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Cheapest Ferry Options (Cebu → Bohol)

 Cheapest Ferry Options (Cebu → Bohol)



RouteFerry OperatorEstimated FareTravel TimeBest For
Cebu → TubigonFastCat₱396–₱5001.5–2 hrsCheapest fast ferry
Cebu → TubigonLite Ferries₱429–₱585~2 hrsBudget travelers
Cebu → TagbilaranLite Ferries₱520–₱676~4 hrsCheapest to main city
Cebu → TagbilaranOceanJet₱960+~2 hrsFast & comfortable

The cheapest route right now is usually FastCat or Lite Ferries going to Tubigon Port in Bohol.

Recommended Budget Ferry Operators

  • Lite Shipping Corporation — cheapest regular ferry option
  • Oceanjet Ticketing Office - Cebu Port — fastest and most reliable fastcraft
  • SUPERCAT — another fast ferry option

Community travelers on Reddit also recommend Lite Ferries for cheap travel and OceanJet for speed and reliability.

Cheapest Flight Options

Flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport to Bohol-Panglao International Airport are usually:

  • ₱1,500–₱4,000 one-way
  • Around 1 hour flight time

Budget airlines:

Flights become cheap during seat sales, but ferries are still cheaper overall after airport fees.

Best Budget Recommendation

  • Cheapest overall: Lite Ferries to Tubigon
  • Best balance of price & speed: FastCat
  • Most comfortable fastcraft: OceanJet
  • Best for tourists going to Panglao/Alona Beach: Cebu → Tagbilaran route

Travel Tips

  • Book ferry tickets 1–2 days early during weekends and holidays.
  • Bring valid ID and arrive at Pier 1 at least 1 hour before departure.
  • Tubigon is cheaper but farther from Panglao beaches.
  • Tagbilaran Port is more convenient for tourists.

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