Private Transport
BY AIR: Fly into either LEGAZPI (airport code DRP) or MASBATE (airport code MBT). There are daily flights from Manila to Legazpi, Cebu to Legazpi, and Manila to Masbate with Cebu Pacific and/or Philippine Airlines. Please check with the airline for the updated schedule as flight routes and schedules change per season.
BY LAND: Travel from Manila to Legazpi is possible by land. There are buses daily between PTIX and Cubao Station to Legazpi Bus Station. If you have your own vehicle, you may proceed to the either of the following ports listed below to ferry to the island or to take a RORO if you wish to bring your vehicle to the island.
BULAN – RORO which can take passengers and vehicles; private resort boat for passengers.
PILAR – RORO which can take passengers and vehicles.
DONSOL – Private resort boat which can take passengers
RORO: RORO is short or ROLL ON – ROLL OFF. It is a large sea vessel that can take passengers and vehicles. RORO schedule and details can be found under the PRIVATE VAN + FERRY TRANSFERS option. Advanced reservation for those bringing their vehicles on the RORO is recommended.
LEGAZPI CITY to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
FULL PRIVATE TRANSFERS
- PHP12,000 per way
- 1 van + 1 boat / maximum of 8 persons
Route Details:
· Legazpi to Bulan Port by land / 2.5 hour travel
· Bulan to Ticao Island Resort by sea / 1 hour travel
Additional Information:
For safety purposes, boat transfers are not allowed from 1800H to 0500H. Guests should arrive into Legazpi no later than 1500H to be at the port no later than 1800H. Earliest departure from the resort is at 0500H, so best to book a flight our of Legazpi no earlier than 1000H.
PRIVATE VAN + FERRY TRANSFERS
- PHP7,500 per way per vehicle for a maximum of 8 persons
- PLUS PHP400 per person for RORO fare and port fees
ROUTE 1: VIA BULAN PORT
Route Details:
- Legazpi to Bulan Port by private vehicle / 2.5 hour travel
- Bulan to San Jacinto RORO travel by sea / 1.5 hours
- San Jacinto to resort by private vehicle / 30 minutes
Schedule: (DAILY):
- The BULAN to SAN JACINTO RORO schedule is 0700H (Arrival into Legazpi by 0400H to catch this trip) 1200H (Arrival into Legazpi by 0900H to catch this trip)
- The SAN JACINTO to BULAN RORO schedule is 0530H (Flight departure from Legazpi at 1100H or later) 1000H (Flight departure from Legazpi at 1530H or later)
ROUTE 2: VIA PILAR PORT
Route Details:
- Legazpi to Pilar Port by private vehicle / 1.5 hour travel
- Pilar to San Jacinto RORO travel by sea / 2.5 hours
- San Jacinto to resort by private vehicle / 30 minutes
Schedule (MONDAY to SATURDAY only):
- The PILAR to SAN JACINTO RORO schedule is 1500H (Arrival into Legazpi by 1230H to catch this trip)
- The SAN JACINTO to PILAR RORO schedule is 0500H (Flight departure from Legazpi at 1100H or later)
DONSOL to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
PRIVATE BOAT TRANSFERS
- PHP12,000 per way per boat / maximum of 8 persons
- Option to Add PHP3,000 to do a side trip of Donsol – North Ticao Island Hopping – Drop off at Ticao Island Resort
PRIVATE VAN + FERRY TRANSFERS
- PHP4,000 per way per vehicle for a maximum of 8 persons
- PLUS PHP480 per person for RORO fare and port fees
MASBATE CITY to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
PRIVATE VAN + FERRY TRANSFERS
- PHP5,000 per way per vehicle for a maximum of 8 persons
- PLUS PHP400 per person for the ferry fees
Route Details:
- Masbate Airport to Masbate Sea Port by private vehicle / 15 minutes
- Masbate to Lagundi FERRY (opon of RORO or Fast Craft) travel by sea / 1 hour (Fast Craft) or 1.5 hours RORO)
- Lagundi to resort by private vehicle / 1.5 hours
Schedule:
- The Fast Craft is more reliable and has a schedule of
MASBATE to LAGUNDI: 1000H / 1200H / 1400H / 1600H
LAGUNDI to MASBATE: 0700H / 0800H / 1100H / 1500H - The RORO is ideal for those that have their own vehicles and would like to take it to the resort. RORO schedule is:
MASBATE to LAGUNDI: 1130H / 1200H
LAGUNDI to MASBATE: 0530H / 0630H
REMINDERS:
(1) Rates and schedules for transportation (especially public transportation) may change without prior notice. Our team will do our very best to keep you informed of any changes and we will also keep our website information updated.
(2) The sea ports can be chaotic. Please extend some patience. DO NOT give your luggage to porters unless you are ready to pay PHP100 per bag/luggage.
(3) Our drivers will do their best to assist you but due to certain port policies, the driver may have to look for parking first before he can assist you to the passenger area.
Public Transport
A more economical way is to take public transportation. Travel time will be longer due to more waiting times and comfort of travel may not be the best. Public vans DO NOT leave until full so please take this into consideration for time constraints to catch the ferry. We have provided details below on the different public transportation routes for your reference.
LEGAZPI CITY to PILAR to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
- You need to get to the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL located beside SM City Legazpi. If you are already in Legazpi City, just find your way to the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL. If you are coming from the Bicol International (Legazpi) Airport, you will need to get a shuttle (PHP250 per passenger) to SM City Legazpi. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city center.
- From the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL, take a UV EXPRESS VAN labeled PILAR. And tell the driver that you will get off at the PILAR PORT. Travel time is about 1.5 hours and the fare is PHP250 per seat. If you need more space, you can pay for more seats.
- From the PILAR PORT
(a) Get a lancha (outrigger boat) going to MONREAL. Travel time is about 2.5 hours and you will have to pay about PHP350 per passenger inclusive of port fees. The lancha schedule is: PILAR to MONREAL 1000H MONREAL to PILAR 0530H
(b) In terms of comfort and a better vessel, we would
recommend the RORO of Kho Shipping Lines which travels to SAN JACINTO every Monday to Saturday only. Travel time is about 2.5 hours and you will have to pay about PHP480 per passenger inclusive of port fees. The Kho Shipping Lines RORO schedule is:
PILAR to SAN JACINTO 1500H
SAN JACINTO to PILAR 0500H - Upon arrival at Ticao Island (Monreal Port or San Jacinto Port), you can take a habal-habal (a motorcycle back ride) going to the resort.
MONREAL to RESORT: PHP500 per motorcycle / 45 min
SAN JACINTO to RESORT PHP350 per motorcycle /30 min
DONSOL to PILAR to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
- If you are coming from Donsol, you can hire a tricycle to take you to the PILAR port. This is about 30 minutes travel. The tricycle will charge is about PHP500. Refer to the above section on how to get to Ticao Island Resort from Pilar Port.
- Once you get to PILAR, you may follow the instructions as mentioned above.
LEGAZPI CITY to BULAN to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
- You need to get to the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL located beside SM City Legazpi. If you are already in Legazpi City, just find your way to the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL. If you are coming from the Bicol International (Legazpi) Airport, you will need to get a shuttle (PHP250 per passenger) to SM City Legazpi. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city center.
- From the LEGAZPI GRAND TERMINAL, take a UV EXPRESS VAN labeled BULAN. And tell the driver that you will get off at the PILAR PORT. Travel time is about 3.5 hours and the fare is PHP450 per seat. If you need more space, you can pay for more seats.
- From the BULAN PORT, you will need to take the RORO to San Jacinto. Schedule and details shown below:
BULAN to SAN JACINTO: 0700H and 1200H
SAN JACINTO to BULAN 0530H and 1000H - Upon arrival at SAN JACINTO, you can take a habal-habal (a motorcycle back ride) going to the resort.
SAN JACINTO to RESORT PHP350 per motorcycle / 30 min
MASBATE CITY to TICAO ISLAND RESORT
- Find your way to the MASBATE SEAPORT. If you are coming from the MASBATE AIRPORT, you can get a tricycle and it will only cost you about PHP100 for a 15 minute travel.
- From the MASBATE SEAPORT, you will need to take the ferry to LAGUNDI. Schedule and details shown below: The Fast Craft is more reliable and has a schedule of
MASBATE to LAGUNDI: 1000H / 1200H / 1400H / 1600H
LAGUNDI to MASBATE: 0700H / 0800H / 1100H / 1500H
The RORO is ideal for those that have their own vehicles and would like to take it to the resort. RORO schedule is
MASBATE to LAGUNDI: 1130H / 1200H
LAGUNDI to MASBATE: 0530H / 0630H - Upon arrival at LAGUNDI you can take a habal-habal (a motorcycle back ride) going to the resort. LADUNDI to RESORT PHP1,000 per motorcycle / 1 hour
REMINDERS:
(1) Rates and schedules for transportation (especially public transportation) may change without prior notice. Our team will do our very best to keep you informed of any changes and we will also keep our website information updated. You may also contact us before your date of travel to confirm scheduling.
(2) The sea ports can be chaotic. Please extend some patience. DO NOT give your luggage to porters unless you are ready to pay PHP100 per bag/luggage.