Mabila Seaport

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ABOUT

Mabila Seaport or Port of Mabila is a passenger port in Barangay Mabila, municipality or town of Sarangani in Davao Occidental Province. The seaport is located on eastern the shore of Balut Island and facing Sarangani Island.

The seaport is the main entry point to Sarangani Islands group in Southern Mindanao area. It serves passengers from Balut Island to destinations like Sarangani Island and General Santos City. Travel time from General Santos City by small ferry or pump boat is around 6-8 hours.

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Coordinates: 5°24’45.5″N 125°25’32.4″E

FAST FACTS

Seaport Name:

Mabila Seaport

Location:

5°24’45.5″N 125°25’32.4″E | View Map

City:

Sarangani Town

Province:

Davao Occidental

Island:

Balut

Operated By:

Sarangani Municipality LGU

Owned By:

Philippine Port Authority

Type of Harbor:

Passenger Port

Wharfs:

Piers:

Shipping Companies:

None

Services:

Website:

None

NEED TO KNOW

This seaport serves as an inter-island passenger port.

It serves the town of Sarangani and its surrounding area. It is located in the town with just 500 meters distance from the center of the town or approximately 2 minutes with light traffic.

Pump boats are available for passenger journeys.

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.