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Hope this helps, the attached pdfs have costs and links for driving Manila to Dumaguete (2019) and Dumaguete to Manila Jan 2020). All links to Fastcat RORO and Google Maps for times. Petrol cost tracking was not finished, got lazy and its only about 800kms of driving and the roads get progressively better the further you get from Manila (Cebu excluded). As mentioned by others, all ferry trips needed Registration (OR and CR) before boarding and all costs in the attached are car two people in Air Con seats.

Schedule was a bit aggressive on the return to Manila with night driving in Mindoro to get to Calapan for the next morning ferry. The hotel links for Kalibo were excellent, the hotels in Bacalod were below average but functional.

I have these in excel also if it helps someone for planning, just let me know of needed.

 

I have been on many ferries all over the country with car or bike, and in all cases a photo copy of the vehicle documents (certificate of registration and official receipt of last payment of the fees, commonly referred to as OR/CR) was enough documentation for the vehicle. Bring multiple copies (sometimes they insist of keeping one for their records) and keep the originals somewhere safe. photo copies of drivers license / passport are also required sometimes, its a good idea to have a few of these around anyways.

generally, the more busy a connection is in terms of vehicle frequency, the easier and streamlined the process. ferries to some small islands can sometimes be complicated (and often have an erratic / hard to find out schedule), ferries that are highly frequented like the mentioned NegOr/South Cebu connection are easy.

I do not recall a single instance where they actually checked that my name matched the name on the vehicle registration, but it might cause some hassle if it doesn't and someone does check. In that case it may help to have a copy of the deed of sale or written permission of the registered owner handy. Any such document should be notarized since it isnt worth much here otherwise.

I would not say it is a total show stopper if you travel with a car thats not under your name, provided you have a notarized deed of sale from the registered owner as proof of ownership. the ownership change of the registration can be a bit of an ordeal which is why many dont do it when buying from a private seller. when buying from a dealer they should do that for you of course.

 

been on that ferry many times, and it surely fits into the "lots of traffic, many connections, least hassle" category, up to the point that you dont have to present OR/CR at all. But it's the exception to the rule, I am not aware of any other ferry where it's *that* simple.

 

The only ferry ride I have been on with a car is Dumaguete to Siquijor, a 90 minute ride. Cost is around 2300 one way and includes the driver. You can easily research island travel and costs. Be warned, if you buy a car in the Philippines make sure the rego is in your name before you hit the road. You need proof of ownership and latest receipt for payment of rego to get it on board a ferry.

 

Thanks all. A fellow forum member and innkeeper has offered me luggage storage. I also see commercial lockers are available in Manila and Cebu. I have done Bohol previously. For Mindanao, I don't care. LOL

My first thoughts are to buy a micro-van on Luzon and tour the island. Then Cebu, Leyte, Samar, and later Negros. I have no idea about ferry costs.

 

Done that a few times no problem and dont recall any problems with ferry use neither, if there's space you roll on.
( that's on the short hops, maybe larger ships and bigger journeys require documentation )

 

Find somewhere as a 'base' - Manila would be best if you wish to search all over the Philippines (but, obviously, somewhere else if you want to explore just another island or two) as it is the air travel hub. Stay in a hotel for a few days and then ask them to store your luggage (online hotel sites often state if storage is available) - when you come back then stay a day or two and repeat.