Batangas to Calapan by Ferry (Schedule and Rates)

It was years ago when I first visited Calapan.

I was a TV segment producer then of a Public Affairs show of a major network in the country. We visited Calapan, the capital of Oriental Mindoro, for a mission and a story. I remember boarding a SuperCat passenger vessel from Batangas to Calapan, and it was my frist time to experience traveling by ferry from Batangas to the Mindoro island.

It was then that I realized that a lot travelers are going to Calapan, being the transport point to Southern Philippines. From Calapan, a lot of buses and vehicles travel the entire Mindoro island then ride another RORO going to Visayas’ Panay Island.

If you’re planning to travel to Calapan to explore more of the Mindoro island or other parts of Southern Philippines, here are the ferries to choose and their corresponding schedules.

 

OceanJet: Batangas to Calapan

OceanJet is a leading company that operates high speed crafts in different destinations in the Visayas and Luzon.

Currently, OceanJet has daily trips from Batangas to Calapan. There are ten trips from Batangas to Calapan and another ten trips from Calapan to Batangas (vice versa). Travel time between Batangas and Calapan through OceanJet  is one hour.

With it comes to fare, there are three types to choose from namely Open-Air, Tourist and Business Class. The fare for Open-Air and Tourist are both PHP 300 while Business Class is PHP 350.

You can book OceanJet’s Batangas to Calapan in advance through online. CHECK TICKETS HERE

Please note that rates and schedules can change without prior notice so always check online. You can also search for tickets and book via the form below.

 

Oceanjet Schedule

Batangas to Calapan
4:50 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:50 AM, 9:20 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:50 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:50 PM, 6:20 PM

Calapan to Batangas
4:50 AM, 6:20 AM, 7:50 AM, 9:20 AM, 10:50 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:50 PM, 3:20 PM, 4:50 PM, 6:20 PM

In case you need to contact OceanJet Offices in Batangas and Calapan, here are the details.

 

OceanJet Contact

Batangas Office
Terminal 3. Santa Clara Pier, Batangas City
Batangas, Philippines
Sun: 0923-727-5926
oceanjet.batangas@gmail.com

Calapan Office
San Antonio, Calapan Pier, Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Sun: 0925-802-9400
calapan@oceanjet.net

 

Starlite Ferries: Batangas to Calapan

Another option to travel from Batangas to Calapan is via Starlite Ferries. This is a RORO or Roll on/ Roll off service in the country that can transport both passengers and vehicles. If you’re going to bring your car while exploring Mindoro, this is the perfect option for you. Aside from Calapan and Batangas, Starlite Ferries also has services to other parts of Luzon and Visayas

Starlite Ferries have daily trips from Batangas to Calapan. Actually it is a total of 12 trips a day and another 12 trips from Calapan to Batangas (vice versa). Travel time of Starlite Ferries from Batangas to Calapan is 3 hours.

 

Star Ferries Schedule

Batangas to Calapan 
1:00 AM, 3:00AM, 5:00AM, 7:00A AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM.

Calapan to Batangas 
1:00 AM, 3:00AM, 5:00AM, 7:00A AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM.

PASSENGER RATES – Here are Starlite Ferries Passenger Rates
ECONOMY/OLD VESSEL
Regular -₱250.00
Student – ₱200.00
Senior – ₱179.00
Child (4-11) – ₱125.00
Infant (0-3) ₱25

TOURIST CLASS *only available for new vessels
Regular – ₱250.00
Student – ₱200.00
Senior – ₱179.00
Child (4-11) – ₱125.00
Infant (0-3) ₱25

BUSINESS CLASS *only available for new vessels
Regular – ₱300.00
Student – ₱240.00
Senior – ₱214.00
Child (4-11) – ₱125.00
Infant (0-3) ₱25

 

VEHICLE RATES

Motorcycle – 800
Below 3 m – 1,040.00
3 to 5.9 m – 1,800.00
6 to 6.9 m – 2,500.00
7 to 7.9 m – 2,840.00
8 to 8.9 m – 3,200.00
9 to 9.9 m – 3,600.00
10 to 10.9 m – 3,920.00
11 to 11.9 m – 4,300.00
12 to 12.9 m – 4,640.00

Container Van
20 ftr – 8,500.00
40 ftr – 12,500.00

Heavy Equipment
Small – 18,000.00
Medium – 20,000.00
Large – 22,000.00

You can now book Starlite Ferries from Batangas to Calapan online here – BOOK BATANGAS TO CALAPAN TICKET HERE

 

Starlite Ferries Contact Details
For Booking and Inquiries: Batangas: 09178366442; 09178196867 Calapan: 09178366115; 09065825026; 09178281933

 

FASTCAT: Batangas to Calapan

Honestly, Fast Cat is quite a standout when it comes to linking Batangas and Oriental Mindoro because of its speed. It can be comparable to other fast craft but what made this different is the ability to accommodate vehicles as well.  Also,  Fast Cat has a lot modern branding and design. This is also the country’s first and only catamaran RORO (Roll on/ Roll off) ferry.

Travel time of Fast Cat between Batangas and Calapan is one and a half-hour. Fast Cat has daily trips from Batangas to Calapan and vice versa. Below are the schedules

Batangas to Calapan Schedule
12:00 AM, 1:30AM, 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Calapan to Batangas Schedule
2:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM

 

Freight Rates of FastCat

Classification	Price
BICYCLE	P 215
BICYCLE WITH SIDECAR	P 430
MOTORCYCLE	P 1,100
TRICYCLE	P 1,290
LIGHT CARS/MULTICAB/OWNER	P 1,730
VAN/PICK-UP/SUV/SEDAN	P 2,160
4W ELF PASSENGER	P 2,590
6W ELF	P 3,020
MINI BUS	P 3,455
FORWARD	P 3,890
FORWARD LONG CHASIS	P 4,320
8W	P 4,750
10W	P 5,180
BUS	P 5,000
12W	P 5,615
14W	P 6,050
20 FOOTER  (22M)	P 13,500
40 FOOTER  (38M)	P 16,415
HEAVY EQUIP (SMALL 10-15 TONS)	P 12,600
HEAVY EQUIP (15-20 TONS)	P 17,100
HEAVY EQUIP (20-30 TONS)	P 22,600

Fast Cat Contact Details
In case you have concerns and you want to contact Fast Cat. Below is the contact details.
+ 632 842 9341 / 42
customercare.apfc@fastcat.com.ph
www.fastcat.com.ph

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SuperCat: Batangas to Calapan

Super Cat is a fast craft by 2GO Travel.  They have daily trips from Batangas to Calapan and vice versa to cater the need for passengers who wanted a more comfortable and faster mode of transportation.

They have ten trips from Batangas and then another ten trips from Calapan. Travel time is around 1 hour. The regular fare is Php 360. Below are the rates and schedules.

Fare rates
Regular – Php 360
Senior Citizen – Php 257
PWD – Php 288
Student – Php 306
Minors (3-11 years old) – Php 180

Here are the latest schedule of SuperCat between Batangas and Calapan.

Batangas to Calapan
6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM

Calapan to Batnagas
4:45 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM

 

Super Cat Contact Details

SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation (SFFC)

Address :
Pier 4, North Reclamation Area
Cebu City, Philippines

Customer Care : Trunklines:
(+63 32) 233-7000 (Cebu)
(+63 2) 528-7000 (Manila)
Website : https://www.SuperCat.com.ph
Email Address : SuperCat-Customercare@2go.com.ph

Batangas	:	Terminal 3 Brgy. Sta. Clara, Batangas City
Calapan	:	Passenger Terminal, Port Area, Brgy San Antonio, Calapan City

Hotels in Batangas

If ever you need to stay in Batangas or near Batangas port, here are some hotels and resorts to choose from. By staying at these properties, you don’t need to get stressed of your travel time from Manila to Batangas. You can stay at these hotels near the port so it would be easier for you to go to the pier and board the ferry. Less hassle and worries.

 

1. Dayton Hotel Batangas

Located at the heart of Batangas City, Dayton Hotel Batangas offers a comfortable stay for solo travelers, couples and groups with beautifully designed rooms and good customer experience. They have different types of rooms for every traveler like Standard rooms, Deluxe and Superior rooms.

Also, Dayton Hotel offers venues for celebrations and gatherings from small groups like Mezzanine for 40 people to huge venue like Dyna Hall that can accommodate up to 350 guests. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

 

2. Days Hotel Batangas

There might be a lot of hotels in the city or in the province, but Days Hotel Batangas boasts as the only hotel that is a member of the respected and prestigious hotel group – the Wyndham Hotel Group.  This hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms for every traveler’s tastes and needs. One thing for sure, they offer quality amenities and services for their guests.

For food lovers, their in house restaurant is sure to offer you only the best local delicacies that are truly Filipino and Batangueno.  For events and meetings, Days Hotel is huge enough to cater to your needs. They have function halls and meeting rooms for business and corporate events. CHECK ROOM RATE HERE

 

3. The Alpa Hotel and Restaurant

This hotel located along Tolentino Road, Kumintang Ibaba in Batangas City is tagged as a Top Value hotel in leading booking site Agoda for its quality rooms, amenities and service. This is good choice if you need to stay in Batangas to explore the province or if you’re planning to travel to Mindoro in the coming days. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

 

Hotels in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro 

If ever you need to stay a little longer in Calapan before you head to your destination, either exploring the entire Mindoro or moving on to other parts of Southern Philippines, here are the hotels and resorts to try in the city.

 

1. Filipiniana Hotel Calapan

This is a top hotel and resort in Calapan, known for its beautifully designed rooms, good amenities and chill resort vibes.  They offer deluxe and suite rooms to cater to their guests’ comfort and tastes. Events, company outing and meeting, they have all the needed facilities for that, all you have to do is just relax and enjoy the resort. CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

 

2. Rian Residences

This is actually an entire apartment ready for rent or stay located at the heart of Calapan. You have all you need when you decide to stay here, from the comfortable sala set, to TV and dining area. This is perfect for couples and small groups.  CHECK ROOM RATES HERE

 

Tourist Spots in Calapan

Although Calapan is overshadowed by the much popular Mindoro destination like Puerto Galera, there are still a lot of tourist spots and attractions in the city aside from the usual beaches. Some of these are the Mangyan Heritage Center, Sto. Nino Cathedral, Silonay Mangrove Conservation Area, Caluangan Lake and Calapan Nature Park.

 

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