Pedi e-Ticket vs Bookaway, 12Go, and Other Ferry Booking Platforms: What Makes Pedi Different

So many ways to book a ferry

If you have searched for ferry tickets in the Philippines, you have probably come across a few different options: global travel platforms like Bookaway and 12Go (also known as 12Go Asia), activity marketplaces like Klook, and the official websites and counters of the ferry operators themselves.

Each has its place. This guide explains how Pedi e-Ticket is different, so you can pick the right tool for your trip.

Bookaway and 12Go: built for travel across many countries

Bookaway and 12Go are international platforms for booking buses, trains, ferries, and transfers in many countries. They are a handy choice if you are backpacking through several countries and want one site for every leg of the journey.

Because they serve travellers worldwide, their experience is designed for a broad, international audience. Depending on the route and operator, some trips on these platforms may include extra booking or service fees, so it is worth checking the final price at checkout.

Pedi e-Ticket: built for travel within the Philippines

Pedi e-Ticket focuses on one thing: helping people book ferry trips within the Philippines. It is built by Pedi for Filipino travellers and visitors exploring the islands.

• Routes across the Visayas, Mindanao, and southern Luzon, including Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Iloilo, Bacolod, Batangas, and Calapan
• Fares shown in Philippine pesos
• Sign up with a Philippine mobile number
• Schedules and fares come from partner operators such as OceanJet

Same price as the ticket booth, no markup

Some e-ticketing platforms add a markup on top of the fare to cover their costs, so the ticket you buy online can cost more than the same seat at the port. Pedi e-Ticket does not mark up the fare: you pay the same boat fare as the ticket booth, with fares coming straight from the ferry operator.

Every fee is shown in the price breakdown before you pay. Pedi's service fee is usually waived, and some payment channels charge a small convenience fee, which you will see at checkout before you confirm.

Pay with the methods Filipinos actually use

Pedi e-Ticket supports local cashless payment channels, including e-wallets like GCash and Maya, QR Ph, online banking with local banks, and cards. The channels shown at checkout depend on current availability.

If you already use GCash or Maya every day, paying for your ferry ticket feels just as familiar.

One account with the Pedi app

This is the biggest difference. Pedi e-Ticket is part of the Pedi app ecosystem. Your Pedi account works on the web and in the Pedi app, so ferry bookings made while logged in show up in both.

Once you arrive, the same Pedi app lets you book a ride or a delivery. Global booking platforms get you onto the boat; Pedi is designed to help with the trip before and after it too.

Simple booking for families and groups

Book up to 10 passengers in one go with adult, child, and infant fares. Signed-in users can save frequent passengers, view all their trips under My Bookings, and download e-tickets for every passenger and every leg of a round or connecting trip.

Quick comparison

Here is a quick summary of when each option works best:

• Pedi e-Ticket: ferry trips within the Philippines at the same boat fare as the ticket booth, local payments like GCash and Maya, and one account with the Pedi app for rides and deliveries
• Bookaway and 12Go: multi-country trips across Asia and beyond, combining buses, trains, ferries, and transfers on one site
• Klook and similar marketplaces: bundling transport with tours, activities, and attractions
• Official operator websites and port counters: buying directly from a single ferry line

Which one should you use?

If you are hopping between countries, a global platform like Bookaway or 12Go can keep everything in one place. If your trip is in the Philippines, Pedi e-Ticket gives you a local experience: peso fares, familiar payment methods, and a Pedi account that keeps working after you step off the boat.

Ready to try it? Search a route on Pedi e-Ticket and book your next ferry in a few minutes.

A note on this comparison

Bookaway, 12Go, Klook, and OceanJet are trademarks of their respective owners. Pedi e-Ticket is not affiliated with Bookaway, 12Go, or Klook. Platform features, routes, and fees change over time, so check each platform for its current offering. This article reflects our understanding as of October 2026.

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