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How To Get From Cebu To Bohol
Ferries are one of the most convenient and cheapest modes of transportation to get to Bohol from Cebu and vice versa. Visitors can reach some of the best vacation and tourist destinations in Cebu and Bohol in 1.5 to 4 hours. Ferries are also a great way to see the cerulean sea and breathe the ocean air. Below are some of the region’s popular ferry services, schedules, and rates.
OceanJet Cebu to Bohol Ferry
Arriving in Tagbilaran, Bohol
If you take a ferry from Cebu to Bohol, your disembarkation port will be Tagbilaran Port. From this port, you can avail many transportation options to reach the city and the island of Panglao.
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OceanJet
OceanJet is a popular ferry service serving strategic Luzon and Visayas routes. The ferry service has several daily trips between Cebu and Tagbilaran, Bohol, and vice versa, and offers three types of accommodations: Open Air Class, Tourist Class, and Business Class. The average travel time between Cebu and Bohol is 2 hours.
OceanJet’s ferry schedule is as follows:
Here is the OceanJet ferry service Cebu to Tagbilaran schedule:
Cebu to Tagbilaran Ferry Schedule (Daily)
| Trip # | Departure (Cebu) | Arrival (Tagbilaran) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:10 AM | 7:10 AM |
| 2 | 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3 | 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4 | 8:20 AM | 10:20 AM |
| 5 | 9:20 AM | 11:20 AM |
| 6 | 10:40 AM | 12:40 PM |
| 7 | 11:40 AM | 1:40 PM |
| 8 | 12:20 PM | 2:20 PM |
| 9 | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11 | 3:20 PM | 5:20 PM |
| 12 | 4:20 PM | 6:10 PM |
| 13 | 5:40 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | 6:40 PM | 8:40 PM |
Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
Schedules can change slightly depending on the weather or operations.
| Cebu to Tagbilaran and Vice Versa Ferry Rates | |
| Open Air/Tourist Class | Business Class |
| P800 to P960 | P1200 – P1400 |
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Ocean Fast Ferries, Incorporated
- Location: Pier 1, Cebu Pier Area, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
- Telephone: +63(32)255 7560 | +63 (32) 255 0115
- Mobile: 0917 638 0000 | 0922 857 5500
- Socials: facebook.com/oceanjet
- Website: oceanjet.net
SuperCat
The SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, commonly known as SuperCat, is another popular ferry service under Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation. Supercat offers three types of accommodations: Economy Class, Tourist Class, and Business Class. While all three include a television unit and a 15kg luggage allowance per passenger, the Tourist and Business classes are air-conditioned and have seats with armrests and access to comfort rooms. The average travel time between Cebu and Bohol is 2 hours.
Here’s the updated schedule and rates for SuperCat Fast Ferry Cebu to Tagbilaran:
Cebu to Tagbilaran SuperCat Ferry Schedule
| Trip # | Departure (Cebu) | Arrival (Tagbilaran) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5:50 AM | 7:50 AM |
| 2 | 8:15 AM | 10:15 AM |
| 3 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 4 | 1:15 PM | 3:15 PM |
| 5 | 3:35 PM | 5:35 PM |
| 6 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
Fare Rates (One-way)
| Passenger Type | Tourist Class | Business Class |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | PHP 500 – PHP 550 | PHP 900 |
| Student | PHP 500 | PHP 800 |
| Senior / PWD | PHP 447 | PHP 715 |
| Child (3–11 yrs) | PHP 325 | PHP 500 |
Notes
- Around 6 daily trips from Cebu to Tagbilaran
- First trip: 5:50 AM / Last trip: 6:00 PM
- Schedules and fares may change depending on weather or operational updates
SuperCat Cebu Pier
- Location: Pier 1, Aduana North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
- Mobile: +63 (032) 233 7000
SuperCat Tagbilaran Pier
- Location: City Wharf, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
- Mobile: +63 (038) 501 9472
Socials: facebook.com/supercatfastferry
Website: supercatschedule.com/Home
FastCat
FastCat offers three types of accommodations: Economy Class, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Their vessel features an elevator for PWDs, a room exclusive to Senior Citizens and PWDs, a snack bar, and a car deck. Premium Economy and Business Class passengers are seated in air-conditioned rooms with LCD television, while Economy Class passengers are seated on the sundeck. The average travel time between Cebu and Bohol is 1.5 hours.
Here is the updated schedule and fare table for the FastCat ferry service Cebu to Tubigon (Bohol) route:
Cebu to Tubigon (Bohol) FastCat Schedule (Daily)
| Trip # | Departure (Cebu) | Arrival (Tubigon, Bohol) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2 | 7:30 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 3 | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 4 | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Travel time: about 2 hours
FastCat Passenger Fare (Cebu to Tubigon and vice versa)
| Class | Estimated Fare (PHP) |
|---|---|
| Economy | PHP 436 |
| Premium Economy | PHP 488 |
| Business Class | PHP 541 |
Important Notes
- FastCat operates via Tubigon Port, not Tagbilaran Port.
- Travel from Tubigon to Tagbilaran City takes about 1 to 1.5 hours by land.
- Discounted fares are available for students, seniors, and children.
- Schedules and fares may change depending on weather and operations.
Cebu Port
- Location: Arellano Boulevard corner McArthur St., Barangay San Roque, GP Building, Pier 2, Cebu City
- Mobile: 0908 619 9108
Tubigon Port
- Location: Barangay Pooc Occidental, Tubigon City, beside Tubigon Cultural Center
- Mobile: 0948-985-6247
- Telephone: (632) 8831 5200 | (632) 8831 5212 | (632) 8842 9341
- Website: fastcat.com.ph
Trans-Asia
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Incorporated, another subsidiary of Chelsea Logistics, is a Cebu-based shipping company that services the Visayas and Mindanao region. Trans-Asia offers five types of accommodations, namely 2nd Class Non-aircon, 2nd Class Aircon, Tourist Class, Cabin, and Private Room. Each accommodation includes beds and air-conditioning units, apart from 2nd Class Non-aircon. Other amenities may vary by vessel, such as a restaurant, KTV room, clinic, chapel, prayer room, spa, viewing deck, and lobby. The average travel time between Cebu and Bohol is 4 hours.
Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Incorporated regularly posts its weekly schedule on its Facebook page.
| Cebu to Tagbilaran Ferry Schedule | Tagbilaran to Cebu Ferry Schedule |
| 12PM (Monday) | 10PM (Sunday) |
| Cebu to Tagbilaran and Vice Versa Ferry Rates | |||||
| 2nd Class Non-aircon | 2nd Class Aircon | Tourist Class | Cabin | Private Room | |
| Regular | P370 | P390 | P530 | P610 | P1,550 |
| Student | P331.84 | P356.88 | P459.84 | ||
| Senior/PWD | P296 | P312 | P424 | P488 | P1,240 |
| Minor | P305.13 | P327.51 | P410.72 | P463.53 | |
| Infant | P135 | P135 | P185 | P255 | P260 |
- Location: Trans-Asia Main Office, corner of MJ Cuenco Avenue and Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City
- Telephone: (032) 254-6491 local 236, 239, 244
- Socials: facebook.com/TransAsiaShippingLinesInc
- Website: transasiashipping.com
Lite Ferries
Lite Shipping Corporation was established in 1990 and serves key routes connecting the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Nowadays, Lite Ferries is known as one of the Philippines’ fuel-efficient shipping fleets, with engines that consume less fuel. The average travel time between Cebu and Bohol is 4 hours.
| Cebu to Tagbilaran Ferry Schedule | Tagbilaran to Cebu Ferry Schedule |
| 10PM (M to Sat) | 11:59AM (Sun, M, T, W, TH, Sat) |
| 1PM (M, W, Sat) | 11:59PM (Sun, T, TH) |
| Cebu to Tubigon Ferry Schedule | Tubigon to Cebu Ferry Schedule |
| 10PM (M to Sat) | 11:59AM (Sun, M, T, W, TH, Sat) |
| 1PM (M, W, Sat) | 11:59PM (Sun, T, TH) |
| Cebu to Bohol and Vice Versa Ferry Rates | ||
| Economy Class | Standard Class | Tourist Class |
| P370 | P370 | P520 |
- Location: 1022 Mj Cuenco, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
- Telephone: (032) 255-1721 to 23, 25, 26 | (032) 349-7349
- Mobile: +63 977 822 5483 | +63 998 999 5483
- Website: liteferries.com.ph
Ferry passengers are advised to book their tickets early as seats sell out fast, and ticket rates go up during peak season. Be aware of the ferry service’s personal luggage allowance, items with charges, and prohibited items on board. Be sure to bring important documents such as valid identification and ferry tickets. Passengers should check in at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled departure, or risk ticket cancellation and being denied boarding. Don’t forget to check the ferry service’s website and social media accounts for updated ferry rates, discounts, and promos.
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