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El Nido To Coron By Ferry: Everything You Need To Know

El Nido To Coron By Ferry: Everything You Need To Know

While travelling around the Philippines, I had been told there was no ferry from El Nido to Coron, we would have to travel back to Cebu then fly to Coron. This is definitely not true! To help you avoid the confusion and get a clear idea of how to get from El Nido to Coron by ferry, I wrote this blog post. Coron boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the Philippines and is also one of the least tourist populated islands making it an ideal destination for a dream vacation set in a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

HOW TO GET FROM EL NIDO TO CORON

Throughout this blog I am going to delve into the details about how you can get from El Nido to Coron by ferry and then book your ticket online through a great platform called 12Go. There are currently a handful of ferry choices to decide between when making the commute which offer different departure times, travel lengths and ticket pricing depending on which type of ferry and class you decide to travel on.

The journey from El Nido to Coron by ferry can take between 3 hours and 30 minutes up to 5 hours in travel time, with ticket prices beginning at $41 with the most expensive being $51. Once again the cost depends on which type of ferry and also class you decide to go by. To ensure that you are able to get on the exact ferry of your choice to fit travel plans, it is a great idea to pre-book your ticket online with the best way being through 12Go. Here you will be able to check out all of the finer details of each trip too!

Following on from discussing each ferry option to commute from El Nido to Coron, I will then share with you information around the best time to visit the beautiful island, how long you should spend there and how you can get around it. 

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

BEST WAY TO BOOK YOUR FERRY TICKET ONLINE FROM EL NIDO TO CORON

If you don’t have the free time to read through this entire article at this moment in time there’s no need to worry. First of all I would suggest saving this blog for when you do, and secondly I can jump straight to the information you are wanting to know so you can start planning your getaway to Coron.

When it comes to pre-booking a ticket online you will want to head over to the fantastic platform called 12Go. Here you will be able to view every ferry option available for each day alongside departure times, leaving stations, lengths of commute and the cost per ticket. This is going to assist you in finding the perfect commute for you from El Nido to Coron by ferry.

Although, if you have got a bit of time right now to keep reading on then I suggest you do as I am also going to share with you things such as the key points good to know ahead of booking your ticket online and travelling, how you can get over to your departure station in El Nido and the must-do activities that you are going to want to check out once you reach Coron.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

FERRY OPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM EL NIDO TO CORON

At present, there are 6 different ferry options for you to get from El Nido to Coron all departing from El Nido Ferry Terminal and arriving in either Coron Port or Coron Pier which are just over 300m away from each other. These are…

Option 1
The first ferry of the day departs from El Nido at 7am and arrives into Coron Pier at 12pm after a 5 hour commute meaning you get to the island in good time to spend the second half of your day settling in and going for a short explore. When choosing this option you can then decide between booking to travel in tourist class for $47 or business class for $51 with the tour operator Island Water. The main difference between these two is that the business class seats are a lot more comfortable. To book your ticket online for this journey from El Nido to Coron head over to 12Go.

Option 2
The second ferry of the day that will take you from El Nido to Coron departs at 12pm and arrives at Coron Port for 4.30pm after a commute time of 4 hours and 30 minutes with a high speed ferry operated by Montenegro Shipping Lines. To pre-book this ticket online from El Nidi to Coron it will cost you $47, making it an affordable route to choose. This ferry also boasts free W-Fi on board.

Option 3
This is the cheapest ferry that you can pre-book online from El Nido to Coron costing just $41 per person. You will depart El Nido at 12.30pm and arrive at Coron Port at 5.30pm making the travel time 5 hours and one of the longest options, however that just gives you more time to soak up the beautiful views. The journey is operated by Atienza Shipping and is a tourist class ferry. To book your ticket online check out 12Go.

Option 4
Tour operator Atienza Shipping also operates this ferry which leaves El Nido at 12pm, arriving at Coron Port for 4.30pm, making it a 4 hours and 30 minute commute. This hosts a tourist ferry which also only costs $41 per person but is that extra bit earlier than the previous option due to the design of the boat. If you are interested in pre-booking this journey then you will want to visit 12Go.

Option 5 and 6
There are two ferries going from El Nido to Coron which both depart from El Nido at 12.30pm and arrive at Coron Pier at 4pm after a 3 hours and 30 minutes travel time, making them the quickest option to book. These ferries are operated by Jomalia Shipping and give the options of booking a air con seat or open air seat. The main difference between these two commutes is the price, as one costs $47 with the other costing $48. To find out more details and pre-book this ticket online go to 12Go.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

KEY POINTS

Here are some great key points to know ahead of booking your ticket online and travelling from El Nido to Coron by ferry

Most affordable ferry option from El Nido to Coron
The cheapest ferry you can pre-book online from El Nido to Coron is one of the two 12.30pm departure options operated by Atienza Shipping Lines which both cost just $41 per person.

Quickest ferry option from El Nido to Coron
The fastest ferry that you can take from El Nido to Coron is one of the 3.30pm departures which get to Coron for 4pm, taking just 3 hours and 30 minutes in travel time, operated by Jomalia Shipping.

Arrival and check in times at El Nido Ferry Terminal
When taking a ferry from El Nido to Coron you need to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 60 minutes prior to departure time stated on your ticket, and have check in at the latest 30 minutes before the ferry leaves. I would suggest being approximately 15 minutes earlier for both of these times to avoid any queues and the chance of not being allowed to board if you are late.

Luggage allowance on the ferry from El Nido to Coron
When it comes to what you are allowed to bring onboard a ferry from El Nido to Coron they are quite similar however there are some slight differences.

Island Water allows you to take two pieces of hand luggage with a combined weight of between 15 kg to 40 kg, if this exceeds you will be asked to pay extra. Montenegro Shipping Line has an allowance of two pieces of luggage. Atienza Shipping lets its guests take 25kg with them each. Jomalia Shipping doesn’t state how much you can take with you, however I would stick with a rough guess of it being the same as the other three operating lines.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

HOW TO BOOK YOUR FERRY TICKET ONLINE FROM EL NIDO TO CORON

The most convenient way to book your ferry ticket online from El Nido to Coron is through the brilliant platform called 12Go. On this online booking site you will be able to compare all of the ferry options available for you to make the commute. Details on 12Go include departure and arrival times, where the ferry leaves from and gets in at, the length of the commute, who operates each journey and ticket price comparison.

Not only that, it also holds all of the key information that you will need to know before booking your ticket online and then making the commute. Another great benefit to using this site is that you will then have a main point of contact should you need to change any details, or for them to get in touch with you if there are any alterations to your pre-booked ticket.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

HOW TO GET TO YOUR DEPARTURE STATION IN EL NIDO

Before making the journey from El Nido to Coron, you will first need to head to your departure station. The most accessible way to get to El Nido Ferry Terminal is by taking a tricycle or Jeepney. These are both very popular and affordable options. Alongside that they are an authentic way to commute about the island.

HOW TO GET TO YOUR FINAL DESTINATION IN CORON

Once you have arrived by ferry from El Nido to Coron, you will then need to make the last part of your journey to your final destination on the island. Even though this is a petite island destination you have a few options to use for commuting around, which are;

  • Tricycle (an authentic form of transport)
  • Motorbike
  • Private or shared tour
  • By foot (the most affordable form of transport)

Before getting to Coron, I would suggest discovering how far away your final destination is from the arrival station and from that information figure out which is the most ideal form of transport for you.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

BEST TIME TO VISIT CORON

If you are looking to have a memorable vacation with picture perfect weather then the best time to visit Coron is during the months of December through to and including April as it is classed as their dry season. This is when rainfall is at its lowest with temperatures hitting between 27 to 31 degrees high and having full sunshine days. However, if you want to visit Coron during a quiet period you would need to go May or November as this is part of their low season which also offers discounted prices.

HOW LONG TO SPEND IN CORON

The ideal amount of time to spend on the beautiful island of Coron is 3 to 4 days. This gives you a chance to soak up the breathtaking views, explore around the white sand beaches, check out some water sports and even get to discover the underwater world without having to do everything in a rush. You can go at your own pace and fall into the authentic way of tropical island life.

MUST-DO ACTIVITIES IN CORON

Here are a handful of bucket list adventures you are going to want to check out when you visit Coron…

Discover the Coron Lagoon
Here you will be welcomed through a small gap in between cliffs, that you will need to swim along, to the most beautiful turquoise water lagoon that is surrounded by simply stunning landscape. You will want to make sure you take a snorkel with you so you can admire the gorgeous underwater world.

Go island hopping
This is a great day out on the ocean and exploring around some famous landmarks situated throughout the surrounding islands. You will be mesmerised by the incredible sights you will see whilst floating along the crystal clear waters that is home to an array of interesting sea creatures.

Dive into history
Below the ocean surface is a whole new world filled with magical historic features from wrecks that were found years back. You have the opportunity to take a deep dive to check it all out and see how in great condition they have kept whilst also appreciating how unique they are.

Take part in watersports
There is so much to do to get your adrenaline pumping when it comes to watersports in Coron. You can have a go at activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, the banana boat, clear kayaking and more. You are in for an absolute treat and memorable time.

Check out the local town
It wouldn’t be a true island trip to Coron if you didn’t go to see the local town. Here you will be able to wander around the markets, be immersed within the culture and get a true feel for this beautiful island. You can even take a hike up to the top of Mt. Tapyas and go to see the stunning saltwater hot springs.

El Nido To Coron By Ferry

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Emi Harnianti

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

Hi do you know if theres morning schedule for the ferry from el nido to coron

Patrick Sullivan

Wednesday 31st of January 2024

Hi ! I have a 125 motorcycle, will they allow it on the boat between Coron

Rohit

Thursday 8th of February 2024

@Patrick Sullivan, I have the same question. Hopefully they will.If you an update please let me know :)

Ty Howard

Monday 18th of December 2023

I was wondering if I could get to Quran today from El Nido?

Anisa Hadiputri

Thursday 17th of October 2019

Hmm, I used the link to purchase tickets online but only managed to find tickets for the fast ferry instead. Does anybody here know how I could purchase the slow ferry instead?

Tammy Wilkings

Saturday 10th of August 2019

Hi Jackson. Question for you. We are headed to Philippines from Canada to meet friends who moved to KL. We are a family of 4; kids 7&9(active boys). We have booked all bar the first 8 nights. We're having a hard time deciding on where to go. Been told by many we should book accommodation and travel as its Dec 17-24 thats left unbooked. We land in Manila. We are thinking either Bantayan and Malapascua Islands via Cebu. Or Malapascua and Bohol. Although we have also looked at Manjuyod Sandbar and Apo Island. Not sure what to add to latter destination (likely Bohol). For a family, what would you suggest? Is there even a wrong choice? We are going to Boracay, El nido and Coron after. Thx