How to get fromCebu to Camiguin

What to expect when visiting 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.

2 ways to get from Cebu to Camiguin

The 2 ways to travel the distance of 240 kilometers (149 miles) from Cebu to Camiguin are by: flight (2 hours 20 minutes) and ferry (10 hours). The journey duration ranges between 2 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours and the quickest way is by flight. The lowest priced tickets start from 1,210 PHP ($21) for the ferry.

Travelling via ferry from Cebu to Camiguin requires you to pass through Bohol. It can get a bit tricky as the final leg to Camiguin only has one trip available and only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

In case your schedule doesn’t fit, it might be a good idea to explore Tagbilaran and Panglao for a day before continuing on to Camiguin.

Oceanjet and Lite Shipping offer daily ferry trips from Cebu City to Tagbilaran.

Travel time is 2 hours with the fastcrafts (OceanJet) and 4 hours with the car ferries (Lite Shipping). We recommend taking a fastcraft that departs no later than 08:20 in the morning so that you’ll have ample time to get to Jagna Port by noon.

Fares start from 960 PHP ($16.40) for the fastcrafts and 480 PHP ($8.20) for the car ferries.

Departure and arrival port

Ferries depart from Cebu Pier 1, located 5 km away from Cebu City centre. You can get there via a 20-minute taxi for around 150 PHP ($2.60) or a 1-hour bus for 50 PHP ($0.90).

Make sure to pick a ferry that docks at Tagbilaran City Port as it is the most accessible to Jagna Port. From the pier, you’ll need to hail a tricycle to take you to Dao Bus Terminal in Tagbilaran city centre. A ride costs around 50 PHP ($0.90).

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

The bus journey from Tagbilaran to Jagna takes about 2 hours and ticket prices start from 100 PHP ($1.70). Inform the driver that you want to be dropped off at Jagna Port, as these buses have onward destinations.

The buses are usually not air-conditioned, but the route isn’t very polluted and it has a beautiful coastal view.

Ferries from Bohol’s Jagna Port to Camiguin are available only on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Super Shuttle Ferry is the sole operator for this route.

The ferry departs from Jagna at 13:00 and arrives in Camiguin at 17:00. Travel time is around 4 hours.

A ferry ticket costs 640 PHP ($10.90) and you can buy them only at the pier.* It’s best to arrive there with at least 30 minutes to spare for a guaranteed a seat.

The last time we checked (November 2024), ferries from Bohol to Camiguin are unavailable for online booking. Tickets can only be bought at the port, but feel free to check the BookAway link above to see if online booking has resumed.

Departure and arrival station

All ferries depart from Jagna Port and dock at Balbagon Pier in Camiguin. From here, you can take a tricycle to your accommodation.

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.

Rates start from 50 PHP ($0.90) for a bus and 250 PHP ($4.30) for a taxi.

CebGo offers one daily flight from Cebu to Camiguin. This departs at 11:25 and arrives in Cebu after about an hour.

Airfares price starts from 1,700 PHP ($29). If you book well in advance though, you can get a ticket for as low as 1,200 PHP ($20).

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

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

In case your hotel does not offer free transfers, you can also take a tricycle with rates from 50 PHP ($0.90). The tricycle ride takes about 20 minutes.