The best travel route for Siquijor, Moalboal, and Siargao is to go:
- Siquijor
- Moalboal
- Siargao
Hereβs how!
π¬ Getting to Siquijor
From Cebu City
Fastest Route
π₯οΈ Ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Siquijor via Bohol | 4.5 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- This route is the fastest and most straightforward way to get to Siquijor from Cebu. However, it’s also the most expensive option. You can check the schedule and buy tickets online here, or you can also buy at the port.
- This route has a short stopover in Tagbilaran, Bohol. It’s about 15-30 minutes.
Direct Ferry
π₯οΈ Direct ferry from Cebu Pier 1 to Larena Pier | 10 hours | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the only direct ferry from Cebu City to Siquijor. It leaves 3x a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You can find updated schedules and book online here.
- Larena Port is farther away from San Juan (Siquijor’s tourist zone) than Siquijor Port (which the other travel options dock on). Nonetheless, there are plenty of tricycles or motorcycle taxis outside Larena Pier that will be happy to take you there.
Direct Bus
π Direct bus from South Bus Terminal, Cebu to Siquijor | 7 – 8 hours
Notes:
- The bus drives to Liloan Port, gets on the boat, and continues its journey around Siquijor. You can stay inside the bus while it’s on the boat, or you can get out.
- You still have to pay the boat fare. In total, you’ll spend about php650 (roughly 400 for the bus, and 250 for the boat)
- When the boat docks, the bus will loop around Siquijor Island. So if you’re staying in San Juan (Siquijor’s main tourist zone), just tell the conductor to drop you there.
- This is a fairly new route by Ceres Bus Liner, and it currently leaves every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8 pm, and 1 am on Sundays. You can check their Facebook Page for any updates.
Alternative Route
π Direct bus to Dumaguete City | 5 – 6 hours
π₯οΈ Ferry to Siquijor | 40 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is probably the worst route to Siquijor. However, because the other routes are either expensive or not available every day, many travelers still do this route.
- Buses to Dumaguete City leave South Bus Terminal in Cebu every hour starting at 6 am. Like the direct bus to Siquijor, you still have to pay your boat fare.
- From Dumaguete Pier, there are about 6-7 different ferries to take you to Siquijor. The Fast Crafts are owned by OceanJet, and they leave twice a day. Click here to see schedules and book online. The slow boats can only be booked at the pier.
From Manila
βοΈ Fly to Dumaguete City | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Siquijor | 40 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- If you’re coming from Manila, the fastest way to get to Siquijor is to fly into Dumaguete City instead of Cebu City. From there, just grab a tricycle to Dumaguete Pier and it’s very easy to get on a boat to Siquijor
π Siquijor Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siquijor travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore San Juan
π€Ώ Snorkel in Tubod Marine Sanctuary
π© Swim in the green Lugnason Falls
β² Relax in Capilay Spring Park
π Watch the sunset in Paliton Beach
Day 2: Explore Lazi
π³ Foot spa in the Old Balete Tree
π§ “Witch” jump shot in Hapitanan
π¦ Jump into Cambugahay Falls
π¦ Swim through the Sambulawan Underground River
βͺ Visit the Lazi Church and Convent
Day 3: Explore the Mountains
β°οΈ Visit the Mt. Bandilaan view deck (tallest point in Siquijor)
π¦ Go spelunking in Cantabon Cave
π½οΈ Eat in Larena Triad Coffee Shop
π¦ Visit the butterfly sanctuary
πΊοΈ Try to find Cangbangag Falls
β‘οΈ Siquijor to Moalboal (Cebu)
Simple Route
π₯οΈ Ferry from Larena Port to Bato Port | 3 hours
π Bus to Cebu City (stop in Moalboal) | 1.5 hours
Notes:
- This route might seem simpler, but the ferry from Larena Port to Bato takes 3 hours, which is longer than taking a ferry to Dumaguete, bus to Tampi, and ferry to Bato (see below).
- Larena Port is NOT the same as Siquijor Port. It’s farther away from the main tourist zone of Siquijor (San Juan)
- The boat on this route is run by Maayo Shipping, and it currently leaves every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1 pm, and 3 pm on Sundays. Check their Facebook Page for updated schedules.
Alternative Route
π₯οΈ Ferry from Siquijor Port to Dumaguete City | 40 minutes | (book online)
π Bus to Tampi Port | 40 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Bato Port | 30 minutes
π Bus to Cebu City (stop in Moalboal) | 1.5 hours
Notes:
- There are a lot of fast and slow boats from Siquijor to Dumaguete city. The most popular for tourists is OceanJet. You can check their schedule and book online here.
- From Dumaguete City, you can also take a bus or tricycle to Sibulan Port, get on a ferry to Liloan Port in Cebu, ride a bus to the Bato terminal, and get on a bus bound for Cebu via Barili. It sounds complicated, but there are so many buses on this route, that it’s actually quite simple.
- Ferries from Tampi Port leave roughly every 1.5 hrs. Their schedule alternates with the Sibulan Port, so there’s a ferry leaving Negros island for Cebu almost every 45 minutes. Both of these ferries take roughly 30 – 45 minutes
- When in Bato, make sure you’re taking the Bus to Cebu via Barili (aka, the bus that travels past Moalboal).
π Moalboal Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Moalboal travel guide for more info
Day 1:
π Watch the sardine run in Panagsama
π’ Snorkel with the turtles in Panagsama
β°οΈ Enjoy the view in Osmena, Kandungaw, or Casino Peak
ποΈ Chill, swim, or watch the sunset in White Beach
Day 2:
π Go canyoneering in Badian
β±οΈ Swim or watch the sunset at Lambug Beach
Day 3: (Oslob)
π¦ Swim with the whale sharks
π¦ Visit Tumalog Falls
β‘οΈ Moalboal to Siargao
Best Route (Flight from Cebu City)
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Sayak Airport, Siargao | 1 hour | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
π Van to General Luna | 45 minutes | (book online)
Notes:
- This is the fastest and easiest way to get to Siargao from Moalboal
- Sayak Airport in Siargao is about 45 minutes away from General Luna (the main tourist zone). You can book a shared van at the airport, or book ahead online here.
Alternative Route (Boat from Cebu City)
π Bus to Cebu City | 2 – 3 hours
π Taxi to Pier 3 (Starlite) or Pier 1 (Cokaliong) | 15 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 10 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Dapa Port, Siargao | 1.5 hours | (book online)
πΊ Tricycle or van to General Luna | 25 minutes
Notes:
- This route is slower and cheaper, which is why many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Cebu City to Surigao City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping. Starlite Ferries departs from Pier 3, while Cokaliong leaves from Pier 1.
- Both companies leave every day except Saturday. Cokaliong at 7 pm and Starlite at 9 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Surigao to Dapa route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
π Siargao Sample Itinerary
Sample only! See my Siargao travel guide for more info
Day 1: Explore the Island
Rent a motorbike here and go DIY, or book an organized tour here
π© Jump into the green waters of Sugba Lagoon
πͺ¨ Visit the Magpoponko Rock Pools
π¦ Jump into the Tayangban Cave Pool
π£ββοΈ Explore the Maasin River
π΄ Pictures at the Coconut Tree Viewdeck
Day 2: Island Hopping
Book a tour anywhere in General Luna or online here
β±οΈ Visit the Virgin Island sandbar
π€Ώ Snorkel and eat lunch on Daku Island
π΄ Chill on Guyam Island
Day 3: Surf and Chill
π Learn how to surf in Cloud 9 beach
π₯ Eat fruit bowls in Shaka Cafe
π Enjoy pizza in Kermit Siargao
Optional: ଳ Swim with jellyfish and explore Sohoton Cove (book online)
π« Exit From Siargao (General Luna)
Via Manila
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Manila | 2 hours | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (flight)
π Van to Sayak Airport | 45 minutes | (book online)
βοΈ Flight to Cebu | (Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines)
Via Cebu (ferry)
πΊ Tricycle or van to Dapa Port | 25 minutes
π₯οΈ Ferry to Surigao City | 1.5 hours | (book online)
π₯οΈ Ferry to Cebu City | 10 hours | (book online)
π Taxi to Cebu Airport | 30 – 45 minutes
βοΈ Flight to Manila or outside the country
Notes:
- This route is slower and not that much cheaper, but many slow travelers prefer this route.
- There are two companies plying the Surigao City to Cebu City route, Starlite Ferries and Cokaliong Shipping.
- Both companies leave every day except Sunday. Starlite at 9 am and Cokaliong at 7 pm. Schedules are subject to change, but you can see updated schedules and book online here.
- There are multiple ferries plying the Dapa to Surigao route. Most tourists ride the Evaristo and Sons fast craft, which leaves 3x a day. Check the schedules and book a ticket online here.
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