Coron to El Nido Ferry Schedule 2023

Coron and El Nido are two of the favorite island destinations in the country. We’re not wondering why, these pieces of paradise in Palawan are worth the trip wherever you’re from.

Coron boasts some of the country’s best diving and snorkeling spots, plus breathtaking lagoons and underwater sceneries like Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoons.

Table of Contents

1 Where to Ride Coron to El Nido via Ferry
2 Montenegro Lines Rates
3 Related Destinations

El Nido, on the other hand, is home to picturesque attractions and secret destinations such as Big and Small Lagoons and Snake Island, which you can explore through a different set of tours.

From Manila to Coron, you can travel by AirSWIFT or book a 2Go ferry straight to Coron. If you only plan to visit the latter, there’s an option to fly from Manila to El Nido directly via Airswift.

Planning to visit both islands? You can go from Coron to El Nido and vice versa by riding a Montenegro Line, Phimal Fast, Jomalia Shipping, or Atienza Shipping Lines ferry! It’s cheap and fast, and you’ll get there in just a little time. Scroll down to learn how you can easily travel to these places via sea:

Where to Ride Coron to El Nido via Ferry

Montenegro Lines is a domestic shipping line based in Batangas, which offers quality ferry services to different provinces and islands around the country. They have routes from Coron to El Nido and vice versa, with a travel time of 3.5 – 4 hours.

Montenegro Lines Rates

Ferry rates cost Php 1,760 for both routes. Discounts apply to students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and children from 3 – 7 years old. You can contact Montenegro Lines for details.

All passengers get to enjoy amenities such as comfortable seats, a cool air-conditioning system, a television set, and a comfortable room on board.

The number of passengers is limited to 260 people per day, so book ahead.

Montenegro Shipping Lines Schedule

montenegro-ferry-schedule — Photo via Facebook: Montenegro Shipping Lines

Coron to El Nido

Boats depart from Coron to El Nido at midnight every day. You can present your e-voucher on your phone, or a printed copy for verification. A terminal fee of Php 20 is required, and you’ll get a green ticket before boarding. Find tickets here.

El Nido to Coron

Daily trips from El Nido to Coron are scheduled at 6 a.m., so remember to wake up early. Here’s a tip: the boarding will open an hour before the departure, so arrive at around 5 a.m. to pick the best seats. The Port fee is Php 20. Find tickets here.