Cebu to Dumaguete Ferry
The cebu to dumaguete ferry is a popular and scenic route connecting Cebu Island to Negros Oriental.
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The Cebu to Dumaguete Fast Ferry Schedule, Fare & Booking
The Cebu-to-Dumaguete ferry is a premier fastcraft route in the Visayas, linking Cebu City with the vibrant university town of Dumaguete. As the capital of Negros Oriental, Dumaguete is celebrated as one of the country’s most livable cities and serves as the primary gateway to Apo Island’s world-class dive spots, the stunning Manjuyod Sandbar, and the natural waterfalls of Valencia. Tailored for travelers visiting for vacation, business, or education, this guide provides all the essentials to arrange your voyage—including departure schedules, operator fares, class tiers, travel times, and return itineraries—ensuring a seamless port experience for your entire round trip.
travel time
Cebu to Dumaguete Travel Time: How Long is the Crossing?
- Fastcraft Route: The high-speed craft takes approximately 6 hours. This route covers a long open-water stretch through the Tañon Strait between Cebu and Negros islands, where variable winds can affect transit from June through October during the southwest monsoon.
- Van & Ferry Transfer: Traveling from Moalboal directly to your Dumaguete hotel via a combined van and ferry connection cuts travel time down to just 3 hours.
schedule
Daily Cebu to Dumaguete Schedule
The Cebu-to-Dumaguete maritime schedule features a single daily fastcraft departure operated by OceanJet every morning. For greater flexibility, travelers can choose from two daily combined ferry and van packages that guarantee transit from Moalboal directly to their Dumaguete hotel, with one option departing in the morning and another at noon. The Dumaguete-to-Cebu return schedule mirrors this outbound pattern, with OceanJet running its return voyage from the Dumaguete Port in the early afternoon.
| Route | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Cebu – Dumaguete | 08:20 |
| Moalboal – Dumaguete | 08:30, 13:00 |
| Dumaguete – Cebu | 13:00 |
| Dumaguete – Moalboal | 09:30, 14:00 |
Operators
Major Cebu to Dumaguete Operators
Direct travel on the Cebu-to-Dumaguete ferry route is served exclusively by a single fastcraft operator. OceanJet is the sole carrier on this corridor, running high-speed catamaran vessels equipped with open-air, air-conditioned tourist and business class seating configurations. No roll-on/roll-off (RORO) or conventional cargo-passenger ships operate on this specific line, making it an entirely fastcraft-reliant route.
fare
Cebu to Dumaguete Fare — Open-air to Business Class
The Cebu-to-Dumaguete ticket pricing is split across three distinct passenger classes. On OceanJet, open-air class seats start at approximately ₱2,760, while premium business class seats are available for ₱4,320. For travelers looking for door-to-door convenience, the multi-modal van and ferry transfer package out of Moalboal stands as the more expensive travel option.
| Route | Fare * |
|---|---|
| Cebu – Dumaguete | ₱2,760 – ₱4,320 |
| Moalmoal – Dumaguete | ₱6,900 (Van+Ferry) |
Cebu Ferry Popular Routes
The Cebu ferry covers all major routes — from short hops to long distances:
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