Basco Seaport

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Basco Seaport or Port of Basco is a seaport in the island of Batan in the Province of Batanes, Philippines. The port is located in the western coast of the island and and just about 350 meters from Basco town center.

The Port of Basco accommodates mainly cargo vessels from Metro Manila. It also serves passengers and cargo to the nearby islands like Itbayat.

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Coordinates: 20°26’50.7″N 121°58’00.4″E

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Seaport Name:

Basco Seaport

Location:

20°26’50.7″N 121°58’00.4″E | View Map

City:

Basco Town

Province:

Batanes

Island:

Batan

Operated By:

Philippine Ports Authority

Owned By:

Philippine Ports Authority

Type of Harbor:

Passenger Port | Cargo Port

Wharfs:

Piers:

Shipping Companies:

Services:

None

Website:

None

NEED TO KNOW

This seaport serves as an inter-island passenger and cargo port.

It serves the town of Basco and its surrounding area. It is located in the town with just 350 meters distance from the center of the city or approximately 1 minute with light traffic.

Mostly cargo vessels are docked at the port. Pump boats are available for passenger journeys to nearby islands.

The following is what you need to know when using a seaport and/or ferry in the Philippines.

Tickets for long journeys are usually booked ahead of time while tickets for short journeys can be purchased at the port right before the departure. Space is limited and is on a First-Come-First-Served basis.
It is required for passengers to present their valid ID upon check-in. No ID to present, no check-in.
Tickets are usually non-transferable. Presented valid ID should match the passenger’s name as encoded on the ticket.
At least 30 minutes before departure time is required for passengers to check-in.
To check-in, pre-printed tickets or tickets bought at the port must be presented together with the check-in slips.
Passengers may be required to pay in cash local taxes such as terminal fee and environmental fee.
All passengers must go through security inspection before proceeding to the pre-departure area.
Each passenger is allowed to bring one (1) hand-carried baggage upon check-in.
Bringing of pets is allowed if the pets are securely put inside a cage. Upon check-in, a permit from the Bureau of Quarantine must be presented for passengers with pets. This includes fighting roosters.
The boats, especially for short journeys, have the tendency not to leave on time and may be late or earlier than scheduled depending on the passenger situation (e.g. boat gets filled immediately).
Porters, hustlers, and tourist guides are normally seen around passenger ports especially targeting tourists to offer their services.
Boat trips may be cancelled or rescheduled based on weather conditions and happens often. Make sure your itinerary is flexible enough to accommodate possible delays and changes.
To protect our oceans, please DO NOT throw garbage into the sea. Dispose of trash in a receptacle provided onboard the vessel.