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Getting to Catanduanes

Plan your island journey by air or ferry. Compare passenger fares, vehicle rates and port schedules in one easy-to-read guide.

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How to travel to Catanduanes

From Manila, you can fly to Virac Airport, take a bus or private vehicle to Tabaco City, Albay, then travel by ferry to Virac or San Andres. This guide compares the reference departure times, passenger fares and vehicle charges published for the ferry operators serving the island.

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Option 01

By air

Airline

Cebu Pacific

Manila ↔ Virac, Catanduanes

Travel time

Approximately 1 hour

Flights and exact schedules vary.

Reference departure in supplied guide

Virac → Manila

10:15 AM departure · 11:30 AM arrival

Historical reference only; confirm your actual flight.

Traveling by land and sea?

Travel through South Luzon to Tabaco City, Albay, then take a ferry to Virac or San Andres, Catanduanes. Check your ferry operator's port, vehicle acceptance and departure time before leaving.

Option 02

By ferry

Choose the operator and arrival port that suit your trip.

San Andres Seaport

Regina Shipping Lines, Inc.

Passenger and vehicle fares effective October 7, 2026

Ferry schedule

San Andres → Tabaco

6:00 AM8:00 AM1:00 PM2:00 PM

Tabaco → San Andres

6:00 AM8:00 AM1:00 PM

Passenger fares

Economy (Ordinary)

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Regular	₱414
Discounted	₱330
Senior citizen / PWD	₱296
Child (4–10 years)	₱207

Executive (Aircon)

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Regular	₱540
Discounted	₱432
Senior citizen / PWD	₱386
Child (4–10 years)	₱271

Children aged 0–3 ride free of charge, according to the supplied Regina Shipping Lines notice.

Vehicle fares

2-wheelers

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Bicycle / E-bike	₱361
Bicycle / E-bike with sidecar	₱721
Motorcycle (below 400 cc)	₱630
Motorcycle (above 400 cc)	₱1,521
Motorcycle with sidecar / E-trike	₱1,262 / ₱1,621Without load / With load

4-wheelers and vans

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Multicab	₱3,045
Sedan / SUV	₱3,513
L300 / Delivery van / GMC van / Passenger jeep	₱3,513 / ₱4,212Without load / With load

For vehicles with cargo, confirm the applicable load category, documentation and space with Regina Shipping Lines.

Virac Seaport

Cardinal Silangan Shipping Corp.

Schedules and fares from the supplied tourism guide

Vessel departures

MV Silangan V

Virac → Tabaco: 7:00 AM
Tabaco → Virac: 1:00 PM

MV Silangan VII

Virac → Tabaco: 1:00 PM
Tabaco → Virac: 5:30 AM

Passenger fares

Ordinary

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Regular	₱418
Student / Senior citizen / PWD	₱334
Child (3–11 years)	₱209

Aircon

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Regular	₱564
Student / Senior citizen / PWD	₱451
Child (3–11 years)	₱282

Virac Seaport

Santa Clara & Peñafrancia Shipping Corp.

Schedules and fares from the supplied tourism guide

Port schedule

Tabaco → Virac

Departure: 7:00 AM
Arrival: 11:00 AM

Virac → Tabaco

Departure: 7:00 PM
Arrival: 11:00 PM

Passenger fares

Published passenger fare guide

Passenger / Vehicle	Fare
Regular	₱380
Senior citizen	₱304
Student	₱304
Child (1–11 years)	₱190

Travel planning answers

Getting to Catanduanes: frequently asked questions

How do I get to Catanduanes from Manila?

You can fly from Manila to Virac Airport when flights are operating, or travel by land to Tabaco City in Albay and take a ferry to Virac or San Andres, Catanduanes. Confirm the current operator schedule and ferry connection before departure.

Which ferry goes from Tabaco to San Andres, Catanduanes?

The supplied Regina Shipping Lines guide lists service between Tabaco and San Andres. Its schedule and passenger and vehicle fares are published here as reference information, with the passenger and vehicle fare notice effective October 7, 2026.

How much are Regina Shipping Lines economy and executive fares?

The October 7, 2026 notice lists regular economy at ₱414 and regular executive aircon at ₱540, with separate discounts and children's rates. Verify current fares before buying tickets.

Can I bring a car or motorcycle on a ferry to Catanduanes?

Regina Shipping Lines publishes separate fares for bicycles, motorcycles, multicabs, sedans and vans, with different prices for some loaded vehicles. Confirm vehicle dimensions, cargo and loading availability directly with the ferry operator.

Are the Catanduanes ferry departure schedules on this page live?

No. Schedules and fares are reference information from supplied tourism and operator notices. Departures may change because of weather, port operations and operator announcements. Always reconfirm before traveling.

Travel assistance

Need help planning your arrival?

We can help coordinate your island itinerary. For live schedules, changes, booking availability and vehicle space, always confirm directly with the airline or ferry operator.

Transport information adapted from materials credited to Catanduanes Provincial Tourism Office / Catanduanes Tourism Promotion and Regina Shipping Lines, Inc.

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