Atienza InterIsland Ferries releases April 2026 sailing schedule for Manila–Coron and El Nido routes

As the summer travel season kicks off, Atienza InterIsland Ferries Inc. has announced its official sailing schedule for April 2026, including trips between Manila, Coron, and El Nido. As Palawan continues to be among the Philippines’ most popular island destinations, the new schedule provides more convenient options for travelers to organize their holidays, family outings, and weekend escapes.

Atienza InterIsland Ferries, famous for its picturesque sea routes, provides passengers with an alternative mode of transportation to flying, enabling them to take in the breathtaking views of the ocean while hauling more luggage and cargo. The April sailing schedule includes trips by M/V October Lavender, M/V June Aster, and M/V May Lilies, with some trips including a stop in Coron or Linimangcong.

Passengers traveling from Manila to Coron may choose from the following sailings:

M/V October Lavender

• April 1 (Wednesday) – 11:00 PM
• April 11 (Saturday) – 2:00 PM
• April 18 (Saturday) – 11:00 AM
• April 25 (Saturday) – 3:00 PM

M/V June Aster

• April 8 (Wednesday) – 12:00 Noon
• April 15 (Wednesday) – 6:00 PM
• April 22 (Wednesday) – 12:00 Noon
• April 29 (Wednesday) – 9:00 AM

For those heading to El Nido, passengers may board either M/V June Aster (with stopover in Coron) or M/V May Lilies:

M/V June Aster (Stopover in Coron)

• April 8 – 12:00 Noon
• April 15 – 6:00 PM
• April 22 – 12:00 Noon
• April 29 – 9:00 AM

M/V May Lilies

• April 10 (Friday) – 11:00 AM
• April 18 (Saturday) – 11:00 AM
• April 25 (Saturday) – 5:30 PM

Passengers returning from Palawan also have several options:

Coron to Manila

M/V June Aster

• April 4, 11, 25 (Saturdays) – 6:00 PM
• April 18 (Saturday) – 5:00 PM

M/V October Lavender

• April 5 (Sunday) – 6:00 PM
• April 14 (Tuesday) – 11:30 PM
• April 22 (Wednesday) – 1:00 PM
• April 29 (Wednesday) – 12:00 Noon

El Nido to Manila

M/V June Aster (Stopover in Coron)

• April 4 – 7:00 AM
• April 10 – 5:00 PM
• April 17 – 8:00 PM
• April 24 – 5:00 PM

M/V May Lilies (Stopover in Linimangcong)

• April 13 (Monday) – 5:00 PM
• April 21 (Tuesday) – 5:00 PM
• April 27 (Monday) – 5:00 PM

With Holy Week and summer vacation periods likely to raise passenger traffic, it is recommended that passengers book their tickets in advance. Also, it is recommended that passengers arrive at the port of departure before the scheduled time to allow for check-in and processing.

With these scheduled trips, Atienza InterIsland Ferries remains committed to improving sea links between Metro Manila and Northern Palawan. Passengers are advised to check the company’s official pages for updates or possible changes in the schedule due to weather conditions.

You may visit the Atienza Interisland Ferries operator page where their contact information is available.