Samal Island Ferry Boat, Lantsa, and Bus Schedule and Rates

(As of August 22, 2022)

Nowadays you don’t have to worry on how you can access Samal Island even if you don’t have a private vehicle with you since there are already several options available that you can choose from to get to your chosen destination in the island either via Km. 11 Sasa Port or thru Sta. Ana Wharf. You may take the bus, ferry or ride the barge itself. Please see the equivalent prices per vehicle type for your reference.

Upon arriving at the Babak Port, you may also hire single motorcycles, multicab or tricycles to take you to the resort proper itself so basically, the mode of transportation is not a problem especially if you’re the adventurous type of tourist traveler.

Barge Rates/Schedule:

DavSam Ferry– Km13, Sasa, Davao City

Schedule: 

(UPDATE: July 29,2022 “The Davsam management would like to inform its valued customers that starting today July 29, 2022 will start its 24/7 operation to Davao-Samal-Davao. “)

  • First Trip – 6:00 AM Samal to Davao
  • First Trip – 6:00 AM Davao to Samal
  • Last Trip – 6:40 PM Samal to Davao
  • Last Trip – 6:40 PM Davao to Samal
  • 24/7 Operation

Schedule may change without prior notice. 

Rates (as of July 2022):

  • Person – Php 10
  • Light Vehicle- Php 250 (1 driver, 3 passengers free)
  • Bonggo, Canter, Elf and Mini Dump Truck – Php 300
  • Motor – Php 60 (free 2 pax)

Mae Wess Co Inc / Cole Inc – Km. 11, Sasa, Davao City

(UPDATE: December 21, 2021 – 24 hours operation)

Samal Island Ferry rates

Schedule:

  • First Trip – 5:00 AM
  • Last Trip – 11:00 PM
  • 24/7 Operation
Price
Person———————————————————————Php 20.00

Vehicle Rates (as of November 15,2022):

Take note that for every vehicle you bring, only 2 persons are charged for free while the excess number of passengers are charged at Php10 /person.

 

Vehicle TypePrice
Motorcycle & BicyclePhp 100.00
TricylePhp 200.00
Light Passenger Vehicles (4 Wheels-carrying passenger only-Php 250.00
Bongo, Elf, Canter and Mini Dump TrucPhp 300.00

 

Heavy Equipment:

 TypePrice
6 Wheels Dump Truck  (1 Driver and 1 Passenger Free)Php 800
6 Wheels Cargo TruckPhp 800
6 Wheels Transit MixerPhp 800
10 Wheelers Dump TruckPhp 1,000
10 Wheelers Cargo TruckPhp 1,000
TrailersPhp 3,000
CranesPhp 3,000
BuldozerPhp 3,000
Road RollersPhp 3,000
Mini Back-hoePhp 1,000
TracktorsPhp 1,000
FortliftsPhp 1,000

Lantsa to Talicud / Liner Rates:

SCHEDULE: (The boat schedule is not regular, they usually depart once it’s full, especially during peak season)
Sta. Ana Wharf (Davao) to Sta. Cruz Wharf (Talicud Island)
  • 9:00 AM (isla reta boat) to Isla Reta
  • 10:00 AM (Pacific) to Sta. Cruz port
  • 12:00 PM (Robjan ) to Sta. Cruz port
Sta. Cruz Wharf (Talicud) to Sta. Ana Wharf (Davao)
  • 6:10 AM (Robjan)
  •  6:15. AM (Talikud Express)
  •  3:00 PM (Pacific)
  •  3:00 PM (Isla Reta)
Rates:
  • Isla Reta Boat – Php 200/pax
  • Other Liner Boat – Php 130/pax

Lantsa Rates:photo 1

Schedule: 

  • 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Price
Person —————————————————————–Php 20.00
BicyclePhp 26.00 + Php2 Tax

Bus Rates:

Photo by Eshley Jhen Jhanel Diaz

 

Schedule:

  • First Trip – 6:00 AM Samal to Davao
  • First Trip – 6:00 AM Davao to Samal
  • Last Trip – 6:00 PM Samal to Davao
  • Last Trip – 6:00 PM Davao to Samal


7 comments

  1. I have this soil investigation project in Samal and I have to bring in my equipment loaded on a 6W Izusu close aluminum van. I will also have about twelve skilled workers who will be taking public transport to reach their destination in Samal. They will be in Samal for a period of two months. My vehicles, equipment and personnel will be coming from Antipolo, Rizal.

    What are the travel requirements to enter and work temporarily Samal Island.

  2. PAANO Po ba makapasok ng samal dyan Po Kasi ako nag tratrabaho . Hindi Po Kasi ako maka pasok dahil Wala daw kaming qrcode.. SANA Po matulungan niyo kami.. salamat

  3. May you send me the updated prices of 10 and 6 wheeler Trucks for this year?
    Thank you.

  4. Hello

    How often do the ferries travel to Samal Island from Davao?

  5. hi…are the rates similar even during peak seasons? we have plan to visit samal isaland next week

  6. hi !naa ba time schedule ang ferry boat? thanks

  7. i just want to tour samal resorts..m