Public boat
Maya to Malapascua ferry times
Outrigger boats leave when they fill up, roughly on the hour. Here is the working timetable plus any notices from the island.
Maya to Malapascua
- Public Boat · bangkaFirst boat of the day ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangkaMay not run if low demand ₱240 Delayed
- Public Boat · bangkaLast boat - not guaranteed ₱240 Delayed
Malapascua to Maya
- Public Boat · bangkaFirst boat of the day ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangka ₱240
- Public Boat · bangkaMay not run if low demand ₱240 Delayed
- Public Boat · bangkaLast boat - not guaranteed ₱240 Delayed
Timetable last edited 24 Apr 2026. Boats wait to fill (around 10 passengers) so departures drift. Status flags are set by hand from island reports.
Fares and fees
₱240 per person each way. Expect a small luggage fee (roughly ₱50 to 100) and a one-time ₱100 environmental fee, usually collected at Maya.
Missed the last boat?
Private charters run on request and cost roughly ₱3,000 to 5,000 for the boat. Otherwise there are simple rooms around Maya for the night.
Rough weather
In typhoon season (June to November) the coast guard can suspend crossings. The island status page shows sea conditions and notices.
Questions people ask
What time is the first boat from Maya to Malapascua?
The first public boat leaves around 07:30 in the morning, once it has enough passengers.
Do I need to book the public boat?
No. Buy your ticket at the port and wait for the next boat to fill. Only private charters need arranging in advance.
How long is the crossing?
Usually 30 to 45 minutes depending on the sea.