Montenegro Shipping
Boarding Requirements
A printed paper copy of your e-ticket is strictly required at check-in and boarding.
Refunds
- Carrier Fault: Full refunds are permitted in accordance with MARINA MC 2018-07 if the delay or cancellation is attributable to the carrier.
- Passenger Fault: Tickets are non-refundable if the failure to travel is due to passenger fault.
Rebooking
- Deadline: Rebooking and ticket re-validation must be completed at least 12 hours before departure.
- Forfeiture: Any ticket not used on the specified date, or not rebooked/re-validated within the required timeframe, is considered USED and non-refundable.
Minors and Infants
- Child Fare (Ages 0–7): Eligible for a 50% discount (half-fare rate).
- Unaccompanied Minors: Must be at least 15 years old to travel alone.
- Required Documentation: Unaccompanied minors must present a Birth Certificate and a signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form. Note that select port terminals may also require a local LGU certification.
Discounts (Senior Citizens, PWDs & Students)
- ID Requirement: The valid ID presented upon check-in and boarding must match the exact ID details provided during ticket issuance.
- Booking Notice: Discounted fares are verified and issued exclusively at port ticket counters and accredited outlets and cannot be processed online.
Health & Medical Guidelines
Sick Passengers
Information Unavailable Please contact the port office prior to travel for specific medical clearance requirements.
Pregnant Passengers
- Up to 28 Weeks (1st–6th Month): Permitted to travel, provided they present a Medical Certificate confirming fitness for sea travel issued no earlier than 1 day before departure.
- 29 Weeks and Above (7th Month onward): Strictly not permitted to travel.
Pets & Animals
Pets are permitted onboard (particularly on RoRo vessel routes such as Batangas–Puerto Galera) under the following conditions:
- Restraints: Dogs must be kept on a leash and muzzled at all times. Small pets should be placed in secure carriers.
- Documentation: Owners must present a Veterinary Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and proof of up-to-date vaccination records.
- Shipping Permit: A valid Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) Shipping Permit is required. Note that BAI permits are typically one-way; a new permit must be obtained for the return journey.
- Destination Rules: Always verify any local destination port requirements prior to travel.
Plant Shipments
Information Unavailable Please inquire directly at the port ticket counter for current plant transport policies.
Luggage & Excess Baggage
Each passenger is allowed a maximum of 2 pieces of hand-carried luggage.
Transport of Remains (Cadaver)
Information Unavailable Please contact customer support or the port office directly for requirements regarding human remains transport.
Customer Support
- Email:
- Phone: (043) 740-3201
- Facebook: Montenegro Shipping Lines Official Facebook Page