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
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
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)

Links

Air Swift Airlines
Matrix Airfare Search

No. of guests	Price per person
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).

Traveling on your own from/to Tablas Airport

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own (arrival)
From Tablas Airport, Tugdan you can take a jeepney or a tricycle to San Agustin (about 1.5 hours, starting at P 250). Here you can take a regular trip to Romblon Town (daily 6:00, 8:00 and sometimes 13:00, about 40 minutes, starting at P 200). There are many tricycles waiting at Romblon Pier. Take one to get to The Three P Beach Resort (about 15 minutes, around P 200). If you miss the last trip in San Agustin, you can ask a local fisherman to bring you to Romblon Town or directly to the resort (starting at P 2,000). You can pay P 50/large bag and P 20/small bag for the optional porter service at San Agustin Pier and Romblon Pier.

Leaving Romblon Island on your own (departure)
You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, around P 200). The regular trip to San Agustin, Tablas leaves everyday at 8:00 and 13:00. After 40 minutes the boat arrives at San Agustin Pier where you can take a jeepney or a tricycle to Tugdan Airport (about 1.5 hours, starting at P 250). You can pay P 50/large bag for the optional porter service at San Agustin Pier and Romblon Pier.

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.

Starlite Ferries

Montenegro Lines Ferry

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
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
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
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
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
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:

Starlite Ferries

or here:

12GO Asia

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.

Traveling on your own by ferry from/to Batangas/Manila

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own
Book your tickets online at 12GOAsia or Starlite Ferries or Montenegro Lines prior to departure. In Manila you can take a bus (for example Jac Liner, Buendia Bus Terminal) to get to Batangas Pier. You can wait in the Batangas pier terminal building until boarding starts. Make sure you arrive at least 2 hours prior to departure of the ferry. When arriving in Romblon you can see many tricycles waiting at the pier. Take one to get to The Three P Beach Resort (about 15 minutes, around P 200).

Leaving Romblon Island on your own
Buy your tickets in Romblon Town (Montenegro Lines) or book your tickets online at 12GOAsia or Starlite Ferries or Montenegro Lines. You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, around P 200) and board the Starlite Ferry. After your arrival at Batangas Pier take a bus to Manila (for example Jac Liner, going to Buendia Bus Terminal and other places in Manila). If you book a connecting flight on the same day, make sure your departure is in the afternoon.

Manila/Batangas to Romblon Island via Odiongan

Starlite Ferries

2GO Travel

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
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
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.

Traveling on your own by ferry from/to Manila/Batangas via Odiongan

Traveling to Romblon Island via Odiongan (traveling on your own)
You can book your tickets online at: 2GO Travel or Starlite Ferries or 12GO Asia

In Manila you can take a bus (for example Jac Liner, Buendia Bus Terminal) to get to Batangas. You can wait at the Batangas port terminal building until boarding starts. Make sure you arrive at least 2 hours prior to departure of the ferry. You can take a jeepney or hire a driver to bring you from Odiongan to San Agustin. From there you can take a ferry to Romblon Island (check schedule first) or hire a private boat. In Romblon there are many tricycles waiting at the pier. Take one to get to The Three P Beach Resort (about 15 minutes, about P 200).

Leaving Romblon Island via Odiongan (traveling on your own)
You can book your tickets online at: 2GO Travel or Starlite Ferries or 12GO Asia

You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, about P 200). Take a ferry around noon from Romblon Island to San Agustin or directly to Odiongan (check schedule). From San Agustin you can take a Jeepney or hire a driver to bring you to Odiongan. Best is to be at the pier in Odiongan around 2 hours before the departure of the ferry. After your arrival in Batangas take a bus to Manila (for example Jac Liner, going to Buendia Bus Terminal and other places in Manila). If you book a connecting flight on the same day, make sure your departure is in the afternoon in case there are any delays.

Manila to Romblon Island via Lucena

Starhorse Ferry

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
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
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
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.

Traveling on your own by ferry from/to Manila/Lucena

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own (arrival Starhorse Ferry coming from Lucena)
In Manila you can take a bus (for example Jac Liner, Buendia Bus Terminal) to get to Lucena. You can wait at the Lucena port terminal building until boarding starts. Make sure you arrive at least 2 hours prior to departure of the ferry and buy your tickets at the terminal building (Starhorse Ferry is not offering online bookings). The ferry leaves Lucena around 4:00 PM and arrives in Romblon Island on the next morning. In Romblon there are many tricycles waiting at the pier. Take one to get to The Three P Beach Resort (about 15 minutes, about P 200).

Leaving Romblon Island on your own (departure on Starhorse Ferry bound to Lucena)
You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, about P 200). The Starhorse ferry leaves Romblon Island around noon and arrives in Lucena very early on the next morning. After your arrival in Lucena take a bus to Manila (for example Jac Liner, going to Buendia Bus Terminal and other places in Manila). If you book a connecting flight on the same day, make sure your departure is in the afternoon in case there are any delays.

Other Transfer Options

Alternatives

Domestic Flight to Caticlan/Boracay, Malay Airport (MPH)

You can find domestic flights to Caticlan/Boracay from Manila, Cebu City, Bacolod and other cities in The Philippines. Transfer from Caticlan to our resort takes about four hours. We do not offer a private transfer service at the moment, but we can pick up guests in the south of Tablas Island (Looc).

Airlines
Cebu Pacific
PAL Express

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own (arrival)
A pumpboat leaves Caticlan Pier at 8:00. About 2.5 hours later it arrives in Looc, Tablas Island (about P 300). From Looc you can take a jeepney to San Agustin (about 2 hours, about P 250). Here you can take a pumpboat trip to Romblon Town (daily 8:00 and 13:00, about 40 minutes, about P 200). There are many tricycles waiting at the pier. Take one to get to The Three P Holiday & Dive Resort (about 15 minutes, about P 150). If you miss the last trip in San Agustin, you can ask a local fisherman to bring you to Romblon Town (about P 1500).

Leaving Romblon Island on your own (departure)
You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, about P 150). The regular trip to San Agustin, Tablas leaves everyday at 8:00 and 13:00. After 40 minutes the boat arrives at the pier where you can take a jeepney to Looc (about 2 hours, about P 250). The pumpboat to Caticlan leaves Looc pier at 8:00 (about 2.5 hours, about P 300). Be sure to be at the pier 1 hour prior to departure. You cannot make it in one day to Caticlan without booking a private boat from Tablas Island to Caticlan, so you should schedule a night in Looc or Santa Fe.

Flight to Roxas City, Panay Island (RXS)

You can book a domestic flight from Manila to Roxas City, Panay Island (not to be confused with Roxas on Minodoro Island).

Airlines
Cebu Pacific
PAL Express

Arrival – traveling to Romblon Island
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday – Your flight should arrive in Roxas by 12:00 or earlier. 2GO Travel departs in Roxas Pier around 15:00. It takes 5 hours to reach Romblon Island (20:00).

Departure – leaving Romblon Island
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday – 2GO Travel departs in Romblon 7:00 in the morning. It takes about 5 hours to get to Roxas Pier. When booking a flight from Roxas to Manila make sure you have enough time allowance for possile delays.

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own (arrival)
You can take a tricycle or a taxi from Roxas Airport to Roxas Pier (approx. 20 minutes). 2Go Travel leaves there 15:oo and arrives in Romblon 20:00. There are many tricycles waiting at Romblon Pier. Take one to get to The Three P Holiday & Dive Resort (about 15 minutes, about P 150).

Leaving Romblon Island on your own (departure)
You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, about P 150). The ferry to Roxas City leaves the pier at 7:00. After your arrival at Roxas Pier (14:00) you can take a taxi or a tricycle the airport (approx. 20 minutes).

Flight to Kalibo Airport (KLO)

Kalibo is an international airport. You can find direct flights from Hong Kong, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and other cities in Asia as well as domestic flights from cities within the Philippines (Cebu City, Davao etc.). We do not offer a private transfer service at the moment, but we can pick up guests in the south of Tablas Island (Looc).

Airlines
Silk Air (Singapore and other cities)
Cebu Pacific (Seoul and other cities)
Philippine Airlines (Seoul, Taipei and other cities)
Air Asia (Seoul, Taipei and other cities)

Traveling to Romblon Island on your own (arrival)
From Kalibo you can take a deluxe bus to Caticlan Pier (Southwest Tours, about 1.5 hours, about P 300) A pumpboat leaves Caticlan Pier at 8:00. About 2.5 hours later it arrives in Looc, Tablas Island (about P 300). An alternative would be traveling with 2GO from Caticlan to Odionganon Tablas Island. From Looc you can take a jeepney to San Agustin (about 2 hours, about P 250). Here you can take a pumpboat trip to Romblon Town (daily 8:00 and 13:00, about 40 minutes, about P 200). There are many tricycles waiting at the pier. Take one to get to The Three P Holiday & Dive Resort (about 15 minutes, about P 150). If you miss the last trip in San Agustin, you can ask a local fisherman to bring you to Romblon Town (about P 1500).

Leaving Romblon Island on your own (departure)
You can take a tricycle to Romblon Pier (about 15 minutes, about P 150). The regular trip to San Agustin, Tablas leaves everyday at 8:00 and 13:00. After 40 minutes the boat arrives at the pier where you can take a jeepney to Looc (about 2 hours, about P 200). The pumpboat to Caticlan leaves Looc pier at 8:00 (about 2.5 hours, about P 300). An alternative would be traveling to Odiongan and from there with 2GO Travel. Be sure to be at the pier 1 hour prior to departure. You cannot make it in one day to Kalibo without booking a private boat from Tablas to Caticlan, so you should schedule a night in Looc. From Caticlan you can take a deluxe bus to Kalibo Airport (Southwest Tours).

Roxas, Mindoro Island

Trips with the Starlite Ferry are connecting Roxas on Mindoro Island and Odiongan on Tablas Island (Romblon). The trip takes about 4 hours. We offer a pick up/drop off service from/to Odiongan.

Starlite Ferries

You can also travel on your own: From Odiongan you can take a scenic tour in a Jeepney (1.5 hours) to San Agustin. Depending on your arrival time you can either take the regular transfer boat from San Agustin to Romblon at 13:00 or you hire a fishing boat (starting at P 1500) for the 45 minutes trip to Romblon Island.

Sibuyan Island

Between Magdiwang, Sibuyan Island and Romblon Town outrigger boats and the ferry Maria Querubin (Montenegro Lines) are operating daily. Navios Shipping Lines ferries are operating between Romblon Town and Cajidiocan.

Tablas Island

Between San Agustin, Tablas and Romblon Town outrigger boats and the ferry Maria Querubin are operating several times a day (duration 45 minutes).

Three times a week you can go directly from Odiongan to Romblon by ferry or you take a jeepney from Odiongan to San Agustin and from there a pumpboat to Romblon Town.

Pro | Con

endless possibilities
plan your own trip
sightseeing, island hopping