Dumaguete to Moalboal by Ferry
Step 1: Dumaguete to Sibulan Port by Tricycle
From Dumaguete town centre, you’ll have to travel by land for about 7 km north to Sibulan Port. The tricycle is a convenient and direct transfer with fares from $1.60 (100 PHP).
Tricycles are easily available in town, but you can also ask for assistance from your guesthouse. If you’re coming from Dumaguete Port, you will find tricycles just outside the gate. Travel time to Sibulan Port takes about 20 minutes.
A cheaper option is to take a jeepney, which costs around $0.20 (13 PHP). However, they are only available from the main road, so you may need to walk a bit from your guesthouse.
Coming from Apo Island?
If you’re coming from a diving adventure at Apo Island, you’ll most probably have to depart from Dauin. From here, you can take a Siaton-Dumaguete bus that passes along the main road in Dauin. Just flag it down and let the conductor know you're headed to Dumaguete. This takes about 30 minutes and you'll get off at Ceres Bus Terminal. A ticket costs $0.40 - $0.60 (26 - 36 PHP) for a non-AC and AC bus, respectively.
From Dumaguete, you can take a jeepney to Sibulan Port. The jeepney ride takes another 30 minutes. Fares start from $0.30 (20 PHP).
Step 2: Sibulan Port to Liloan Port by Ferry
From Sibulan Port, you will take a ferry to cross the waters to Liloan Port in Santander on Cebu’s southern tip.
There are ferries operating from Sibulan to Liloan Port every hour from 04:30 to 20:00. Travel time is around 20 minutes. A ticket costs $2.20 (140 PHP) — this covers the $1.90 (120 PHP) boat ticket and $0.30 (20 PHP) terminal fee.
Step 3: Liloan to Moalboal by Bus
At Liloan Port, you’ll have to take a tricycle to Bato Terminal. A “special” ride costs $2.40 (150 PHP), but you can also wait for the tricycle to fill up for $0.50 (30 PHP) per person. The tricycle ride takes about 20 minutes.
At Bato Terminal, transfer to a yellow-coloured Ceres Bus heading towards Cebu South Bus Terminal. Tell the conductor you're getting off in Moalboal. A ticket for an air-conditioned bus costs $2.40 (150 PHP). Non-aircon buses are also available for a slightly lower price.
The bus ride from Bato to Moalboal takes around 1.5 - 2 hours. Ask to be dropped off at the town centre.
Take a tricycle to Panagsama Beach
If you’re staying at Panagsama Beach, you’ll need to take a tricycle or motorbike taxi — called a "habal-habal" in the Philippines (if you don’t have a lot of luggage). A tricycle ride usually costs $0.30 (20 PHP) per person. Expect to pay around $2.40 (150 PHP) to $4.70 (300 PHP) if you want the ride to yourself.
Habal-habal fares range from $0.80 (50 PHP) to $1.60 (100 PHP), depending on your bargaining skills. Be ready to haggle because drivers often charge higher when they spot tourists.
