Puerto Galera announces updated ferry fare rates for Batangas-Balatero routes effective July 2026
Written by: Nueva Anya Canoy
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Travelers heading to the popular coastal destination of Puerto Galera should take note of the newly implemented fare rates for sea travel via Balatero Port. The Public Information Office (PIO) of Puerto Galera has released a comprehensive list of updated tariffs for several major shipping lines, with changes becoming effective in mid-July 2026.
The adjustments affect both fastcraft and Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) services, impacting regular passengers, students, senior citizens, and vehicle transport. These updates are intended to provide clarity for tourists and residents commuting between the Batangas and Oriental Mindoro ports.
Galerian Water Transport Services
Effective July 17, 2026, Galerian Water Transport Services has updated its rates for fastcraft travel:
| Category | Tourist Class | VIP/Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ₱ 650.00 | ₱ 880.00 |
| Student | ₱ 520.00 | ₱ 700.00 |
| Senior Citizen/PWD | ₱ 460.00 | ₱ 630.00 |
| Child (3-7 y/o) | ₱ 320.00 | ₱ 440.00 |
Montenegro Shipping Lines
One of the region’s primary operators, Montenegro Shipping Lines, implemented its new tariff on July 13, 2026. The rates for passengers and vehicles are as follows:
| Category | Fastcraft | RORO |
|---|---|---|
| Full Fare | ₱ 663.00 | ₱ 460.00 |
| Student | ₱ 530.00 | ₱ 368.00 |
| Senior Citizen/PWD | ₱ 474.00 | ₱ 329.00 |
| Half Fare (3-7 y/o) | ₱ 332.00 | ₱ 230.00 |
| Private Car | ₱ 3,400.00 | – |
| Motorcycle | ₱ 1,360.00 | – |
Island Water Shipping Lines
Island Water’s updated fastcraft pricing took effect on July 17, 2026, offering two tiers of service for regular commuters:
| Category | Tourist Class | VIP/Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | ₱ 655.00 | ₱ 870.00 |
| Student | ₱ 524.00 | ₱ 696.00 |
| Senior Citizen/PWD | ₱ 467.86 | ₱ 621.43 |
| Child (3-7 y/o) | ₱ 327.50 | ₱ 435.00 |
Island Simara (RORO)
Island Simara provides additional RORO options with three distinct classes of service, effective July 17, 2026:
| Category | Regular | Business | VIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | ₱ 550.00 | ₱ 870.00 | ₱ 1,200.00 |
| Student | ₱ 440.00 | ₱ 696.00 | ₱ 960.00 |
| Senior Citizen/PWD | ₱ 392.86 | ₱ 621.43 | ₱ 857.14 |
| Child (3-7 y/o) | ₱ 275.00 | ₱ 435.00 | ₱ 600.00 |
| Private Car | ₱ 2,992.00 | – | – |
| Motorcycle | ₱ 1,196.80 | – | – |
The Municipality of Puerto Galera reminds the public that while these rates are current as of late July, they are subject to change based on shipping line updates. For further inquiries or confirmation of latest schedules, travelers may contact the PIO Puerto Galera at 0956-183-9099 or via email at [email protected].
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