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How to Get to Siquijor from Cebu And Vice Versa

Siquijor is an island located approximately 170 kilometers south of Cebu City. The quickest route to travel from Cebu to Siquijor is via Tagbilaran, but you can also reach Siquijor by bus and ferry from Liloan or Dumaguete. Journey time ranges from 5.5-8 hours and fares start at 685 PHP ($12.50).

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FastCraft Cebu to Siquijor via Tagbilaran, Bohol, and vice versa

✓ Option 1

OCEANJET

PORT: Cebu City Pier 1 and Siquijor Port

TICKETING OUTLET: Cebu City Pier 1 and Siquijor Port

TRAVEL TIME : 5-6 hours

Trip Schedules
Cebu to Siquijor via Tagbilaran (DEPARTURE TIME)	Siquijor to Cebu via Tagbilaran (DEPARTURE TIME)
01:00 PM (DAILY)	08:20 AM (DAILY)

Passenger Ticket Prices
TOURIST (AIRCON)	PHP 1,600.00

The passenger ticket fare depends on which accommodation you choose. Students, senior citizens, and PWDs can avail of the discounted prices as long as they can provide a valid I.D. Minors gets a 50% discount.

NOTE: There is a 20% discount to the regular fare if you are planning a round trip. Tourist Class will be PHP 1,600.00.

Contact them at:

ROBLE SHIPPING INC.

Address	:	Cebu City Pier 3 Office and Siquijor Pier
Booking Offices	:	Cebu City Pier 3 : (032) 412-3183 & (032) 401-3971 Siquijor Office Address: North Poblacion, Siquijor Philippines Phone: 0923-725-3732 Email:siquijor@oceanjet.net
Email Address	:	siquijor@oceanjet.net

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Slowboat Cebu to Siquijor via Lite Shipping and Vice Versa

Lite Shipping is another ferry operator offering direct trips from Cebu to Siquijor.

However, this is a roll-on roll-off ship, so the journey takes longer at around 10 hours.

The ferry departs every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from Cebu Pier at 13:00 and docks at 23:00 at Larena Pier on the northern side of the island.

Tickets are available on 12GoAsia for 715 PHP ($13).

✓ Option 1

Separate Booking: Cebu to Siquijor via Tagbilaran

PORT: Cebu City Pier 3 and Tagbilaran Port in Bohol

TICKETING OUTLET: Outside Pier 3, SM City Cebu Ground Floor or book your ticket at any affiliated partner or agents

TRAVEL TIME: 4-7 hours excl. transfer time

COST: 1,015 PHP ($18.50)

The journey we discussed above is by far the most convenient when traveling by ferry. However, if this ferry is fully booked, there is also an option to book the two ferry trips separately.

This is also a great option if you’re planning to make a short stopover in Bohol before continuing to Siquijor.

Step 1: Cebu to Tagbilaran by Ferry

Duration: 2-4 hours

Cost: 540 PHP ($9.50)

For this first part of the journey from Cebu to Bohol, there are three ferry companies available.

Lite Shipping ferries are the cheapest option with standard ferry tickets selling at 465 PHP ($8). However, this 4-hour journey to Tagbilaran is also the slowest option. The ferry has a daily departure at 22:00, plus an additional 13:00 trip every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

If you prefer to get there quicker, you can book the OceanJet or the Chealsea SuperCat ferry which takes only 2 hours. Rates for a standard class ticket start from 915 PHP ($16.50), and you can also book business class tickets for a few dollars more.

Lite Shipping Trip Schedules
Cebu to Tagbilaran (DEPARTURE TIME)	Tagbilaran to Cebu (DEPARTURE TIME)
01:00 PM every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday	11:59 AM – Sunday – Thursday
10:00 PM – Monday – Saturday	10:59 PM – Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday

Ticket Prices
Economy	PHP 370.00 per person
Standard	PHP 370.00 (Room Rate)
Tourist	PHP 520.00 (Room rate)

FARE DISCOUNTS

STUDENTS – 15%
SENIOR CITIZEN / PWD – 12% VAT + 20%
MINOR – 50%

Make sure to book a ferry heading to Tagbilaran Port since there are two other ports in Bohol — Tubigon and Getafe Port — that are 1.5-2 hours away.

Step 2: Cebu to Tagbilaran by Ferry

Duration: 2-3 hours

Cost: 475 PHP ($8.50)

The same ferries operate on the Tagbilaran to Siquijor route. OceanJet offers one daily trip to Siquijor Port with fares from 910 PHP ($16.50) on BookAway.

Meanwhile, Lite Shipping ferries are available only every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 20:00. Standard tickets for this ferry are cheaper at 475 PHP ($8.50) at the port. 12GoAsia also offers tourist tickets for 860 PHP ($15.50). With this ferry, you’ll arrive at 23:00 at night in Larena Pier.

Travel time to Siquijor is 2-3 hours.

Lite Shipping Trip Schedules
Tagbilaran to Larena, Siquijor (DEPARTURE TIME)	Siquijor to Tagbilaran (DEPARTURE TIME)
08:00 PM every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday	7:00 PM – Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Ticket Prices
Economy	PHP 385.00 per person
Standard	PHP 475.00 (Room Rate)

FARE DISCOUNTS

STUDENTS – 15%
SENIOR CITIZEN / PWD – 12% VAT + 20%
MINOR – 50%

Contact them at:

LITE SHIPPING

Address	:	Cebu City Pier 3 Office Cebu City, Philippines
Customer Care	:	Trunklines: Cebu City Pier 3 Office: +639778225483 / +639989995483 / +63925347583
Website	:	https://liteferries.com.ph/lite-ferries-schedule/
Email Address	:	TBA

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Cebu to Siquijor via Liloan by Bus and Ferry

✓ Option 1

CEBU CERES BUS

PORT: Cebu City Pier 1 and Larena, Siquijor Port

TICKETING OUTLET: Cebu City Pier 1 and Larena, Siquijor Port

TRAVEL TIME : 6.5 hours

Cost: 685 PHP ($12.50)

Instead of taking ferries from Cebu to Siquijor, you can also travel mostly overland. This journey takes about 6.5 hours when coming from Cebu City.

You will first travel to the south of Cebu by bus and then take a ferry to Siquijor. This used to be a popular option because it is the cheapest option available.

But since the pandemic, ferry companies started to operate less frequently. The only ferry now departs at 02:00 after midnight and arrives in Siquijor at 04:00, which we think is too early to start your journey on the island. You can think about it as saving a night on accommodation though!

Step 1: Cebu City to Liloan Port by Bus + Ferry

Duration: 4.5 hours

Cost: 410 PHP ($7)

From the South Bus Terminal in Cebu City, you can take a bus bound for Liloan Port. This port is located in Santander, a town at the southern tip of Cebu island. From here, you’ll take a ferry that goes straight to Siquijor.

You can board the bus with “Liloan Port” on its sign. If it’s not available, you can also take a bus with the sign “Bato via Oslob.” This bus will pass through Santander.

A ticket costs 410 PHP ($7) for an air-conditioned bus. The first trip is at 03:00, and there are bus departures every 2 hours until 21:00.

The ferry bound for Siquijor departs at 02:00, so even if you take the last bus, you still have to wait a few hours at the port.

Bus schedule from Cebu to Liloan
Ceres Cebu South (DEPARTURE TIME)	Siquijor to Cebu via Tagbilaran (DEPARTURE TIME)
03:00 AM – 9:00 PM(DEPARTURE EVERY 2 HOURS)

Passenger Ticket Prices
TOURIST (AIRCON)	PHP 410.00

You can buy your tickets at the bus terminal in Cebu or aboard the bus.

If you’re coming from towns outside of Cebu City, ask your hotel where you can hail a bus bound for Liloan Port.

Step 2: Liloan Port to Siquijor by Ferry (Maayo Shipping Lines)

Duration: 10 hours

Cost: 275 PHP ($5)

The only company with trips from Liloan Port to Larena Pier in Siquijor is Maayo Shipping.

The ferry departs at 02:00 every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, so it’s best that you arrive at Liloan Port the night before. On Sundays, they also have a 07:00 trip.

A ferry ticket costs 275 PHP ($5) for a 2-3 hour ferry ride to Siquijor.

Ferry schedule from Liloan,Cebu to Larena,Siquijor
Maayo Shipping Lines (DEPARTURE TIME)	Larena,Siquijor to Liloan, Cebu (DEPARTURE TIME)
02:00 AM (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday)	02:00 AM (Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday)
07:00 AM (Sundays)	07:00 AM (Sundays)

Passenger Ticket Prices
STANDARD CLASS (NON-AIRCON)	PHP 605.00
TOURIST CLASS (AIRCON)	PHP 770.00

FARE DISCOUNTS

STUDENTS – 15%
SENIOR CITIZEN / PWD – 12% VAT + 20%
MINOR – 50%

Contact them at:

Address	:	Cebu Ceres South and Larena, Siquijor
Booking Offices	:	Siquijor Office Address: Larena, Siquijor Philippines
FB Page:	:	Maayo Shipping

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Cebu to Siquijor via Dumaguete by Bus + Ferry

✓ Option 1

PORT: Dumaguete,Port and Larena, Siquijor Port

TICKETING OUTLET: Dumaguete and Larena, Siquijor Port

TRAVEL TIME : 7-8 hours excl. transfer time

Cost: 795 PHP ($14.50)

For this option, you’ll take a bus + ferry from Cebu to Dumaguete, a town on the neighboring island of Negros Oriental. From here, there are several ferry trips bound for Siquijor.

The total travel time when traveling via Dumaguete is 7-8 hours. We would suggest taking this option only if you also plan to explore Dumaguete which offers a few attractions on its own.

Step 1: Cebu to Dumaguete by Bus + Ferry

Duration: 6 hours

Cost: 600 PHP ($10.50)

At the South Bus Terminal in Cebu, there are regular buses to Dumaguete since this town is also a major destination in the south. For this first leg of the trip, the total travel time takes 6 hours, including a 30-minute ferry ride.

Ceres Bus offers hourly trips from 06:00 to 17:00 daily for 480 PHP ($8.50) per person. Note that you also have to pay for the ferry ticket to Dumaguete, which costs 120 PHP ($2.10).

In Bato Port in Santander, the bus will directly board the ferry bound for Negros Oriental. You will have to get off the bus, pay for your ferry ticket, and then sit in the ferry’s passenger seating area.

Once the ferry docks at Tampi Port, you’ll have to board the bus again. Dumaguete Port is still 40 minutes away. You can inform the bus driver or conductor that you wish to be dropped off near the port, which is just a few meters away from the bus terminal.

Bus schedule from Cebu to Dumaguete
Ceres Cebu South (DEPARTURE TIME)	(DEPARTURE TIME)
06:00 AM – 11:00 PM(10x Departures a day)

Passenger Ticket Prices
TOURIST (AIRCON)	PHP 480.00

Considering the travel time of the bus and the ferry schedule to Siquijor, it’s best to depart Cebu before noon to make it to the last ferry trip at 19:10.

You can buy your bus ticket at the terminal or on the bus.

Step 2: Dumaguete to Siquijor by Ferry

Duration: 1-2 hours

Cost: 195 PHP ($3.50)

There are three main ferry companies operating between Dumaguete and Siquijor: OceanJet, Montenegro Lines, and Aleson Shipping.

Tickets start from 195 PHP ($3.50) for the bigger ferries. If you want to get to Siquijor a bit quicker, you can take the OceanJet ferry in just an hour, but fares are pricier at 510 PHP ($9).

There are two ports on Siquijor island, and all ferries from Dumaguete arrive at Siquijor Pier.

Ferry schedule from Dumaguete to Siquijor
Montenegro Lines (DEPARTURE TIME)	Aleson Shipping Lines (DEPARTURE TIME)
07:00 AM	10:00 AM
2:00 PM	06:00 PM

Passenger Ticket Prices
Montenegro Lines	PHP 195.00
Aleson Shipping Lines	PHP 200.00

Only OceanJet can be booked online via BookAway. Tickets for Montenegro Lines and Aleson Shipping can only be bought at the port.

It is easy enough to buy tickets at the port, especially on weekdays and during off-peak season. If you’re traveling on a weekend or in the summer (March to June) though, we highly recommend booking online to ensure a seat.

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Cebu to Siquijor by Flight (Currently not operating)

PORT: Mactan Cebu National Airport

TICKETING OUTLET: ONLINE

TRAVEL TIME : 40 minutes

Cost: 4,500 PHP ($82)

Pre-pandemic, the fastest means of traveling directly from Cebu to Siquijor was to book a chartered flight with Air Juan.

Air Juan offered 1 seaplane flight daily, departing from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The flight used to depart at 13:00 and would arrive at Siquijor Airport at 13:40.

The small airport is only about 15 minutes away from Siquijor’s town center. A one-way trip used to cost 4,500 PHP ($82).

Conclusion

There are 4 options to go to Siquijor from Cebu. You can opt for the fast boat or the slow boat. But nevertheless, the boats are clean and properly maintained. Enjoy sailing, wanderers!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook.