TRAVEL TO ROMBLON
There are several options to get here and we are happy to help you find the best one.
How to plan your trip?
International flights are arriving in Manila every hour, but there is usually only a few options from Manila to Romblon per day. That is why we recommend looking at this part of your journey first. This includes making a decision on whether you want to travel via airplane or ferry.
BY AIRPLANE
By Airplane
Pro | Con (Air Travel)
comfortable way of traveling
reliable schedules
faster
Cebu Pacific Air will no longer offer flights to Tablas Airport, but Air Swift is taking over the route. Air Swift is offering flights from Manila to our local airport Tablas (TBH) and vice versa. Flights will be available starting September 2022. We offer full private airport transfers.
Manila to Tablas
Day of the week | Airline | Schedule |
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Monday | – | – |
Tuesday | Air Swift Airlines | 05:55 to 07:10 |
Wednesday | – | – |
Thursday | Air Swift Airlines | 05:55 to 07:10 |
Friday | – | – |
Saturday | Air Swift Airlines | 05:55 to 07:10 |
Sunday | – | – |
Tablas to Manila
Day of the week | Airline | Schedule |
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Monday | – | – |
Tuesday | Air Swift Airlines | 09:00 to 10:15 |
Wednesday | – | – |
Thursday | Air Swift Airlines | 09:00 to 10:15 |
Friday | – | – |
Saturday | Air Swift Airlines | 09:00 to 10:15 |
Sunday | – | – |
Transfer Rates Tablas Airport to Resort (or vice versa)
No. of guests | Price per person |
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1 guest | PHP 8,800 |
2 guests | PHP 4,400 |
3 guests | PHP 3,000 |
4 or more guests | PHP 2,300 |
Transfer Service Tablas Airport, Tugdan, Tablas Island (TBH)
The transfer from Tablas Airport to our resort takes about 2 hours.
Traveling to Romblon Island
Our guests are picked up at Tablas Airport, Tablas Island (TBH). A private hired van brings the guests from Tablas Airport to San Agustin. There an optional porter service is available to bring the luggage on the boat (around P 50/large bag and P 20/small bag). From San Agustin a private hired boat will bring the guests to Romblon Island.
Leaving Romblon Island
From Romblon Island a private hired boat will bring the guests to San Agustin, Tablas Island. There an optional porter service is available to bring the luggage on the boat (around P 50/large bag and P 20/small bag). A private hired van brings the guests from San Agustin to Tablas Airport (TBH).
FERRY TO ROMBLON ISLAND
By Ferry
Pro | Con (Ferry)
fair pricing
50 to 75 kg of luggage included in the ticket
diver friendly (max. no. of dives possible)
smooth and easy travelling
takes longer than a domestic flight
All night ferries going to Romblon Island leave from Batangas Pier or the port of Lucena and take 8 to 14 hours (depending on the route and number of stops on the way to Romblon Island), which you can spend sleeping in your cabin or on a bed in a dormitory style air-conditioned sleeping area. We offer a full transfer services from Manila Airport to Batangas and Lucena as well as a pick-up-service from Romblon Port to our Resort.
You can choose between a direct trip to Romblon Island (tourist class/dormitory style sleeping area) or a trip via Odiongan, Tablas Island (VIP rooms, cabins for 4, cabins for 8 and tourist class available). Please refer to the information below for schedules and rates.
Batangas to Romblon (shortest trip)
Batangas to Romblon via Odiongan (alternative option)
Lucena to Romblon (alternative option)
Manila to Romblon Island via Batangas
At the moment there are two different ferry companies offering to Romblon Island. Please refer to the tables below for the schedule and the transfer rates.
VIP rooms, cabins and tourist class available
daily except Tuesday & Sunday |Batangas to Romblon
daily except Monday & Wednesday | Romblon to Batangas
Manila to Romblon Island by Ferry (via Batangas)
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | Pick Up Time Manila | ETD Batangas | ETA Romblon |
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Monday | Starlite Ferry | Mon 11:30 | Mon 16:00 | Tue 01:00 (+1) |
Tuesday | – | – | – | – |
Wednesday | Starlite Ferry | Wed 11:30 | Wed 16:00 | Thu 01:00 (+1) |
Thursday | Montenegro Lines | Thu 12:30 | Thu 17:00 | Fri 07:00 (+1) |
Friday | Starlite Ferry | Fri 11:30 | Fri 16:00 | Sat 01:00 (+1) |
Saturday | Starlite Ferry | Sat 11:30 | Sat 16:00 | Sun 01:00 (+1) |
Saturday | Montenegro Lines | Sat 12:30 | Sat 17:00 | Sun 07:00 (+1) |
Sunday | – | – | – | – |
Romblon Island to Manila by Ferry (via Batangas)
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | ETD Romblon | ETA Batangas | Drop off Manila |
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Monday | – | – | – | – |
Tuesday | Starlite Ferry | Tue 22:00 | Wed 07:00 (+1) | Wed 10:00 |
Wednesday | – | – | – | – |
Thursday | Starlite Ferry | Thu 22:00 | Fri 07:00 (+1) | Fri 10:00 |
Friday | Montenegro Lines | Fri 13:00 | Sat 03:00 (+1) | Sat 06:00 |
Saturday | Starlite Ferry | Sat 22:00 | Sun 07:00 (+1) | Sun 10:00 |
Sunday | Starlite Ferry | Sun 22:00 | Mon 07:00 (+1) | Mon 10:00 |
Sunday | Montenegro Lines | Sun 13:00 | Mon 03:00 (+1) | Mon 06:00 |
Manila to The Three P via Batangas incl. ferry tickets or vice versa
incl. ticket tourist class | Price per person | incl. ticket cabin (shared) | Price per person | incl. ticket VIP room (private) | Price per person | ||
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1 guest | PHP 5,900 | 1 guest | PHP 6,400 | 1 guest | PHP 10,800 | ||
2 guests | PHP 4,100 | 2 guests | PHP 4,500 | 2 guests | PHP 5,600 | ||
3 guests | PHP 3,500 | 3 guests | PHP 3,900 | 3 guests | PHP 6,100 | ||
4+ guests | PHP 3,100 | 4+ guests | PHP 3,500 | 4+ guests | PHP 4,600 |
Anilao to The Three P via Batangas incl. ferry tickets or vice versa
incl. Starlite Ferry ticket tourist class | Price per person | incl. Starlite Ferry ticket Cabin (shared) | Price per person | incl. Starlite Ferry ticket VIP Room (shared) | Price per person | ||
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1 guest | PHP 4,300 | 1 guest | PHP 4,700 | 1 guest | PHP 9,000 | ||
2 guests | PHP 3,200 | 2 guests | PHP 3,600 | 2 guests | PHP 4,700 | ||
3 guests | PHP 2,900 | 3 guests | PHP 3,300 | 3 guests | PHP 5,500 | ||
4+ guests | PHP 2,700 | 4+ guests | PHP 3,100 | 4+ guests | PHP 4,200 |
Private Transfer Services to The Three P (no ferry tickets included)
Transfer Manila to The Three P via Batangas (no ferry tickets included) | Price per person | Transfer Anilao to The Three P via Batangas (no ferry tickets included) | Price per person | |
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1 guest | PHP 4,300 | 1 guest | PHP 2,500 | |
2 guests | PHP 2,200 | 2 guests | PHP 1,300 | |
3 guests | PHP 1,600 | 3 guests | PHP 900 | |
4+ guests | PHP 1,300 | 4+ guests |
PHP 700 |
Tickets for Montenegro Lines can be bought at Batangas Pier. If you book your own tickets, you can just book a private van from Manila to Batangas Pier or you use our full transfer service including all tickets and all transportation to our resort.
Tickets for the Starlite Ferry can be bought online here:
or here:
Pick up in Manila
● Pick up in Manila (hotel or airport)
● Transfer from Manila to Batangas Pier takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Being at the pier 2 hours prior to departure is recommended.
● Transfer from Romblon Pier to The Three P Beach Resort takes approx. 15 minutes.
Drop off in Manila
● Drop off in Manila (hotel or airport)
● Transfer from The Three P Beach Resort to Romblon Pier takes approx. 15 minutes.
● Being at Romblon Pier at least 1 hour prior to departure is recommended.
● Transfer from Batangas Pier to Manila takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Please schedule some extra time for connecting flights in case there are any delays.
Type of Accommodation
Guests can choose between Economy class (open air), Tourist Class (also called Mabuhay Class), Cabin and VIP rooms.
In the tourist class you can find an air-conditioned sleeping area with sleeping compartments, where your luggage will be placed next to your bed. Personal items, small bags can be stored in your sleeping compartment. Toilets are attached to the room (cabin and VIP) or nearby (tourist class). Snacks and drinks are available on the ferry.
Manila/Batangas to Romblon Island via Odiongan
Suitroom and VIP cabins for 2 available
Cabins and Tourist class (air-conditioned sleep compartments) available
Daily |Batangas to Odiongan/Romblon
Daily | Odiongan/Romblon to Batangas
Manila to Romblon Island by Ferry (via Batangas and Odiongan)
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | Pick Up Time Manila | ETD Batangas | ETA Odiongan |
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Monday | – | – | – | – |
Tuesday | 2GO Travel | Tue 16:30 | Tue 21:00 | Wed 07:00 (+1) |
Wednesday | – | – | – | – |
Thursday | – | – | – | – |
Friday | 2GO Travel | Wed 16:30 | Wed 21:00 | Thu 07:00 (+1) |
Saturday | – | – | – | – |
Sunday | – | – | – | – |
Romblon Island to Manila by Ferry (via Odiongan and Batangas)
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | ETD Odiongan | ETA Batangas | Drop off Manila |
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Monday | – | – | – | – |
Tuesday | – | – | – | – |
Wednesday | 2GO Travel | Wed 18:00 | Thu 04:00 (+1) | Thu 07:00 |
Thursday | – | – | – | – |
Friday | – | – | – | – |
Saturday | 2GO Travel | Sat 18:00 | Sun 04:00 (+1) | Sun 07:00 |
Sunday | – | – | – | – |
Transfer rates via Odiongan vary – depending whether or not an additional private boat for the transfer between San Agustin (Tablas Island) and Romblon (Romblon Island) has to be hired. For all transfers highlighted in blue an additional boat is needed and the transfer costs are higher. For all other transfers the regular rate is applicable as our guests can take a quick ferry ride (approx. 30 minutes) between San Agustin and Romblon.
Please contact us in case you are interested in this travel option. We will calculate the transfer fee for you.
Pick up in Manila
● Pick up in Manila (hotel or airport)
● Transfer from Manila to Batangas takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Being at the pier 1 to 2 hours prior to departure is recommended.
● Ferry from Batangas to Odiongan, Tablas Island
● Transfer by private van from Odiongan to San Agustin (1.5 hours)
● Private boat to Romblon Island (45 minutes) or ferry ride (30 minutes)
● Transfer from Romblon Pier to The Three P Beach Resort takes approx. 15 minutes.
Drop off in Manila
● Drop off in Manila (hotel or airport)
● Transfer from The Three P Beach Resort to Romblon Pier takes approx. 15 minutes.
● Private boat to San Agustin, Tablas Island (45 minutes) or ferry ride to San Agustin (30 minutes)
● Transfer by private van to Odiongan (1.5 hours)
● Ferry from Odiongan to Batangas
● Transfer from Batangas to Manila takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Connecting flights should be booked for a departure around noon or better later in case there are any delays in the schedule.
Type of Accommodation
Guests can choose between Suiteroom/VIP Room (Cabin for 1 to 2 guest, sometimes 3 guests), Cabin for 4, Cabin for 6, Cabin for 8, Tourist Class and Economy Class. Not always are all types of accommodation available.
Luggage will be placed in your cabin or next to your bed (tourist class). Personal items can be stored in your sleeping compartment (tourist class). All cabins have private bathrooms. The ferry has a small restaurant.
Manila to Romblon Island via Lucena
Tourist class (air-conditioned sleep area) and Economy class (open air) available
Daily |Lucena to Romblon
Daily | Romblon to Lucena
This option is an alternative for the days where there are no ferries operating between Batangas and Romblon Island.
Manila to Romblon Island via Lucena – Starhorse Shipping Lines
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | Pick Up Time Manila | ETD Lucena | ETA Romblon Island |
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Every day of the week | Starhorse Ferry | 10:30 | 16:00 | 06:00 (+1) |
Romblon Island to Manila via Lucena – Starhorse Shipping Lines
Day of Departure | Ferry Company | ETD Romblon | ETA Batangas | Drop off Manila |
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Every day of the week | Starhorse Shipping Lines | 13:00 | 03:00 (+1) | 06:30 |
Transfer Rates Manila to Romblon via Lucena (or vice versa) incl. ferry tickets tourist class
No. of guests (Starhorse Ferry, tourist class) | Price per person |
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1 guest | PHP 6,600 |
2 guests | PHP 4,000 |
3 guests | PHP 3,100 |
4+ guests | PHP 2,600 |
Pick up time in Manila
● Daily Pick up in Manila (hotel or airport) not later than 10:30 AM in the morning.
● Transfer from Manila to Lucena Pier takes 3 to 4 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Being at the pier 1 to 2 hours prior to departure is recommended.
● Transfer from Romblon Pier to The Three P Beach Resort takes approx. 15 minutes.
Drop off time in Manila
● Daily Drop off in Manila (hotel or airport) around 6:00 or 7:00 AM in the morning (maybe later, depending on traffic).
● Transfer from The Three P Beach Resort to Romblon Pier takes approx. 15 minutes.
● Being at Romblon Pier at least 1 hour prior to departure is recommended.
● Transfer from Lucena Pier to Manila takes 3 to 4 hours depending on the traffic situation.
● Connecting flights should be booked for a departure around noon or better later in case there are any delays in the schedule.
Type of Accommodation
Guests can choose between Economy class (open air) or Tourist Class.
We book all our guest into the best available class – Tourist class, where you will find an air-conditioned sleeping area with bunk beds. Luggage will be placed next to your bed. Toilets are nearby. Snacks and drinks are available on the ferry.