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2025 El Nido to Coron and vice versa: Island Water Schedule & Fares

Fastcraft
5 hours
₱3519 ~ ₱3980

Trip Summary

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Island Water has daily ferry boat trips between El Nido and Coron. The travel time is around 5 hours. The ticket price for the passenger fare is from ₱3519.00 to ₱3980.00 depending on the accommodation but only if there are options to choose from. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount. The ferry type for this route is a fastcraft.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between El Nido and Coron is 5 hours.

Amenities

  • Aircon
  • Restroom
  • Canteen
  • WiFi
  • Power outlet
  • Entertainment

El Nido Terminal:

El Nido Ferry Terminal

Coron Terminal:

Coron Port

Contact Information

Main Office

Address
Island Water, Mandaue, Cebu
Mobile
+639478912988
Email
[email protected]

El Nido

Address
El Nido Ticketing Office, Beside Petron Gasoline Station, near El Nido Port

Coron

Address
Coron Ticketing Office, Infront of Brgy. Tagumpay Hall Coron, Palawan

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Key Policies

Check-In Time

Passengers must check in at least 45 minutes before departure.

ID Requirements

A valid government-issued ID such as SSS, PhilHealth, or Pag-IBIG is required at boarding. NSO certificates and police clearances are accepted; minors may present a birth certificate.

Baggage (Allowance, Excess, Unclaimed)

Each passenger may bring two hand-carried bags, with a total weight limit of 15kg and dimensions not exceeding 20cm x 40cm x 60cm.

Refunds and Rebooking

Fees for cancellations or changes depend on the specific case and circumstances.

Transferable / Non-transferable Tickets

Tickets are non-transferable.

Ticket Validity

Tickets are valid for the date and time of the booked trip, with rebooking and cancellation policies as stated in the itinerary.

Pets

Pets are allowed on Island Water vessels, with specific guidelines depending on the type of vessel. On fastcrafts, pets are permitted in open areas as long as they are leashed or kept in a pet carrier. On RoRo ferries like MV Isla Simara, pets are allowed in the Economy Class Lounge and open deck areas but are not permitted in air-conditioned rooms or Business Class. Regardless of the vessel, owners must ensure pets are leashed or caged, monitor them throughout the journey, and clean up after them. Travelers must also present a Health Certificate and a Shipping Permit issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry.

Pregnancy

Island Water ferries require pregnant passengers to present a recent medical certificate, attesting to their fitness to undertake sea travel before boarding.

Sick Passengers

Island Water ferries require sick passengers to present a recent medical certificate, attesting to their fitness to undertake sea travel before boarding.

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El Nido

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The average travel time for the ferry is 5 hours between El Nido and Coron.

Island Water has daily ferry trips between El Nido and Coron.

The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:

  • Aircon
  • Restroom
  • Canteen
  • WiFi
  • Power outlet
  • Entertainment

No, the ferry will not make a stop unless necessary or announced by the operator.

El Nido to Coron Schedule

Departure Time Arrival Time
1:00 PM6:00 PM

Coron to El Nido Schedule

Departure TimeArrival Time
7:15 AM12:15 PM

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through Island Water, the minimum fare is ₱3519.00 while the maximum fare is ₱3980.00.

AccommodationFare
Tourist₱3519.00
Business Class₱3980.00

Yes, normally in the Philippines, certain type of passengers can avail of discounted ticket fares. The discount can range up to 20% but this varies between passenger type. You can reach out to Island Water to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

Unfortunately, the ferry is a fastcraft and can only transport passengers and not vehicles.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Island Water, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our Island Water page.

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Ferry Operator

Island Water, a subsidiary of Shogun Ships Co., Inc., is a modern fast ferry service in the Philippines. Island Water connects travelers to various destinations, including Cavite City, Escolta (Manila), Binangonan, and Jalajala.