Siquijor to Cebu – Ferry Guide for Tourists

Planning your trip from Siquijor to Cebu?

Great choice, although we may be biased because we had a blast in Cebu exploring the waterfalls, canyoneering Kawasan falls and swimming with sardines in Moalboal.

Getting from Siquijor to Cebu is as easy as taking a ferry that will get you to Cebu city. However, should you want to get to Cebu from Siquijor to explore the southern region like Moalboal for canyoneering or Oslob for the whale shark, then a faster route will be the ferry to Dumaguete followed by various other transport methods.

If you want to know how to get from Siquijor to Cebu, this guide will help you find the best route regardless which part of Cebu you want to get to.

How to get from Siquijor to Cebu

There is 2 options to get from Siquijor to Cebu and the route you choose will depend where in Cebu you want or need to go. Below I will cover the routes, this way you will know which is best for your travel plan. And then further I will explain everything you need to know about each option.

Siquijor to Cebu City Ferry

I assume that anyone going to Cebu City from Siquijor is either heading to the airport, or otherwise making their way further north of the island. Either-way, if you need to get to the airport or you’re heading north, maybe to Malapascua for diving and snorkeling, then this is going to be the easiest route.

There is a direct ferry from Siquijor to Cebu which docks at the pier in Cebu City. The airport is about 15 km from the pier. The bus terminal is also in the city and there’s regular buses going north. →view Siquijor to Cebu ferry

Siquijor to Moalboal and Oslob

The fastest way to get to Moalboal or Oslob from Siquijor is through Dumaguete, a city on Negros island and is only separated from Cebu by a narrow straight. It’s going to be a fun experience that involves first taking a ferry to Dumaguete, a tricycle or jeepney to Sibulan pier, a short ferry to cross over to Cebu, and then a Ceres bus to Moalboal or Oslob.

While the journey takes around 5 to 6 hours in total it is still faster than taking the ferry to Cebu City and then traveling back down the island. →view Siquijor to Dumaguete ferry

Questions and answers

How long is the ferry from Siquijor to Cebu?

The direct ferry goes from Siquijor to Cebu pier at the city port and has a travel time of 4h 50m.

Is the ferry comfortable?

Yes, it’s a big high speed ferry with indoor seating with air condition, outdoor seating and also a business class section.

Should I book the ferry in advance?

There is only 1 ferry per day from Siquijor to Cebu and tickets often get sold out during peak season, holidays and weekends. If you have fixed travel dates, it is best to reserve tickets in advance which can easily be done online.

How to get from Siquijor to Cebu

Ferry Siquijor to Cebu

There is 2 ferries operating between Siquijor and Cebu. For the majority of tourists, travelers and even locals, the morning ferry is the best option. There is also a night ferry which departs at 9:00pm and has a travel time of around 10 hours.

The morning ferry departs Siquijor pier at 8:20 am and is scheduled to complete the journey to Cebu in 4 hours 50 minutes. There is 3 ticket options. Tourists class is inside with comfortable seating and air-condition. Open-air tickets is outside with seating that is comfortable enough, but maybe not for an almost 5 hour trip. And then there is business class tickets. This will get you really comfortable seating with lots of leg room.

The ferry from Siquijor to Cebu is via Bohol. Along the journey, the boat stops at Tagbilaran port in Bohol to drop off and pick up passengers before continuing the journey to Cebu. →book ferry seats here

Siquijor to Cebu via Dumaguete

If you’re going to Moalboal or Oslob or anywhere else in South Cebu, the route I’m about to explain will be the fastest way to get there.

There is 2 ferries every day from Siquijor to Cebu, one in the morning and the other in evening. Unless you plan spending the night in Dumaguete, then take the morning ferry.

It’s going to be an early start because the ferry departs Siquijor pier at 6:00am. You’ll also need to be there 1 hour ahead of departure to do check-in. So plan accordingly. →book ferry seats here

Dumaguete to Cebu

The ferry arrives in Dumaguete at 7:00 am. Take one of the tricycles outside the pier and ask the driver to take you to Sibulan Ferry Terminal. This terminal has regular ferries that operate every hour and go to Liloan, a port on the southern tip of Cebu. The ferry costs PHP 62 ($1.29) and journey time is 30 minutes.

Once again, take one of the tricycles outside Liloan port and tell the driver you want to take the bus to Moalboal or Oslob. The bus stop is about 1 km away and should cost around PHP 100.

Bus to Moalboal or Oslob

There is regular buses traveling up the west coast (Moalboal) and east coast (Oslob). The buses don’t have a fixed schedule but pass every 45 minutes to 1 hour. So you may need to wait for some time.

The buses are bright yellowy/green with Ceres written on them. Wave the bus down and let the driver know where you’re going, just to make sure. The bus fare is paid on-board to the conductor and costs ₱130 ($2.34) to Moalboal and the journey is around 2 hours. For Oslob the fare is around ₱65 ($1.17) and travel time is 1 hour.

Where to stay in Moalboal

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