The fastest and most convenient way to reach Iloilo is by air but Iloilo can also be reached by sea, especially if you prefer a more leisurely and scenic journey. There are passenger ships and ferries that travel between Iloilo and various ports in the Philippines. Some common routes include Manila to Iloilo, Bacolod to Iloilo, and Cebu to Iloilo. Major shipping companies that operate these routes include 2GO Travel, Montenegro Shipping Lines, and SuperCat. The following are the seaports in the province of Iloilo.
Map of Seaports in Iloilo
Port of Iloilo – Fort San Pedro
Port of Iloilo in Fort San Pedro is a major seaport in the City of Iloilo in the Western Visayas Region. It is situated on the southeastern coast of Panay Island, facing the Iloilo Strait. The port is within the city’s urban area, making it easily accessible to both residents and travelers. It is about 3 kilometers away from downtown Iloilo or about 10 minutes travel by car. It is one of the major ports of entry in the Philippines.
The seaport serves as cargo, passenger and RoRo (Vehicle Transportation) port.
Read more: How to Travel to Iloilo from Cebu
Port of Iloilo – Parola Wharf
The Parola Wharf of the Port of Iloilo is a seaport in Moulle Loney Street, Iloilo City Proper. It is situated on the mouth of Iloilo River in southeastern coast of Panay Island. It is less than 2 kilometers away from Plaza Libertad in downtown Iloilo or about 5 minutes travel by car.
It is a passenger port serving travelers from Iloilo City to the towns of Buenavista and Jordan in Guimaras island.
Read more: How to Get to Iloilo from Guimaras and Vice Versa
Iloilo Fastcraft & RoRo Terminal
The Iloilo Fastcraft and RoRo (Vehicle Transportation) Terminal is a seaport in the district of Lapuz, Iloilo City. It is situated on the Iloilo River in southeastern coast of Panay Island. It is less than 2 kilometers away from the Iloilo Provincial Capitol via Muelle Loney Street in downtown Iloilo or about 5 minutes travel by car.
It is a passenger and vehicle transportation port serving travelers from Iloilo City to Bacolod City on Negros island.
Read more: How to Travel to Iloilo from Bacolod City
Iloilo-Jordan RoRo Port
The Iloilo-Jordan RoRo (Vehicle Transportation) Port is one the two seaports (the other one is Iloilo Fastcraft & RoRo Terminal) in the district of Lapuz, Iloilo City and one of the two main entry points to Iloilo City from Guimaras Island. It is also situated on the Iloilo River and it is less than 2 kilometers away from the Iloilo Provincial Capitol via Quirino-Lopez Bridge and Rizal Street, Lapuz, Iloilo City or about 3 minutes travel by car.
It serves as a passenger and vehicle transportation port for travelers from Iloilo City to Jordan on Guimaras island.
Read more: How to Get to Iloilo from Guimaras and Vice Versa
Port of Dumangas
The Port of Dumangas is one of the two (the other one is the Iloilo Fastcraft & RoRo Terminal in Iloilo City) main entry points to the province of Iloilo from Negros Island. The port is situated at the southern coast of the municipality of Dumangas, specifically in Sitio of Nalu-oyan, Barangay Sapao. It is about 10 minutes ride from Dumangas Public Plaza or about 6 kilometers distance via Dumangas-Sapao-Nalu-oyan Road. When coming from downtown Iloilo City, it is about 40 minutes travel by car or about 26 kilometers distance via Coastal Road.
It serves as a passenger and vehicle transportation port for travelers from Dumangas and nearby municipalites in Iloilo Province to Bacolod City in Negros Occidental.
Read more: How to Travel to Iloilo from Bacolod City
Port of Estancia
Port of Estancia is a government-operated seaport located in the eastern coast of the municipality of Estancia. The port is about 3 minutes walk from Estancia Public Market in Estancia Poblacion. The seaport is about 120 kilometers away from Tagbak Bus Terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City or around 2 hours and 30 minutes car ride.
It serves passengers traveling from Iloilo to nearby islands such as the popular Isla Gigantes and Sicogon Island in Carles, Iloilo. The seaport is also a major fish port in northern Iloilo.
If you are already in Panay Island, you can reach Iloilo from other provinces by land and sea. There are buses and vans that connect Iloilo to neighboring provinces like Antique, Aklan, and Capiz. From these provinces, you can take a short land trip to the nearby seaports and then take a ferry or pump boat to Iloilo.
Further Reading: Iloilo Airport
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