🏝️Port of Buyabod
About this place
On the eastern Marinduque coast in Santa Cruz, the Port of Buyabod is one of the province's main maritime gateways — connecting Marinduque to Talao-Talao / Dalahican Port in Lucena City and serving as the launching point for Maniwaya Island boats. For most visitors heading to Maniwaya, the trip starts here.
What the Port Connects
- Buyabod ↔ Lucena (Quezon) — passenger and vehicle ferry route - Buyabod ↔ Maniwaya Island — pumpboat departures for resort guests and day-trippers - Buyabod ↔ Mongpong / Ungab — the same boats that run Maniwaya itineraries also stop at the Ungab Rock Formation
Together, these routes make Buyabod one of the busiest non-Balanacan ports in Marinduque.
Practical Info
- Phone: +63 918 501 4746 - Address: F3J4+576, Santa Cruz, Marinduque - Coordinates: approximately 13.4669°N, 122.0518°E - Hours: Active throughout the day; specific schedule depends on the boat operator - Pricing: Fares vary by route and operator — coordinate with your destination resort for boat-package rates
Coordinating a Maniwaya Boat
The standard pattern for Maniwaya travelers:
1. Confirm your resort booking on Maniwaya (Wawie's, Islas Moriones, Marikit-na, etc.) 2. The resort coordinates the pumpboat pickup at Buyabod — most include this in their packages 3. Arrive at Buyabod with enough buffer for the boat departure 4. Boat ride to Maniwaya is typically under an hour
Day-trippers without a resort can negotiate boat rentals directly at the port — rates run higher than included resort transfers.
What to Bring
- Cash for fares and any port-side incidentals - Valid ID for passenger manifest - Sun protection — boat rides and the port itself are open-air - Motion-sickness medication if needed - Light packing — pumpboats have limited deck space
Why It Matters
Port of Buyabod is more than just a transit point — it's the structural backbone of the Santa Cruz–Maniwaya tourism flow. Every photograph of Palad Sandbar and every Maniwaya beach memory passes through this port. For travelers, it's also a useful waypoint: the surrounding Santa Cruz town center is a short tricycle ride for groceries, ATM stops, and pasalubong runs before crossing to the island.
Best Time to Visit
Mornings, when crossings are most reliable. Sea conditions can cancel afternoon trips, especially June through October. Showing up before 8 AM gives you the best shot at a same-day departure.
What to Bring
How to Get Here
Buyabod is the Sta Cruz port barangay — the standard departure point for Maniwaya bancas. From Sta Cruz Centro, a 10–15 minute tricycle ride. From Balanacan Port (RoRo from Lucena), jeepney to Sta Cruz Centro then tricycle out to Buyabod.
Local routes, fares, and ferry schedules can shift without notice — and travel times depend on weather, traffic, and tide. Confirm fares and timing with the driver or locals before you set out.
Contact & Links
Local Verification
For questions about access, local advisories, or whether this place is currently operating, contact the local LGU before you go.