resort | ETD Romblon | ETA Batangas | Drop off Manila |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Tuesday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Wednesday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Thursday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Friday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Saturday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
| Sunday | Starlite Ferry | 20:00 | 22:00 | 08:00 (+1) | 10:00 |
Rates Batangas < – > The Three P via Batangas incl. Starlite Ferry ticket and resort drop off/pick up
| INCL. SERVICE FEE AND RESORT PICK UP / DROP OFF | |
|---|---|
| Tourist Class (per person) | PHP 2,700 |
| Cabin for 4 (per person) | PHP 3,800 |
| VIP Room for 1 (per room) | PHP 9,400 |
| VIP Room for 2 (per room) | PHP 9,600 |
| VIP Room for 3 (per room) | PHP 9,800 |
Rates → Private Van Transfer (max. 5 divers incl. dive equipment per van)
| PRIVATE VAN TRANSFER | Price per van |
|---|---|
| Central Manila < – > Batangas Pier | PHP 5,300 |
| Anilao < – > Batangas Pier | PHP 2,800 |
We can gladly book your ferry tickets as part of our transfer service (the associated service fee per person is already included in the transfer price).
For the cheapest option, we recommend booking directly through the ferry company:
Important tip for booking your ferry from Batangas to Romblon:
Sometimes your preferred accommodation (like Cabin for 4, Tourist Class bed, etc.) shows as sold out for Romblon. But there may still be many beds or seats available on the same ferry!
Why? Ferry companies (like Starlite Ferries or others) assign separate quotas (limited spots) for each destination:
- Romblon (Romblon Island)
- Magdiwang (Sibuyan Island)
- Cajidiocan (Sibuyan Island)
- Roxas (Capiz)
These spots are reserved separately. So Romblon can be full, but there are still free spots for the other stops.
What you can do:
- When booking, choose one of the other destinations (for example, Magdiwang, Cajidiocan, or Roxas).
- Buy the ticket for that destination.
- Board the ferry as normal.
- Simply get off at the first stop: Romblon, Romblon Island. (Do not continue to the later stops.)
This way you can still travel on the ferry even if Romblon quota is sold out.
Extra notes:
- Check the ferry route and stop order before booking (usually Batangas → Romblon → other ports).
- Get off early at Romblon
- This trick works on many ferries in the Philippines.