Puerto Princesa Cruise Port
Puerto Princesa, Philippines · Pacific
Cruise ships dock at Port of Puerto Princesa — Main Cruise Berth, Puerto Princesa.
Alongside berth at the Port of Puerto Princesa; the city is small but the headline sights are far.
At a glance
Port summary
Puerto Princesa is a manageable city call, but most highlights — the Underground River, Honda Bay, Iwahig fireflies — are 30 to 80 km from the pier and need pre-booked transport.
Cruise dock
🚢 Port of Puerto Princesa — Main Cruise Berth
Cruise ships dock alongside at the Port of Puerto Princesa on the south side of Puerto Princesa Bay. The city centre is about 1.5 km / 20 minutes' walk along Rizal Avenue.
📍 Latitude: 9.743518, Longitude: 118.727697
See dock on port map →Getting to Puerto Princesa
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line shuttle runs from the wharf to Baywalk or the city centre; ask onboard for the schedule.
📍 Cruise-line shuttle stop at the wharf gate
Metered taxis are scarce; most rides are flat-rate vans or sedans arranged via hotels or tour operators.
📍 Outside the wharf gate or via hotel call
Tricycles are the local mainstay — fix the fare before you climb in; ₱20-30 in town, ₱100-150 for longer rides.
📍 Tricycle stand at the wharf gate
Private van with driver is the only practical way to reach the Underground River (80 km) or Iwahig (15 km); book before arrival.
📍 Pre-booked driver meets at the wharf gate
City centre is about 1.5 km along Rizal Avenue; pavements are uneven and the road carries traffic — most cruisers prefer a tricycle.
📍 Walk out of the wharf gate toward Rizal Avenue
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Bring Philippine pesos in small denominations for tricycles, boat fees and lunches; cards are unreliable outside city hotels.
Things to do
Puerto Princesa Underground River
⭐ Highlight
UNESCO subterranean river snaking 8 km through limestone caves on Palawan's west coast.
🕐 Early morning slot to avoid afternoon rain
Puerto Princesa Baywalk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Seafront promenade south of the wharf with food stalls, sunsets and evening live music.
🕐 Late afternoon to sunset
Sabang Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Long white-sand beach at Sabang — usually the lunch stop before or after the river cave.
🕐 Around the river cave visit
Honda Bay Cowrie Island
🏖️ Beach
Honda Bay's most developed snorkel island with lunch huts and shallow reef.
🕐 Late morning when sun lights the reef
Honda Bay Starfish Island
🏖️ Beach
Honda Bay sandbar named for the starfish that gather in its shallow turquoise water.
🕐 Mid-day high tide for the clearest water
Palawan Wildlife Rescue & Crocodile Farm
Short stop🎯 Activity
Conservation centre breeding the endemic Philippine crocodile, with guided enclosure walks.
🕐 Mid-morning before midday heat
Ugong Rock Adventures
🎯 Activity
Community-run limestone caving and zipline park on the road to the Underground River.
🕐 Morning before the heat builds
Iwahig Firefly Watching
🎯 Activity
Evening paddle through firefly-lit mangroves on the Iwahig River — rare for day-call cruises.
🕐 Strictly after dusk
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Pale-blue cathedral on Rizal Avenue, built in 1872 and rebuilt after WWII.
🕐 Late afternoon when the facade catches the light
Palawan Heritage Center
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Compact museum on Fernandez Street covering Palawan's tribes, marine life and Spanish-era history.
🕐 Mid-morning before the heat builds
Palawan Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Provincial museum at Mendoza Park with archaeology, Tabon Cave finds and ethnographic displays.
🕐 Mid-morning
Mitra Ranch
📸 Viewpoint
Hillside ranch and viewpoint with a wide panorama over the city and Honda Bay.
🕐 Late afternoon for clearer air
Plaza Cuartel
Short stopother
Spanish-era garrison ruin and WWII memorial to American POWs killed here in 1944.
🕐 Pair with the cathedral next door
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Puerto Princesa?
- Your ship docks directly at the Puerto Princesa cruise terminal in Philippines.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Puerto Princesa?
- Walking into Puerto Princesa from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Puerto Princesa centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Tuk-tuk, Other transport, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Puerto Princesa?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Puerto Princesa independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Puerto Princesa and are cards accepted?
- Puerto Princesa uses the Philippine Peso. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Puerto Princesa cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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