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Looking for the most updated ferry schedule from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City? Our 2025 Cebu to Tagbilaran Ferry Schedule and Fare Guide highlights everything you need to know about the trip schedules and fare rates of OceanJet, Lite Ferries, and 2GO.
OceanJet and Lite Shipping Corporation (Lite Ferries) are the shipping companies that regularly serve the Cebu-Tagbilaran route. 2GO has a weekly schedule that goes from Tagbilaran but does not come back to Cebu City.

All ferries bound for Tagbilaran from Cebu City depart from Cebu Pier 1 and arrive at Tagbilaran City Tourist Port.
The Cebu to Tagbilaran route is the most common gateway for tourists visiting Bohol. Tagbilaran Port is a stopover for OceanJet’s trips from Cebu City to Dumaguete City and a port of origin for trips from Bohol to Siquijor.
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Traveling from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City takes approximately 2 hours if you take OceanJet’s ferries. It will take about 4 hours if you take regular RORO ferries. Ultimately, taking OceanJet is the most cost-effective mode of transportation from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City.
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Klook.comThe regular economy and standard fare of Lite Ferries RORO from Cebu to Tagbilaran and vice versa is 370 PHP (~6.5 USD). These are open-air sitting accommodations. The aircon tourist accommodation costs 520 PHP (~9.5 USD).
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All ferries from Cebu City bound for Tagbilaran City depart from Cebu Pier 1 (see map). In Tagbilaran City, ferries dock at Tagbilaran City Tourist Port (see map).
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The passenger terminal fee at Cebu Pier is 25 PHP (~0.5 USD) and 20 PHP (~0.5 USD) at Tagbilaran Pier. Terminal fees are not included in your ferry ticket, so they are paid at the passenger terminal before entering the boarding gate.
Klook.comYes, a day trip from Cebu to Bohol is doable since Bohol can be reached in 2 hours via a fastcraft ferry. Day trips allow you to see tarsiers (the world’s smallest primate), take a cruise along the Loboc River on a floating restaurant, visit a butterfly sanctuary and a man-made forest, and see the world-famous Chocolate Hills.
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DISCLAIMER: The schedules and rates are subject to change without prior notice. We try our best to keep the information updated. Shipping companies may also cancel trips without prior notice due to bad weather conditions and safety reasons.
Trip Frequency: 13x Daily
Port in Cebu City: Cebu Pier 1 (see map)
Port in Tagbilaran City: Tagbilaran Port (see map)
Travel Time: 2 hours
| CEBU TO TAGBILARAN (DAILY) | TABILARAN TO CEBU (DAILY) |
| 5:10 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:05 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:20 AM |
| 8:20 AM | 9:20 AM |
| 9:20 AM | 10:40 AM |
| 10:40 AM | 11:40 AM |
| 11:40 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:20 PM |
| 3:20 PM | 4:20 PM |
| 4:20 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:40 PM | 5:40 PM |
| 6:40 PM | 6:30 PM |
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| ACCOMMODATION | FARE RATES |
| Economy/Tourist Class | 800 PHP (~14.5 USD) |
| Business Class | 1,200 PHP (~21 USD) |
The passenger terminal fee at Cebu Pier is 25 PHP (~0.5 USD) and Tagbilaran Pier is 20 PHP (~0.5 USD).
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There are several ways to book your OceanJet ticket online. You can get your ticket via 12Go or book your ticket via Klook. You can buy your ticket at the OceanJet booths outside the ports in Cebu City and Tagbilaran City.
However, booking online in advance guarantees your slot for your preferred time and seat. Online bookings have instant confirmation. Make sure to print out your tickets as seaports in the Philippines only honor physical tickets.
OceanJet ferries from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City take approximately 2 hours. This is way faster than RORO ferries, which take up to 5 hours. OceanJet is the most cost-effective mode of transportation from Cebu City to Tagbilaran City. Get your OceanJet ticket from Cebu to Tagbilaran or check your options here!
OceanJet ferries depart from Cebu Pier 1 (see map) in Cebu City and arrive at Tagbilaran City Tourist Port (see map) in Tagbilaran City. Other ferries leave and arrive at the same ports.
Trip Frequency: At least 1x daily
Port in Cebu City: Cebu Pier 1 (see map)
Port in Tagbilaran City: Tagbilaran Port (see map)
Travel Time: 4 hours
| CEBU TO TAGBILARAN | TAGBILARAN TO CEBU |
| 1:00 PM (Monday and Saturday) | 11:59 PM (Tuesday and Sunday) |
| 10:00 PM (Daily) | 11:59 AM (Daily) |
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| ACCOMMODATION | FARE RATES |
| Economy | 370 PHP (~6.5 USD) |
| Standard | 370 PHP (~6.5 USD) |
| Tourist | 520 PHP (~9.5 USD) |
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There are several ways to book your Lite Ferries ticket. You can get your ticket via 12Go. You can buy your ticket at the Lite Ferries booths outside the ports in Cebu City and Tagbilaran City.
However, booking online in advance guarantees your slot for your preferred time and seat. Online bookings have instant confirmation. Make sure to print out your tickets as seaports in the Philippines only honor physical tickets.
Lite Ferries depart from Cebu Pier 1 (see map) in Cebu City and arrive at Tagbilaran City Tourist Port (see map) in Tagbilaran City. Other ferries leave and arrive at the same ports.
Trip Frequency: 1x weekly
Port in Cebu City: Cebu Pier 1 (see map)
Port in Manila: Tagbilaran Pier (see map)
Travel Time: 4 hours
| CEBU TO TAGBILARAN | TAGBILARAN TO CEBU |
| 10:00 AM (every Wednesday) | – |
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| FARE | |
| Super Value Class | From 607 PHP |
| Mega Value Class | From 616 PHP |
| Tourist Class | From 733 PHP |
| Stateroom (good for 2) | From 1,139 PHP/pax |
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To get to Tagbilaran from Cebu City, take a ferry at Cebu Pier 1, which is bound for Tagbilaran City. OceanJet and Lite Ferries are the two leading players. OceanJet ferries take approximately 2 hours, while Lite Ferries take approximately 4 hours. The regular passenger fare is 800 PHP (~14.5 USD) for OceanJet and 370 PHP (~6.5 USD) for Lite Ferries.
If you are looking to plan for your Bohol trip, check out this list of guides:
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