The only on-line database with routes, companies, ferries and ports. The Philippines have over 1300 ports. We only list ports interesting for inter-island passengers and vehicle transportation. Currently there are over 30 ferry companies in the Visayas. You find them here.
When the sea is calm you may prefer the ship trip because it means less stress than flying. You will have a lot of time to watch islands pass by, see other ships crossing and if you are lucky, you may observe flying fish and dolphins jumping.