How to Get From Manila to Boracay

After landing at Caticlan Airport, the next step is to make your way to Caticlan Jetty Port, where boats depart for Boracay.

You can go to the port by tricycle for $1.20 (75 PHP) per person or hop in a shared van for $1.60 (100 PHP). Both transport modes are available from the airport, and it takes about 15 minutes to get to the port. The van has air conditioning and is a better option if you have bulky luggage.

From Caticlan Port to Boracay

Once at Caticlan Port, buy your ferry ticket and pay the port and environmental fees. Here’s a breakdown of the total cost:

• Ferry ticket costs $0.80 (50 PHP)
• The port fee is $2.40 (150 PHP)
• The environmental fee is $4.90 (300 PHP) for foreign tourists and $2.40 (150 PHP) for local tourists

Arrival in Boracay

Your boat will dock at Cagban Port. From there, you will need to take a tricycle or a multicab to your hotel.

Boracay’s main tourist area has three stations. Station 3 is closest to the port, followed by Station 2 and then Station 1. Let your driver know which station you're heading to so they can drop you off at the right spot.

A multicab seat costs $0.50 (30 PHP), and e-tricycle fares start at $1.60 (100 PHP).

The combined tricycle, ferry and multicab rides to Boracay take around 45 minutes.

It’s quite easy to arrange your own transfers from Caticlan Airport to Boracay. But if you want to skip the long and confusing lines at Caticlan Port, then you can also book a shared or private transfer through Klook.

A shared transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay via Klook costs $13 (820 PHP) for foreign tourists and $11 (660 PHP) for local tourists. These rates include shared land and sea transfers from Caticlan Airport to your hotel in Boracay, as well as all miscellaneous fees (environmental and port).

If you’re travelling in a group, you can also consider booking a private transfer from Caticlan Airport to Boracay. Rates start from $26 (1,580 PHP) per person for a group of 4, and it gets cheaper the more people you have. This option includes private land and sea transfers and all the required fees.

PRO TIP: When travelling from Caticlan Airport to Boracay, we have tried both the DIY transport and the combined organised transport via Klook. And we can tell you that the one via Klook is well worth the extra bucks you spend. It saves you from the headache of figuring out the many queues for environmental and port fees at the pier. Your tour operator takes care of everything for you.

From Kalibo Airport, you'll need to take a bus or van to reach Caticlan Port.

We recommend taking a bus for a more comfortable journey. You can book an airport shuttle in advance via BookAway for $5.10 (310 PHP). These buses are run by Southwest Travel & Tours and operate 24/7, with departures every hour. The bus journey takes 1.5 hours.

If you prefer to take a van, there are plenty of vans waiting just outside the arrivals hall. A van seat is a bit cheaper at $4.10 (250 PHP), but note that it might be a bit cramped, especially if you’re carrying large bags. Vans normally leave once they are full.

The last leg involves a ferry ride from Caticlan Port to Boracay Island. For foreign tourists, the total cost is $8.20 (500 PHP). This price covers the ferry fare, terminal fee, and environmental fee.

The ferry docks at Cagban Port, from where you can take a multicab or tricycle to your hotel on the island. Multicab rates start from $0.50 (30 PHP) per person.

You can also book a shared bus and ferry transfer from Kalibo Airport to Boracay Island via BookAway. Rates start from $9.60 (590 PHP).

There are two main operators on this route:

• Southwest Travel and Tours offers a door-to-door shared service. Their promo already includes terminal and environmental fees, so you won’t have to worry about paying anything extra at the port.
• Island Star Express is another option, but terminal and environmental fees aren’t part of their package. You’ll need to pay those separately at the port — $7.30 (450 PHP) for foreign tourists and $4.90 (300 PHP) for local travellers.

If you're travelling in a large group, a private transfer via Klook is worth considering. Prices start at $42 (2,550 PHP) per person (based on four people, one-way). The more people you have or if you’re booking a round trip, the better the value.

All fees are included — land and boat transfers, terminal fees, and environmental charges — so you won’t have to worry about any surprise costs along the way.

When you arrive at Caticlan Port, you’ll need to transfer to a local boat heading to Boracay. Fares start at $0.80 (50 PHP).

Terminal and environmental fees cost $7.30 (450 PHP) for foreign tourists and $4.90 (300 PHP) for local tourists.

Boats dock at Cagban Port in Boracay. From there, you can take a multicab or tricycle to your hotel, with fares starting from $0.50 (30 PHP).

Starlite Ferries and 2Go Travel both sail daily from Batangas to Caticlan. Starlite is a reliable choice and is well-liked by locals. 2Go is more popular with travellers thanks to its bigger ships and more modern entertainment options on board.

That said, Starlite usually gets you there faster — often at least an hour quicker than 2Go. Some travellers have also mentioned that 2Go’s restrooms aren’t always well-maintained. If that’s something you care about, especially on an overnight trip, Starlite might be the better option.

The ferry journey takes 10-11h, and ticket prices start at $28 (1,720 PHP). It’s best to travel at night to sleep through the trip, save on a night’s accommodation, and wake up already at Caticlan Port.

We recommend booking at least an air-conditioned bunk for a more comfortable journey.

When you arrive at the port, look for local boats heading to Boracay.

For foreign tourists, the total cost is $8.20 (500 PHP):

• Ferry ticket: $0.80 (50 PHP)
• Port fee: $2.40 (150 PHP)
• Environmental fee: $4.90 (300 PHP)

For local tourists, the total cost is $5.70 (350 PHP):

• Ferry ticket: $0.80 (50 PHP)
• Port fee: $2.40 (150 PHP)
• Environmental fee: $2.40 (150 PHP)

Boats dock at Cagban Port, from where you can take a multicab or a tricycle to your hotel.