How to get from Cebu to Camiguin

Why visit Camiguin?

Camiguin is among the Philippines’ smallest islands, and also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mindanao region. This unspoiled paradise boasts a serene vibe, gorgeous beaches, hot and cold springs, and stunning waterfalls.

Also called the “Island Born of Fire,” Camiguin has the most number of volcanoes per square kilometre in the world. What’s more interesting is that even now, volcanic activity continues to reshape the island of Camiguin.

There are 2 ways to travel the 240 kilometres (149 miles) from Cebu to Camiguin. You can choose between the flight and ferry. The journey takes 2 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by flight. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry with tickets starting at 1,720 PHP ($29.50).

Flying from Cebu to Camiguin is definitely the fastest option. And if you book really early, you can secure tickets as cheap as a combined ferry & bus ride.

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

From Cebu City centre, you can take a bus or a taxi to get to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Travel time is about 1 hour, depending on traffic.

Bus fares start from 50 PHP ($0.90), and services run daily from 07:00 to 22:00.

If you prefer taking a taxi, expect to pay around 250 PHP ($4.30). It’s a bit faster, but travel time can vary a lot during rush hour.

CebGo offers one daily flight from Cebu to Camiguin. It departs at 11:30 and arrives in Camiguin after about an hour.

Airfares usually start from 1,700 PHP ($29.50). But if you book early, you can find tickets for as low as 1,400 PHP ($24).

TIP: Cebu Pacific, which operates CebGo, has multiple “piso fare promotions” annually. Keep an eye out for these deals so you can book a cheaper flight for this route!

Flights arrive at Camiguin Airport, 7 km away from the Mambajao town centre. Many hotels in Camiguin offer airport transfers (sometimes free), so make sure to inquire with your hotel beforehand.

If your hotel doesn’t provide a transfer, you can also take a tricycle with fares from 50 PHP ($0.90). The tricycle ride takes about 20 minutes.

Travelling via ferry from Cebu to Camiguin requires a stop in Bohol.

The final leg to Camiguin departs from Jagna Port and is available only once daily at 14:30 — keep this time in mind, so you could schedule your transfers accordingly.

Supercat Fast Ferry, OceanJet and Lite Shipping offer daily ferry trips from Cebu City to Tagbilaran.

Travel time is 2 hours with the fastcrafts (OceanJet and Supercat) and 4 hours with the car ferries (Lite Shipping).

If you’re planning to continue to Jagna on the same day, we recommend taking a fastcraft that departs no later than 09:30 in the morning. That gives you enough time to catch onward transport from Tagbilaran before noon.

Fares start from 965 PHP ($16.60) for the fastcrafts and 600 PHP ($10.30) for the car ferries.

At Dao Bus Terminal, look for the buses bound for Jagna. Ceres Bus and Dory Transit operate most of the trips, with departures running from 04:00 to 21:00.

The journey from Tagbilaran to Jagna takes about 2 hours, and ticket prices start from 150 PHP ($2.60) for an air-conditioned bus. Inform the driver that you want to be dropped off at Jagna Port, as these buses usually continue to other towns.

If there’s no air-conditioned bus available, no need to worry. The route isn’t too polluted and you’ll enjoy some beautiful coastal views along the way, taking a non-aircon bus is not such a bad idea.

Ferries from Jagna Port in Bohol to Camiguin operate once a day and are operated by Super Shuttle Ferry. Travel time is around 4h 30m.

A ferry ticket costs 965 PHP ($16.60), and you can book them in advance through 12GoAsia. It’s best to arrive there with at least 30 minutes to spare to secure a seat.