2026 Tabaco, Albay, Bicol to Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol and vice versa: Santa Clara Shipping Schedule & Fares

RORO

4 hours 50 minutes

₱250.00

Summary

Last Updated February 2026

Santa Clara Shipping has daily ferry boat trips between Tabaco, Albay, Bicol and Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol. The travel time is around 4 hours 50 minutes. The ticket price for the passenger fare is ₱250.00. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount. The ferry type for this route is a RORO.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Tabaco, Albay, Bicol and Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol is 4 hours 50 minutes.

Tabaco, Albay, Bicol Terminal:

Tabaco Port

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Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol Terminal:

Virac Seaport

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Main Office

: Santa Clara Shipping Corporation, Maharlika Highway, New San Roque, Pili, Camarines Sur
: +69656174218
: +63544777499
: [email protected]

Tabaco, Albay, Bicol

: Tabaco Port, 171 Arellano St, Tabaco City, Albay
: [email protected]

Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol

: Virac Seaport, Port Rd, Virac, 4800 Catanduanes
: [email protected]

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Key Policies

Terminal Fee

P30.00

Check-In Time

Passengers should arrive at the terminal at least two hours before departure. Failure to check in at least 30 minutes before departure may result in ticket cancellation and forfeiture of the seat.

ID Requirements

A valid ID must be presented during check-in.

Baggage (Allowance, Excess, Unclaimed)

Passengers with full-fare tickets may bring up to 50kg of hand-carried baggage, following the carrier’s size guidelines.

Refunds and Rebooking

Refunds are granted if the issue is caused by the carrier and follow MARINA MC 2018-07 guidelines.

Transferrable / Non-transferrable Tickets

Tickets are non-transferable.

Rolling Vehicles

Rolling Vehicle Tickets (RVTs) are non-refundable and non-transferable unless revalidated within the allowed timeframe.

Other Important Information

Regulatory Fee: P10.00

Know Your Destinations

Bicol

The Bicol Region, located in the southeastern part of Luzon, is a destination that perfectly balances adventure, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, since the ferry is a RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off), it can transport not only passengers but also vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. However, there will be a different rate for the vehicle tariff or freight charge.

The average travel time for the ferry is 4 hours 50 minutes between Tabaco, Albay, Bicol and Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol.

Santa Clara Shipping has daily ferry trips between Tabaco, Albay, Bicol and Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol.

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

Tabaco to Virac Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
7:00 AM	10:50 AM

Virac to Tabaco Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
7:00 PM	10:50 PM

The ticket price for the ferry fare depends on the accommodation. Through Santa Clara Shipping, the fare is ₱250.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Regular	₱250.00

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 Santa Clara Shipping to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Santa Clara Shipping, 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 Santa Clara Shipping page.

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Santa Clara Shipping

Ferry Operator

Santa Clara Shipping Corporation is a well-known ferry operator in the Philippines, mainly serving the Bicol region and nearby islands. In partnership with Peñafrancia Shipping Corporation, they operate shared vessels and routes, providing dependable roll-on/roll-off (RORO) services for both passengers and cargo.

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2026 Tabaco, Albay, Bicol to Virac, Catanduanes, Bicol and vice versa: Santa Clara Shipping Schedule & Fares

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