Travelers planning trips to Bantayan Island should prepare for updated ticket prices as two major ferry operators adjust fares effective Monday, March 9, 2026.
Island Shipping set its new fares at P310 for regular passengers, P221 for senior citizens, P248 for students, and P155 for children aged 0 to 11.
Meanwhile, Super Shuttle Ferry raised its rates to P396 for regular passengers, P283 for senior citizens, P317 for students, and P198 for children aged 3 to 11.
Passengers are encouraged to verify schedules and ticket availability in advance, as the updated fares will apply immediately.
Travelers with specific requirements, such as children or senior passengers, should prepare valid identification to secure discounted rates.
Aznar Shipping, another key operator serving the Cebu-Bantayan route, has yet to release its new fare structure.
Travelers are advised to monitor announcements from the company before making bookings.
The fare adjustments come amid broader concerns about rising fuel costs, which continue to affect transportation services across the Philippines.
Government authorities have been closely monitoring the situation to prevent disruptions to supply and mobility for commuters and tourists alike.
Meanwhile, Malacañang reported that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. plans to certify a proposed measure granting him emergency powers to reduce fuel excise taxes.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President views the bill as timely, particularly with ongoing fuel price pressures affecting transportation and basic commodities.
Castro added that the Department of Finance, the Office of the Executive Secretary, and the Office of the President are coordinating to expedite the passage of the proposed excise tax cut.
Once Congress issues a committee report, the President may issue a certification of urgency to accelerate the bill’s enactment.
The move signals government efforts to address fuel cost concerns that have ripple effects on transportation fares, including those of ferry operators servicing key tourist destinations such as Bantayan Island.
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