Island Star Express

4.4
16 customer reviews
  • About
  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About Island Star Express

To get to the most picturesque islands you cannot avoid taking a ferry. Some destinations are served by larger and more stable car ferries, others are connected by smaller but faster high speedboats or catamarans. If you easily get seasick, avoid travelling by catamaran which rides the waves when the sea is rough – rather opt for a high speed boat as it cuts the water what results in a less rock-and-rolling trip. Also, taking a seat on an upper open-air deck may help weather high waves. Island Star Express offers online tickets for ferry trips – it is not even necessary to pop in at their office to buy one.

What are the Main Stations of Island Star Express?

Island Star Express ferries travel to a number of popular destinations. The list of the stations serviced by Island Star Express includes but is not limited to:

  • Cagban Jetty Port
  • Kalibo Airport
  • Caticlan Airport

What are the Most Popular Routes of Island Star Express?

What are the Ferry Classes & Prices of Island Star Express?

The rule of thumb is the faster the boat, the higher the price is. Before booking, decide whether you need an express service or slower options are also acceptable. The rates for the latter are much more affordable. Yet the difference in the travel time may be really huge, so always check how long the ferry trip takes before you book your ticket. Also, the availability of some classes can be limited and always requires advanced booking. Always remember to check the pier your boat leaves from and docks at to choose the most convenient one for your onward trip and read other travellers' reviews.

Pros & Cons of Ferry Travel

Pros of Ferry Travel

  • To take a ship is the only way to reach some of the islands. And in many cases – some of the most beautiful, postcard and paradise islands you have always wished to go!
  • Different ticket classes are often available so you will be able to choose the fare, level of comfort, travel time, and schedule which suits you best.
  • Book online to save time – on many routes, booking in advance is an absolute must. In the first place, it concerns longer trips, trips on busy periods like national holidays, long weekends or high season. It is a good idea to book at least several days prior to your travel date if your route is served by a limited number of trips per day, too.
  • Travelling by ferry is fun. It is always nice to have a look at the places you have visited from another angle – well, in this case – from water. Almost any destination looks terrific from water and you will have a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.

Cons of Ferry Travel

  • Getting seasick is the major concern for ferry travellers. The longer is the trip and the rougher the sea is, the more chances to feel your stomach protesting. To make your trip more enjoyable, take the medicine half an hour before your trip and follow our recommendations from above.
  • Ferry trips are highly weather dependent. It means that on rainy days departures can be delayed or even cancelled. It is not an uncommon thing to close the ferry connections even with bigger islands during stormy weather for several days. It means you should keep this possibility in mind if your ferry trip connects with a flight – chances to get to the mainland later than expected can be high during certain periods.
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Island Star Express Popular Routes

Boracay - Caticlan Airport
04:30, 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
Caticlan Airport - Boracay
05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
Kalibo Airport - Boracay
05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30
Boracay - Kalibo Airport
04:30, 05:30, 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
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Island Star Express Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port04:3005:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port05:3006:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port06:3007:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port07:3008:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port08:3009:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port09:3010:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port10:3011:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port11:3012:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port12:3013:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port13:3014:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port14:3015:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCaticlan AirportCagban Jetty Port15:3016:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport06:3007:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport07:3008:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport17:3018:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport16:3017:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport15:3016:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport14:3015:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport13:3014:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport12:3013:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport11:3012:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport10:3011:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport09:3010:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport08:3009:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortCaticlan Airport05:3006:050h 35m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortKalibo Airport17:3020:002h 30m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortKalibo Airport06:3009:002h 30m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortKalibo Airport16:3019:002h 30m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortKalibo Airport15:3018:002h 30m
Bus + FerryCagban Jetty PortKalibo Airport14:3017:002h 30m

Island Star Express Stations

Cagban Jetty PortKalibo AirportCaticlan Airport

Island Star Express Company Reviews

D R
Fast & easy
Bus Bus + Ferry, Island Star Express, Dec 30, 2023
J V
Promised a bus ride but ended up riding a commuter van. The bus left earlier than the agreed schedule.
Bus Bus + Ferry, Island Star Express, Sep 2, 2023
S O
Our flight was delayed, but they took care of it at no extra cost. Pick-up and transfer were also smooth.
Bus Bus + Ferry, Island Star Express, May 5, 2023
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Bus Bus + Ferry, Island Star Express, Mar 4, 2024
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Bus Bus + Ferry, Island Star Express, Jul 29, 2022
4.4
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93.8% of 16 travelers were presumably happy with Island Star Express as they left good or no review