[This post has generated a lot of inquiries about fares and schedules for RORO services between Batangas and Mindoro. I would like to clarify that what I wrote about is on one experience we had on a trip about 2 years ago. I am not connected with any of the ferry companies nor am I connected with the port authorities. For more info/details, here as some useful links:
SuperCat: http://www.supercat.com.ph/Fares/fares.asp
Montenegro Lines: http://www.montenegrolines.com.ph/index.php?nav=4
Port of Batangas: http://www.ppa.com.ph/batangas/about.html
Port of Calapan: http://www.ppa.com.ph/Calapan/cal_about.htm
Safe trips!]
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Following is the original post:
Due to rough seas, there were no SuperCat trips between Batangas and Mindoro when we arrived at Batangas Port one Thursday morning. It seemed that there was only one fast ferry under the banner of SuperCat that plies the Batangas-Calapan route and it was on hold in Calapan due to rough waters. Later in the day though I would theorize that there might not have been enough passengers that morning between the cities and a decision had to be made not to make the trip, with the convenient and irrefutable reason of rough seas.
RORO Ferry ticket (left) and passenger terminal fee ticket
A view of two RORO ferries docked at the Batangas Port. One was operated by Montenegro Lines’ Marina Ferries and the other by Starlight Ferries.
Passengers boarding the ferry Reina Hosanna. Some vehicles, mostly trucks were already loaded on the ferry. Others would have to wait until passengers have boarded the vessel.
A view inside the ferry where vehicle and freight are positioned and secured for the voyage. People form a line before the narrow stairway to the passenger level.
Passengers climbing the narrow stairway to the passenger deck of the Reina Hosanna.
A view of the Batangas Port from the upper (view) deck of the ferry right above the passenger deck. Trucks can be seen boarding (rolling on) the ferry. The orange things are lifeboats lined along the rear of the passenger deck.
A provincial bus arrives to board another RORO ferry, the Starlight Nautica, which was scheduled to leave an hour after our scheduled departure. There are many bus companies plying the western nautical highway route , which can take the traveler to Caticlan, the jump off point for Boracay Island.
Reina Hosanna crewmen raise anchor.
A view inside the passenger deck – seats were cushioned but mostly dilapidated and obviously requiring re-upholstery. The cabin seemed to be originally air-conditioned and we were lucky that the weather was fine and not so hot that day. Some passengers went to the upper deck to get some air.
Rough seas along the Verde Island passage to Calapan. We actually saw two fast craft going the opposite direction during our almost 3-hour voyage to Mindoro. One was a SuperCat and another was a FastCat, and they were traveling despite the same rough waters shown in the photo!
Another ferry preparing to leave Calapan Port.
Crew throwing a line to the port as our ferry docked at Calapan.
Passengers disembarking from the ferry.
Vans waiting for passengers bound for various destinations in Mindoro including those in Mindoro Occidental on the other side of the island.
It was my first ferry ride in a long time. The last one was a fast ferry trip using the SuperCat service from Cebu to Tagbilaran, Bohol. That was in the afternoon and was quite a rough ride, too. I think shipping lines should not balk on the safety and comfort of passengers. People would be willing to pay a higher fare if the vessels are in better condition and facilities such as seats are well-maintained. I can only imagine the traveling conditions during the peak periods when a lot of people would take these RORO ferries as they are usually the cheaper and practical option between islands. –
Caught (up) in traffic 
mgkano pong bayad sa pier kpg my dalang sasakyan
We didn’t ask for that info. I would guess that it would be based on the size and weight of the vehicle, and you would have to get clearance from port authorities for the vehicle to be ferried across the sea.
Magkano po baysd kpg my sasakyan fx .batsngas to calapan
Sorry, we didn’t check those rates going to Calapan. Unfortunately, the PPA and the ferry companies don’t have these info online.
Magkanu bayad if kotse ung dala mo and ilan ang free.and last how much per persons. Tnx
Please refer to the previous responses in the thread.
magkano po pamasahe batangas port to calapan?
SuperCAT fast ferry is 350PHP one way plus 30PHP Batangas Port Terminal Fee (Calapan Port Fee is 20PHP). If regular ferry, 192PHP plus the terminal fee.
E kung may dalang sasakyan magkano po?
We didn’t inquire about that so you’d have to check with the respective ferry companies how much each would charge.
gud morning po,, ask ko lang po kung mga magkanu po ba ang fare pag kasama motorcycle 2way po.this coming oct.18-19 po sana kami pupunta sa batngas port..anu po aba mga requirements po..
You have to contact the Port and the companies for info on that.
mgkano po mapamasahe batangas pier to calapan?
At the time we traveled, it was 192 pesos one-way between Batangas and Calapan via Montenegro Lines RORO. If you took the SuperCat fast ferry, it cost 350 pesos one-way. Add to that the 30 pesos terminal fee at Batangas Port. The terminal fee at Calapan Port is 20 pesos.
how long did the roro ride take?
It took us more than 2 hours because of rough seas and an impromptu emergency drill on the boat. Normally, it would take under two hours for the regular RORO vessel. It takes about an hour if you take the fast ferry/SuperCat service.
thanks sir!
btw, any idea what to ride & how much when going to lumangbayan? thanks again!
Sorry, no idea but there are vans and tricycles at the port so perhaps there’s ready info there about fares.
Magkano po pamasahe Batangas to Mindoro thru supercat at ano pong oras ang mga byahe? only passanger
Please check the previous posts for the info on fare. Yung schedule basically every other hour but may change according to sea conditions.
Anung schedule po nang mga roro april 1 2015
Unfortunately, we don’t have that in this site as we are not affiliated with the port. Please check with the respective companies providing the service SuperCat/FastCat should have a schedule on their website.
pano mag book ng ticket ??
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For the SuperCat, you can reserve tickets through their website http://www.supercat.com.ph/ However, you still have to pay for the tickets at one of their outlets. For other companies, you will have to purchase tickets at the ports.
hi sir,
schedule of trip going to calapan from batangas?
You can check out the schedules for SuperCat here:http://www.supercat.com.ph/Destinations/sched.asp?route=25#dtn
ang daming banong tanong akong nabasa sa coment section…. about prices with personal vehicle and everything…
pumunta kau sa pier at dun kau magtanong…
the blog is good enough info on how are the ship’s condition and everything
Can we bring dogs in the ferry?
I think so. Some people brought their dogs on carriers. Hindi yata covered ny quarantine, which is usually for farm animals or livestock.
I would like to know if u have Ferry trip from Batangas to Calapan last Monday 8/1/16 Please response me soon .Thanx A Lot !
This is not the website for the ferry companies. Please Google the company for their sites and schedules.
I would like to know the schedule of ferry boat trip from Batangas to Calapan last Monday 8/1/16 Thanx A Lot !
This is not the website for the ferry companies. Please Google the company for their sites and schedules.
may byahe po bang batangas – mindoro – coron – elnido or puerto princesa?
You have to research on cruise ships for that. Meron yata pero its seasonal
magkano po ang ticket galing batangas to caticlan?
meron po bang schedule ng december 23,2016?
Please go to the sites mentioned previously in this thread. I and this site is not in any way affiliated with any of the shipping or ferry lines. 🙂