Cebu to Ormoc Ferry
The Cebu to Ormoc ferry provides a crucial maritime connection between Cebu City and western Leyte's Ormoc City.
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Cebu to Ormoc Ferry — Schedule & Fare to Western Leyte
Connecting Cebu City to Ormoc City on western Leyte, the Cebu-to-Ormoc ferry is a highly traveled Visayas route that serves tens of thousands of passengers monthly. As Leyte’s second-largest city and a major commercial hub, Ormoc is the primary gateway for travelers heading to Tacloban, the beaches of Leyte, and onward connections to Samar. Travelers can choose between fast crafts and RORO vessels daily, offering excellent flexibility in schedule, travel time, comfort, price, and Ormoc to Cebu return ferry trips as well.
Ormoc travel time
Cebu to Ormoc Travel Time — Fast Craft vs. RORO
The crossing passes through the Camotes Sea between Cebu and Leyte. Ferry travel time varies significantly depending on which vessel type you choose. On a high-speed catamaran, the crossing takes approximately 3 hours. The conventional RORO vessel covers the same route in approximately 6 hours at a lower cruising speed, which, while longer, is fully compensated by the lower fare and the ability to transport cargo and vehicles also.
Ormoc schedule
Cebu to Ormoc Ferry Schedule — Daily Departure & Return Times
The Cebu-to-Ormoc route features one of the network’s most frequent ferry schedules, trailing only the Bohol corridor, with seventeen departures spread throughout the day. Fast crafts operate most of these trips. Conversely, the RORO vessel runs just once daily, departing Cebu at 11:00 and returning from Ormoc at 22:00, with other return trips mirroring the daytime fast craft patterns.
| Route | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Cebu – Ormoc | 05:30, 06:00, 09:00, 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 16:00, 16:30 |
| Ormoc – Cebu | 06:00, 09:00, 09:30, 12:30, 13:00, 16:00, 16:30, 22:00 |
Ormoc Operators
Cebu to Ormoc Ferry Operators — Oceanjet & Supercat
Three operators serve the Cebu-to-Ormoc ferry route, catering to different passenger needs. Oceanjet and Supercat dominate the corridor with fast crafts, running 16 of the 18 daily round-trips using similar types of travel classes. Lite Shipping operates the remaining two daily round-trips with a conventional RORO vessel, making it the primary choice for vehicle transport, cargo, and budget-conscious travelers prioritizing low fares over speed.
| Ferry | class |
|---|---|
| OceanJet | Open-air, Tourist & Business |
| Supercat | Economy, Tourist & Business |
| Lite Shipping | Standard A, Standard B & Tourist |
Ormoc fare
Cebu to Ormoc Ferry Fare — Rates by Operator
The three distinct operators and two vessel types—fast craft and RORO—on the Cebu-to-Ormoc corridor create a much higher ticket price variety than routes utilizing a single vessel type. Due to its slower travel speed, the Lite Shipping RORO ferry features the cheapest base fares. Conversely, Oceanjet and Supercat both run fast craft catamarans with comparable travel times and seating tiers, though Oceanjet has the most expensive ticket options due to slightly upgraded onboard amenities.
| ferry | Fare * |
|---|---|
| OceanJet | ₱1,800 – ₱2,520 |
| Supercat | ₱1,560 – ₱2,160 |
| Lite Shipping | ₱840 – ₱1,080 |
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The Cebu ferry covers all major routes — from short hops to long distances:
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