Cebu to Tubigon, Bohol Ferry

There are two major seaports in Bohol to consider when traveling from Cebu: Tagbilaran Port and Tubigon Port. The fastest and cheapest way to get to Bohol Island (from Cebu City) is to cross the Cebu Strait via ferry from Pier 1, Downtown, Cebu City to Tubigon Port in Tubigon, Bohol. It only takes 45 minutes to an hour by fastcraft or up to two hours by RORO Ferry, which is half the time it takes to travel to Tagbilaran and (more importantly) only less than half the cost.

Tubigon Port, Bohol

Not only is it more economical, but tourists can also maximize their itinerary by visiting many of Bohol’s major attractions on their way to Tabilaran City or Panglao Island. Arriving at Tubigon Port, there are plenty of vans for hire and public transportation parked just outside the entrance. Tourists can either go direct to Tabilaran City via the coastal road or through the island’s central highway.

Cebu to Tubigon / Tubigon to Cebu Ferry Schedule

Fastcrafts

MV Star Craft

Travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour

Fare: P220

Schedule: Daily

Cebu City (Pier 1) to Tubigon Port, Bohol: 5:45AM, 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30NN, 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 5:30PM

Tubigon Port, Bohol to Cebu Cebu City (Pier 1): 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30NN, 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:45PM, 7:45PM

Tip: Ticketing office of MV Starcraft is located at a bakery named “Panadero” found outside the main gate of Pier 1

Star Craft Ferry Docked at Pier 1, Cebu City

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Arrival at Tubigon Port, Bohol

RORO Ferry / Slow Ferry

MV Seajet (Aleson Shipping Lines)

Travel Time: 2 hours

Fare: P150 (economy) / P200 (business)

Schedule: Daily

Cebu City (Pier 1) to Tubigon Port, Bohol: 7:45AM, 11:15AM, 2:55AM, 6:15AM

Tubigon Port, Bohol to Cebu Cebu City (Pier 1): 6:00AM, 9:30AM, 1:00AM, 4:30AM

Jadestar Shipping Lines

Travel Time: 2 hours

Fare: P150 (economy) / P75 (promo)

Schedule: Daily

Cebu City (Pier 1) to Tubigon Port, Bohol: 6:00AM, 7:30AM, 10:15AM, 12:00NN, 1:30PM, 3:00PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM, 9:00PM

Tubigon Port, Bohol to Cebu Cebu City (Pier 1): 6:00AM, 7:00AM, 8:15AM, 10:00AM, 11:50AM, 1:15PM, 3:45PM, 5:00PM, 6:00PM

Lite Shipping Corporation

Travel Time: 2 hours

Schedule: Daily

Cebu City (Pier 1) to Tubigon Port, Bohol: 7:00AM, 12:00NN, 2:00PM, 7:00PM, 10:30PM, 12:00MN

Tubigon Port, Bohol to Cebu Cebu City (Pier 1): 7:00AM, 8:30AM, 12:NN, 7:00PM, 12:MN

Cebu – Tubigon Ferry Tips

Ferries depart from Cebu at Pier 1 located at the downtown area of Cebu City. From the airport, Pier 1 is approximately 30 minutes away by taxi. Regular metered taxis should cost from P200 up.

Pier 1 (Cebu) Terminal Fee: P10

Tubigon Port Terminal Fee: 10

Land Route Options from Tubigon to Tagbilaran

Bohol Western Coastal Highway: Faster route

Travel time: at least 45 minutes
Route: Tubigon – Calape – Loon – Maribojoc – Cortes – Tagbilaran City – Panglao Island

Bohol Central and Southern Highway: Better option for tourists planning to visit the Chocolate Hills Complex in Carmen town directly after arrival in Bohol

Travel time: at least 4 hours
Route: Tubigon – Clarin – Sagbayan – Carmen – Bilar – Loboc – Loay – Albuquerque – Baclayon - Tagbilaran City – Panglao Island

Pier 1, Cebu City Passenger Terminal Building

Pier 1, Cebu City Pre-departure area at the Passenger Terminal Building