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How to Get from Cebu to Tagbilaran

OceanJet fast ferries run from Cebu Pier 1 to Tagbilaran, Bohol about every hour, taking from about 2 hours. See departures and fares.

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

How to Get from Cebu to Tagbilaran

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Leaving Cebu City for the chocolate hills and turquoise waters of Bohol is a classic Philippine island hop. The fast ferry crosses the Cebu Strait to Tagbilaran, the gateway to Panglao Island, in about two hours, with a sailing roughly every hour.

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Cebu to Tagbilaran by Ferry

OceanJet sails from Cebu to Tagbilaran at 06:00, 07:00, 08:20, 09:20, 10:40, 11:40, 13:00, 14:00, 15:20, 16:20 and 17:40.[1] The crossing takes from about 2 hours.[2]

OceanJet sells open-air or tourist class and business class. In 2023 the open-air or tourist fare was ₱800 and business class ₱1,200.[1]

For north Bohol there is a second option: OceanJet sails from Cebu to Getafe at 06:30, 10:00 and 13:30, with a 2023 fare of ₱450.[1]

You buy tickets at the OceanJet ticketing office at Pier 1 in Cebu City, open from 04:00 to 18:00, or online. In Tagbilaran, OceanJet has its office in Cogon.[3]

Comparing Your Options

ClassFare (2023)DurationDepartures
Open-air or tourist class₱800[1]from about 2h[2]11 daily, 06:00 to 17:40
Business class₱1,200[1]from about 2h[2]11 daily, 06:00 to 17:40

Tips for Traveling from Cebu to Tagbilaran

  • Arrive early. Check in well before departure, especially if you carry large luggage.
  • Bring a light jacket. The air-conditioned cabins are cold.
  • Check the pier. Tell your taxi or Grab driver you need Pier 1.
  • Book ahead on weekends and holidays. Business class seats go first.

Timetable

Cebu - Tagbilaran More info / Tickets
Ferry Cebu - Tagbilaran $ 11.47–27.71 2h – 4h
  • →  Business Class 05:10, 06:00, 07:00, 08:20, 09:20, 10:40, 11:40, 13:00, 14:00, 15:20, 16:20, 17:40
  • →  Tourist Class 05:10, 06:00, 07:00, 08:20, 09:20, 10:40, 11:40, 13:00, 15:20, 16:20, 17:40
  • →  Open-Air 05:10, 06:00, 07:00, 08:20, 09:20, 10:40, 11:40, 13:00, 15:20, 16:20, 17:40
  • →  Standard A 22:00
  • →  Tourist 22:00
  • →  Standard B 22:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Cebu to Tagbilaran?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Cebu to Tagbilaran, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Cebu to Tagbilaran?

OceanJet open-air or tourist class, which cost ₱800 in 2023. Business class cost ₱1,200.

What is the fastest way to get from Cebu to Tagbilaran?

The OceanJet fast ferry, from about 2 hours. It sails from Cebu about every hour between 06:00 and 17:40.

How long does it take to get from Cebu to Tagbilaran?

From about 2 hours by fast ferry.

Is there a ferry from Cebu to northern Bohol?

Yes. OceanJet sails from Cebu to Getafe at 06:30, 10:00 and 13:30.

Where do I buy tickets in Cebu?

At the OceanJet ticketing office at Pier 1 in Cebu City, open from 04:00 to 18:00, or online.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] OceanJet: Oceanjet Daily Schedule (notice of August 31, 2023). Retrieved November 2, 2026.
  2. [2] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Cebu - Tagbilaran. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
  3. [3] OceanJet: Contact Us. Retrieved November 2, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.