Philippines
Cebu → Dumaguete
Cebu to Dumaguete, the university city of Negros Oriental and the jumping-off point for Siquijor and Apo Island: Cokaliong’s overnight ship sails direct in about six hours, and OceanJet sells a daytime fastcraft connection through Tagbilaran on Bohol.
Cebu to Dumaguete ferry at a glance
The ferry from Cebu to Dumaguete takes 4h 20m – 6h across the Bohol Strait, operated by Cokaliong Shipping Lines and OceanJet. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: cokaliong: two or three overnight sailings a week; OceanJet: one daily fastcraft connection via Tagbilaran.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-26.
Sources: cokaliongshipping.com · oceanjet.net · How we verify
Return crossing: Dumaguete to Cebu
Cokaliong Shipping Lines and OceanJet also sail Dumaguete to Cebu, taking 4h 20m – 6h. Cokaliong leaves Dumaguete at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and reaches Cebu at 6:00 AM. OceanJet’s Dumaguete – Tagbilaran fastcraft leaves at 1:00 PM (arrives 3:00 PM) for the connection back to Cebu.
Cebu to Dumaguete ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Cokaliong overnight: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8:00 PM from Cebu (late October – early November 2026); OceanJet: daily via Tagbilaran
Published departure times
- Cokaliong from Cebu: 8:00 PM, arrives 2:00 AM (26, 28, 31 Oct; 4, 7 Nov 2026)
- OceanJet: Cebu 08:20 → Tagbilaran 10:20, then Tagbilaran 10:40 → Dumaguete 12:40
Return: Cokaliong leaves Dumaguete at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and reaches Cebu at 6:00 AM. OceanJet’s Dumaguete – Tagbilaran fastcraft leaves at 1:00 PM (arrives 3:00 PM) for the connection back to Cebu.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Cokaliong Shipping Lines timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: Cokaliong Shipping Lines schedules (26 Oct – 8 Nov 2026); OceanJet booking schedule (12 Nov 2026). Verified 2026-10-26.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Cokaliong Shipping Lines | About 6h (overnight, 20:00 → 02:00) | MV Filipinas Iligan, MV Filipinas Nasipit, MV Filipinas Dapitan |
| OceanJet | About 4h 20m via Tagbilaran (change of boat) | Fastcraft |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
69 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Dumaguete’s port is on the Rizal Boulevard waterfront, a short tricycle ride from the city centre
- Boats to Siquijor leave from the same port
Tips for the Cebu to Dumaguete Crossing
- Cokaliong sells tickets online through its Byahe! app and at its ticket offices; fares differ by accommodation (economy deck, tourist, cabin, suite).
- The overnight ship arrives in Dumaguete at 2:00 AM; the daytime OceanJet connection avoids the middle-of-the-night arrival.