{"id":597,"date":"2023-01-25T07:03:40","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T23:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/?p=597"},"modified":"2024-01-14T16:30:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T08:30:51","slug":"how-to-go-to-malapascua-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Cebu to Malapascua: How to Go to Malapascua Island, Cebu 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wondering how to go to <a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/tag\/malapascua-island\/\">Malapascua Island<\/a> in Cebu? The best way you can get there is via Cebu City, but there are other ways to get there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, several routes are covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How to go to Malapascua Island from <strong>Cebu City<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to go to Malapascua Island from <strong>Cebu Airport<\/strong> (Cebu-Mactan International Airport)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to go to Malapascua Island from <strong>Bantayan Island<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gearing up for your Malapascua trip? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/malapascua-travel-guide\/\"><strong>Malapascua Island Travel Guide 2023<\/strong><\/a> to get the most updated information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"495\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/malapascua-travel-guide\/bounty-beach-in-malapascua-island-photo-courtesy-of-mario-manlupig-cebu-insider\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bounty Beach in Malapascua Island (Photo courtesy of Mario Manlupig : CEBU INSIDER)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The sun shines bright at Bounty Beach in Malapascua Island, Cebu (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/ CEBU INSIDER)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=945%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"bounty beach how to go to malapascua island\" class=\"wp-image-495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bounty-Beach-in-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sun shines bright at Bounty Beach (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\" title=\"CEBU INSIDER\">CEBU INSIDER<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >WHAT&#039;S IN THIS POST?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs 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Bantayan Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/#Option_1_By_Ferry_and_Bus\" title=\"Option #1: By Ferry and Bus\">Option #1: By Ferry and Bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/#Option_2_By_Chartered_Boat\" title=\"Option #2: By Chartered Boat\">Option #2: By Chartered Boat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/#How_Many_Hours_from_Cebu_to_Malapascua_Island\" title=\"How Many Hours from Cebu to Malapascua Island\">How Many Hours from Cebu to Malapascua Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/#Malapascua_Island_Fare_From_Cebu_2023\" title=\"Malapascua Island Fare From Cebu 2023\">Malapascua Island Fare From Cebu 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/#In_Summary\" title=\"In Summary\">In Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Go_to_Malapascua_Island_From_Cebu_City_2023\"><\/span>How to Go to Malapascua Island From Cebu City 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cebu City to Malapascua Island route is the most common of all. You have at least 3 options for this route \u2014 by bus, van, or chartered taxi\/van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_By_Bus\"><\/span>Option #1: By Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <strong>NEW Cebu North Bus Terminal<\/strong> at the SM City Cebu parking area right beside MyBus Terminal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a <strong>Ceres bus <\/strong>to Maya Port, Daanbantayan. Fare is <strong>220 PHP (~4 USD) <\/strong>for non-aircon and <strong>250 PHP (~5 USD)<\/strong> for aircon. Travel time is <strong>about 4 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the bus drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the boat ticket stand. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Buses in Cebu City leave as early as <strong>2:00 am<\/strong>. Leave as early as possible. The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"599\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/how-to-go-to-malapascua-island\/maya-port-labeled-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maya Port labeled\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?fit=945%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Maya-Port-labeled-1.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_By_Van\"><\/span>Option #2: By Van<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Cebu North Bus Terminal<\/strong> at SM City Cebu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a van to Maya Port. Fare is <strong>250 PHP (~5 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the van drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the boat ticket stand. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Vans in Cebu City leave as early as <strong>3:00 am<\/strong>. Leave as early as possible. Vans don\u2019t leave until they get full. Each van carries around 12 passengers, so it could get too tight inside. If you have a big bag or luggage, the space inside is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"615\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/malapascua-travel-guide\/malapascua-port\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Malapascua Port\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The new port in Malapascua Island (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/ CEBU INSIDER)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?fit=945%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"malapascua island port\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Malapascua-Port.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new port in Malapascua Island (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\" title=\"CEBU INSIDER\">CEBU INSIDER<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_By_Chartered_Taxi_or_V-Hire\"><\/span>Option #3: By Chartered Taxi or V-Hire<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you come from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) or anywhere in Metro Cebu, you can ask any taxi if they can drive you to Maya Port. Regular sedan taxis can carry <strong>up to 4 passengers<\/strong>. Premium black SUV taxis can accommodate <strong>up to 7 passengers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chartered taxis to Maya Port cost around <strong>3,000-4,500 PHP (~55-82 USD) <\/strong>one way, depending on your negotiation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a bigger group, a van for hire (V-Hire) can carry around <strong>12 people<\/strong>. The best way to find vans for hire is at Cebu North Bus Terminal beside SM City Cebu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask van conductors or drivers directly. Vans for hire to Maya Port cost around <strong>4,500-5,000 PHP (~80-91 USD) <\/strong>one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the taxi\/van drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then take a ferry to Malapascua Port. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD). <\/strong>Travel time is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_from_Cebu_Airport_to_Malapascua_Island\"><\/span>How to Get from Cebu Airport to Malapascua Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no direct transportation from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Malapascua Island. However, there are ways to get around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_By_Bus_or_Van_More_Budget-friendly_Option\"><\/span>Option #1: By Bus or Van (More Budget-friendly Option)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Get on <strong>MyBus<\/strong> outside the arrival gate. This will bring you to the MyBus Terminal at SM City Cebu. Fare is <strong>50 PHP (~1 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>30-45 minutes<\/strong>. NOTE: MyBus operates between <strong>6:00 am and 10:00 pm<\/strong> at 20 minutes intervals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>NEW Cebu North Bus Terminal<\/strong> right beside the MyBus Terminal. Take a <strong>Ceres bus <\/strong>or van to Maya Port, Daanbantayan. Bus fare is <strong>220 PHP (~4 USD) <\/strong>for non-aircon and <strong>250 PHP (~5 USD)<\/strong> for aircon. Travel time is <strong>about 4 hours<\/strong>. Van fare is <strong>250 PHP (~5 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>3 hours and 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the bus\/van drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the boat ticket stand. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Buses and vans from Cebu City leave as early as <strong>2:00 am <\/strong>and<strong> 3:00 am,<\/strong> respectively. Leave as early as possible. The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_By_Chartered_Taxi_More_Convenient_Option\"><\/span>Option #2: By Chartered Taxi (More Convenient Option)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside the airport\u2019s arrival gate, you can find two taxi stands \u2014 one queue for yellow taxis or airport taxis, and at the back of yellow taxis are regular\/premium taxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can charter a regular\/premium taxi to drive you to Maya Port in Daanbantayan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular sedan taxis can carry <strong>up to 4 passengers<\/strong>. Premium black SUV taxis are bigger and can take <strong>up to 7 passengers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellow taxis are more expensive for no reason. Better avoid them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chartered taxis from Cebu airport to Maya Port can cost around <strong>3,000-4,500 PHP (~55-82 USD) <\/strong>one way. Negotiate if you must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the taxi drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then take a ferry to Malapascua Port. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD). <\/strong>Travel time is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_By_Van_for_Hire_V-Hire_Good_for_Up_to_12_People\"><\/span>Option #3: By Van for Hire (V-Hire) (Good for Up to 12 People)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Get on <strong>MyBus<\/strong> outside the arrival gate. This will bring you to the MyBus Terminal at SM City Cebu. Fare is <strong>50 PHP (~1 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>30-45 minutes<\/strong>. NOTE: MyBus operates between <strong>6:00 am and 10:00 pm<\/strong> at 20 minutes intervals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beside is Cebu North Bus Terminal. Find vans for hire there. Ask van conductors or drivers directly to drive you to Maya Port. V-Hire costs <strong>4,500-5,000 PHP (~80-91 USD) <\/strong>one way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the van drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the boat ticket stand. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"499\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/malapascua-travel-guide\/the-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-malapascua-island-photo-courtesy-of-mario-manlupig-cebu-insider\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bounty Beach Malapascua Island Cebu\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The author poses for a photo at Bounty Beach in Malapascua Island, Cebu  (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/ CEBU INSIDER)&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?fit=945%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cebuinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/The-author-enjoys-the-beach-at-Malapascua-Island-Photo-courtesy-of-Mario-Manlupig-CEBU-INSIDER.jpeg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author enjoys the beach at Malapascua Island (Photo by Mario Manlupig \/<a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\" title=\" CEBU INSIDER)\"> CEBU INSIDER)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Go_to_Malapascua_Island_From_Bantayan_Island\"><\/span>How to Go to Malapascua Island From Bantayan Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You have two options to get from <a href=\"https:\/\/cebuinsider.com\/tag\/bantayan-island\">Bantayan Island<\/a> to Malapascua Island \u2014 by ferry and bus, which is more budget-friendly, and by outrigger boat (\u201cbangka\u201d), which is faster and more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_By_Ferry_and_Bus\"><\/span>Option #1: By Ferry and Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Take a Ceres bus from Santa Fe Port to Don Pedro junction in Bogo City. Tell the driver and conductor to drop you off at Don Pedro junction. Fare is <strong>305 PHP (~6 USD) <\/strong>for the ferry from Santa Fe Port to Hagnaya Port and <strong>40 PHP (~0.8 USD) <\/strong>for the bus. Travel time is <strong>1 hour and 20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a tricycle to Maya Port. Fare is<strong> 30 PHP (~0.5 USD) per head<\/strong> or <strong>150 PHP (~3 USD) <\/strong>to charter the whole tricycle. Travel time is <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the <strong>Tourism Office<\/strong> just a few meters away from where the tricycle drops you off to pay the <strong>75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/strong> environmental fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to the boat ticket stand. Fare is <strong>200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>30 minutes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>The first boat trip from Maya Port to Malapascua Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last is<strong> 5:30 pm<\/strong>. The first boat trip from Malapascua Port to Maya Port is <strong>5:30 am<\/strong> and the last trip is <strong>5:30 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_By_Chartered_Boat\"><\/span>Option #2: By Chartered Boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your hotel\u2019s front desk where you can charter a boat from Bantayan Island to Malapascua Island. You can also go to Santa Fe Tourism Office to arrange the boat transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chartered boats from Bantayan Island to Malapascua Island can cost <strong>2,500 PHP (~50 USD)<\/strong>. Travel time is <strong>about 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a cheaper price if you are with other passengers. Boats can take up to 6 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better leave in the morning when the wind and water are calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hours_from_Cebu_to_Malapascua_Island\"><\/span>How Many Hours from Cebu to Malapascua Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The total travel time from Cebu to Malapascua Island runs between 5-6 hours, depending on the mode of transportation, the time you leave Cebu, and the traffic. If you leave early in the morning (between 2:00 and 4:00 am), you may cut your travel time to 5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vans are generally faster than buses by 30 minutes. You might want to take a van if you are pressed for time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malapascua_Island_Fare_From_Cebu_2023\"><\/span>Malapascua Island Fare From Cebu 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cebu City to Maya Port fare &#8211; 250 PHP (~5 USD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maya Port to Malapascua Port fare &#8211; 200 PHP (~4 USD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental fee at Maya Port &#8211; 75 PHP (~1.5 USD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) in Malapascua Island fare &#8211; 30 PHP (~0.5 USD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_Summary\"><\/span>In Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get to Malapascua Island from Cebu City. If you are coming from Manila, you only need to fly to Cebu airport and follow the instructions here to get to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got more questions? Leave them in the comments. I would love to answer them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For updates, follow CEBU INSIDER on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cebuinsiderph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/cebu.insider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to go to Malapascua Island in Cebu? The best way you can get there is via Cebu City, but there are other ways to get there too. 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